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Electric vehicles
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Demand for electric vehicle grants surges in wake of fuel price increases
Demand for grant scheme doubled in April compared with same month in 2025
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The answers to big global challenges can’t be found within single disciplines
‘I put €50-€70 in petrol in my car every week. How much would going electric save?’
‘My average commute is up to 650km each week with a cost in petrol of about €50-€70′
Mercedes CLA hybrid – a car so good, we almost like it in spite of ourselves
There are many issues with Merc’s new CLA, but once you drive it, you’ll be hooked
Big reduction in costs could see explosion of robot car services
As costs fall, partly thanks to AI, autonomous driving services including robotaxis are set to increase dramatically
Electric vehicles claim top spot in Irish new car market
Electric cars now account for more than one in four new vehicles sold in Ireland
Volvo Ireland invests €40m to bring Nordic touch to dealership network
Car maker putting customer first with image revamp but retains long-term EV-only goal
EVs may soon become the quickest cars on Earth
If you look carefully on the distant horizon, there are few internal combustion engines there
Ireland will remain dependent on gas unless we embrace nuclear
There is every reason to plan now for SMR power generation. Repealing the ban on nuclear power generation is the first step
Range Rover breaks from SUVs with radical electric GT
The new grand tourer represents the biggest departure in Range Rover’s history as it moves beyond SUVs
What are the requirements when importing a car from the North and Britain?
Advice on your motoring queries, from buying and selling to issues with your current car
Chinese car exports topping one million deepens anxiety in Europe’s automobile industry
VW confirmed that it is considering up to 100,000 job cuts
What’s the best affordable EV for commuting and country driving?
Advice on your motoring queries, from buying and selling to issues with your current car
Renault Twingo has everything going for it - except one crucial detail
The revived city EV is efficient, practical and full of charm, but its success in Ireland will hinge on price
Inside the world’s biggest battery maker
Today, CATL makes over 40 per cent of the world’s EV batteries, and its founder is China’s fourth-richest person
How much, and how often, should we charge our EV battery?
Advice on your motoring queries, from buying and selling to issues with your current car
Are new cars lacking in quality and becoming more difficult to repair?
Modern cars may be safer and cleverer, but whether they’ll prove better over 20 years on our roads is another matter
Maths is on the side of action when it comes to climate crisis
At this pivotal time, new modelling identifies where the biggest emissions and cost savings lie
EV scrappage scheme for older cars shut within hours of opening
Programme comes as EVs account for nearly a quarter of new car sales
Motors Q&A: My budget is €13,000. Is a Japanese import VW Golf car a good idea?
Practical advice on your motoring queries, from buying, selling or issues you have with your current car
Ireland’s new EV scrappage scheme opens. Can I still get the €5,000 grant?
Better with Money with Aideen Finnegan on the best-value electric vehicles on the market right now
Volkswagen to axe up to 100,000 jobs as cost-cutting drive speeds up
Cull of one in six VW roles is among biggest ever job-loss programmes by a European company
Skoda’s new Peaq lifts the brand well above its bargain roots
New all-electric seven-seater will be the priciest Skoda yet
Best company car options in Ireland right now
Our top picks for those who have to manoeuvre through the maze of benefit-in-kind
Motors Q&A: Do I owe VAT on a car from Northern Ireland?
Practical advice on your motoring queries, from buying, selling or issues you have with your current car
The best new cars in Ireland for under €60,000 right now
Our pick of the best new cars to buy for those on a budget of up to €60,000
Bring your pet everywhere? Here are the best cars for drivers with dogs
Our three top motoring choices for those who travel with their pet pooch
The Irish Times best new car picks for summer 2026 – under €30,000
Our pick of the best new cars to buy for those on a budget of up to €30,000
BMW announces Irish price for its new 900km i3 electric saloon
New i3 will be more affordable than its Mercedes rival, the new C-Class
New EV scrappage scheme for used cars ‘already oversubscribed’
Car dealer says straw poll shows scheme is already well over-subscribed with orders
Climate justice calls for a fairer, healthier, more stable future
Shift towards climate justice is essential for our collective future
Best second-hand first cars for learners and young drivers
In this category, a combination of small engine and big reliability is paramount
The Irish Times best new car picks for the summer of 2026 – under €25,000
New scrappage scheme could help stretch your budget towards one of our best picks
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