Bold EV strategies took a punch from reality in 2023 2023 was the year the auto industry's race toward an all-electric future took a detour. Business • 29 Dec 23
Bold EV strategies took a punch from reality in 2023 2023 was the year the auto industry's race toward an all-electric future took a detour. Business • 29 Dec 23
EU proposes three-year delay on UK electric car tariffs Brussels has today proposed a three-year delay on tariffs on the sale of electric vehicles between Britain and the EU that was meant to kick in from January, in a major reversal of its previous position. Business • 06 Dec 23
EU proposes three-year delay on UK electric car tariffs Brussels has today proposed a three-year delay on tariffs on the sale of electric vehicles between Britain and the EU that was meant to kick in from January, in a major reversal of its previous position. Business • 06 Dec 23
New cars registered in November slows by 4% - SIMI The number of new cars registered in November fell 4% according to new data from the Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI). Business • 01 Dec 23
New cars registered in November slows by 4% - SIMI The number of new cars registered in November fell 4% according to new data from the Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI). Business • 01 Dec 23
Diesel and petrol prices see second monthly fall The latest AA Ireland Fuel Price Survey shows a second monthly drop for petrol and diesel prices with both dropping by three cent in November. Business • 23 Nov 23
Diesel and petrol prices see second monthly fall The latest AA Ireland Fuel Price Survey shows a second monthly drop for petrol and diesel prices with both dropping by three cent in November. Business • 23 Nov 23
Electric vehicle toll discount scheme to end A scheme which sees drivers of electric vehicles paying half-price tolls will be wound down at the end of December. Business • 17 Nov 23
Electric vehicle toll discount scheme to end A scheme which sees drivers of electric vehicles paying half-price tolls will be wound down at the end of December. Business • 17 Nov 23
An Post adds 45 new electric vans to its fleet An Post said it expects to deliver over 10 million packages nationwide over the coming weeks in the run up to Christmas. Business • 06 Nov 23
An Post adds 45 new electric vans to its fleet An Post said it expects to deliver over 10 million packages nationwide over the coming weeks in the run up to Christmas. Business • 06 Nov 23
Honda, GM scrap $5bn plan to co-develop cheaper EVs Honda Motor and General Motors are scrapping a plan to jointly develop affordable electric vehicles (EVs), the companies said today, just a year after they agreed to work together in a $5 billion effort to try to beat Tesla in sales. Business • 25 Oct 23
Honda, GM scrap $5bn plan to co-develop cheaper EVs Honda Motor and General Motors are scrapping a plan to jointly develop affordable electric vehicles (EVs), the companies said today, just a year after they agreed to work together in a $5 billion effort to try to beat Tesla in sales. Business • 25 Oct 23
EV charging company ePower secures €2m in funding Irish electric vehicle charging company ePower said its latest funding round has raised €2m from private investors. Business • 26 Sep 23
EV charging company ePower secures €2m in funding Irish electric vehicle charging company ePower said its latest funding round has raised €2m from private investors. Business • 26 Sep 23
'Confusion' on UK climate policy will hit move to EVs The transition to electric cars in Britain will be hindered by any confusion over climate policy, the auto industry's trade body said today. Business • 20 Sep 23
'Confusion' on UK climate policy will hit move to EVs The transition to electric cars in Britain will be hindered by any confusion over climate policy, the auto industry's trade body said today. Business • 20 Sep 23
New car sales up 18% so far this year - SIMI New car registrations for the month of August were down 0.3% to 8,131 in August when compared to the same time last year, new figures from the Society of the Irish Motor Industry show today. Business • 01 Sep 23
New car sales up 18% so far this year - SIMI New car registrations for the month of August were down 0.3% to 8,131 in August when compared to the same time last year, new figures from the Society of the Irish Motor Industry show today. Business • 01 Sep 23
The drive to deliver affordable electric vehicles The drive to deliver affordable electric vehicles is a priority for car makers and it is being accelerated by competition from China. Business • 06 Aug 23
The drive to deliver affordable electric vehicles The drive to deliver affordable electric vehicles is a priority for car makers and it is being accelerated by competition from China. Business • 06 Aug 23
Tesla to expand Europe's biggest car plant Tesla is planning sweeping changes to its factory near Berlin, including extensions to its battery cell production, indicating ramp-up plans remain underway despite a recent shift in focus to scaling up in the United States. Business • 19 Jul 23
Tesla to expand Europe's biggest car plant Tesla is planning sweeping changes to its factory near Berlin, including extensions to its battery cell production, indicating ramp-up plans remain underway despite a recent shift in focus to scaling up in the United States. Business • 19 Jul 23
Hyundai to invest $85bn by 2032, accelerate EV plans South Korea's Hyundai Motor has said it plans to invest about $85.4 billion in the period through to 2032, allocating around a third to meet a "seismic change" in the industry toward electric vehicles (EVs). Business • 20 Jun 23
