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Garda purchased 16 new vehicles in past two years, as more gardaí assigned to Ministers due to rise in far-right protests
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Rebadged Q8 e-Tron Quattro gets more range, but it’s not as efficient as it should be
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Audi unveils an electric coupe cum pickup truck – but beneath the frippery is a display of EV intent
The PPE electric car platform marks progress for the maker, which also has autonomous driving in it sights
Norwegian man extradited to face charges of stealing rental car in Dublin and driving it home
Engineer Bjorn Tveter accused of hiring Audi in 2020 and leaving the jurisdiction
The Irish Times car buyer’s guide for 2023: The best SUVs and crossovers
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The Irish Times car buyer’s guide for 2023: The best electric hybrids and plug-in hybrids
Our pick of the best plug-in hybrid and regular hybrid cars to buy in the coming months
The Irish Times car buyer’s guide for 2023: The best electric cars
Our favourite EVs to fit all budgets and motoring needs complete with their original reviews
Bigger and better BMW X1 surprises with grown-up appeal and impressive electric power
New generation of the compact SUV now comes in an all-electric version that’s sure to appeal to Irish premium buyers
Merc’s new electric EQE - better than its big brother
New Mercedes E-Class-sized EV is more agile, if a little less comfy, than the larger EQS launched alongside it
Mercedes remaps its future aiming at electric luxury
An all-electric product onslaught is underway, heralding a new age for the German car giant
Farmer jailed after admitting dangerous driving causing death of pensioner
Dan Coakley pleaded guilty earlier this year
Audi RS e-Tron GT has that elusive characteristic – star quality
More power makes Audi’s low-slung electric saloon even more intoxicating
Witnesses tell of ‘screaming and chaos’ after pub shooting of dissident Michael Barr
Two armed males burst into the Sunset House pub wearing ‘Freddy Krueger’ masks
A new electric vehicle that lifelong BMW fans can embrace
The i4 excels on the road without trading comfort for competency
Bray’s Alan Fahy wins West of Ireland Championship
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