Podcasts about motoring editor

According to a letter writer in the Irish Times today, ‘'Inconsiderate parking is a perennial problem'', and we've all experienced it...Whether it's someone in a giant SUV taking up two spaces or being blocked in and having to climb into the drivers seat via the passenger side, are we a nation of inconsiderate parkers?Joining Seán to discuss is Geraldine Herbert, Motoring Editor and Columnist with the Sunday Independent.

According to a letter writer in the Irish Times today, ‘'Inconsiderate parking is a perennial problem'', and we've all experienced it...Whether it's someone in a giant SUV taking up two spaces or being blocked in and having to climb into the drivers seat via the passenger side, are we a nation of inconsiderate parkers?Joining Seán to discuss is Geraldine Herbert, Motoring Editor and Columnist with the Sunday Independent.

Motoring Editor with the Sunday Independent, Geraldine Herbert, joins Newstalk Breakfast to assess whether 175 new fast chargers will be enough to support growing EV demand across the country.Listen here.

Motoring Editor with the Sunday Independent, Geraldine Herbert, joins Newstalk Breakfast to assess whether 175 new fast chargers will be enough to support growing EV demand across the country.Listen here.

New traffic management measures for Dublin City's Westland Row have come into effect. From today, only public transport, taxis and cyclists will be allowed to turn left from Westland Row onto Pearse Street. We discuss this and more with Ger Herbert, Motoring Editor & Columnist with the Independent.

Do middle lane hoggers drive you mad?Motorway driving can be stressful at the best of times, but the phenomenon of people sitting in the middle lane instead of moving in and out of the slow lane is something that you see right across the country.So, are Irish drivers worse than others, and why is this a bad and dangerous habit?Geraldine Herbert, Motoring Editor at the Sunday Independent, joins Seán to discuss.

Do middle lane hoggers drive you mad?Motorway driving can be stressful at the best of times, but the phenomenon of people sitting in the middle lane instead of moving in and out of the slow lane is something that you see right across the country.So, are Irish drivers worse than others, and why is this a bad and dangerous habit?Geraldine Herbert, Motoring Editor at the Sunday Independent, joins Seán to discuss.

New car registrations rose 1.9% in April to 8,731 units that's a modest increase, but it brings the year-to-date total to over 73,500, up 3.4% on last year. Electric vehicles (EVs) saw a 23.7% jump in April, with 1,343 new EVs hitting the road, and a massive 25.5% increase year-to-date. Clearly, drivers are charging ahead with confidence. All to discuss with Geraldine Herbert, Motoring Editor and Columnist, Irish Independent.

Geraldine Herbert, Motoring Editor with The Sunday Independent, discusses the Government's new legislation that will eliminate the need for paper motor-tax discs

Over half of Irish motorists witness road rage at least monthly, new research suggests.Aviva's new survey says road rage is on the rise, but why is this, and how can we combat the rage within us?Joining guest host Emmet Oliver to discuss is Geraldine Herbert, Motoring Editor and Columnist with the Sunday Independent and Peter Devers, Psychotherapist at Knock Counselling Centre and Director of the Irish Anger Management Association.

Motoring Editor and Columnist with the Independent Geraldine Herbert highlights road safety concerns, particularly for pedestrians and the dangerous roads during holiday weekends.

PJ talks to Geraldine Herbert, Motoring Editor with The Sunday Independent, about rules that would see a crackdown on those who have had 4 or more Learner permits and hears opinions from listeners about why our licensing system is such a disaster. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thinking of buying a new car in 2025? Before you make your next big purchase, get expert insights into the latest car trends, best models, and smart financing strategies. In this episode of Everything Counts, host Marius Roberts is joined by automotive insiders, Sean Nurse, Motoring Editor at AutoTrader and Editorial Director, Ian McLaren, from Car Magazine to unpack the biggest car trends for 2025. From how Chinese car brands are shaking up the market, and the evolution of SUVs to the growing appeal of used cars. This discussion covers everything you need to know before buying your next vehicle, including an insightful Q&A on the do's and don'ts of vehicle finance with Keshnie July, Investec Lending Product Owner. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction: The biggest car trends for 2025 01:00 The most exciting new car models coming in 2025 03:00 Why SUVs and double cabs dominate South Africa's market 06:00 The impact of Chinese car brands on traditional manufacturers 10:00 Used vs new cars: Where's the best value for money? 14:00 Car financing trends: How interest rates impact affordability 18:00 Should you buy a car with a residual (balloon) payment? 22:00 The importance of considering total cost of ownership 25:00 The future of the auto industry and predictions for 2025 30:00 Wrap-up: What to consider before buying your next car Listen to the full series · Investec Focus Radio · Investec Vehicle finance

