Heroic Hybrids as Petrol Powers Past Diesel
The New Irish Driveway I’m sure you’ve noticed the new ‘261’ registration plates cruising around lately? If you listen closely, you might notice they’re a fair bit quieter than the cars of ten years ago. The landscape of Irish motoring is shifting gear rapidly, moving away from the traditional rattle...
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Electric car range anxiety is real even if you don’t believe it
In 2026, “range anxiety” in Ireland isn’t just about a car battery going flat—it’s about the unique “mini-adventures” (and stresses) of driving on the Emerald Isle. While EVs are better than ever, when driving an EV, I still keep a close eye on that little bar that shows how far...
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Big car sales for 2025 but 2026 might be better
The highest number of brand-new cars sold in Ireland was around 150,000, and that was when our so-called “Celtic Tiger” was at its peak. Last year, we sold 124,954, which isn’t far off the same numbers, and that’s when we are in a cost-of-living crisis! Car sales are often...
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How to get the best price when selling your car
I’m sure you’ve all heard that you shouldn’t buy a car in the rain because you won’t see the scratches. Well, you definitely shouldn’t buy a dirty car either; you’ll never figure out what that smell is under the back seat. There are so many variables when you are...
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