Slump in electric car sales continues in October
Some brands have suffered more than others with Volkswagen and Hyundai both seeing EV sales down 37.5% on last year
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The future is electric but how long will it take to get there?
No one seems to seriously doubt that eventually all cars will be electric but with EV sales slowing in Ireland, expect some detours along the way
New EVs: What’s coming to the market soon?
The variety of new electric cars is expanding fast – here’s our pick of models coming down the road
How to pick the right electric car for you? Do your homework
EV buyers have more choice than ever before, with a wide variety of styles, price points, battery sizes and ranges
Story of car assembly in Ireland takes a curiously personal turn
Bob Montgomery’s comprehensive history of car making in the State is required reading for any Irish car nut
The 50 best cars for 2024 – in reverse order: 50 to 31
We list our choice of the top 50 new cars buyers should consider for 241 registrations - and why
Gowan Group sells motor retail business to Bright Motor Group
Navan Road operation will change hands in deal that requires approval from competition regulator
The way you buy cars is about to change as car giants seek to cut out the middle man
Car giants are trying to cut out the middleman and move away from traditional dealership models, but what will that actually mean for Irish car buyers?
Used EVs will have to become much cheaper and more plentiful
The market for second-hand electric cars in Ireland mostly doesn’t exist right now, and there’s little point in looking to the UK for spare supply
BMW 2 Series Active Tourer: Premium quality but lacks people-carrier practicality
There is a serious flaw with this supposed practical family car: it’s not that spacious
Opel Combo-e: Electric MPV is an ideal battery car for families
As long as those families don’t need to drive too far. . .
Dacia Jogger: New seven-seat MPV seems like a safe bet
Forget the crash-test rating controversy – this Dacia gem could be ideal family transport
Donegal crash victim an ‘ordinary man with great attitude’
Father-of-two from Malin Head died following two-car collision on Monday evening
Car-maker Stellantis halts operations in Russia
‘Rapid daily increase in cross sanctions and logistical difficulties’ prompts the move
Ford Europe focuses on electric and divides up its operations
Ford will divide into separate electric and combustion engine business units
Russia hits back at sanctions with export bans
Exports of equipment and some forestry products banned until end of 2022
Has Ford lost its focus in Europe as sales of its heavy hitters fall?
The Focus and Fiesta could be chopped as they suffer an identity crisis in electric era
Irish buyers with €25,000 can opt for an electric Fiat 500 or new seven-seat Dacia
Two new entrants to Irish market are a funky all-electric city car or a practical seven-seat petrol-powered people carrier
Gowan motors chief takes dim view of stalled new-car supply
Interview: ‘No heads have rolled. Someone got it wrong,’ says dismayed company boss Mick Dwan
Irish motorists fell out of love with Fiat – John Saunders thinks he can change that
Fiat, Alfa Romeo and Jeep have a new distributor. Is it the start of an Italian renaissance?
Peugeot’s new electric 308 claims a range of 400km
New electric hatch benefits from latest battery tech development
How much range will your electric vehicle lose in cold weather?
Winter slows chemical processes in batteries. How can you keep your car going?
Gowan Group completes acquisition of FCA Ireland
Transaction includes distribution of Fiat, Alfa Romeo, Jeep and Fiat Professional in Ireland
Citroen Ami is more electric appliance than car but it’s ideal urban transport
The cabin is basically a plastic bucket and every bit as noisy, but it’s drier than a bike, safer than a scooter, and nicer than taking a taxi
Shortage of new cars is crippling the Irish market
Crisis in microchip supply is causing production problems for carmakers
Munich motor show: Climate change casts uncomfortable shadow over event
Car makers also facing more immediate crisis due to ongoing semiconductor shortage
Opel Grandland: Does some rhinoplasty put it ahead by a nose?
Grandland is restyled inside and out, but can it rise above its predecessor’s average status?
Hyundai Bayon: Baby Korean crossover struggles to live up to its hype
Compact hatchback faces fierce competition in crossover SUV market segment
Man awarded €88,000, as judge finds he sustained injury when car was rear-ended
Man suffered ‘significant’ injury, judge says, after incident at Limerick roundabout
UK Vauxhall factory to receive £100m investment to produce EVs
Move secures future of of Ellesmere Port factory in northwest of country
Renault and Opel create radical electric versions of old family favourites
New Megane goes SUV, new Astra gets Manta styling
A 91-year-old Chrysler was oldest car to pass the NCT last year
Overall pass rate for initial tests in 2020 was 43.7%, according to RSA figures
Opel Mokka-e: Easy to drive, easy to live with, and a change from cookie-cutter blandness
Cool and comfortable Mokka could entice many to make the move to electric
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