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China's electric car maker BYD develops ultra-fast charging system
BYD said that its flash-chargers can provide a full charge for its latest EVs within five to eight minutes

Tue, 18 Mar, 2025

These are some of the lightest cars on sale
These are some of the lightest cars on sale
A light car makes it more fuel-efficient and cheaper to run, but which ones are the lightest on sale?

Thu, 13 Mar, 2025

Alfa Romeo Junior review: Can this small electric SUV revive the iconic Italian brand?
Alfa Romeo Junior review: Can this small electric SUV revive the iconic Italian brand?
The Alfa Romeo Junior is a bold electric SUV aiming to revive the brand — does it deliver Alfa’s signature passion?

Fri, 07 Mar, 2025

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Ireland has urban-rural divide in attitudes to climate change, new survey shows
CSO data also shows massive rise in energy bills for Irish households since Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022

Tue, 04 Mar, 2025

Lexus RZ300e review: A brilliant EV, but can it go the distance?
Lexus RZ300e review: A brilliant EV, but can it go the distance?
The Lexus RZ300e is a sleek, luxurious EV with premium comfort and handling, but does its range hold up?

Sat, 01 Mar, 2025

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Used EVs now cheaper than diesel alternatives
Report by DoneDeal Motors said the drop in pricing was making electric cars more accessible

Wed, 26 Feb, 2025

Tesla sales almost halve in Europe as Musk faces criticism over Trump ties
Tesla sales almost halve in Europe as Musk faces criticism over Trump ties
Tech billionaire, a close adviser to the US president, is a vocal supporter of Germany’s far-right AfD party

Tue, 25 Feb, 2025

Kia EV3 review: A sensible choice for its price and spec
Kia EV3 review: A sensible choice for its price and spec
The new Kia EV3 is cool-looking in a strange sort of post-modernist way

Sat, 22 Feb, 2025

Road Test - Porsche Macan
New all-electric Porsche Macan: Specs, performance, and price breakdown
Porsche’s bestselling Macan goes fully electric, boasting 600km range, 270kW fast charging, and dynamic performance

Fri, 21 Feb, 2025

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Plug-in hybrid car sales soar as fully electric sales recover after difficult year
The combined share of petrol and diesel cars sales last month fell to 42% from 50% last year

Fri, 14 Feb, 2025

Peugeot 3008 review: Stylish, tech-packed and impressive, but it has a few quirks
Peugeot 3008 review: Stylish, tech-packed and impressive, but it has a few quirks
The new Peugeot 3008 blends bold design, advanced tech, and smooth performance, but is it the perfect SUV?

Sun, 09 Feb, 2025

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Why sustainability in Ireland demands more than goodwill
In the race against climate change, an approach that leaves behind those who can’t afford the starting fee is bound to fail, not only ethically but practically

Fri, 07 Feb, 2025

Tesla sales plunge across Europe but rise in Ireland
Tesla sales plunge across Europe but rise in Ireland
Tesla also posted declines in France and the UK last month, meaning its sales fell in Europe’s three largest EV markets

Thu, 06 Feb, 2025

Efficient and practical: the best hybrid cars on sale today
Efficient and practical: the best hybrid cars on sale today
Petrol-electric vehicles are seen as the stepping stone into EV ownership, but which ones fit the bill for most drivers?

Thu, 30 Jan, 2025

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Difficult to see how government will reach sales target for electric vehicles, says State oil agency
The National Oil Reserves Agency said oil demand will continue due to 'slow' improvements in public transport

Tue, 28 Jan, 2025

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Electric cars last as long as petrol and diesel vehicles, study finds
The findings were based on 300 million records from compulsory annual tests of roadworthiness

Fri, 24 Jan, 2025

Number of new electric vehicles  bought in Ireland fell by more than 5,000 last year
Number of new electric vehicles  bought in Ireland fell by more than 5,000 last year
In total, there were 116,683 new cars licensed in Ireland last year which is also a drop compared to 2023's figure of 117,424

Tue, 14 Jan, 2025

Electric Mini Countryman review: Big on size, bigger on performance
Electric Mini Countryman review: Big on size, bigger on performance
Th all-electric Mini Countryman has grown considerably from the previous version. The EV experience is as good as is out there at the moment

Sat, 11 Jan, 2025

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Electric car sales fall by 23.6% as consumer confidence collapses
In Cork, the number of new electric cars registered fell almost 30%, while they fell 31% in Kerry and 24% in Limerick

Thu, 02 Jan, 2025

Reaching pole position: The Irish Examiner's top cars of 2024
S Reaching pole position: The Irish Examiner's top cars of 2024
Declan Colley presents his selection of best cars tested in each category throughout 2024 for Irish Examiner Motoring

Mon, 30 Dec, 2024

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'Consumers weren't ready': Why have EV sales not taken off? 
Targets set by the Government, which already seemed lofty, now appear further from reach after a bad year for the market in Ireland and many other European countries.

