Motoring

New Kia EV2

Has Kia cracked an affordable EV?

The junction to the Crookedy road in Portlaoise which is being increasingly used as a traffic shortcut.

Portlaoise residents demand action on ‘treacherous’ shortcut traffic

Discover the All-New Suzuki e Vitara at Downey's Auto Stop

BYD Seal 6 DMI.

BYD Seal 6 hybrid thinks it’s an EV

The Lexus RZ350e electric powered car.

Should you shortlist the Lexus RZ 350e? Absolutely!

Laois paramedics on their 24 hour strike at Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise on May 12.

'We've been pushed under the carpet' Laois paramedics on strike

Judge asks if Laois man more interested in holiday or driving licence

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...

The new Peugeot 5008 hybrid and EV.

On the road in Laois: A look at Peugeot’s new 5008

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

The new MG Cyberster.

On the road in Laois: Does the MG Cyberster live up to its style?

The new XPENG G6. SUV

On the road in Laois: Another Chinese manufacturer arrives with a nice looking S...

Test drive: The new Mazda CX-80

On the road in Laois: The new Mazda CX-80 is a 'delightful revelation'

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
The NCT service posted about their findings on their official Facebook page
Justin Kelly

The Kia EV3 crossover

On the road in Laois: Test drive of the new Kia EV3

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

Tesla’s Model Y.

On the road in Laois: Tesla’s Model Y test drive

On the road in Laois: The great EV debacle explained!

File photo. Credit: StockSnap/Pixabay

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

This week Hugh Maguire is road testing the new Swift hybrid in ‘Motion’ trim.

On the road in Laois - test drive of the new Suzuki Swift

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

New electric car registrations dropped by 21% in Laois last year

3rd generation Duster

On the road in Laois: Third Generation Dacia Duster may win you over

his week Hugh Maguire is behind the wheel of the new Ford Explorer EV.

On the road in Laois - Test drive of the new Ford Explorer EV

Garreth Wilson, Head of Opel Aftersales; Dealer Principals, Michael and Aimee Cummins, Cummins Motor Group.

Portlaoise business receives top award at Conference in Germany

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
Despite duller days and very little sun, experts say you should still keep sunglasses in your car
Justin Kelly

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

From the theory test, to lessons, to instructors, here's all you'll need ahead of your journey to becoming a licenced driver

Learning to drive in Laois - All you need to know!

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...

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 number of new electric vehicles has dropped slightly.

New car registrations in Laois rise but drop off in electric vehicles

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...

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 ...

Cummins Motor Group has been named Automotive Dealership of the year 2024 Laois.

Portlaoise based motor group receives enterprise award

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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