There will be more electric cars on Irish roads this year, along with more affordable models
We’ll see more shifts to agency sales in 2026, and battery power will continue to expand beyond its urban roots, but the jury’s still out on HVOs
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Best cars to buy in 2026: First-time EVs, seven seaters and long-distance drives
In the latest part of our series of top picks, we offer up our choice of cars for rural and family buyers
Plug-in hybrids just as polluting as petrol cars, claims eco group
Transport & Environment says PHEVs are no better for the environment, as car makers prepare for tougher emissions standards
Irish electric car sales soar as registrations climb 73%
EV sales up almost 39% so far this year, reversing recent trends
What’s driving up the cost of car insurance in Ireland?
There are steps to take to reduce your premium even as new tech increases prices
‘Full speed against a wall’: Munich motor show a mix of excitement and angst
Lots of shiny new cars scattered about the city of Munich, but equally plenty of dire warnings of the future
US immigration officials raid Hyundai-LG Energy factory in Georgia
South Korean nationals among 450 detained at electric car battery construction site which is biggest foreign investment in Georgia
Hyundai Ioniq 9: Better value than rival seven-seaters, and without many compromises
Spacious, practical and under €80,000, this Korean heavyweight is more than a match for premium rivals
Battle lines drawn in legal dispute over sale of cement maker in Ukraine to CRH
While efforts to end the war in Ukraine continue, building materials giant CRH and an Irish family-owned business are caught in a conflict of their own in the eastern European country
Heavyweight firm CRH and O’Reilly motor dealer family mired in Ukraine row
Irish building materials giant faces legal challenge over cement deal
How upcoming price changes will affect your EV running costs
Do recent price increases plus an upcoming VAT rise make EVs as costly to run for some motorists as a petrol or diesel car?
‘We’ll defend our patch’: Hyundai seeks Irish EV credit where it’s due
Hyundai Ireland boss Stephen Gleeson speaks about the challenges and triumphs of running one of Ireland’s best-selling car brands
EV Q&A: How do I know if I’m getting good economy from an electric car?
Helping to separate electric-vehicle myths from facts, we are here to answer all your EV questions
Volkswagen ID.3 GTX: Can it finally deliver on the EV hot-hatch promise?
Despite strong range and refined handling, VW’s electric hatch still falls short on passion
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