Motoring EU got it wrong in push for electric vehicles over hybrids, Toyota Europe saysThe vice president of the car maker said the recent slowdown in sales could have been predicted
Electric Vehicles Ireland faces ‘uphill task’ of meeting EV targets in 2030 as sales fallPrices and charging infrastructure need to be addressed to kickstart the EV market, according to a new study
Motoring Europe car sales drop in March as EV weakness persistsNew-vehicle registrations dropped by 2.8 per cent to 1.38 million units last month
Transport Pulling the plug: Why the buzz has gone out of electric car salesSales figures show that despite overall growth in the car market, electric sales have hit a speed bump
News New car registrations soar, but EV sales slowFebruary’s electric vehicle sales saw a 15 per cent drop from 2023, as industry warns there is ‘little hope’ of Ireland meeting its EV targets
Transport Government accused of moving at ‘glacial pace’ as only 4% of state’s car fleet electricGeotab has said there was ‘little hope’ of meeting overall target of 1 million electric vehicles by 2030
Motoring Tesla recalls almost every car it has sold in China over autopilot risksTesla drivers may misuse ‘Autopilot’ functions, increasing the risk of collisions and posing safety risk, the regulator said
Motoring No further reduction to electric vehicle purchase grant in 2024, despite longer term plans for phase-outThe Society of the Irish Motor Industry has called for the current level and thresholds for the SEAI purchase grant to be maintained out to 2026
News Chinese car maker BYD overtakes Tesla as world’s top EV maker The Chinese company has posted record sales results showing it sold over three million units in 2023
Consumer New petrol cars could cost owners €805 a year more to run than EVs Higher purchase costs of new electric cars is cited as one of the main reasons some people are reluctant to switch from petrol models
Companies Tesla shares tumble as 2 million vehicles recalled over self-drive functionUS regulators claim car company’s ability to keep drivers engaged were inadequate
Making it Work Affinity on track to bring 5,000 EV dealerships on board within a yearThe company links automotive stakeholders to energy stakeholders to enable dealerships to offer a one-stop-shop
Saudi Arabia aims to supply the world with EV batteriesWorlds biggest oil producer wants to become a key hub for batteries to diversify its economy
Motoring EV market sparks into life as sales accelerate 592% in four yearsNew car purchases reach 120,500 from January to October as registrations contracted last month
Tech Sitenna in for revenue boost after signing first US contractIrish-founded company assists telcos in finding new locations to put up towers and antenna
Europe EU launches probe into Chinese EV subsidies as industry fears growChina is home to a slew of EV makers supported by government incentives for both industry and buyers, and many of its upstart companies have yet to consistently generate profits
Motoring Growth of sales in new hybrid and electric cars continues in JulyNew figures show an increase in electric and plug in vehicles licensed grew 66 per cent
Electric Vehicles Cork-based car charging firm Ohme signs Mercedes dealThe smart-charging business will be its home-charging partner in the UK
Finance Value of personal loans grows by 25.2 per cent, while cost of electric cars pushes up auto finance Average car loan rose by €1,073 to €11,678, reflecting rising car prices and growth in electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles
Making it Work Dublin start-up Drive aiming to crash European market next yearThe mobility tech start-up has plans to bring Nevo, its one-stop shop for information on electric vehicles for newcomers to the market