Northern Ireland motoring news, real data, market trends, car culture and features worth reading.
More than 115 entries, 22 competitive categories and finalists ranging from national-style groups to small independents: the 2026 NI Motor Industry Awards shortlist is a useful snapshot of the local trade.
Read full article →Stage rallying, autotest, historic road rallying and cross-country events are all listed for 19 September, with more competition following at Kirkistown and Nutts Corner next weekend.
Read full article →Not every great drive needs a destination. From the Antrim coast to the Mournes, Sperrins and Fermanagh, these are NI routes where the road is a large part of the reason to go.
Read full article →Official figures put Northern Ireland's licensed vehicle stock at a record 1,328,860 by the end of June 2025. That is more than a trivia statistic: it affects MOT demand, parking, servicing and the supply of cars changing hands.
Read full article →Official Northern Ireland survey data shows EV ownership remains low and the share of people seriously considering an electric car fell from 25% to 19% in a year. The age and urban-rural split is just as revealing.
Read full article →DVA delivered about 1.149 million vehicle tests during 2025/26, with 302,727 tests in the final quarter alone. The scale explains why even small changes in demand can be felt quickly by NI motorists.
Read full article →Consumer Council figures show a striking town-by-town gap in NI pump prices. In the 10 September survey, the difference between the cheapest and dearest town averages was 16p per litre for petrol and 18p for diesel.
Read full article →Northern Ireland's latest official road-safety report contains one statistic that jumps off the page: 75% of vehicles measured on built-up roads exceeded the limit under free-running overnight conditions.
Read full article →Kirkistown race meetings, sprints, Targa rallies and club events give NI fans a packed run from late September into December.
Read full article →The city-centre experimental scheme allowing permitted taxis to use specified bus lanes will continue for four months from 8 September 2026.
Read full article →DVA figures put the 2025/26 total at 1,203,596, illustrating just how central private road transport remains to everyday life in NI.
Read full article →The 2025/26 figures also show 853 fixed penalties worth £124,200, 110 convictions and 97 joint operations with PSNI.
Read full article →Historic vehicles can qualify for annual-testing exemption, but age alone is not the only condition and major modifications can affect eligibility.
Read full article →Several OZEV home and landlord chargepoint grants continue until 31 March 2027, with the maximum support increased to £500 for eligible installations.
Read full article →Before judging paintwork or listening for engine noises, verify the car’s identity, MOT history, tax status and recall position.
Read full article →Northern Ireland has additional documentary requirements when taxing a vehicle at a Post Office, including paper insurance evidence and MOT/TEC evidence.
Read full article →A clean private sale is not just about getting paid. The keeper record, private plate, tax position and handover all need to be handled properly.
Read full article →Your rights can be very different depending on who is actually selling the car — and some traders may try to appear as private sellers.
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