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Mercedes electric car breaks 1,000 km range record

It has been talked about for some time, but Mercedes has now confirmed that it has successfully broken the 1,000 kilometre battery range for an electric car. The breakthrough is very good news for smaller cars in the next two to three years.
Motors • 14 Apr 22

Volvo's performance electric brand arrives in Ireland.

The folks at Polestar, Volvo's performance electric subsidiary, may be keen to market their cars as being entirely distinct from Volvo models but there's no doubting where the company gets its inspiration and many of its components from.
Motors • 03 Apr 22

China push for car battery swapping may change electric car trend

China has announced a plan for a major development of car battery swapping stations around the country - a move that challenges big international car companies committed to their own technology.
Motors • 27 Mar 22

How to save on petrol and diesel costs in an upward price spiral

Fuel increases in recent times have been eye-watering. Here are some easy ways to save substantial amounts on petrol and diesel consumption without any great effort.
Motors • 20 Mar 22

War creates new car supply crisis around the world

Just as car manufacturers were coming to terms with supply shortages caused by the pandemic, the war in Ukraine is now creating major problems in supply chains that are having an immediate impact. Car production in Europe and elsewhere is already slowing
Motors • 15 Mar 22

No more charging cables for electric cars ?

A wireless technology system that does not require drivers to plug in electric cars for charging is being tested by Volvo in Sweden. The development could solve the challenges facing owners who do not have access to home charging points.
Motors • 03 Mar 22

VW Group aiming for four budget electric cars within four years.

The Volkswagen group is moving closer to large-scale production of entry-level electric cars with the confirmation that VW, Skoda and Cupra - the sports arm of Seat - will all begin producing them within the next four years.
Motors • 28 Feb 22

Reviewed: Opel's new Mokka E electric city car.

We take to the road with the electric version of the car that won the Continental Tyres Irish Car of the Year small SUV award.
Motors • 20 Feb 22

Dacia launches budget seven-seater SUV

Cars offering seven seats are a rare enough commodity and Dacia has now stepped in with a budget car that fills a niche not offered by many mainstream manufacturers.
Motors • 07 Feb 22

Older buyers choosing hybrid cars, while young opt for electric

The drive towards hybrid and electric continues apace, with more than two thirds of Irish people preferring them over conventional petrol or diesel engines.
Motors • 02 Feb 22
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