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Updated MG 5 estate remains practical but flawed

MG’s electric load-lugger gets a new look but still lacks polish

By Neil BriscoeWed Jul 19 2023 - 02:00

Used car price inflation falls to pre-Covid levels as supply chain eases

Number of cars being imported from Britain collapses to new low

By Ian CurranThu Jul 13 2023 - 05:00

Electric buses shambles typical of State’s costly inability to deliver

Michael McDowell: This is what passes for 'rolling out' new programmes and projects. In the meantime, the buses lie idle and the people whose job it was to plan the charging infrastructure sit at their desks

By Michael McDowellWed Jul 12 2023 - 06:15

EV start-up Go Eve raises £3m in funding round

Company has developed technology to better utilise fast chargers

By Ciara O'BrienTue Jul 11 2023 - 05:32

Tesla the best-selling brand of new car with Irish motorists in June, CSO figures show

Almost a fifth of new cars registered in the State in the first half of 2023 were electric

By Eoin Burke-KennedyMon Jul 10 2023 - 12:32

Ford brings down the curtain on the Fiesta

German production line shuts down for the last time amid move towards new electric models

Fri Jul 07 2023 - 17:47

The titchy VW Up is back and it’s the electric car we all need

Small, agile, and light – the electric Up is one of the best EVs around

By Neil BriscoeWed Jul 05 2023 - 02:00

Strong sales figures for electric vehicles shows power of State incentives

Electric vehicle registrations surged in June before SEAI grant is reduced

By CantillonMon Jul 03 2023 - 19:00

Tesla delivers record number of cars as price cut pays off for Elon Musk

Electric vehicle maker beats targets after identifying affordability as barrier to sales

By Patrick McGeeSun Jul 02 2023 - 20:04

Electric car batteries: just how bad are they for the environment?

The mining and processing involved in producing EV batteries is far from clean, but how does it stack up against drilling, refining and burning oil?

By Neil BriscoeWed Jun 28 2023 - 02:00

Ozempic: We may be on the brink of solving a decades-old crisis with a single medicine

It is easy to assume the world is getting progressively worse. And then along comes a huge leap forward in science or medicine to challenge the misery

By Finn McRedmondThu Jun 22 2023 - 07:00

Irish company aims to be Airbnb of electric vehicle charging

GoPlugable will allow homeowners to rent out EV chargers to drivers who need to top up vehicles

By Olive KeoghThu Jun 22 2023 - 05:15

BYD Atto 3: Impressive Chinese electric family crossover will give rivals nightmares

Firm’s first European offering seems like a tempting buy for Irish families looking for a crossover for under €40,000

By Michael McAleerWed Jun 21 2023 - 01:00

New cars licensed up 47% in May as more people opt for electric

CSO data also showed that Volkswagen (1,576) was the most popular make of new private car licensed in the month

By Colin GleesonFri Jun 09 2023 - 11:58

John FitzGerald: Ireland is finally taking global warming seriously but there’s too much talk, not enough action

Regulatory obstacles may stymie State ambition on carbon budgets

By John FitzGeraldFri Jun 09 2023 - 05:00

Is the combustion engine doomed? Not if the boss of Ferrari is to be believed

Benedetto Vigna says e-fuels have matured as a technology more quickly than anticipated

By Neil BriscoeThu Jun 08 2023 - 05:00

Volkswagen plans EV battery revolution at new gigafactory

New battery gigafactory is just the start of VW’s electric plans

By Neil BriscoeThu Jun 01 2023 - 05:00

Kia targets premium buyers with new all-electric seven-seater

Kia’s new EV9 flagship SUV goes head to head with rivals like the Volvo EX90

By Michael McAleerTue May 30 2023 - 08:00

Removing AM radio from cars receives a poor reception from the American right

Politicians and broadcasters claim phasing-out moves are a conspiracy against conservative talkshows

By Martin WallSat May 27 2023 - 10:59

BMW 5 Series goes all-electric with i5

Chunky styling for BMW’s eighth-generation 5 Series

By Neil BriscoeWed May 24 2023 - 13:00

Supply and cost issues could slow Irish drivers’ switch to EVs, new report says

Consumer demand for new electric vehicles has increased by 35 per cent this year despite a rise in cost, says Done Deal

By Nathan JohnsTue May 23 2023 - 05:00

Could a shock Saab comeback be on the cards?

Chinese company NEVS has created an EV that could have 1,000km range – if anyone will build it

By Neil BriscoeThu May 11 2023 - 05:00

Shift to buying electric and hybrid cars accelerates

Electric vehicles account for 17% of all new vehicles licensed in the State so far this year

By Eoin Burke-KennedyTue May 09 2023 - 12:54

What happens when your EV battery finally runs out of power?

Pricewatch: The availability, the cost, the economics, the range. All you need to know about electric cars

By Conor PopeMon May 08 2023 - 06:01

Circle K to invest €7m in own brand electric car chargers

Company will install new chargers at 30 forecourts around the country by 2025

By Ciara O'BrienWed May 03 2023 - 09:48

Electric car sales overtake diesel in April as new car market grows 16.2% this year

New car sales are up 16 per cent so far this year with 67,018 new registered cars at the end of April

By Michael McAleerTue May 02 2023 - 11:42

Maxol in ‘advanced’ talks to acquire more land and sites

Forecourt retailer has acquired 25 new sites over the past decade

By Ian CurranThu Apr 27 2023 - 15:38

Jeep’s Avenger looks to reclaim lost ground

The original 4x4 brand has never taken off in Ireland. Could this electric Avenger be the superhero Jeep needs?

