Christmas Road Trip Packing Tips: How to Maximise Your Car’s Storage Space
Heading off on a Christmas road trip is one of the great joys of the festive season but a badly packed car can quickly turn excitement into frustration, writes Geraldine Herbert From overflowing boots to lost essentials, poor organisation makes every stop harder than it needs to be. The good news is that with smart planning and a few clever packing tricks, you can make the most of your car’s storage space and enjoy a smoother,...
Christmas Parking Survival Guide: 9 Stress-Free Tips to Find a Car Space This Festive Season
Looking for a car space at Christmas can feel like the ultimate festive nightmare writes Geraldine Herbert Crowded streets, packed car parks, and frayed nerves are all part of the seasonal chaos. But it doesn’t have to be that way. With a little planning and a few smart strategies, you can avoid the worst of the parking stress and focus on enjoying the festive season instead. Here are some tried-and-tested Christmas parking survival...
Fuel and EV Charging Costs Rise Again in Ireland: AA Survey Warns of Higher Winter Motoring Bills
Irish motorists are heading into winter with heavier costs on both sides of the motoring divide traditional fuel and electric charging according to AA Ireland’s latest monthly price survey. November has brought another round of increases at the pump, while many EV owners are also feeling the pinch as home-energy tariffs and PAYG fast-charging rates nudge upwards. The timing couldn’t be worse. With household expenses typically spiking...
Ten Game-Changing Trends in Ireland’s New Car Sales for 2025
Ireland’s new-car market in 2025 tells a story of shifting power, collapsing traditions, and a reshaping of what buyers value. Here are ten trends of 2025 writes Geraldine Herbert 1. Chinese Brands Are No Longer Niche The days of treating Chinese carmakers as curious outsiders are over. BYD exploded by 79.88% to 2,628 units, vaulting past Suzuki, Opel, and SEAT to become Ireland’s 14th-largest brand. The Seal U SUV virtually unknown...
Ireland Marks World Day of Remembrance 2025 with Moving RSA Ceremony Honouring Road Traffic Victims
The Road Safety Authority (RSA) today hosted a moving ceremony at Smock Alley Theatre, Dublin, to launch Ireland’s national commemoration of the 2025 World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims. The international day honours the memory of those who have lost their lives or been seriously injured on the world’s roads, while offering solidarity to grieving families and recognising the tireless efforts of the emergency services....