New LEAF driven, Toyota launch 4 new Irish cars & VW Group boss chats
It's a busy one this week!Paddy has been shoving his mic into faces again, chatting to Aidan Timmons from Toyota Ireland about 4 new models for Ireland and he also sits down with the gaffer at VW Group Ireland, Pierre Boutin who is responsible for all of the VW brands in the country from Audi to Cupra.Mark has been to Copenhagen to try the Carlsberg (and drive the new Nissan LEAF)!We chat about the new Leapmotor C10 and T03 Irish launch at Mount Juliet.And with new speed limits on the cards for rural Ireland, we discuss if they are the solution to driver behaviour on our roads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week, Paddy's loveable eUp has caused him some issues - find out more inside. With Budget '26 announced, we look at what is in it for motorists and just how much money do the Irish government take on every litre of fuel that you put into your vehicle.Mark has said goodbye to his Porsche 911 but a look at what might have been his next car didn't quite live up to his expectations. We also announce the Irish prices for the new Nissan Micra with fresh reaction from the lads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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RIP Ford Focus ST, used EV prices solid and goodbye 911?
DoneDeal Cars have released their latest Price Index which gives good insight into the current state of used car prices in Ireland with an emphasis on used EV prices. Could they finally be stabilising? Another hot hatch bites the dust this week, the final Ford Focus ST has rolled off the production line in Germany, the lads discuss the legacy of the famous Ford and wonder which version was best!Paddy has been testing the new Opel Grandland and Mark has been putting the new Tesla Model Y Performance to the test.And with yet another trip to DOB Sportscars, Mark has been learning all about the Porsche 911 997 issue of bore scoring! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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RIP Mr MX-5, used EV battery checks made easy and more 911 money woes!
Sad news this week as the man behind the Mazda MX-5, Tom Matano passes away. Paddy has had a good experience with the Ford Puma Gen-E this week doing his usual Dublin-Cork-Dublin road trip. Should a dealer ever be bringing your car home at night when it's in for work?And Mark has another expensive week keeping a near 20 year old Porsche 911 on the road! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Volvo's EX90 tested & Paddy's LONG 300km EV journey!
In DRP this week, Mark has been driving the new Volvo EX90, what did he think of it?Paddy can't help his commute from Dublin to Cork but he attempts it in a Citroen eC3 - how many times did he have to stop to charge?!Can you make enough money being a YouTube car reviewer in Ireland and should you get started at it? Paddy picks Mark's brain on this one. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Driver's Republic Podcast covers all the latest motoring news from Ireland and beyond. New models, international car launches and all you need to know about the fast changing world of cars and mobility. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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