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EU gets defensive against China with ‘Made in Europe’ plan
Strategy envisages Chinese being half owned by European entities
Volvo boss rebukes the EV doubters: ‘We are convinced electric is the right answer’
Hakan Samuelsson is back at the helm of Swedish car manufacturer as it navigates the choppy waters of modern motoring
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Tesla’s reset: Cheaper Model Y makes sense, even if the magic’s gone
Lower prices, fewer frills and a Tesla is a talking point – for good or ill
EV sales set to overtake petrol as hybrids dominate new car market
Electric cars make up more than one in five new registrations as Toyota leads overall market
Tesla Ireland’s chief on selling more cars, self-driving taxis and robots in our homes
Kieran Campbell outlines its plans for a future that extends well beyond its current two cars
How do I buy second-hand petrol or hybrid car under €25,000?
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Minister makes big play of a cut in funding for etaxis
Darragh O’Brien hails return of grant incentive for battery electric taxies and limousines but funding has been cut by 44%
An Post well down the road on its journey to delivering its carbon reduction targets
Semi-state company cites electric fleet and HVO switch as key drivers, but critics warn of supply and sustainability risks
Volvo’s ES90 tries hard not to be an SUV, but it’s easy to like this almost-saloon
You’d be hard-pressed to call it truly handsome in the manner of the old S90 saloon but it cuts a reasonably swish dash
Renault 4 electric: From workhorse to show pony
Original carried tools, turf and half the parish – what made it so loved seems to be forgotten
Leapmotor: China’s no-frills EV maker aiming to become the next BYD
Low-cost carmaker harbours ambitions to go global and rank among world’s top 10 auto groups
Thirty obstacles to meeting climate targets identified by all-party committee
Most are ascribed to shortfalls in Government planning, policies, action and communications
Two in five Irish people planning to buy an electric vehicle in next two years
For those not planning to purchase an EV, cost-related factors feature prominently, report from EY finds
Motorists now spend €224 on monthly car running costs, report finds
More than half faced increase in insurance premiums last year, Carzone survey shows
Motoring helpdesk: Your motoring questions answered
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Smart home becomes a harder sell when device makers arbitrarily pull the plug
When device makers can switch off ‘smart’ features because they simply no longer make financial sense, why should consumers buy in?
Kia EV5 review: Safe, sensible – and struggling to stand out
Korean carmaker’s latest EV is comfortable and competent but lacking spark in a crowded market
The former Greco-Roman wrestler using AI to make used-car pricing transparent
George Chaumon is CEO of US giant ACV Auctions, which is changing how cars are valued
Volvo’s new EX60 sets latest EV range benchmark of ‘up to 810km on one charge’
Model with three battery and drivetrain options is due to go on sale here from summer
Opel Frontera aims downmarket for a clash with Dacia
New Frontera is a potential Jogger rival with electric or hybrid choices
Irish start-up could improve EV battery life and performance
Drive, which recently won a Research Ireland prize, says cooling is the secret
Ford issues fresh fire warning to 2,865 Irish Kuga hybrid owners
Battery defect resurfaces despite promised software fix with no remedy likely before summer
Carbon neutral fuels: When will we see them and why are some so staunchly opposed?
The idea of carbon-free ‘petrol’ sounds tempting, but barriers remain to its adoption
The Irish Times view on electric vehicle sales: Motorists making the switch
State policy still has work to do to encourage the transition away from petrol and diesel
Number of new private electric cars licensed rose by 36% last year
The combined share of petrol and diesel cars among new private cars licensed from January to December fell from 54% to 43%
China’s rising industrial strength leaves EU fretting about its manufacturing future
As Chinese exports to Europe surge and European exports to China shrink, countries like Germany that once gained most from the trade relationship are now at risk
Ireland needs to get serious on EV charging infrastructure
The national broadband roll-out provides a template: it was a nationwide, mission-level infrastructure project, not a series of pilot projects
Cold weather, hot metal: Brussels Motor Show hits its stride
New EVs, big debuts and a power vacuum left by Geneva
Mercedes-Benz CLA crowned Europe’s Car of the Year 2026
Electric range and driver appeal prove decisive as the German premium car saw off competition from six other finalists
Ireland’s record tax take makes light of Trump tariffs fear
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Honda Civic 2.0 i-MMD Advance: This car is searingly expensive, but is it worth it?
It’s just as well that the Civic hybrid is a fantastic car, because its price tag is ludicrous
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