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Dacia Spring gives you only what you need

Compact EV is likely to be Ireland’s cheapest when it goes on sale

By Neil Briscoe

Ford revives the Capri as an all-electric crossover

After a 38-year absence, the famous coupé is back - only this time as a quasi-SUV

Alfa’s new Junior EV delivers on brand’s sporty DNA

When the grants are gone, will EVs be more expensive to run than petrol cars are now?

Could drivers become too reliant on new speed warnings and limiters?

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Fiat 600′s sharp pricing might be the launchpad the brand needs

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By Neil Briscoe

Polestar 4 is the shining light of this all-electric brand

It boasts a much-improved interior, a sleek look and a starting price of €68,600, which is over €30,000 less than the flagship Polestar 3 model

By Michael McAleer

VW Tiguan review: Tempting SUV in a world of uncertainty

Diesel version is the buyers’ favourite within this practical and premium-styled crossover

By Michael McAleer

Hyundai Ioniq 5 N road test: stellar hot hatch brings unmatched driving fun to the EV era

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By Michael McAleer

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Dart expansion to Drogheda on track as planning application lodged

By Saedullah Safi

Tens of thousands of Dublin commuters affected as long-awaited proposal to reduce fares is postponed

By Ronan McGreevy

Aer Lingus's cancelled flights: Passengers report delays in getting refunds from airline as dispute enters crucial few days

By Conor Pope

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Our Test Drive: Lexus LBX

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Our Test Drive: Dacia Jogger Hybrid

Our Test Drive: Jeep Avenger

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Dacia Spring gives you only what you need

Compact EV is likely to be Ireland’s cheapest when it goes on sale

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Ford revives the Capri as an all-electric crossover

After a 38-year absence, the famous coupé is back - only this time as a quasi-SUV

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Our Test Drive: Skoda Kodiaq

This is a new Kodiaq, it just looks like the old Kodiaq. The new version brings the same comfort and class as its predecessor, albeit at a hefty price.

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Our Test Drive: Lexus LBX

The Lexus LBX packs a lot of quality into a small package, but the Toyota Yaris crossover, on which the Lexus is based, offers far better value for money.

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Alfa’s new Junior EV delivers on brand’s sporty DNA

Alfa Romeo’s all-electric Junior crossover lives up to its driving promise on the Balocco proving ground

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When the grants are gone, will EVs be more expensive to run than petrol cars are now?

Helping to separate electric vehicle myths from facts, we’re here to answer all your EV questions

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Could drivers become too reliant on new speed warnings and limiters?

Legislation kicks in on Sunday, but it doesn’t mean that your car will automatically slow down

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Our Test Drive: Mazda MX-30

The plug-in hybrid Mazda MX-30, complete with rotary engine, is quirky, but that may not be enough to see it sell in large numbers. Video: Neil Bricoe

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BYD closes in on Tesla in EV race

It remains to be seen if it has the staying power to take lead

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Six lessons learned from nine months of driving an electric car

Game Changers: I’ve driven across Ireland, to France and around the UK, discovering the joys of charging in three countries

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Our Test Drive: Polestar 4

What the Polestar 4 lacks in a rear window it more than makes up for in typical Scandinavian quality and refinement. Video: Neil Briscoe

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Fiat 600′s sharp pricing might be the launchpad the brand needs

Can a cutesy-faced crossover put Fiat back among the big sellers in Ireland?

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What are the charging options if I live in an apartment?

Helping to separate electric vehicle myths from facts, we’re here to answer all your EV questions

Business

New electric car sales down 25% in first half of year

The drop comes despite a 1.7 per cent overall increase in new car registrations, with 78,942 new cars on Irish roads so far this year

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Polestar 4 is the shining light of this all-electric brand

It boasts a much-improved interior, a sleek look and a starting price of €68,600, which is over €30,000 less than the flagship Polestar 3 model

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Relying on switch to EVs will see Ireland miss its transport carbon targets

Low-carbon liquid fuels are a practical and immediate solution to curb emissions in the transport sector

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Disorganised criminals and Russian-speaking mafias: Why car thefts are surging in Ireland

Vehicle thefts jumped to a 10-year high in the Republic last year, with growing concern about both the chaotic and the increasingly organised criminals involved

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Our Test Drive: Dacia Jogger Hybrid

Dacia have always been cheap, but with the hybrid Jogger they may have evolved to not only be cheap, but be hip and in-fashion. Video: Neil Briscoe

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Our Test Drive: Jeep Avenger

Jeep as brand has never sold well in Ireland, despite its unique historical importance, but the Avenger could mark the start of a new era. Video: Neil Briscoe

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VW Tiguan review: Tempting SUV in a world of uncertainty

Diesel version is the buyers’ favourite within this practical and premium-styled crossover

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Can the EV doubts driving a decline in sales be overcome?

