Guide to Electric Cars
Sep18

Guide to Electric Cars

2020 will see carmakers scrambling to launch EV models but for now, the choice is still limited. With battery range, a key consideration here are all of your electric choices from the lowest to the highest range* writes Geraldine Herbert *All range figures are from WLTP tests Hyundai Ioniq Overshadowed by the hugely popular Kona, Hyundai’s Ioniq is available as an electric,  petrol-electric hybrid and a plug-in hybrid. On the...

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Seven things to know about the Volkswagen ID.3
Sep09

Seven things to know about the Volkswagen ID.3

Volkswagen has unveiled the ID.3, its first ‘electric car for the masses’ writes Geraldine Herbert The first cars to come to Ireland will be the 1st Edition models and will arrive in summer 2020 and cost from under €40,000 after grants Expect an under €30,000  entry-level mode, if you can call it that, with 45 kWh car and a 330km range to launch at the end of 2020. The ID3 comes in three flavours Short range (330 kms), midrange (420...

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Motoring in a Post No-Deal Brexit – what you need to know
Sep04

Motoring in a Post No-Deal Brexit – what you need to know

What are the implications for drivers in a post no deal brexit writes Geraldine Herbert   GB Stickers who needs them? UK-registered cars will need to display a GB sticker when driving outside of the UK including in the Republic of Ireland after Brexit. The rule will apply to drivers even if their number plate includes a GB logo. Will I need a Green Card to take a car to the UK? Currently, when you take your car to any country...

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First Drive: Mercedes EQC
Aug30

First Drive: Mercedes EQC

Looking for an eco-SUV option to ferry the family around asks Geraldine Herbert What is it? Based on the current GLC model the new EQC is the first of a host of electric vehicles (EVs) coming from Mercedes over the next few years that will be launched under its EQ sub-brand. And if you are wondering what EQ stands for  it is “Electric Intelligence”. Is it a looker? It’s not the most stylish EV on the market and even as an SUV...

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Cycling to School Safely
Aug29

Cycling to School Safely

Cycling to school is a great way to start the day while building independence and confidence in your child writes Geraldine Herbert There has been an 86% drop in the number of children cycling to school according to recent CSO figures and while the lack of infrastructure and the danger from traffic due to driver behaviour, speed of cars and sheer volume is largely to blame its easy to forget just how much fun and healthy cycling to...

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