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With car prices surging, where can budget-conscious drivers turn? The answer may surprise you
Prices have been on the rise for years, but recent spikes have pushed many mainstream models beyond the reach of average pockets
Renault’s Symbioz is a symbol of the total SUV takeover
New hybrid SUV is neatly styled but lacks pizzazz. Dacia looms large in its mirrors
EVs: What are the possible health effects of driving around with a high-voltage battery?
Helping to separate electric vehicle myths from facts, we’re here to answer all your EV questions
Department of Transport strongly backs Dublin Airport expansion and easing of passenger gap
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How will Elon Musk’s business empire benefit from his relationship with Trump?
The world’s richest man now holds huge sway over its most powerful leader — and the US government
Number of new plug-in hybrid private cars licensed in January doubles
There were a total of 22,484 new private cars registered in January overall, which represented an increase of 8%
Power demand set to accelerate in a ‘new era of electricity’
Annual consumption predicted to rise 4% a year by 2027
‘The motor industry is changing, but we’re here to stay’: BMW Ireland’s boss on EVs, innovation and the road ahead
Helen Westby is steering the premium brand on the bumpy road to electric cars, digital sales and new Chinese competitors
China’s X factor: Xpeng arrives in Ireland with €42k electric G6 SUV
More new Chinese models to follow – there’s even a truck with a built-in personal helicopter in development
Storm Éowyn is a reminder why we need more EVs and fewer Sitka spruce trees
It makes no sense to put public money into a forest that is going to be blown down again in 10, 20 or 30 years' time
Electric vehicles Q&A: Which EV performs best in cold weather?
Helping to separate electric vehicle myths from facts, we’re here to answer all your EV questions
BYD’s Atto 2 will shake up the EV market, but don’t expect it to be lots of fun
New compact EV will be taking on the likes of Jeep Avenger, Opel Frontera and Renault Captur in the small SUV sector
I recently bought an EV. Here are some of the pros and cons so far
The plan was to continue to drive my 10-year-old diesel until the wheels fell off, and ideally beyond. That day came sooner than I thought
Second-hand EV market should be subsidised by Government
Taxing second-hand combustion engine car imports would allow Government to subsidise EV sales
MG HS review: Impressive plug-in hybrid SUV is proof of how far the brand has come
Awkward touchscreen lets it down but the new MG HS is a solid performer with impressive electric range
EV sales rebound in January but adoption still well off target pace
‘Cautious optimism’ about trajectory of market but industry calls for renewed focus on Government supports
How risky is it to buy a second-hand EV?
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Powerless in rural Ireland: I love my EV but Storm Éowyn has made me think twice
Our electricity grid is not robust enough to handle the storms that are coming our way
Prolonged Storm Éowyn power cuts highlight the dire need to build our electricity resilience
If this storm erodes public confidence in electrification, it could lead to backtracking
Is there any issue with driving an electric car through a flood?
Helping to separate electric vehicle myths from facts, we’re here to answer all your EV questions
Cupra’s Tavascan is fine, but is that good enough?
New electric SUV plays all the right notes, but not necessarily in the right order
Trump’s blunderbuss strategies on climate and energy may backfire in ways he has not envisaged
Pulling out of Paris Agreement was predictable theatre, but resulting temperature and emission rises will push Earth to dangerous tipping points
Could electric cars help us keep the lights on during power cuts?
Vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology is hailed as a panacea for concerns about electricity supply and flexibility, but can it be made to work?
I finally realised what was behind my ‘Maybe I like the misery’ approach to other people’s driving
Imagine landing down to some place in the country and being asked to move a car, only to have to admit you only drive automatic
EU plans subsidy for electric vehicle sales to counter China
Teresa Ribera says European Commission weighing up measure demanded by Germany
Toyota turns up at Las Vegas electronics show CES not with a car but with a new city
First residents of the car maker’s Woven City, near Tokyo, will move in this year. The company views it as an experiment and a start-up hothouse
The five cheapest cars on sale in Ireland right now. Two are EVs
Surprisingly good cars that are also the lowest-priced on the Irish market – and two are EVs
How much does it cost to replace a battery pack in an EV?
Helping to separate electric vehicle myths from facts, we’re here to answer all your EV questions
An eco-friendly 727hp BMW M5 that’s cheaper to tax than a Toyota Yaris
The latest M5 adopts PHEV tech to deliver potent power and tax savings – this is something special
Striving for net zero will cost less than we thought, but it will not be plain sailing
The incoming government must do more to encourage EV ownership as sales have slumped
Why are spare wheels for EVs so expensive?
Helping to separate electric vehicle myths from facts, we’re here to answer all your EV questions
VW strains to hit EU emission targets as EV deliveries tumble
Europe’s largest carmaker hurt by greater competition from rivals in China
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