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Driver's Republic Podcast

by Mark Noble and Paddy Comyn

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Paddy's Ami long-termer, VW's new ID. Polo & OHME charger advice!

September 11, 2026 · 1 hr 17 min

Paddy has been cruising around his town in a Citroen Ami, Mark has been on tour with Skoda Epiq, Peaq and the VW ID. Polo and we talk to OHME chargers about their benefits if you're looking for a home charger for your new EV! Hosted on…
Joyriding, how AI is selling cars & future classics?

August 21, 2026 · 1 hr 2 min

Eskimo is software that pulls online enquiries straight from listing sites into one system so sales teams can act on them properly. We speak to CEO Conor Moran on how the platform is changing the way car dealers in Ireland can do business…
We need to talk about motorcycle safety in Ireland...

August 12, 2026 · 53 min

This week we're joined by Dave Humphreys who is not only one of Ireland's busiest motoring journalists but a seasoned motorcyclist who has been lucky enough to ride a lot of two wheeled things in his career! He has been trained in advanced…
Goodwood '26, 1300km range Passat, charger etiquette

July 14, 2026 · 46 min

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

July 2, 2026 · 56 min

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…

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Minister For Transport Darragh O'Brien interview

June 22, 2026 · 27 min

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…
Driver theory tests & which EV with new grants?

June 12, 2026 · 1 hr 12 min

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…
€8,500 new EV grant explained

June 3, 2026 · 1 hr 17 min

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

May 20, 2026 · 56 min

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…
VW boss Thomas Schäfer exclusive interview!

April 30, 2026 · 1 hr 11 min

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…
Fuel protests and a rake of new car launches!

April 11, 2026 · 1 hr 20 min

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…
Irish car launches, new Mazda CX-5 driven, SIMI awards & car chats!

February 28, 2026 · 53 min

A busy one for car launches this week with MG S6, BYD Seal, Polestar 5 and the dynamic drive in Spain of the new Mazda CX-5 which Mark travelled to. Just who is behind the "Mind The Gap" voice on trains in Ireland? Paddy caught up with Zac…

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About the show

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.