Feb 2022 Hybrids and electric beat diesel for the first time as Irish new car sales stay flat

Nov 2021 Polestar has called on car manufacturers to speed up their transition away from petrol and diesel.

Nov 2021 AA survey says two-thirds of Ireland’s car buyers plan to abandon conventional petrols and diesels.

Feb 2021 Jaguar will go all-electric from 2025, Land Rover to phase out diesel.

Nov 2020 Turbodiesel engine remains but hybrid tech sees fuel savings and faster drivetrain response times.

Oct 2020 New seven-seat Kia Sorento arrives in diesel form now, plug-in hybrid later.

Sep 2020 Conventional engine models shown, plus the first SRi Opel Mokka.

Aug 2020 No new diesel but extra plug-in and mild-hybrids available for Volvo XC40.

Jul 2020 Average prices of petrol and diesel rise.

Jul 2020 48-volt assisted straight-sixes replace the old diesel V8s.