By Neil BriscoeWed Apr 26 2023 - 01:00

Congestion charges hit electric car drivers too – that’s fair and action must be taken now

Why shouldn’t electric vehicles, also responsible for accidents and noise pollution like petrol or diesel models, pay for road usage?

By Muireann Lynch and Barra RoantreeFri Apr 21 2023 - 15:01

Biden visit highlights potential of Ireland’s soft power in supply chain disputes

Having the ear of both Washington and Brussels can put Ireland in unique role as powers battle over green subsidies, EV production and chip technology

By Chris HornThu Apr 20 2023 - 05:00

Petrol and diesel at lowest price since September 2021

Proposed phased increase of excise duty means motorists ‘won’t be able to enjoy prices for too long’

By Shauna BowersWed Apr 19 2023 - 07:52

Meet the Irishman setting out to change the car rental world

Aidan McClean’s UFODrive offers an innovative all-digital, all-electric car rental service which is going from strength to strength, even though there’s still at least one doubter in his homeland

By Ciara O'BrienThu Apr 13 2023 - 01:00

Second-hand cars almost 80% more expensive than pre-pandemic times

Donedeal survey reveals dramatic increase in electric vehicles being bought and sold

By Conor PopeWed Apr 12 2023 - 05:00

Self-driving cars could actually drive up emissions due to unintended consequences

Are autonomous cars ‘a solution in search of a problem’? An MIT study suggests the answer could be yes

By Neil BriscoeWed Apr 05 2023 - 02:00

Decision to slash EV subsidy ‘disappointing’ despite market buoyance, insurance body says

Some 3,421 new electric vehicles were registered in March, says SIMI, up 77%

By Ian CurranMon Apr 03 2023 - 16:09

Michael McDowell: Car use is not simply the prerogative of the odious and hysterical middle class

Michael McDowell: Any suggestion that public transport will suffice to sustain the entire transport needs of a vast number of people is fanciful and unrealistic

By Michael McDowellWed Mar 29 2023 - 05:00

Electric vehicle software platform Monta eyeing major growth in Ireland

Company says legislation may be needed to compel owners of the current charging infrastructure to open up access to other providers

By Ciara O'BrienTue Mar 28 2023 - 01:00

EV sales now expected to account for 55% of total global vehicle sales by 2030

EY report highlights six priorities to unlock mainstream EV adoption as global sales accelerate

By Eoin Burke-KennedyMon Mar 27 2023 - 06:00

Government to slash electric car subsidy by 30%

Changes are 'in line with similar policies in Europe' as focus shifts to infrastructure

By Ian CurranWed Mar 22 2023 - 15:14

VW’s new electric model promises EV motoring for less than €25,000

New concept car previews an affordable electric model for 2025

By Neil BriscoeWed Mar 15 2023 - 20:46

SEAI plays down need for hundreds of thousands of public chargers for electric vehicles

Public Accounts Committee told 80 per cent of charging will take place at home

By Cormac McQuinnThu Mar 09 2023 - 14:39

Are EV buyers being overcharged for private leases?

Eco think-tank says buyers are being gouged, but leasing providers say that’s not the case

By Neil BriscoeWed Mar 08 2023 - 12:30

Tesla cuts prices of some EVs for second time

Chief executive Elon Musk has credited previous reductions with boosting sales as EV competition heats up

Tue Mar 07 2023 - 11:27

Tesla touts cost efficiencies as it gears up for more affordable model

Electric-car maker lays out ‘next-generation platform’ at its first investor day in Texas

By Richard WatersThu Mar 02 2023 - 14:05

Nissan plans to offer almost 100% EV range in Europe by 2026

Japanese all-electric pioneer now looking to make up lost ground on Tesla and BYD and also plans major US investment

Mon Feb 27 2023 - 10:27

Delay in ban on new fossil-fuelled car sales branded ‘hugely disappointing’

Electric vehicle association says Ireland had ‘opportunity to lead the way’ as Brussels tells Government to delay measure until EU-wide ban in 2035

By Simon CarswellSun Feb 26 2023 - 19:11

Ora Funky Cat: Don’t be fooled by name or look of this thoroughly modern motor

Ora’s oddly named Funky Cat arrives in Ireland from China – with added German DNA – take on the electric establishment

By Neil BriscoeWed Feb 22 2023 - 01:00

Chinese electric car brand BYD to enter Irish market this year

Car giant has appointed Motor Distributors Ltd (MDL) as its Irish partner

By Michael McAleerThu Feb 16 2023 - 10:18

Suzuki has two new hybrids. I’d leave one in a ditch – but happily drive the other to Berlin and back

All-electric power is coming in 2025, but for now the company has launched hybrid models of the S-Cross and Vitara – and they’re very, very different

By Neil BriscoeWed Feb 15 2023 - 08:21

EV car makers say the industry will burn through its CO2 budget by 2035

Polestar and Rivian have commissioned a joint report that says the car industry is going to overshoot its emissions targets

By Neil BriscoeWed Feb 08 2023 - 07:00

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