Domestic EV chargers for rent to public under pilot project. This is among several actions announced aimed at accelerating move to greener transport. With more details on this Pat spoke to Ger Herbert, Motoring Editor and Columnist with the Sunday Independent

Lester Kiewit speaks to Janine van der Post, Motoring Editor at Wheels24, about the surprising shift in South Africa’s car market, with the Suzuki Swift outselling the Toyota Hilux in January. They discuss what’s driving Suzuki’s success, the growing influence of Chinese automakers, and whether reports about Chinese cars being among the most hijacked in the country are fact or fiction.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thousands of new road speed signs are being erected across the country, as reduced speed limits are due to come into force from this Friday.Gardaí are planning major enforcement campaigns in conjunction with the changes.Geraldine Herbert is the Motoring Editor for the Sunday Independent, and joins Kieran to discuss.

Geraldine Herbert, Motoring Editor with The Sunday Independent discusses the new road speed limits that come into operation on Friday.

Geraldine Herbert, Motoring Editor with the Sunday Independent brings us up to date with the latest motoring news.Expect to hear all the latest, including details of Volkswagen's year in 2024, a new study on EV reliability, Tesla's sales slumping and plenty more.

Geraldine Herbert, Motoring Editor of the Sunday Independent, on why there are more pros than cons in moving to an electric vehicle and how prices continue to decrease.

Joining Anton for this week's Ask the Expert is Geraldine Herbert, Motoring Editor and Columnist with the Sunday Independent to answer all of your motoring questions.

We take a look back at car sales in 2024 and what's in store for the year ahead, with Motoring Editor of Sunday Independent Geraldine Herbert.

Gerry Murphy, Met Éireann Senior Forecaster and Geraldine Herbert, Motoring Editor with the Sunday Independent on the cold snap that is on the way.

John Maytham speaks to Janine van der Post, motoring editor at Wheels24, about the significant rise of Chinese car brands in South Africa’s market in 2024. With record-breaking growth and an influx of Asian automakers, the motoring landscape is undergoing a dramatic shift. They discuss the impact on South African automakers, the trends that defined the year, and what motorists can expect as we head into 2025. Whether you're considering buying, selling, or holding onto your vehicle, this conversation offers valuable insights into the future of the local car market.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Speed cameras, car sales, electric vehicle policies, and Volkswagen strikes. Motoring Editor of Sunday Independent Geraldine Herbert breaks down the biggest motoring stories.

Geraldine Herbert, Motoring Editor, Sunday Independent

Ger Herbert, Motoring Editor with the Sunday Independent discusses all things car offers and deals for the new year.

Last Sunday, the Nevo EV Show in the RDS featured over 80 vehicles from 32 brands and notable launches included the Renault 5 E-Tech, Ford Capri, Kia EV3, and Dacia Spring. Geraldine Herbert, Motoring Editor with The Sunday Independent tell us what was on offer at the show.

All cars being brought into Ireland should be fitted with technology to prevent them from reaching speeds above 100km/h. That's the call from Fine Gael TD, Michael Ring. We discuss this further with Geraldine Herbert, Motoring Editor with the Sunday Independent.

All cars being brought into Ireland should be fitted with technology to prevent them from reaching speeds above 100km/h. That's the call from Fine Gael TD, Michael Ring. We discuss this further with Geraldine Herbert, Motoring Editor with the Sunday Independent.

Geraldine Herbert, Motoring Editor, Sunday Independent and Martina Callanan, Deputy Chair, Galway Cycling Campaign

Pat was joined by Geraldine Herbert, Motoring Editor at the Sunday Independent, to discuss the findings of an external review into the Road Safety Authority (RSA). The review has recommended raising the prices for driving licenses and car testing services.

Geraldine Herbert, Motoring Editor of Sunday Independent brought us the sights and sounds from this year's Paris Motor Show in Paris.

A survey in the UK has found that AA was called out to almost half a million breakdowns caused by potholes in the first nine months of this year…So, how do Ireland's roads compare, and can you claim insurance if your car is damaged by a pothole?Seán is joined by Geraldine Herbert, Motoring Editor with the Sunday Independent, to discuss.

