‘EVs have been sold in Ireland as vehicles that need no maintenance – and people believe that’
David Corbally, owner of Service Stop, explains the problems electric cars face and why he believes EV grant policies need to change
Electric vehicles
Reviews and advice, industry news, best-buy guides and more
New BMW iX3 proves there’s life and joy in electric driving
With standout handling, rapid charging and real-world range, this is the EV that feels most like a BMW
Which is the best robot car to buy?
Practical advice on your motoring queries, from buying, selling or issues you have with your current car
Authors of report that sparked retrofit row say retrofitting is vital
Researchers from ESRI say they wanted to show what additional measures might be needed
VW’s stormy ID.3 shows why nostalgia matters
Silly paint and stick-on bits for the Fire + Ice model, but there’s something important lurking under the surface
Should I buy a used car privately or through a dealership?
Practical advice on your motoring queries, from buying, selling or issues you have with your current car
Concerns over electric car chargers and the risk of over-payment
UK survey showed a worst-case scenario of 37 per cent over-payment for charging
Lexus RZ review: : Brave tech, premium feel – but overtaken by its rivals
RZ500e premium feel impresses, but the better range and more useful tech from rivals tarnish its appeal
Can BMW’s new 900km EV 3 Series convince the electric doubters?
Sleek new saloon puts iX3’s electric underpinnings to good use
Should I fit a dashcam, and which one should I get?
Motors help desk: Practical advice on your motoring queries, from buying, selling or issues you have with your current car
Honda’s shock withdrawal of EV models
Honda cancels high-tech new electric models but others are still pushing ahead with new EVs
EVs ‘cheaper than diesel cars’ on second-hand market for first time
Decline in prices of used electric vehicles also appears to have stabilised, says DoneDeal
BYD’s Seal 6 gets the practical car seal of approval
Hybrid-engined estate ticks all the useful boxes but needs to be more engaging
How can I import a car from Northern Ireland, and avoid VAT and import duty?
Practical advice on your motoring queries, from buying, selling or issues you have with your current car
MG’s new S6 EV is another step towards Skoda-style kudos
Chinese brand’s electric SUV is emblematic of its massive ambitions
Claims electricity grid being opened for privatisation are ‘nonsense’, Oireachtas committee told
Wind and solar groups say 13% and 16% of energy produced in their respective sectors was wasted last year due to grid ‘challenges and congestion’
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
Where have all the affordable seven-seater cars gone?
Practical advice on your motoring queries, from buying, selling or issues you have with your current car
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?
Practical advice on your motoring queries, from buying, selling or issues you have with your current car
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?
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