Driver's Republic Podcast

Mark is just back from Goodwood and fills us in.

Paddy thinks we're at crisis point when it comes to new EV sales versus public charger roll out.

And we're testing the new diesel Passat this week, is it a case of careful what we wish for when it comes to killing most diesel cars?!
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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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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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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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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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