A survey in the UK has found that AA was called out to almost half a million breakdowns caused by potholes in the first nine months of this year…So, how do Ireland's roads compare, and can you claim insurance if your car is damaged by a pothole?Seán is joined by Geraldine Herbert, Motoring Editor with the Sunday Independent, to discuss.

Dermot O'Leary, General Secretary of the NBRU // Janet Horner, Green party Councillor Dublin City Council // Geraldine Herbert, Motoring Editor, Sunday Independent

One driver was arrested seven times by gardaí on suspicion of driving while intoxicated that's according to the 2023 annual report from the Medical Bureau of Road Safety. We speak to Geraldine Herbert, Motoring Editor with the Sunday Independent.

One driver was arrested seven times by gardaí on suspicion of driving while intoxicated that's according to the 2023 annual report from the Medical Bureau of Road Safety. We speak to Geraldine Herbert, Motoring Editor with the Sunday Independent.

Geraldine Herbert, Motoring Editor, Sunday Independent

Anton was joined by Ger Herbert, Motoring Editor and Columnist with the Sunday Independent, to discuss the new changes being made to Dublin's traffic lights to better accommodate cyclists. As cycling becomes more popular in the city, these tweaks aim to improve safety and efficiency on the roads for all users.

The first of the measures contained in the adopted Dublin City Transport Plan will come into effect from the 25th of August 2024. Anton is joined by Geraldine Herbert, Motoring Editor with the Sunday Independent to discuss this.

Figures show Electric Vehicle sales fell 24% in first seven months of 2024. We speak to Geraldine Herbert, Motoring Editor with Sunday Independent

Too many motorists admit drink driving the law just does not seem to deter them. So says Motoring Editor with the Sunday Independent, Geraldine Herbert who spoke to Newstalk Breakfast this morning.

Too many motorists admit drink driving the law just does not seem to deter them. So says Motoring Editor with the Sunday Independent, Geraldine Herbert who spoke to Newstalk Breakfast this morning.

Geraldine Herbert, Motoring Editor with The Sunday Independent on the latest figures from the CSO

Geraldine Herbert, Motoring Editor, Sunday Independent

We talk to Geraldine Herbert, Motoring Editor with the Sunday Independent.

While Bike Week is being celebrated, Dr. Damien O'Tuama, National Cycling Coordinator with the Irish Cycling Campaign and An Taisce, and Geraldine Herbert, Motoring Editor of The Sunday Independent joined The Last Word to discuss a new campaign from Cycling Ireland which hopes to raise awareness on Irish roads.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

New digital driving licences and limited red light camera systems on the way while Irish garages have been selling devices to silence unworn seatbelt alarms. We get all the details from Geraldine Herbert, Motoring Editor and Columnist for the Sunday Independent.

Insurance firms are calling for mandatory telematics in the cars of young and inexperienced drivers.Gary McClarty, Director of MCL Insurance Services (Ireland) Limited, and Geraldine Herbert, Motoring Editor of The Sunday Independent joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Janet Horner, Green Party and Dublin City Councillor, and Geraldine Herbert, Motoring Editor for The Sunday Independent joined The Last Word to discuss the latest in motoring stories, including news that may cause hassle for EV drivers.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Motoring Editor-at-Large Rory Smith talks us through his interview with Ineos's Sir Jim Ratcliffe — including the unlikely pub origins of the Grenadier car; his surprising shyness; and the Manchester United takeover. Plus! The most exciting new car launches of the year. 

Jen spoke to Geraldine Herbert, Motoring Editor at the Sunday Independent, about the real pro's and con's of going Electric!

Geraldine Herbert, Motoring Editor with The Sunday Independent, outlines the findings of a new survey by DoneDeal on the experiences of EV drivers.

Geraldine Herbert, Motoring Editor with the Sunday Independent

We hear why people are more likely to get clamped in Ranelagh on a Thursday. Speaking to Pat this morning was Ger Herbert, Motoring Editor & Columnist with the Sunday Independent.

Is the prospect of a car-free Dublin City centre realistic?Richard Guiney, CEO of Dublin Town, Michael Pidgeon, Green Party Councillor and Geraldine Herbert, Motoring Editor with The Sunday Independent joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

New cars in the EU and UK have grown 1cm wider every two years according to a new report – but are our roads able for them? Andrea was joined by Geraldine Herbert, Motoring Editor & Columnist with the Sunday Independent, Brian Caulfield, Professor in Transportation and Head of Department, Trinity College Dublin to discuss...

