Irish Motor News, Driving Tips & Learner Guides
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Local guides worth your time, pinned to the top.
learners
Which Driving Test Centre Do Swords Learners Use? Routes, Waiting Times and What to Expect
Swords has no driving test centre. Here's where local learners actually end up, how long they're waiting, and what the routes will throw at them.
Features
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Opinion, long reads, and the interesting side of Irish motoring.
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Seven Seats, Zero Compromises: The New Wave of Family SUVs Hitting Irish Roads
The Škoda Peaq wants to haul your family across Ireland without making you feel like you've given up on life. Seven seats, serious tech, and a boot that doesn't laugh at your buggy.
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Fuel Price Swings in 2026: How to Time Your Tank Fills Like a Pro (Hint: June Just Got Cheaper)
Fuel prices in Ireland are moving like the weather: unpredictable, occasionally painful, and always someone else's fault. Here's how to read the pattern and stop filling up on the worst possible day.
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The Tesla Model Y Budget Cut: What Corners Got Stripped and Should You Still Buy One in Ireland?
Tesla quietly stripped features from the entry-level Model Y to hit a lower price point in Europe. Here's what's actually gone and whether Irish buyers are getting a deal or a dud.
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The October 2026 EV Showdown: Hyundai Ioniq 3 vs Skoda Enyaq. Which New Electric Hatchback Should Irish Families Actually Buy?
Two of the most anticipated electric hatchbacks of 2026 are about to land in Irish forecourts. We put the Hyundai Ioniq 3 and Skoda Enyaq head-to-head on the stuff that actually matters.
Car News
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The latest news from Ireland's motor industry: new models, regulations, and market trends.
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Why Irish Insurance Companies Are Watching Your AI-Powered Car Features
Your new car's AI assistant is learning your habits. Your insurer is learning about it too.
- 1 The Hybrid Future: Why Porsche's Multi-Powertrain Patent Could Change Irish Car Buying Decisions
- 2 The Leapmotor and Jeep 4xe Boom: What the New Chinese-Built Cars Mean for Ireland's Used Car Market
- 3 Summer Car Deals Decoded: How to Spot Real Savings vs Marketing Tricks in Ireland's Current Market
- 4 The Hidden Costs of Buying an SUV in Ireland: What Dealers Won't Tell You
Electric & Green
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EVs, charging networks, and sustainable motoring in Ireland.
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Is Your EV Charger Future-Proof? What Ireland's Plug and Charge Revolution Means for You
Plug and Charge is coming to Europe's biggest charging networks, and your RFID card is already looking a bit 2019. Here's what Irish EV owners actually need to know before the technology laps them.
electric green
The Great Irish EV Charging Gamble: Why Ultra-Fast 1000kW Chargers Don't Matter Yet
Europe's charging networks are racing to install megawatt chargers while most Irish EVs top out at 50kW. Here's the gap nobody in the showroom is talking about.
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The EV Scrappage Scheme Lottery: Are You Actually Eligible and What's the Real Timeline?
Ireland's €10M EV scrappage scheme sounds like free money until you try to actually claim it. Here's who qualifies, what you'll really save, and why waiting could cost you.
Road Trips
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The best driving routes and destinations across Ireland.
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The Electric Road Trip Revolution: Can You Actually Drive an EV Around Ireland Without Range Anxiety?
The world's cities are swapping diesel for electric, but can you actually drive an EV from Dublin to Dingle without white-knuckling it past every charging station? We tested the routes, mapped the gaps, and gave you the honest answer.
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The Irish West Coast Loop: A Hybrid SUV Test Drive That Actually Makes Sense (Jeep Avenger 4xe Tested)
We took the Jeep Avenger 4xe on a proper west coast loop, Galway to Kerry, to find out if a plug-in hybrid finally makes more sense than a full EV on Irish roads. Turns out, it does.
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The Great Irish Road Trip Debate: Petrol vs. Diesel vs. Electric.Which Fuel Type Wins in 2026?
Petrol, diesel, or electric: we run the real numbers on what each fuel type actually costs Irish drivers on a summer road trip in 2026. No spin, just the maths and the honest trade-offs.
Everything you need to know about learning to drive in Ireland: learner permits, test prep, and tips for new drivers.
- Which Driving Test Centre Do Swords Learners Use? Routes, Waiting Times and What to Expect
- Autonomous Features vs. Actual Driving: What Learners Need to Know About Modern Car Safety Systems
- Should Irish Learner Drivers Avoid Manual Cars? New Data on Transmission Failures Suggests Yes
- Pass Your Test First Time: How Provisional Licence Holders Can Master Hazard Perception
Essential Driver Training: your complete guide to Ireland's mandatory 12-lesson programme.
- The EDT Skills Your Insurance Company Wishes You'd Take
- EV Charging Network Drama: What the Source-Siemens Partnership Means for Irish Drivers
- How Global Battery Shortages Could Hit Your Next Used EV Purchase in Ireland
- New Drivers and the EV Shift: Why Your First Car Might Be Electric (Whether You Like It or Not)
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The freshest stories across every section.
learners
Which Driving Test Centre Do Swords Learners Use? Routes, Waiting Times and What to Expect
Swords has no driving test centre. Here's where local learners actually end up, how long they're waiting, and what the routes will throw at them.
learners
Autonomous Features vs. Actual Driving: What Learners Need to Know About Modern Car Safety Systems
Tesla's autopilot is in the headlines again and learners are getting the wrong idea. Here's what driver-assistance features actually do, and why none of them can pass your test for you.
electric green
Is Your EV Charger Future-Proof? What Ireland's Plug and Charge Revolution Means for You
Plug and Charge is coming to Europe's biggest charging networks, and your RFID card is already looking a bit 2019. Here's what Irish EV owners actually need to know before the technology laps them.
car news
Why Irish Insurance Companies Are Watching Your AI-Powered Car Features
Your new car's AI assistant is learning your habits. Your insurer is learning about it too.