The VRT Scandal: Ireland’s Billion-Euro “Entry Fee” and the Path to a Smarter Future
If you’ve ever looked at the price of a nice new BMW or a sensible family Kia in the UK and then looked at the price here in Ireland, you’ve probably felt that sharp pain in your wallet. That, my friends, is VRT (Vehicle Registration Tax)—or as I like...
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When did Cars Stop Being Fun?
Owning a car used to be a rite of passage — a key to freedom, a badge of independence, and the best way to escape your parents’ watchful eyes. All you needed was tax, insurance, and enough petrol money to get lost for the afternoon. The only warning light...
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The 251-D Paradox: Why Your Reliable Toyota is Breaking Your Heart
In the grand hierarchy of Irish life, there is a very specific type of grief reserved for the person who owns a “perfectly good” car. You know the one. It’s likely a silver 2018 Corolla or a Hyundai Tucson that has never failed an NCT and has enough crumbs...
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First Drive: DS 8 – A Luxury EV With Heritage and Modern Flair
When Citroën first unveiled the DS at the Paris Motor Show in 1955, it stunned the world. With its sleek, flowing lines and technological innovations — including hydro-pneumatic suspension, advanced steering hydraulics, and even swiveling headlights that followed the driver’s line of sight — it stood in stark contrast to...
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