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Government ‘too slow’ shifting new capital spending to public transport – Ryan

Transport Minister Eamon Ryan has said that replacing cars that run on petrol and diesel with electric cars will “not be the strategy” to reduce Ireland’s emissions. Speaking in Dublin, Mr Ryan said “if we just replace all the existing cars with ...

05 Oct 2022 at 17:10

Local News

Car seized after being intercepted in Kilkenny

Gardai in Kilkenny recently seized this vehicle (pictured below) under Section 41 of the Road Traffic Act. The vehicle had 'no valid certificate of road worthiness', according to local gardaí. It was intercepted following reports to gardaí of ...

03 Oct 2022 at 13:47

Motoring

Experts reveal 6 ways to stay safe when driving this Autumn

With the change of seasons resulting in altered driving conditions, now is the time to take steps to ensure your car is roadworthy ahead of winter. We have officially entered Autumn, and whether you love or hate the cooler mornings and ...

28 Sept 2022 at 15:39

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Rise in theft from MPVs in Kilkenny

Thefts from vehicles have increased in the city and county according to the latest figures. At Monday’s meeting of the Joint Policing Committee a presentation was made to members on recent crime statistics. Detective sergeant, Brian ...

29 Sept 2022 at 10:05

National News

New car registrations down 17% in past year, figures show

New car registrations in Ireland have declined by 17% in the past year, figures have shown. Brian Cooke, director general of the Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI), described the registrations as “disappointing”. “This ...

02 Aug 2022 at 16:28

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Kilkenny motorists driving over €4million worth of written off ‘zombie’ cars

Over €4million worth of 'zombie' cars are currently being driven around Kilkenny, according to recently released data from 'MotorCheck.ie'. A zombie car is a salvaged and/or written off vehicle imported into the Republic of ...

20 Apr 2022 at 12:00

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Kilkenny gardaí warn public to be vigiliant following thefts from cars

Gardaí in Kilkenny are investigating a number of thefts from cars in the city in recent days and are appealing to people to make sure their vehicles are locked and to be vigilant. The first incident occurred between 11pm ...

16 Apr 2022 at 13:45

Electric vehicles account for 20% of new licensed cars in February 2022 - CSO

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Electric vehicles account for 20% of all new licensed cars in February - CSO

Over 20% of all new cars licensed in Ireland in February 2022 were electric and plug-in hybrids vehicles. That's according to the latest report from the Central Statistics Office (CSO), which showed the number of new ...

08 Mar 2022 at 17:04

Motoring

The Extra Mile: Here are the most economical cars to beat rising fuel prices

Rising fuel prices are making many motorists rethink their choice of car. With running costs going through the roof, it’s more important than ever to have a fuel efficient car. When it comes to searching for ...

24 Feb 2022 at 15:53

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Cash, clothes and keys stolen from car in rural Kilkenny town

Gardaí in Castlecomer are investigating the theft of a number of items from a car in Ballyragget. A blue Ford Galaxy was broken into while parked outside a house in Glenvale, Ballyragget between 5.30pm on ...

25 Feb 2022 at 19:00

Motoring

REVEALED: What are the most popular cars in 2022?

Carzone has identified this quarter’s most viewed vehicles based on data from the platform in 2022. Despite the rising interest in electric and hybrid vehicles this year, petrol and diesel fuel types ...

25 Apr 2022 at 11:45

National News

Electric and hybrid car sales surge ahead as diesel sales drop off

Electric and hybrid cars accounted for more than one fifth of all cars sold in the first quarter of the year as diesel sales fall, latest figures from the CSO show. The CSO publication shows that ...

08 Apr 2022 at 16:26

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