BMW Ireland tries to allay electric car worries, but is too much being asked of consumers on trust?

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The environmental and human costs of mining for battery materials

Helping to separate electric vehicle myths from facts, we’re here to answer all your EV questions

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Ferrari defends title in chaotic rainy race at Le Mans

24hrs title returns to Maranello but it wasn’t easy for the red cars

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Our Test Drive: Fiat 600

Fiat has suffered from decades of declining sales in Ireland, but a competitively priced 600 Hybrid could help it woo back car buyers. Video: Neil Briscoe

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Motor enthusiasts relive the 1903 Gordon Bennett Cup

Car enthusiasts have relived the 1903 Gordon Bennett Cup, which took place in the Irish midlands and was won by Belgian driver Camille Jenatzy.

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What will the EU’s new Chinese car tariff mean for buyers?

New tariffs will vary by manufacturer, but European car makers deem the measures pointless, even counterproductive

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Competing in the Gordon Bennett Rally, we feel the crunch in our 98-year-old racing car

My son and I strive to get ahead in an Austin 7, from Tullow to Stradbally and back, at a top speed of 40mph

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Will my electric vehicle range be affected by the weather?

Helping to separate electric vehicle myths from facts, we’re here to answer all your EV questions

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Our Test Drive: BYD Seal Excellence

The BYD Seal Excellence offers improved performance over its own base version, while impressive, the base model's superior range could make it a better buy.

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Just one driver convicted for not surrendering licence out of 10,000 ordered to do so by courts

At least 10,000 disqualified drivers failed to hand over licences over last two years but only 26 prosecutions taken

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Shares jump in BYD despite European tariffs on Chinese EVs

BYD car maker is among the best-placed Chinese companies to cope with new tariffs thanks to European factory

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Our Test Drive: Polestar 3

The Polestar 3 is well positioned to compete with the likes of the BMW iX, Mercedes EQE and Audi Q8 e-tron, albeit it comes with a similarly high price tag.

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EU hopes cost of tariffs on Chinese EVs will not hit consumers

Investigation looked at concerns China was subsidising its electric car industry, but some observers believe tariffs could escalate into trade war

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Do electric cars hold their value? Are there bargains to be had?

Helping to separate electric vehicle myths from facts, we're here to answer all your EV questions

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Robot cars: The autonomous vehicles are coming, or are they?

Car makers appear to be abandoning the idea of fully self-driving cars

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Polestar 3 is an SUV that doesn’t want to be tall

Sino-Swedish electric car maker has taken the lifts out of the 3′s shoes

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Our Test Drive: Peugeot 2008, electric or petrol?

When considering the Peugeot 2008, buyers can opt for a petrol version, over electric. But which is the better buy? Video: Neil Briscoe

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Our Test Drive: Opel Astra Estate

Is Opel missing a trick with it's new Astra Estate and falling short of Peugot's 308? Video: Neil Briscoe

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BMW’s updated 3 Series sees its electric range double to 101km

Updated versions of 330e and 330e plug-in hybrid come ahead of incoming ‘Neue Klasse’ all-electric i3 saloon in 2027

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How long do electric vehicle batteries last and are they expensive to replace?

Helping to separate electric vehicle myths from facts, we're here to answer all your EV questions

Coolock violence: Fifteen people appear in court after anti-immigration protests

Well-known Dublin hotels set for €70m sale

Profile: Thomas Matthew Crooks, the suspected Trump rally gunman

Swimmers told to avoid South Dublin bathing spot after water sampling

Inside Crooksling: ‘Sleep is the only escape’ from the ‘dirty, unsafe’ asylum seeker campsite

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