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Auto advice: Can a car really be hacked?
2+ hour, 18+ min ago (293+ words) Car software can be hacked like any computer - however carmakers invest heavily in security Is it true that my car can be hacked? Yes. From engine management to drive assistance and even lighting, software governs many core functions, so it…...
Adrian Weckler: Who would have thought that Donald Trump was going to save electric cars?
2+ hour, 18+ min ago (286+ words) The Irish Independent The US war on Iran appears to make buying an EV a no-brainer This column sometimes highlights the perils of owning an electric car. But it has always wanted EVs to succeed, for better or for worse....
Motoring review: "Diesel doubters" might be converted by this EV with long-range performance and ultra-fast charging
2+ hour, 18+ min ago (318+ words) The Irish Independent With a composed and agile driving feel on the road and a retreat-like interior, this might win over even the EV skeptics I have lost count of the number of times some diesel diehard has responded to…...
New Opel Frontera proves a winner with strong sales
4+ day, 2+ hour ago (173+ words) The all-new Opel Frontera " launched in Ireland just ahead of the 261-registration plate " has fuelled strong growth for the German marque of 31. 9pc in the first quarter. So popular is the new compact SUV here it has notched up an impressive…...
12 mobility hubs planned for Cork city in pilot project to decrease car reliance
1+ week, 1+ day ago (330+ words) Artist's impression of one of the mobility hubs. Map of the city council's planned mobility hubs. Twelve mobility hubs with EV (electric vehicle) charging stations are to be created in Cork city to facilitate car sharing as part of a…...
Tesla's EV sales miss expectations again, as its unsold inventory continues to build up
1+ week, 2+ day ago (263+ words) The Irish Independent Tesla kicked off 2026 with its weakest quarterly deliveries in a year, missing Wall Street expectations as fading US incentives and intensifying global competition strain its core business. Shares of the Elon Musk-led company fell more than 4pc, after…...
Tesla gets planning permission for new sales outlet on Dublin's northside
1+ week, 3+ day ago (491+ words) Elon Musk's company saw a huge increase in sales last month The Irish arm of Elon Musk's electric car firm Tesla has secured planning permission for a new sales outlet and delivery centre to serve north Dublin. Fingal County Council…...
Motoring review: This stunning and spacious saloon really impressed me - until it had to be towed away
3+ week, 1+ hour ago (472+ words) The Irish Independent It's aerodynamic, efficient and has dazzling tech which can even detect an unresponsive driver " but what happens if the car itself decides to become unresponsive? If you swap from one car to another as often as I…...
Electric vehicles or petrol cars " which is cheaper to run?
3+ week, 1+ day ago (321+ words) The Irish Independent We did a like-for-like comparison between the Hyundai Kona petrol and the Kona Electric, factoring in everything from charging costs to insurance The conflict in Iran and rising fuel prices are likely to accelerate the shift away…...
New BMW i3: Sleek and stylish Neue Klasse model's claimed range of 900km could be a game-changing
3+ week, 3+ day ago (661+ words) Even the most reluctant buyers may be persuaded to make EV switch It may have been one of the worst-kept motoring secrets in a long time, but the veil was finally lifted on the new BMW i3 in Munich last night....
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