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Electric tractors and trucks gaining ground - but Ireland lags behind
Just one electric HGV was registered here in first three months of the year
Cupra Born again – sporty version gives GTI performance for a saving
Revised Born isn’t wildly different, but the high-performance VZ offers a tantalising blend of performance and low running costs
How should I replace a 26-year-old diesel ‘jeep’?
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With range anxiety and cost concerns, what will it take to get electric HGVs trucking?
The Government claims to be making them affordable, but electric HGVs make up just 1% of Ireland’s fleet
Mercedes’ new CLA EV arrives in Ireland with big range and bigger questions
CLA’s range seems to hold up in Irish conditions, and it now charges properly, but what’s happened to the quality?
EV sales surge 110% in April amid fuel protests and rising pump prices
Plug-in cars now account for over a third of new registrations in Ireland
VW reveals new ID. Polo in full and confirms Irish prices
The first all-electric Polo starts from less than €20,000
Hyundai Ioniq 6 shows how to build a better EV – but buyers aren’t convinced
Return to saloon format delivers range and value – but buyers still prefer height, heft and familiarity
Here are the cars worth importing from the UK to Ireland in 2026
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Audi RS5 arrives with a plug – and piles on power and weight
Hybrid 630hp saloon promises supercar pace and has €115,000 price tag
Kia PV5 is adorable, agile, keenly priced and even fun. Not bad for a van
New electric PV5 is a van with seats, but also so much more than that
Can an EV replace a VW Golf GTD estate?
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Freelander name returns as a Chinese EV – and it’s coming to Europe
Classic Land Rover badge is now a brand in itself, and will be made in China by the Chery Group
Which small used automatic car is best for a learner driver?
Practical advice on your motoring queries, from buying, selling or issues you have with your current car
Skoda Enyaq EV should suit Ireland perfectly – so why isn’t it?
The Skoda Enyaq delivers space, range and comfort, but Irish buyers are still choosing elsewhere
Switch to electric vehicles is accelerating, new figures suggest
EVs are overtaking petrol and diesel in terms of new car sales, data from CSO and Simi indicates
Tesla to double Irish Supercharger network by end of summer
Supercharger expansion to 18 sites under way despite delays linked to power supply and planning
Toyota’s new RAV4 is selling out, which is not much of a surprise
Styling that’s more striking, new long-range PHEVs, plus a properly sporty version. Is the new RAV4 the ideal family SUV now?
Tesla shares fall as company posts one of its worst sales quarters in years
Carmaker struggling to turn around its core business in increasingly challenged electric-vehicle market
‘Buddy’ system could be a way to combat the fuel crisis
Our Government is considering asking us to drive less, more slowly and to take public transport where possible
Gardaí have resources to enforce Grace’s Law and should not fear prosecution, Canney says
Mother of Grace Lynch calls on Minister for Justice to ensure gardaí can enforce new laws
Diesel and petrol car sales slump amid oil price surge
Hybrids are now the best-sellers followed by EVs, with petrol in third and diesels fifth behind PHEVs
‘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
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
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
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
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?
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Honda’s shock withdrawal of EV models
Honda cancels high-tech new electric models but others are still pushing ahead with new EVs
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