Geraldine Herbert, Motoring Editor for The Sunday Independent says while sales are up the rate of growth is down

Jen spoke to Geraldine Herbert, Motoring Editor at the Sunday Independent, about Elon Musk's Cybertruck - the truck that finally makes "the Future, look like the Future"!

Carl Mullan from 2FM Breakfast and Geraldine Herbert, Motoring Editor with The Sunday Independent.

A loophole in the system means drivers who take disqualifications from driving can avoid penalty points. To explain more Pat was joined on the show by Geraldine Herbert, Motoring Editor, with the Sunday Independent and Timmy Dooley, Senator, Transport spokesperson Fianna Fail.

Trent Nickolic from Drive.com.au takes your calls on the latest in motoring.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sheila O'Brien, community bike ride leader in County Cavan // Janet Horner Green party Councillor Dublin City Council // Geraldine Herbert, Motoring Editor, Sunday Independent

A briefing document given to Eamon Ryan by Transport Infrastructure Ireland has predicted that a failure to properly invest in road improvements over the next 5 years could result in 77 deaths. Conor Faughnan, Transport Commentator & Chief Executive of the RIAC, and Geraldine Herbert, Motoring Editor with The Sunday Independent joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Motoring Editor with the Sunday Independent, Geraldine Herbert, on her experience of ‘Mansplaining'.

A new survey has found women are better at parking than men. The research, involving 2,000 adults, found men are more likely to have a knock and damage their car while parking. The poll, by insurance firm Forbes Advisor, found 21% of men admitted to having a collision while parking in the past year, compared to 14% of women. Geraldine Herbert is Motoring Editor and Columnist for the Sunday Independent and joined Sean to discuss...

A new survey has found women are better at parking than men. The research, involving 2,000 adults, found men are more likely to have a knock and damage their car while parking. The poll, by insurance firm Forbes Advisor, found 21% of men admitted to having a collision while parking in the past year, compared to 14% of women. Geraldine Herbert is Motoring Editor and Columnist for the Sunday Independent and joined Sean to discuss...

Is public enthusiasm for converting to electric vehicles dimming? Neil Briscoe, Motoring Journalist with The Irish Times and CompleteCar.ie, and Geraldine Herbert, Motoring Editor and Columnist with The Sunday Independent joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Geraldine Herbert, Motoring Editor, Sunday Independent Lorraine Nolan, Loritrans in Co Wicklow

Motoring Editor with The Sunday Independent Geraldine Herbert delves into the new E scooters safety regulations.

From midnight tonight motorists can expect to see a jump in the cost of petrol and diesel as cuts to Government excise charges begin to reverse. Geraldine Herbert, Motoring Editor with The Sunday Independent spoke to Shane this morning.

From midnight tonight motorists can expect to see a jump in the cost of petrol and diesel as cuts to Government excise charges begin to reverse. Geraldine Herbert, Motoring Editor with The Sunday Independent spoke to Shane this morning.

Labour Leader and Climate Spokesperson, Ivana Bacik haas called for a tax on SUVs and she explained to Shane why she is calling for this. In reaction to this, we hear from Geraldine Herbert, Motoring Editor at the Sunday Independent.

Labour Leader and Climate Spokesperson, Ivana Bacik haas called for a tax on SUVs and she explained to Shane why she is calling for this. In reaction to this, we hear from Geraldine Herbert, Motoring Editor at the Sunday Independent.

The used car market, Honda's second electric car and will SEAT stop making cars? We get all the motoring news with Geraldine Herbert Columnist and Motoring Editor with the Sunday Independent.

Members of Cork County Council have agreed to write to the Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan asking him to instruct Applus to apply for a two-year National Car Testing certificate for vehicles that pass the test regardless of the year of the vehicle. With more on this Shane was joined on the show by Independent Cllr John Healy – who put forward this motion and also Motoring Editor with the Sunday Independent, Geraldine Herbert.

Members of Cork County Council have agreed to write to the Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan asking him to instruct Applus to apply for a two-year National Car Testing certificate for vehicles that pass the test regardless of the year of the vehicle. With more on this Shane was joined on the show by Independent Cllr John Healy – who put forward this motion and also Motoring Editor with the Sunday Independent, Geraldine Herbert.

