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Government ‘too slow’ shifting new capital spending to public transport – Ryan

Transport Minister Eamon Ryan has said that replacing cars that run on petrol and diesel with electric cars will “not be the strategy” to reduce Ireland’s emissions. Speaking in Dublin, Mr Ryan said “if we just replace all the existing cars with ...

05 Oct 2022 at 17:10

Motoring

Experts reveal 6 ways to stay safe when driving this Autumn

With the change of seasons resulting in altered driving conditions, now is the time to take steps to ensure your car is roadworthy ahead of winter. We have officially entered Autumn, and whether you love or hate the cooler mornings and darker ...

28 Sept 2022 at 15:39

National News

New car registrations down 17% in past year, figures show

New car registrations in Ireland have declined by 17% in the past year, figures have shown. Brian Cooke, director general of the Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI), described the registrations as “disappointing”. “This means the new ...

02 Aug 2022 at 16:28

Electric vehicles account for 20% of new licensed cars in February 2022 - CSO

National News

Electric vehicles account for 20% of all new licensed cars in February - CSO

Over 20% of all new cars licensed in Ireland in February 2022 were electric and plug-in hybrids vehicles. That's according to the latest report from the Central Statistics Office (CSO), which showed the number of new electric cars in the ...

08 Mar 2022 at 17:04

Motoring

The Extra Mile: Here are the most economical cars to beat rising fuel prices

Rising fuel prices are making many motorists rethink their choice of car. With running costs going through the roof, it’s more important than ever to have a fuel efficient car. When it comes to searching for economical vehicles, the ...

24 Feb 2022 at 15:53

Motoring

REVEALED: What are the most popular cars in 2022?

Carzone has identified this quarter’s most viewed vehicles based on data from the platform in 2022. Despite the rising interest in electric and hybrid vehicles this year, petrol and diesel fuel types remain the most popular. Since ...

25 Apr 2022 at 11:45

National News

Electric and hybrid car sales surge ahead as diesel sales drop off

Electric and hybrid cars accounted for more than one fifth of all cars sold in the first quarter of the year as diesel sales fall, latest figures from the CSO show. The CSO publication shows that the number of new cars licensed ...

08 Apr 2022 at 16:26

National News

Charging infrastructure will stay ahead of electric car demand, promises Minister Ryan

A Government minister has vowed that Ireland’s charging infrastructure would stay ahead of the rapidly rising demand for Electric Vehicles (EVs), as the views from the public are sought on Minister Eamon Ryan unveiled the ...

31 Mar 2022 at 17:02

Motoring

Motoring Review: i20 is the latest to get a thorough performance boost from Hyundai's N department

Could someone check on Hyundai? They say the past 18 months have affected everyone in strange ways, but our newfound fixation with anti-bac wipes and two-metre distancing has got nothing on the sudden personality change ...

04 Jan 2022 at 12:01

National News

Sony unveils their second vehicle concept - the Vision-S 02

Sony has revealed the Vision-S 02, its second vehicle concept, and has shown that it is serious about entering the automotive space. The Vision-S 02 is a seven-seat SUV and follows on from the sleek Vision-S 01 saloon ...

05 Jan 2022 at 17:36

National News

Discover Europe's safest cars of 2021! Did yours make the list?

Each year, Euro NCAP tests dozens of cars to give buyers the best picture of which ones are the safest. While the crash testing is the most eye-catching aspect, as vehicles are launched into walls to see how well ...

05 Jan 2022 at 13:01

Motoring

Ready for Road: The car maintenance checks to make this new year

It’s always nice to have a fresh start to another new year. And a great way to make sure you’re on an even footing when it comes to motoring in 2022 is by making some simple and easy checks around your car to ...

05 Jan 2022 at 14:29

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