Motoring

The Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) today released its official new vehicle registration statistics for the 2026 January to October period

Longford log second-highest Irish jump in 2026 electric car sales

New record breaking electric car registrations in county Longford

The Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) figures showed a big increase in electric car registrations in county Longford last month

Longford records 110% spike in electric car registrations

Pakie Duffy and Evin Hughes in their Subaru Impreza. Picture: Martin Walsh

National title for Longford's Pakie Duffy

Irish motorists warned of potential increase in fuel prices amid war in Middle E...

Number of new electric cars licensed a third higher than in 2024

Irish drivers warned they could be refused insurance if they ignore new laws

ALERT: Irish drivers will land themselves in hot water if they ignore this new l...

REVEALED: Motorists in Offaly paying one of the highest rates for car insurance in Ireland

ALERT: Driver with clean licence told they have penalty points by insurance comp...

Irish drivers warned they could be refused insurance if they ignore new laws

Irish drivers warned they could be refused insurance if they ignore new laws

ALERT: Worrying news for drivers as 10,000 cars fail NCT for 'dangerous' defect

ALERT: Worrying news for drivers as 10,000 cars fail NCT for 'dangerous' defect

ALERT: Simple test will tell you if your brakes are dangerous and will fail NCT

File photo. Credit: StockSnap/Pixabay

Little-known traffic law could land Irish drivers a €2,000 fine in icy condition...

You should keep sunglasses in your car in winter as expert shares hidden danger

You should keep sunglasses in your car in winter as expert shares hidden danger

Brothers Kevin and Michael Dooner will take last orders and put through the final transactions at the store on Saturday

Disappointment as Longford business set to close store after two decades in oper...

The suspect is being questioned at a garda station in Dublin | FILE PHOTO

Teenager arrested following death of pedestrian in Dublin hit and run

A number of notable detections have been highlighted as part of the 24-hour road safety initiative which began at 7am this Monday | PICTURE: X/@GardaTraffic

ALERT: Dozens of motorists caught speeding during first five hours of Slow Down...

National Slow Down Day continues until 7am on Tueasday

ALERT: Gardai warn drivers they will be out in force for National Slow Down Day
Additional checkpoints and increased garda presence planned for 24-hour operation
David Hurley

Garda Commissioner urges drivers to 'cut out' bad behaviour over bank holiday we...

The scene of the collision has been preserved for technical examination

ALERT: Witnesses sought as two people are hospitalised following serious road cr...

More than 130 high-powered charge points are to be installed at 17 locations across the country

Roll out of new high-powered EV chargers on motorway network set to ease range a...

Gardai posted this image on social media following the incident

Disqualified driver 'tried to evade gardai' after performing dangerous manoeuvre...

Witness appeal following fatal Ballymahon road traffic collision

According to a post on social media, highlighting the detection, several safety issues were identified when the silver Toyota Hilux was stopped by gardai

Driver facing prosecution following seizure of 'dangerously defective' pick-up t...

Luxury BMW seized after being caught uninsured for FOURTH time this year

New regulations governing the use of e-scooters on public roads will come into effect next Monday | FILE PHOTO/PIXABAY

REVEALED: What are the fines for breaching the new e-scooter regulations?

Highlighting the incident on social media, gardai say a white Volkswagen car was clocked travelling at 135km/h in a 60km/h zone

Learner driver faces court date for travelling at more than twice the speed limi...

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REVEALED: Gardai confirm proposed locations of new static speed cameras

The Nissan Primara was seized following the detection near Tralee in Co. Kerry

Uninsured learner driver stopped in car which was not taxed for nearly six years...
Gardai in Kerry say vehicle did not have valid NCT since 2018
David Hurley

The detections were made in the early hours of Sunday morning

Large number of motorists caught speeding on busy road in Dublin

The detection made by gardai on the N11, close to Dublin city

Uninsured driver stopped in car which was untaxed for over a year and-a-half!

Highlighting the detection on social media, they say the driver was subsequently arrested and the vehicle seized

Suspected drug-driver who had no insurance or licence faces court prosecution

Gardai 'pick up' six uninsured cars at Dublin checkpoint

Fake insurance disc draws high praise from gardai as owner receives top marks fo...

Gardai have mounted additional checkpoints across the Easter weekend | PICTURE: X / @Gardatraffic

Dozens of motorists caught driving 'under the influence' this Easter, gardai con...

The detection was made in Co Leitrim on Easter Sunday | PICTURE: X/@GardaTraffic

Suspected drug driver caught speeding on Easter Sunday faces fine and potential ...

Gardai will be out in force over the Easter bank holiday weekend | FILE PHOTO

Motorists urged to slow down this bank holiday weekend as gardai warn they will ...

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REVEALED: Five bad habits Irish motorists have that is ruining their vehicles

Car seized for driver who 'forgot' to renew insurance since last September

The silver Volkswagen was impounded by gardai following the detection | PICTURE: X/@gardatraffic

Car seized after speeding driver tests positive for cannabis and cocaine

The detection was made by the Roads Policing Unit in Cork

Gardai stop uninsured driver thanks to mobile technology

WATCH: Gardai urge motorists to slow down as 106 drivers are caught speeding

The scene of the road closure at Brannockstown last Thursday. Picture: Tony Keane/Leinster Leader

REVEALED: Over 25 road fatalities on Irish roads this year to date

The fatal collision, involving a jeep and a pedestrian, occurred shortly before 7am this Thursday on Ballinteer Avenue in Ballinteer, Dublin 16

Elderly pedestrian dies after being struck by jeep in Dublin

No arrests have been made by gardaí yet in relation to the incident.

Car sale meet-up leads to theft incident

Gardaí seize car with 'dangerous defects' including 'complete lack of power stee...

PICTURES: Unusual fluffy car 'fur' sale in Ireland sparks hilarious online comme...

PICTURES: You could own this stunning apartment in Spain for price of new car in...

The scene of the fatal crash has been preserved | FILE PHOTO

More carnage on Irish roads as woman dies following Sligo crash

This picture was posted by garda on X, formerly Twitter

'More of this please!' Cyclist in dark clothing fined for not having lights on t...

Gardai appeal for help after seven people die on Irish roads in less than a week

Chief Superintendent Jane Humphries of the Garda National Road Traffic Bureau speaking to the media at Garda Headquarters | PICTURE: PA

One motorist arrested every hour over festive season for 'driving under the infl...

A total of 587 electric cars were sold in Limerick during 2023

Ireland's top-selling car of 2023 revealed as sales of electric cars increase by...

According to gardai, the speed of 5,228 vehicles was checked during the first two hours of National Slow Down Day PICTURE: X/@gardatraffic

Dozens of motorists caught speeding during first two hours of National Slow Down...

The scene of the fatal incident remains closed | FILE PHOTO

Man killed in collision between van and e-scooter

Longford driving instructor Derek Creighton

Longford has shortest wait time for driving tests

The late Joe Drennan 'knew real love and not everyone gets that'

'Joe was going to be a star,' mourners hear at funeral of young journalist kille...

The incident happened this Thursday morning | FILE PHOTO

Two women seriously injured in road collision in Monaghan

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