Car-buying tips to put you in the driving seat
There are a few things you need to consider when shopping for a new car, writes Geraldine Herbert 1 THERE HAS NEVER BEEN A BETTER TIME TO GO ELECTRIC One in three car buyers walking into dealerships are no longer opting for a petrol or diesel car. Electric cars, plug-in hybrids and regular hybrids now make up more than 30pc of new car sales. Car makers are responding to demand with a host of options, but how they differ and which is...
Cashing in on the best 212 offers
Looking for a good deal on a new car? Geraldine Herbert rounds up the current offers available to tempt buyers, from discounts to fuel vouchers Now is a good time to buy a BMW, with low finance rates of 1.9%across the range. Cupra customers can avail of 2.9% PCP finance across the range, an online discount voucher worth €1,000 available for all models, plus a complimentary Cupra Care Pack – which includes three services –...
Review: Viofo A139 3 channel Dash Cam
Suzanne Keane puts the Viofo A139 Dash Cam to the test What is it? The Viofo A139 3 channel Dash Cam takes the dash cam experience to another level with 3 cameras fitted to the car. A front, interior and rear camera provide you with almost full coverage while you’re driving, and you can connect directly to the camera via an app. Who is it best for? Anyone who wants to record themselves driving, for safety, security or any other...
Factors shaping Motoring in Ireland
Many issues are influencing the production and supply of cars, writes Geraldine Herbert CHANGES TO VRT Changes announced in Budget 2021 to the Vehicle Registration Tax (VRT) system, including the creation of nine new rate bands, came into effect on January 1. Designed to incentivise motorists to move away from higher polluting vehicles, CO2 bands now go from 7% to 37%. Cleaner vehicles like plug-in hybrids and electric cars that emit...
One million EVs by 2030 no longer a pipe dream
Study predicts electric cars will be as cheap to produce as petrol and diesel counterparts by 2026 writes Geraldine Herbert Electric saloons and SUVs will be as cheap to produce as petrol and diesel models by 2026, according to a new study commissioned by Transport & Environment, a European think tank. This is one of many studies forecasting when electric cars will achieve price parity with petrol and diesel, and while some...
