Mercedes-Benz CLA crowned Europe’s Car of the Year 2026 – The Irish Times
The new Mercedes-Benz CLA is Europe’s car of the year 2026. Offered as an all-electric version or with…
China’s Battery Boom Is Running Into a Very Familiar Problem
The Chinese industry ministry has sounded the overcapacity alarm for yet another industry: batteries. Battery makers have grown…
Ireland’s record tax take makes light of Trump tariffs fear – The Irish Times
2025 has proved to be a record year for tax receipt figures, with the total hitting €106bn. This…
There will be more electric cars on Irish roads this year, along with more affordable models – The Irish Times
In a global sense, Irish car sales are blip. Our annual new car sales figures of in and…
the most exciting cars launching next year – The Irish Times
The European Union’s decision, made after hefty lobbying, largely from the German car industry and government, to roll…
India’s battery recycling poses challenges, opportunities
BENGALURU, India (AP) — Across India, battery recycling faces a mixture of challenges and opportunity as it plays…
‘The grid isn’t strong enough’ for EV charging in all areas – The Irish Times
When Ciara Foxton took up her role as managing director of Circle K Ireland in early 2024, she…
China bets big on copper, but ‘weaponisation’ risks low, unlike with rare earths: analysts
China is accelerating efforts to secure its copper supply chain, designating the metal as critical across strategic industries…
Expected scrapping of planned EU ban on combustion-engine cars 'disappointing', says O'Gorman – The Journal
Expected scrapping of planned EU ban on combustion-engine cars ‘disappointing’, says O’Gorman The JournalEU to scrap combustion engine ban…
Best cars to buy in 2026 for downsizers and driving enthusiasts – The Irish Times
For downsizersToyota Yaris Cross It’s a slightly alarming fact to know that the Toyota Yaris Cross actually occupies…
Rivian CEO says the EV maker’s new large driving model could land them a spot in robotaxi race
Announcements around these topics headlined Rivian’s first “Autonomy and AI Day” in Palo Alto on Thursday, where executives…
Rivian is building its own AI assistant
Rivian has spent nearly two years building its own AI assistant, an effort that remains separate from its…