Daily car news for Irish drivers, written by the AutoAds newsdesk: what is happening in the Irish car market, electric cars, prices, policy and the big stories from the UK, Europe and the US, and what they mean for buyers here.
Europe · 23 October 2026
MG will assemble the Go in Ferrol from late 2028, targeting about £20,000 and using a 43kWh battery and 149bhp motor - a price that could undercut many small EVs in Ireland once taxes and allocation are clear.
Ireland · 23 October 2026
Audi will sell only two 3.0-litre V6 mild-diesel Q7s here (245hp and 299hp) with seven seats until a cheaper five-seat PHEV arrives in early 2027, cutting price by just over €20,000 below €100,000.
Europe · 23 October 2026
US dealers are offering a $1,000 loyalty credit on the new BMW iX5 even as BMW lists it above the petrol X5; similar small dealer bonuses could shave a few hundred euros off Irish prices when the EV arrives in 2027.
Ireland · 23 October 2026
From 18 November riders caught without a helmet or high-visibility clothing face a €100 fixed penalty, up from €50, a move aimed at cutting rising scooter head injuries as more road-safety measures are reviewed.
Europe · 23 October 2026
Octopus Fleet's FleetBoost scores up to 30% off public charging on partnered networks and covers almost all the UK; Irish firms using similar commercial tariffs could see big savings and less admin on EV bills.
Ireland · 23 October 2026
BYD sits ninth in Irish new-car sales while MG sales jump 77% year-to-date; expect cheaper EVs, long warranties and a charging gap - what that means for your next car.
Europe · 23 October 2026
TfL proposes new private-hire licences only for battery EVs from 2028 (wheelchair-accessible PHVs until 2030); 35.5% of London PHVs are already electric, and the consultation runs until 2 December 2026.
Ireland · 23 October 2026
Dacia Ireland is offering 0% hire purchase on 271-plate orders plus part-exchange top-ups up to €1,500 and five-year warranty; example repayments start at €189 and the offers run until 31 December 2026.
Ireland · 23 October 2026
Kia Ireland will supply a Project EV Nano (up to 7.4kW, five-year warranty) with new EVs and PHEVs - customers pay a refundable €300 when arranging installation and still need to apply for the SEAI grant.
Ireland · 23 October 2026
BYD recorded 4,403 registrations (3.43% share) Jan-Sep 2026, pushing it to ninth nationally and forcing down retail prices; Beijing's warning of retaliation over UK EV curbs could still alter availability and future costs here.
Electric · 23 October 2026
EU battery-electric market hit a 22.7% share (c. 1.93m YTD) as September BEV registrations rose 73% year-on-year; Ireland logged 35,195 BEVs Jan-Sep, driven by double-digit county gains and rising motorists considering EVs as pump prices bite.
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