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EV owners have their say: ‘After five years of EV ownership, we will switch back to petrol or diesel’
Readers say there are too few public charging points and there’s little official effort to address the shortage
Germany might have solved Ireland’s urban EV charging problem
Developed by German group Rheinmetall, the charger sits flush with the kerb and has just gone into mass production after successful pilots
EVs market share on verge of overtaking diesel cars
Tesla branded vehicles made up two of the three most popular electric car models in June
Is China’s car industry on the brink of crisis?
Car makers are selling and exporting new cars as ‘zero miles’ used in an effort to keep factories running
Lexus steers into the future with radical new steering system for Irish buyers of its RZ
New RZ500 brings aviation-style steering to Irish roads – are we ready?
EV Q&A: How do I know if I’m getting good economy from an electric car?
Helping to separate electric-vehicle myths from facts, we are here to answer all your EV questions
Dublin’s EV chargers row is pretentious, self-destructive nonsense
Ireland, I have often thought smugly since my return from California, wouldn’t tolerate such pretentious, self-destructive nonsense as a ban on clothes lines. Enter the row over EV charging arms
Volkswagen ID.3 GTX: Can it finally deliver on the EV hot-hatch promise?
Despite strong range and refined handling, VW’s electric hatch still falls short on passion
Dublin electric car owner ordered to remove ‘unauthorised’ charging arm by council
Man says order is ‘incredibly frustrating’ and ‘completely at odds’ with Government drive to switch to EV
Musk fumes as Trump tax bill cuts electric vehicle credits
Bill, which the Senate advanced in a contentious vote on Saturday, would destroy millions of US jobs, Tesla chief says
Tesla parts ways with top executive and fixer for Elon Musk
Omead Afshar leaves electric vehicle maker as the company contends with a steep slump in sales
EV Q&A: Will ‘vegan’ interiors be hard-wearing in the long term?
Helping to separate electric-vehicle myths from facts, we are here to answer all your EV questions
Dublin commuters won’t be able to fully use contactless on public transport until 2029
Initial testing to start in two years’ time within ‘controlled area’ for bus, rail and Luas services
Carmakers push back against Apple’s takeover of the dashboard
‘CarPlay Ultra’ rollout comes as auto groups are introducing their own infotainment systems
Tesla’s European sales fall for fifth consecutive month
EV maker saw 28% drop in May demand despite wider EV growth in the region
The secrets behind the new Nissan Leaf’s style: ‘Hopefully it’s a pleasant shock’
We dig into the new all-electric Leaf’s style details with Nissan’s European vice-president of design Giovanny Arroba
In an impressive leap forward there’s a faint sense of Jeep to the new Dacia Duster hybrid
Restyled Duster offers a frugal 1.6-litre engine but prompts some quality concerns
Military Land Rovers that can go years without use to be upgraded to electric at cost of €300,000
Ageing vehicles have diesel engines, but these are ‘unreliable’ with spare parts harder to find
New Leaf of life for Nissan: Can 604km-range EV revive the struggling giant?
The Japanese car brand badly needs a big hit right now, but betting on the electric car market feels risky
Should electric car incentives be more creative?
Helping to separate electric-vehicle myths from facts, we are here to answer all your EV questions
BYD brings EV price wars to small cars in Europe
EU tariffs may limit discounting but Chinese carmakers will appeal to consumers with advanced technology
Transport officials warned Minister of State not to attend Tesla event
Seán Canney advised ministers should not meet ‘individual car manufacturers’
New car owners increasingly opting for electric or hybrid over petrol or diesel
Petrol and diesel cars accounted for just 44% of new private cars licensed from January to May, down from 56% last year
Peugeot E-3008: Electric all-wheel-drive is like a cheat code for fast cars
Peugeot's new range-topper is quick, poised and more efficient than you would expect
Cupra’s Terramar two-engined hybrid leaves us in two minds
It’s quick, well-made and lower-slung than you might think, but there’s something missing
Alpine A290: an EV that will have you smiling and giggling on almost every drive
A290 is the first Alpine to be officially sold in Ireland and not only is it a belter, it’s also quite affordable
EV owners could have free charger installed and be paid to share with neighbours under new EasyGo scheme
Scheme is designed to remove one of the obstacles to adoption of electric cars
EV Q&A: Why can’t I have a swing-out arm for kerbside charging in Dublin?
