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Tuesday 26 September 2023 Dublin: 13°C

# Cars

Poll: Should heavier cars pay more motor tax?
An Oireachtas Committee is meeting today to discuss the growing trend in car sales towards heavier and larger vehicles such as SUVs.
Last week
17th September 2023 - 23rd September 2023
Transport Minister says overhaul of Dublin city centre roads is not about restricting access
Dublin is a special place, let’s not lose it, says Transport Minister Eamon Ryan.
This month
September 2023
Overhaul of Dublin city centre roads will address cross-town traffic
A report by
Valerie Flynn
Changes to the areas around Pearse Street and the Custom House will be tabled next week as part of plans to boost public transport, walking and cycling.
A complete overhaul of the Westland Row, Pearse Street and Tara Street area is planned.
The Journal understands Tara Street - currently a busy traffic route with narrow footpaths - will have more space allocated to active travel and buses.
Valerie Flynn reports from a cycling symposium in the capital.
Last month
August 2023
€14.58 daily charge introduced for some vehicles as London becomes largest pollution charging area
People who drive in the zone in a vehicle that does not meet minimum emissions standards are required to pay the daily fee or risk a €210 fine.
Review will 'radically change' mismatch of speed limits on Irish roads, says minister
A review into Ireland’s speed limits will be published in the ‘coming weeks, says Minister of State Jack Chambers.
This year
2023
RTÉ staff member returns car which was 'loaned' to them by broadcaster for past five years
TDs and senators heard that the car was returned yesterday but that the loan was ‘not approved’ by management.
Opinion: Deflating SUV tyres is not welcome, but make no mistake - these vehicles are the worst
Sadhbh O’ Neill outlines why SUVs, even electric ones, are truly problematic.
Ex-Audi executive pleads guilty over Volkswagen 'dieselgate' scandal
The Volkswagen Group, whose brands include, Audi, Skoda and Seat – admitted in 2015 that it had installed software to rig emissions in 11 million diesel vehicles.
Hundreds blocked on Croatia roads as snowstorm causes chaos
The snowfall over the weekend caused traffic to halt and cut off many parts of the country.
Used car prices jump by almost 70% - due to pandemic, Brexit and Ukraine - report says
In particular, used cars in the lower end of the market are becoming less affordable despite being lower in safety standards and higher in emissions.
Last year
2022
Alternative option to toll increases will have to be found before the new year, says Tánaiste
Discussions are ongoing on how to alleviate the rising cost for commuters.
Tolls to increase on M50 and other motorways in line with inflation
The Port Tunnel is the only tolled route in the country that will not be affected by the increase in January.
Electric vehicle recharging infrastructure must be installed in new homes under new regulations
There are currently over 45,000 electric vehicles registered on Irish roads.
Ireland's 'car-dependent' transport system needs to change, says OECD
Improvements in fuel efficiency and electric vehicle use won’t be enough to bridge the gap for 2030 emissions.
New car registrations down 17% in the past year
The Society of the Irish Motor Industry described the fall as ‘disappointing’.
Cost of living crisis may stop rapid inflation of secondhand car prices
Brexit and a shortage of car supplies meant that demand for secondhand cars was unprecedented.
Govt won't be dropping motorway tolls as part of its plan to tackle the cost-of-living surge
Tánaiste Leo Varadkar says he is not a fan of tolls but they do help pay for road infrastructure.
A spokesperson for Minister Eamon Ryan has confirmed that there are no plans to reduce toll charges despite commuters facing crippling price hikes in fuel, reports Christina Finn.
Some in Govt circles say they are open to looking at reducing toll charges, but fear that such a proposal would not get past the Greens.
One Fine Gael TD says he is in favour of a toll reduction, saying it would help motorists that are under pressure.
No 'magic money tree' to help with fuel costs, says minister as pump prices jump above €2 a litre
Telling people to tighten their belts shows Govt is 'out of touch' on cost of living, says SF
Business owners divided over Capel Street pedestrianisation today
Lord Mayor of Dublin, Alison Gilliland, addressed some of the fears business owners on the street may have.
Toyota suspends production at domestic plants after reported cyber attack
A spokeswoman for Toyota said that the stoppage, which for now will last a day, would affect production of 13,000 vehicles.
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Climate activists deflate tyres of ‘luxury’ cars in Glasgow protest
Around 60 cars in the west end of Glasgow were targeted.
Volvo and Renault recall certain cars after issues identified
A number of Volvo cars and some Renault Meganes are being recalled to fix issues.
Poll: Should private cars be banned from city centres?
Dublin City Council has proposed measures to allow the city to function as Covid-19 restrictions are eased.
Avoiding flat batteries and flooded engines: Ways to keep cars in good condition while sitting idle
AA Ireland said a lot of breakdowns at the moment are from faults caused by lack of use.
No need to worry if your NCT has just gone out of date - the Government's going to extend their expiration dates
The new measures are expected to be published in the coming days.
Part of NCT test suspended with immediate effect over safety checks on vehicle lifts
It comes one day after MOT testing in Northern Ireland was suspended due to similar issues.
117,000 new cars registered in Ireland in 2019 and just 3% were electric
The government is expected to soon publish draft legislation banning the sale of petrol and diesel vehicles by 2030.
Gardaí following definite line of inquiry after six cars destroyed by fire in Co Clare
Several other vehicles were also damaged in the incident on Friday night.
'They're taking 2c off us that they don't need': Drivers paying levy on petrol that is no longer needed, committee hears
The levy has been paid on petrol, oil and diesel since 1996.
Thousands of Irish Subaru cars recalled due to defect in passenger airbag
The recall affects 2,500 vehicles in the Republic of Ireland.
Hybrid and electric car sales increase by 68.5% so far this year
Wicklow’s electric car sales jumped massively, while Longford’s hybrid car licencing jumped by almost 15%.
Man shot in the stomach in west Dublin not suffering from life-threatening injuries
Emergency services attended the scene and the man was taken to hospital with serious injuries.
More electric vehicles sold in Ireland so far this year than in whole of 2018
A total of 1,437 electric vehicles were registered so far this year.
Irish car buyers shopping abroad as figures show drop in number of new vehicles taxed during 2018
It has been suggested that drivers are buying from the UK on the back of a strong Euro.
Explainer: All you need to know about the EU's new road safety technology proposals
The EU yesterday announced a string of new measures proposed by the EU to help improve road safety.
All cars sold after 2022 must have speed-limiting technology, EU says
It is part of a string of new measures proposed by the EU to help improve road safety.
People reminded to lock their cars after 35 robberies in Cork at weekend
Many of the vehicles targeted were unlocked.
Nissan confirms new car model will not be built in Sunderland factory
The car giant announced in 2016 that it planned to build the model at its plant in Sunderland.
Brexit blamed for drop in new car sales
More than 32,000 new cars were registered in January, a 12.6% reduction on the same period last year.
It's another freezing morning - here's what you can do to keep your pipes clear and your car running
Temperatures today are only set to reach as high as 5 degrees with a sharp frost present on many roads.
Electric car sales double but this SUV was the most popular new car in Ireland in 2018
Overall, new car sales fell last year by 4.4%.