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Last week
31st May 2026 - 13th June 2026
The scrappage scheme: Who will be the biggest winners?
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The people carrier: Why have they almost disappeared from Irish roads?
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This year
2026
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Motoring: The quiet death of the manual gearbox
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Motoring: How we can all get a bit more from our fuel
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Drink-driving: If you can't stop the driver, stop the car
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Motoring: Does it make sense for you to switch to an electric vehicle?
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Opinion: Be careful who you aim your anger at when it comes to diesel prices
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Money and motoring: There is a never-ending appetite to charge car owners for everything
Paddy Comyn
Motoring: Why the Chinese car has gone mainstream
Paddy Comyn
Motoring: How our lust for SUVs led to Irish drivers abandoning the humble estate car
Paddy Comyn
Steering clear of stress: how to navigate the complex Irish car finance market
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Motoring: 'I don't remember much about being 3, but I remember that car like it was yesterday'
Paddy Comyn
Think about it: If public transport was free, would you use it more?
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Motoring: The fears around EV battery don't actually stack up AND there's a big change coming
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Road safety: Drivers use Netflix in their cars and we wonder why people are dying on the roads
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Motoring: You're right, cars ARE way more expensive than they used to be
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The reality of driving: Our brains do not understand the risks we face if we crash
Paddy Comyn
Motoring: When it comes to cars, we are often guilty of buying more than we need
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Opinion: Irish drivers may need to start thinking differently about electric vehicles
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