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Smart home becomes a harder sell when device makers arbitrarily pull the plug
When device makers can switch off ‘smart’ features because they simply no longer make financial sense, why should consumers buy in?
Kia EV5 review: Safe, sensible – and struggling to stand out
Korean carmaker’s latest EV is comfortable and competent but lacking spark in a crowded market
The former Greco-Roman wrestler using AI to make used-car pricing transparent
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Volvo’s new EX60 sets latest EV range benchmark of ‘up to 810km on one charge’
Model with three battery and drivetrain options is due to go on sale here from summer
Opel Frontera aims downmarket for a clash with Dacia
New Frontera is a potential Jogger rival with electric or hybrid choices
Irish start-up could improve EV battery life and performance
Drive, which recently won a Research Ireland prize, says cooling is the secret
Ford issues fresh fire warning to 2,865 Irish Kuga hybrid owners
Battery defect resurfaces despite promised software fix with no remedy likely before summer
Carbon neutral fuels: When will we see them and why are some so staunchly opposed?
The idea of carbon-free ‘petrol’ sounds tempting, but barriers remain to its adoption
The Irish Times view on electric vehicle sales: Motorists making the switch
State policy still has work to do to encourage the transition away from petrol and diesel
Number of new private electric cars licensed rose by 36% last year
The combined share of petrol and diesel cars among new private cars licensed from January to December fell from 54% to 43%
China’s rising industrial strength leaves EU fretting about its manufacturing future
As Chinese exports to Europe surge and European exports to China shrink, countries like Germany that once gained most from the trade relationship are now at risk
Ireland needs to get serious on EV charging infrastructure
The national broadband roll-out provides a template: it was a nationwide, mission-level infrastructure project, not a series of pilot projects
Cold weather, hot metal: Brussels Motor Show hits its stride
New EVs, big debuts and a power vacuum left by Geneva
Mercedes-Benz CLA crowned Europe’s Car of the Year 2026
Electric range and driver appeal prove decisive as the German premium car saw off competition from six other finalists
Ireland’s record tax take makes light of Trump tariffs fear
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Honda Civic 2.0 i-MMD Advance: This car is searingly expensive, but is it worth it?
It’s just as well that the Civic hybrid is a fantastic car, because its price tag is ludicrous
There will be more electric cars on Irish roads this year, along with more affordable models
We’ll see more shifts to agency sales in 2026, and battery power will continue to expand beyond its urban roots, but the jury’s still out on HVOs
Irish sales of battery EVs rose by 35% last year, says Simi
While overall car registrations rose by 3% last year, sales of petrol and diesel models declined as a percentage of the total figure
The Kia EV5 is close to unbeatable, but needs a touch more range
It looks classy and drives well – just don’t call it an electric Sportage
Gearing up for 2026: the most exciting cars launching next year
The focus might switch to hybrids but some of the most anticipated releases will be fully electric
Long-fingering the switch to EVs is potentially disastrous for EU car manufacturers
Faced with challenges from US and China, the EU is currently acting like a rabbit in the headlights with no appropriate strategic response
Circle K’s Ciara Foxton: ‘The grid isn’t strong enough’ for EV charging in all areas
Circle K MD talks about not being able to get some service stations connected to the grid, building big and serving up healthier food options in-store
Best cars to buy in 2026 for downsizers and driving enthusiasts
In the last of our series, we offer our choice for those wishing to downsize, plus for those who simply love to drive
Ireland has second highest emissions per head in EU and must do more to reach net zero by 2050
We have made good progress on decarbonising electricity and in retrofitting buildings but are moving too slowly on transport
What EU’s move to back off 2035 ban on petrol and diesel cars means for EVs
It’s all but certain now that the EU will change its proposed rules and allow some combustion-engined cars and vans to be sold after 2035
New data centres and their grid connections, and SuperValu exits getaway breaks
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Switching to EVs can reduce emissions for Irish businesses without breaking the bank
Electric vehicle sales account for 18.4 per cent of new cars this year - Irish businesses need to catch up
Best cars to buy in 2026: First-time EVs, seven seaters and long-distance drives
In the latest part of our series of top picks, we offer up our choice of cars for rural and family buyers
Can I really run my house from my electric car’s battery?
Helping to separate electric vehicle myths from facts, we are here to answer all your questions
Could Sweden take Ireland’s crown as the Silicon Valley of Europe?
The city of Gothenburg has been transformed from a shipbuilding town to a global hub for manufacturing, services and life sciences
Will charging my EV ever match the convenience of fuelling up with petrol or diesel?
Helping to separate electric vehicle myths from facts, we are here to answer all your questions
Highest ever number of new electric cars sold in Ireland in 2025
Electric models surge to an 18.4% share as Toyota heads for another year on top
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