Hyundai to invest $85bn by 2032, accelerate EV plans South Korea's Hyundai Motor has said it plans to invest about $85.4 billion in the period through to 2032, allocating around a third to meet a "seismic change" in the industry toward electric vehicles (EVs). Business • 20 Jun 23
Toyota unveils plan for new battery tech, EV innovation Toyota has said it will introduce high-performance, solid-state batteries and other technologies to improve the range and performance and to cut costs of its electric vehicles. Business • 13 Jun 23
Toyota unveils plan for new battery tech, EV innovation Toyota has said it will introduce high-performance, solid-state batteries and other technologies to improve the range and performance and to cut costs of its electric vehicles. Business • 13 Jun 23
EVs gaining popularity in used car market Electric vehicles are gaining popularity in the used car market, according to new data by vehicle history and data expert Cartell. Business • 12 Jun 23
EVs gaining popularity in used car market Electric vehicles are gaining popularity in the used car market, according to new data by vehicle history and data expert Cartell. Business • 12 Jun 23
SIMI: New car sales edge closer to pre-Covid levels New car registrations jumped almost 43% in May when compared to the same month last year, according to new figures from the Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI). Business • 01 Jun 23
SIMI: New car sales edge closer to pre-Covid levels New car registrations jumped almost 43% in May when compared to the same month last year, according to new figures from the Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI). Business • 01 Jun 23
New electric cars 13% more expensive than last year New data from DoneDeal shows the average price of a brand new electric vehicle (EV) now stands at €64,755, 13% higher than the same time last year. Business • 23 May 23
New electric cars 13% more expensive than last year New data from DoneDeal shows the average price of a brand new electric vehicle (EV) now stands at €64,755, 13% higher than the same time last year. Business • 23 May 23
European car sales rise by 16% in April - ACEA European new car registrations increased in April, data from the region's carmaker association showed today. Business • 17 May 23
European car sales rise by 16% in April - ACEA European new car registrations increased in April, data from the region's carmaker association showed today. Business • 17 May 23
AA Ireland launches academy to tackle mechanic shortage AA Ireland has opened a new training facility in Dublin to help address the shortage of mechanics in the country. Business • 04 May 23
AA Ireland launches academy to tackle mechanic shortage AA Ireland has opened a new training facility in Dublin to help address the shortage of mechanics in the country. Business • 04 May 23
UK new car sales up 18% in March, best month for EVs New car registrations in the UK rose for the eighth consecutive month in March, recording an 18.2% growth from a year earlier. Business • 05 Apr 23
UK new car sales up 18% in March, best month for EVs New car registrations in the UK rose for the eighth consecutive month in March, recording an 18.2% growth from a year earlier. Business • 05 Apr 23
Electric car grant to be cut to €3,500 from €5,000 The Department of Transport has today confirmed that the maximum private vehicle electric car grant will be set at €3,500 from July 1, down from the current maximum of €5,000. Business • 22 Mar 23
Electric car grant to be cut to €3,500 from €5,000 The Department of Transport has today confirmed that the maximum private vehicle electric car grant will be set at €3,500 from July 1, down from the current maximum of €5,000. Business • 22 Mar 23
Monta and Nevo to roll out EV chargers to apartments Monta and Nevo have partnered to roll out electric vehicle chargers to both residential and commercial sites across Ireland, including apartment blocks. Business • 09 Mar 23
Monta and Nevo to roll out EV chargers to apartments Monta and Nevo have partnered to roll out electric vehicle chargers to both residential and commercial sites across Ireland, including apartment blocks. Business • 09 Mar 23
Demand for premium used electric vehicles up 270% Demand for 'premium' used electric vehicles (EVs) jumped almost 270% in January compared to the same time last year, new figures from DoneDeal show. Business • 21 Feb 23
Demand for premium used electric vehicles up 270% Demand for 'premium' used electric vehicles (EVs) jumped almost 270% in January compared to the same time last year, new figures from DoneDeal show. Business • 21 Feb 23
Stellantis CEO warns of more car plant closures Chrysler parent Stellantis chief executive Officer Carlos Tavares said that more car plant closures will happen if high prices for electric vehicles (EV) cause vehicle markets to shrink from pre-pandemic levels. Business • 06 Jan 23
Stellantis CEO warns of more car plant closures Chrysler parent Stellantis chief executive Officer Carlos Tavares said that more car plant closures will happen if high prices for electric vehicles (EV) cause vehicle markets to shrink from pre-pandemic levels. Business • 06 Jan 23
UK car sales hit 30-year low in 2022 - SMMT British new car sales fell to their lowest level since 1992 last year as manufacturers struggled against pandemic-related parts shortages. Business • 05 Jan 23
UK car sales hit 30-year low in 2022 - SMMT British new car sales fell to their lowest level since 1992 last year as manufacturers struggled against pandemic-related parts shortages. Business • 05 Jan 23
