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Electric and Hybrid car incentive scheme to be drastically cut
Electric car grant The government is set to drastically cut the incentive scheme grant for fully-electric and hybrid cars. This is a bazaar move, considering that their goal is to have 1 million electric cars on Irish roads by the end of the decade. Although Ireland's electric car infrastructure is slightly improving, and more EV’s and Hybrids are being sold,...
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Irish web search for electric cars is the fifth highest in Europe
Electric vehicle websearch is one of the highest in Europe New research is showing that interest in electric cars is very high at the moment here in Ireland with searches far outpacing most other European countries, ahead of Sweden and the UK. Even though there is a certain amount of curiosity about electric vehicles here, we are far behind most...
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All you need to know about used car market | Used Cars Ireland
Wondering if 2021 is the right time to buy a used car for yourself? Will used car prices drop in 2021 in Ireland? While the coronavirus pandemic may have lowered the sale of new cars, Ireland’s used car market, however, has gone into overdrive. So, although the demand for used cars is on the rise, is this the best time...
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You can now buy a Tesla with Bitcoin
Buy 1 Tesla with 1 BTC In a surprise announcement on Twitter, the Tesla CEO, Elon Musk has said that you can now buy a Tesla electric car with Bitcoin (BTC). Elon Musk is a big Block Chain enthusiast and a huge fan of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin. As the BTC price is volatile, the price you pay for the car...
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Motor Dealerships set to re-open from April 5th
Dealerships to open up again in April As part of the easing of restrictions, car dealerships are looking to re-open from 5th of April as they see themselves as a safe environment. Ordinarily, showrooms have low footfall and plenty of room for ‘social distancing’. When speaking about service garages being open for business throughout the lockdown because of being an...
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Europe’s Car of the Year 2021
The Toyota Yaris GR The Yaris has won the accolade of Europe’s Car of the Year mainly due to the great reviews for a rally-inspired GR version. Toyota Yaris continues to be an extremely popular super-mini even seeing off major competition, such as the Skoda Octavia. Other popular minis are the all-electric Fiat 500 and the Volkswagen ID.3. The final...
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Dacia Spring - Europe's cheapest electric car
Dacia has unveiled possibly the cheapest electric car in Europe. The Romanian car brand owned by Renault, the Dacia Spring EV is being marketed as Europe's most affordable battery-electric car. The new Dacia EV was revealed at the Geneva motor show in the virtual space. The manufacturer promises that the electric crossover vehicle will be Europe's most affordable EV. Already...
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MyVehicle.ie Market Overview February 2021
Market Overview February 2021 Once again the Nissan Qashqai was the best selling car sold by Independent dealers in Ireland in February 2011 and this has not changed since December 2020. Not only was it the top seller but the Qashqai came in second place as well. The Hyundai Tucson remains in the third position and this has not changed...
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Ford will end manufacture of petrol and diesel cars in Europe by 2030
Ford to end manufatcure of petrol and diesel cars This marks a huge shift away from the traditional Internal Combustion Engine Manufacture and other manufacturers are expected to follow. The car maker has said that they will invest $1 billion in a new German factory which will assist them in transitioning away from petrol and diesel cars toward fully electric...
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What Are Your Rights When Buying a Used Car?
Problems with a used car – your consumer rights If the used car you purchase turns out to be faulty, you’re not at a complete loss - based on where you purchased your car and how the seller described the vehicle to you, you may have rights and legal protection. Read on to know what your rights are when buying...