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Driver's Republic Podcast

Mark Noble and Paddy Comyn
Driver's Republic Podcast
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    New BMW X5, EV grants sold out & VW Golf GTI Edition 50

    02/07/2026 | 56 mins.
    No surprises, the additional EV grant sold out within a couple of hours of going live on July 1st - will it come back in 2027?

    Mark has seen the new BMW X5 and not everybody is a fan.

    Just how good is the Volkswagen Golf GTI Edition 50?

    Plus the other car bits and news relevant to Ireland this week!
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    Minister For Transport Darragh O'Brien interview

    22/06/2026 | 27 mins.
    We went straight to the top to get all the latest details on the new fully electric vehicle grants from the man
    who has been charged with spearheading it - Minister For Transport, Darragh O'Brien.

    Why 13 years? Why not used EVs? Will the grants continue into 2027? We ask all the relevant questions!

    Enjoy.
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    Driver theory tests & which EV with new grants?

    12/06/2026 | 1h 12 mins.
    Mark has decided to see how hard it is to pass a driver theory test 20 year+ after he last did his driving test.

    Paddy has more cars that should be on your radar if you're considering the new €8,500 grants.

    Is the Tesla Model 3 standard THE one to buy in 2026?
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    €8,500 new EV grant explained

    03/06/2026 | 1h 17 mins.
    With new EV grants announced earlier today, Paddy takes us through what it means for motorists.

    We've also test driven the new Cupra Raval, Honda Prelude and even been to Slane Castle to check out
    the new Jeep Compass.

    Ian Tolan from Honda Ireland and Mark McGrath from Cupra Ireland are our special guests this week!
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    Drink driving still a problem & the Skoda Epiq has landed!

    20/05/2026 | 55 mins.
    We discuss lots on this one!

    Paddy has been crunching the numbers when it comes to drink driving breath tests and the numbers are well... sobering.

    Skoda have finally released the Epiq with prices detailed in this episode.

    Honda get a new Irish brand ambassador and Mark is having another mid life crisis!
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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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