Geraldine Herbert, Motoring Editor of the Sunday Independent, discusses congestion charges, electric vehicles and how to encourage people out of their cars

Geraldine Herbert is the motoring editor for the Irish Independent. The recent news that the EU are banning sales of CO2 emitting cars in 12 years in favour of more environmentally friendly options is a game changer for some car lovers.

A new Ernst & Young report released this morning has found that free public transport would mean a 7% reduction in walking and a 13% reduction in cycling – but only 1% less car journeys. Kieran was joined by Paddy Comyn, Head of Communications at AA Ireland and Geraldine Herbert, Motoring Editor with the Sunday Independent to discuss...

Could hydrogen-powered cars be the next big thing in motoring? Motoring Editor with the Sunday Independent  Geraldine Herbert gives us her thoughts after test-driving a hydrogen-powered car.

Motoring Editor for the Sunday Independent, Ger Herbert, discusses the latest motoring news with Pat including the record sales for Ferrari, a price cut for Tesla Vehicles and the worrying times for British car production.

A coalition of charities for people with access needs are calling on the Transport Minister to ban e-scooters on footpaths. The National Council for the Blind in Ireland, Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind and the Irish Wheelchair Association have come together urging the government to “protect pedestrians with access needs before it is too late”. Kieran was joined by John Fulham is the Public Engagement Officer with the Irish Wheelchair Association, and Geraldine Herbert, who is the Motoring Editor for the Sunday Independent…

Motoring   Editor with the Sunday Independent  Geraldine Herbert brings us a list of new cars available in 2023.

Fuel prices have fallen significantly at the pump over the last month, according to AA Ireland. The company's latest Fuel Survey finds that diesel prices are down an average of 22c per litre on last month. Meanwhile, petrol prices are down 17c per litre. Emmet Oliver was joined by Geraldine Herbert, Motoring Editor with the Sunday Independent and Kevin McPartland, Fuels for Ireland CEO to discuss…

Geraldine Herbert, Motoring Editor with Sunday Independent.

70 percent of road deaths this year happened on rural roads with a speed limit of 80km/h, according to new figures from An Garda Síochána and the Road Safety Authority. The figures show that one-third of fatalities were of people aged 35 or younger, while over four in ten were people aged 60 and above. Motoring Editor of The Sunday Independent - Geraldine Herbert joined Jonathan Healy on the show.

70 percent of road deaths this year happened on rural roads with a speed limit of 80km/h, according to new figures from An Garda Síochána and the Road Safety Authority. The figures show that one-third of fatalities were of people aged 35 or younger, while over four in ten were people aged 60 and above. Motoring Editor of The Sunday Independent - Geraldine Herbert joined Jonathan Healy on the show.

Geraldine Herbert, Motoring Editor for the Sunday Independent

Motoring Editor at the Sunday Independent Geraldine Herbert joined Pat on the show some new car options as 222 registrations open.

The wait time for cars is on the up. Volkswagen have a backlog on EVs until 2023. The humble Landcruiser is facing up to two and half years. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tesla numbers are looking very positive after reporting an 80% jump in sales for the EV company, and a profit of $3.3bn for the quarter. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Press Association motoring editor Jack Evans joins Rebecca and Jon to talk about the news of the week. Find out more about the stories mentioned by clicking below. Lookers: ‘We're on the straight and narrow now and looking forward to a very bright future' Cazoo reports £180m loss in 2021 despite revenue increasing by more than 300 per cent to £668m Last Vauxhall Astra rolls off production line at Ellesmere Port as plant readies for switch to EV manufacturing Used car dealer Cazoo comes under fire on BBC's Watchdog over its 300-point checks Heroic Teesside car dealers taking double-decker bus full of supplies to help Ukrainian refugees Volkswagen Group to slash line-up to focus on premium vehicles, executive confirms Car dealer group Swansway repays furlough cash as it chalks up record £25.2m profit for 2021 Strong used car margins send dealership group Lookers' profit soaring by 558 per cent to top £90m Tesla tops new car registrations chart with Model Y and Model 3 in March --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/car-dealer-magazine/message

Local Mercedes dealers launch a $650m legal case against German parent, Big Benz. Why can't consumers buy cars over the internet yet? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Drivers are being warned of the dangers when taking hay fever medication after it was revealed it can result in a fine or even a ban from driving. Ben Groom speaks to Amanda Stretton, the Motoring Editor at Confused.com.