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 […]

Mobile Phones, Children, Tooth Flossing and Make-Up Application – AA Ireland survey highlights sources of distraction for Irish motorists

12% use a handheld phone, 9% send a text and 6% use a smartphone to look up the internet while driving 3% have reported brushing their hair and 2% reported putting on make-up. 52% find children distracting when driving 54% admit to eating or drinking a non-alcoholic beverage while driving 32% say they are a […]

New research commissioned by Circle K reveals over half of Irish motorists believe they will be driving electric vehicles by 2030

Over half (53%) of Irish motorists say they will be driving an electric vehicle (EV) by 2030 to reduce CO2 emissions Two in five would consider switching to an electric vehicle within the next three years, with almost two thirds (64%) of 18-24-year-olds considering the switch Over two fifths (43%) will rely on forecourts for access […]

Almost half of Irish motorists intend on using car financing to purchase their next car

Carzone examines attitudes towards car finance options among consumers   Key findings Nearly half (47%) of Irish motorists intend on using car finance to purchase their next car 42% of drivers under the age of 25 do not have a good understanding of car finance 30% of motorists feel that monthly cost is the most […]