Thu, 26 Dec, 2024

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Government must take 'decisive action' to address 'collapse' in confidence in electric cars
Sales of EVs in the first 11 months of 2024 down 25%, CSO figures show

Thu, 26 Dec, 2024

BYDÂ’s Tesla Fighter Leads New EV Launches at Guangzhou Auto Show
Chinese EV makers hit EU wall as tariffs add to import costs
Months of talks failed to resolve the trade dispute, leading Brussels to tack the new fees onto an existing 10% import duty

Mon, 23 Dec, 2024

Chinese EV makers slip further in EU
Chinese EV makers slip further in EU
After several years of rapid gains in the prized overseas market, the Chinese advance has stalled since July

Sun, 01 Dec, 2024

Renault Scenic review: Presenting a better view of EVs
Renault Scenic review: Presenting a better view of EVs
The new Renault Scenic EV is an SUV instead of the MPV it was initially conceived as, and it a very fine car in its own right

Sat, 30 Nov, 2024

BMW i5 Series Touring review: Iconic given a chance
BMW i5 Series Touring review: Iconic given a chance
BMW i5 40M Sport Pro Touring

Sat, 23 Nov, 2024

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Ford to cut 4,000 European jobs over poor electric vehicle demand
The US automaker is the latest — after Nissan, Stellantis, and GM — to cut costs as the industry faces challenges that include EVs that are too expensive for consumers to buy

Wed, 20 Nov, 2024

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Chinese EV-makers tap local suppliers to avert tariffs 
EV Motors set plans with Chery earlier this year to produce combustion, hybrid and electric vehicles together at a Barcelona plant

Fri, 15 Nov, 2024

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Registrations of used imported cars up 27% as electric cars continue decline
Between January and October this year, 113,615 new private cars were registered for the first time

Mon, 11 Nov, 2024

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New car sales up 10% but EV slump continues 
Call for continued Government incentives after sales of electric cars down 25% this year so far compared to same period last year

Fri, 01 Nov, 2024

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LG Energy profit tumbles 40% on slow battery-power car sales
Car companies are also facing mounting uncertainties as the US heads for its presidential election next month, with Donald Trump threatening to scrap the Biden administration’s EV policies

Mon, 28 Oct, 2024

Mini Cooper EV review: a magic revival of a motoring classic
Mini Cooper EV review: a magic revival of a motoring classic
The new electric Mini Cooper S is smart looking, very good to drive, and has a good range

Sat, 26 Oct, 2024

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Demand for electric cars helps Cork motor group to best ever year
Revenues hit €170m

Thu, 24 Oct, 2024

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Mercedes AMG EQE review: A visceral drive from an EV Merc
Mercedes AMG EQE 43 features a unique and eye-catching 21 alloys and the black gloss lower front bumper; the interior, below, is also quite spectacular.

Sat, 19 Oct, 2024

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Hybrids sales increase amid 25% drop in electric vehicle sales
The CSO said the number of imported used cars this year grew by 27% to 47,554

Wed, 09 Oct, 2024

New car sales continue to decline, dropping over 10% in September
New car sales continue to decline, dropping over 10% in September
Sales of electric cars saw a significant decline, marking eighth consecutive month that saw registrations fall

Tue, 01 Oct, 2024

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7 of the most efficient petrol and diesel cars on sale today
Don’t fancy making the switch to an EV just yet? These new cars deliver top-notch efficiency from ‘traditional’ fuels

Tue, 24 Sep, 2024

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EU car sales at three-year low as EV sales plunge 44%
The data showed the fourth consecutive monthly drop in EV sales, prompting the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA) to demand "urgent action" to prevent further decline.

Thu, 19 Sep, 2024

Sustainable motoring: What could be the alternatives to electric vehicles?
Sustainable motoring: What could be the alternatives to electric vehicles?
The automotive industry is facing one of the biggest challenges since the car was invented. What could we see in the future from how they are fuelled?

Thu, 19 Sep, 2024

Fuel prices
Association representing petrol stations calls for dedicated energy minister
Fuels for Ireland said energy policy was currently dispersed across various departments, leading to 'fragmented and often ineffective strategies'

Thu, 12 Sep, 2024

ePower secures €16m in fresh funding
ePower secures €16m in fresh funding
The international investment came from a fund managed by Impax Asset Management, a British-based investor that specialises in the transition to a more sustainable economy

Mon, 09 Sep, 2024

Maxus MIFA 9 review: Taking an EV MPV to the max
Maxus MIFA 9 review: Taking an EV MPV to the max
The Maxus MIFA 9 is a three-tonne luxury MPV limo available as a seven or eight-seater

Sat, 07 Sep, 2024

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Car sales decline by 8% as EV slump continues
7,567 new cars were registered during last month â€” down from 8,261 during the same month last year.

Mon, 02 Sep, 2024

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BMW ix2 review: Is it just an accessory?
The BMW iX2 is a comfort to drive, despite somewhat failing the first glance eye test

Sat, 31 Aug, 2024

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