Used car prices begin to stabilise as EV market continues to shift
HIGHLIGHTS: Era of pandemic-induced inflation begins to subside Car site DoneDeal’s latest car price index shows that the average quarterly rate of used car inflation slowed to 2.2%. While the annual rate of inflation slowed to 9% in Q4, down from 10.5% in Q3, the lowest since 2019. In-depth analysis of ad view trends on […]
Mid-West presents bid to host World Rally Championship 2025
The Mid-West Region’s bid to host the World Rally Championship (WRC) in 2025 will be presented to officials from the WRC Promoters and Motorsport Ireland at Limerick Racecourse this Thursday. The Patrickswell venue has been put forward by the Limerick Motor Club in association with the Shannon Region Conference and Sports Bureau as the base […]
85% of EV Drivers Experience Cheaper Running Costs Since Switching to Electric
DoneDeal, Ireland’s largest car website, has found that 85% of electric car drivers in Ireland have noted that running costs are cheaper than their previous traditional petrol/diesel cars. (Source: Survey of 937 car buyers in November 2023). 62% of Irish electric vehicle drivers plan to buy another EV as their next car purchase. Of those surveyed that […]
New Electric Vehicle Demand Outpaces New Electric Purchases in 2023 to date
Key Highlights DoneDeal, Ireland’s largest car website, has found that share of demand for new electric vehicles (EVs) on site currently stands at 23% when compared to other internal combustion engine (ICE) fuel types such as diesel, petrol and hybrid (“Demand” on DoneDeal is defined as a weighted mix of ad views, ad saves and […]
GoCar Announces €10 Million Investment to Expand and Upgrade Car Sharing Fleet Nationwide
Car sharing services will be available in 24 counties across Ireland by end of year GoCar increasing its fleet to more than 1100 vehicles in over 600 locations New vehicle options added to fleet – ‘GoLocal’ – a smaller city vehicle, and ‘GoExplore Plus’ – a spacious SUV GoCar, Ireland’s leading vehicle sharing service, today […]
Three Circuits in Three Weeks for Nicole!
Nicole Drought visited three circuits and drove three very different cars over the past three weekends. Following on from her second place in the 12 Hour EnduroKA race at Snetterton, Nicole was invited to demonstrate the incredible 600bhp Spice-Hart Le Mans car at the Mondello Park Historic Festival. Last weekend though, it was back to […]
Carzone Presents: Top Tips for Planning Your Perfect Summer 2023 Road Trip through Ireland
With temperatures continuing to soar across the country, it’s an ideal time to explore the breathtaking landscapes, rich history, and vibrant culture across the Island of Ireland. A road trip through Ireland is the perfect way to experience this beautiful country and venture off the beaten track, taking in the stunning scenery at your own […]
Irish Motorists Embrace Green Future as Fuel Excise Duty Increases
The Carzone motoring report examines trends in the Irish motoring industry Key Findings: 35% of Irish motorists plan to purchase an electric or hybrid model as their next car 57% of the respondents chose an electric/hybrid car over other fuel types as it is better for the environment. 57% chose to purchase hybrid or […]
Tipperary’s Nicole Drought Fastest at UK Test
Tipperary’s Nicole Drought travelled to Donington Park race circuit in the UK last week to test with the Focus Cup Championship. Having met with the series organisers at the Autosport International show in Birmingham in January, Nicole received an invitation to test their car before the season starts. As well as a number of prospective […]
Demand for Premium Electric Vehicles up 268%
Key Highlights The latest insights from car website DoneDeal found demand for premium nearly new electric vehicles, that is 1-4 year old models worth over €30,000, increased 268% year on year in January 2023 (Source: DoneDeal proprietary Ad View Data). DoneDeal’s motor insights show increasing demand for brand new EVs (demand is up 32% year on year). However, due to issues […]