Helping to separate electric-vehicle myths from facts, we are here to answer all your EV questions
We don’t need a floating liquefied natural gas facility. There is a better way
It will not be easy for the Government to change course but it must. And it can, because no locations have been chosen, no planning application has been made, no contracts signed
Driverless cars will take longer to get on to roads than advocates anticipate
Matching current collision rates will never be acceptable and some challenges are beyond manufacturers’ control
Tesla’s Chinese made EVs sale slump continues
European sales rout continues, spurred by aging model lineup and Elon Musk’s political activities
Commercial vehicle sales tumble amid ‘uncertain’ business environment
EV sales growth is welcomed but industry warns it is nowhere near strong enough to allow State achieve climate targets
EV Q&A: Why doesn’t Ireland use roadside furniture for charging electric vehicles?
Helping to separate electric-vehicle myths from facts, we are here to answer all your EV questions
Ford Chief Lisa Brankin on accelerating the switch to EVs
Inside Business podcast with Ciarán Hancock
BYD Sealion 7 should make a splash in Ireland’s hottest EV segment
The new crossover takes aim at best-selling EV models such as VW’s ID.4 and Tesla’s Model Y
The VW Buzz is a superhero, here to save us from villainous SUVs
Most seven-seat cars fudge the third row and turn it into a kids-only zone. Not this one
EV Q&A: Should I buy an out-of-warranty, used electric car?
Helping to separate electric-vehicle myths from facts, we are here to answer all your EV questions
Chinese EV shares tumble as BYD sparks ‘rat race’ price war fears
Electric vehicle leader announces fresh round of price cuts for its models
EV Q&A: Why do electric cars still have old-fashioned 12-volt batteries?
Helping to separate electric vehicle myths from facts, we’re here to answer all your EV questions
Ford to roll out early-warning software for Kuga hybrids in fire risk recall
Free check-up and extended warranty offered as Ford moves to reassure affected owners
Ford’s new Capri catches the eye but lacks the sparkle of past triumphs
Set aside the naming controversy and Ford has created a competitive EV crossover
Is the State about to miss another EV target?
Mobility Partnership Ireland says ‘more ambition’ is needed to hit electric car charging targets
EV Q&A: Why does our car not work with some chargers?
Helping to separate electric vehicle myths from facts, we’re here to answer all your EV questions
Number of new cars licensed in Ireland rises 3% in first four months of 2025
EV sales up 23% in April despite charging infrastructure concenrs
Renault 4’s electric reboot charms you like few other cars
Retro styling cloaks an up-to-date EV package that’s just about practical enough
Electric vehicle Q&A: Which EV charging point apps do I need?
Helping to separate electric vehicle myths from facts, we’re here to answer all your EV questions
Mazda CX-80 review: Style to spare, but substance still lagging
The CX-80 epitomises Mazda’s dilemma: beauty without a battery breakthrough
Polestar opens a proper Irish dealership – is this the end of the agency model?
Polestar turns, in part, to a more conventional way of selling cars. Others seem to be following suit
Electric vehicle Q&A: What if I can’t charge at home?
Helping to separate electric vehicle myths from facts, we’re here to answer all your EV questions
Tesla is paying price for Elon Musk taking eye off road long before joining Trump’s orbit
EV carmaker, struggling with a dated selection of models, is being outmanoeuvred by China’s BYD
Irish Ford Kuga owners sue over fire risk from battery defect
Almost 3,000 Irish owners of the plug-in hybrid electric vehicles told not to plug in cars
Musk says he will cut back work for Doge as Tesla profit slumps 39%
Weak product line-up and consumer backlash to Elon Musk’s increased involvement in US politics hit sales
Ardnacrusha at 100: What could happen if Ireland showed similar ambition today and invested 20% of national budget in energy?
Spending €24bn on projects such as upgrading the grid and electrifying transport and heating could transform the nation
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