Driver's Republic Podcast

Mark Noble and Paddy Comyn
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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.

  1. 14 lug

    Goodwood '26, 1300km range Passat, charger etiquette

    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?! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  2. 2 lug

    New BMW X5, EV grants sold out & VW Golf GTI Edition 50

    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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  3. 22 giu

    Minister For Transport Darragh O'Brien interview

    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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  4. 12 giu

    Driver theory tests & which EV with new grants?

    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? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  5. 3 giu

    €8,500 new EV grant explained

    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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  6. 20 mag

    Drink driving still a problem & the Skoda Epiq has landed!

    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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  7. 30 apr

    VW boss Thomas Schäfer exclusive interview!

    Busy one this week... (yes we say that regularly but it's true)! Mark has been to China for a week with BYD and tells us all about it. Paddy has a big birthday coming up, will he sell his VW eUp! as a present to himself?! And VW boss Thomas Schäfer sits down for an extended chat about his 'True Volkswagen' era. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  8. 11 apr

    Fuel protests and a rake of new car launches!

    We're back after a little break and we have a LOT to catch up on including the new Mercedes GLB, Skoda Peaq, Kia PV5 and the True Volkswagen presentation in Hamburg. Why Mark is a little nervous ahead of his first trip to China with BYD! And Paddy gives us an insight of living close by to the only oil refinery plant on the island on a week that has seen one of the largest protests ever by the Irish people. In association with DoneDeal cars. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Descrizione

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.

Informazioni

  • Creatore
    Mark Noble and Paddy Comyn
  • Anni di attività
    2025 - 2026
  • Puntate
    38
  • Classificazione
    Contenuti adatti a tutti
  • Sito web del podcast
    Driver's Republic Podcast