The Shift in the Driver’s Seat: Why a Bit of Chaos is Grand for the Consumer
There’s a lot of talk doing the rounds lately about us hitting “peak prices” for cars, both new and used. You’ve likely heard it over a pint or seen the gloomy headlines, but don’t buy into the doom and gloom just yet. The truth is, a bit of volatility...
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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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