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German and Italy baulk over petrol and diesel engines ban in 2035

The ban on the production of internal combustion engines (ICE) is due to come into force in 2035, but both Germany and Italy - producers of significant volumes of cars - have now said they want to accommodate the use of engines running on synthetic fuels.
Motors • 04 Mar 23

Review: New Chinese electric car - the MG4 - is a game changer

When it comes to value for money, standard equipment and a well-packaged offering, the Chinese MG brand's new MG 4 is now out in front on the Irish market.
Motors • 23 Feb 23

Budget Chinese electric car maker to begin selling in Ireland

Some in the motor industry see BYD as a serious threat to Tesla, especially when it comes to value for money. The company has been the biggest selling producer of electric vehicles in China for the past ten years and is now coming to Ireland.
Motors • 17 Feb 23

Study says plug-in car technology not as green as claimed.

The latest plug-in hybrid electric cars do not deliver on their claimed low emissions, says the transport lobby group, Transport and Environment.
Motors • 12 Feb 23

Skoda launches coupe version of fully-electric Enyaq

Three years on from the launch of its first EV, the Enyaq, Skoda now has a coupe version of the car on sale. The company is claiming a range of up to 545 km for the coupe, depending on the car's specification.
Motors • 07 Feb 23

Drivers of older diesel cars hardest hit by new London ban.

The mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, plans to extend a penalty scheme discouraging drivers of older vehicles from driving in the greater London area from next August, despite opposition from some councils.
City driving bans • 31 Jan 23

Volvo recalls cars worldwide over brake safety issue

Volvo is recalling around 106,900 cars worldwide over a suspected fault related to the emergency braking system, according to a Reuters report this afternoon. The recall involves cars from Volvo's entire range.
Motors • 25 Jan 23

Reasons Irish new car buyers are wary of going electric

A new survey shows that more than a quarter of potential new car buyers are considering going electric in 2023 but purchase price, public charging and vehicle range remain strong disincentives.
Motors • 18 Jan 23

The future of car buying is a digital experience

BMW has announced it will become more and more involved directly with customers for its MINI and BMW brands within the next three years. After the Tesla revolution, other manufacturers will be following suit, as car buying becomes increasingly digital.
Motors • 11 Jan 23

Our top picks from the current new car market

From cars with conventional engines to the latest electric models, here are our top picks from an increasingly changing new car market. EV prices include grants.
Motors • 03 Jan 23
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