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Electric cars versus hybrids: key differences between BEV, HEV, MHEV and PHEV

Electric vehicles are becoming increasingly common, but confusion remains over what counts as an EV, Dermot Forristal compares BEVs, hybrids and plugin hybrids as well as their positives and negatives

MOTORS 2 September 2026

Electric cars versus hybrids: key differences between BEV, HEV, MHEV and PHEV

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New Claas Arion 5 packs up to 180hp into four-cylinder range

New Claas Arion 5 packs up to 180hp into four-cylinder range

NEWS 2 September 2026

2023 Valtra T215 scoops €94,000 at auction

2023 Valtra T215 scoops €94,000 at auction

NEWS 2 September 2026

Wicklow contractor running both disc and power harrow drills

Wicklow contractor running both disc and power harrow drills

Wicklow contractor running both disc and power harrow drills

FARM MACHINERY 2 September 2026

New ‘Slurry Live’ event set for this November

New ‘Slurry Live’ event set for this November

New ‘Slurry Live’ event set for this November

NEWS 2 September 2026

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Contractors say less slurry and fertiliser spread in 2026

Contractors say less slurry and fertiliser spread in 2026

FCI is calling for an extension to the fertiliser and slurry spreading dates, with its member surveys noting less fertiliser and slurry has been spread this year versus the same period in 2025.

NEWS 20 August 2026

Britain's largest farming business puts over 600 machinery lots up for auction

Britain's largest farming business puts over 600 machinery lots up for auction

Following an auction earlier this year, UK auctioneers Cheffins will offer a second tranche of more than 600 machinery lots as part of the restructuring of Velcourt, Britain’s largest farming business

NEWS 20 August 2026

Irish machinery market among Europe’s most confident

Irish machinery market among Europe’s most confident

The latest CEMA report shows an improvement in the business climate of the European machinery industry, with Ireland and the UK emerging as two of the most confident markets.

NEWS 20 August 2026

Watch: Cavan exporter is fond of Fiats

Watch: Cavan exporter is fond of Fiats

Gary Abbott caught up with Dessie Heery of Trade Tractors, a Cavan business specialising in used tractor exports and the sale of rare, sought-after classic tractors

FARM MACHINERY 20 August 2026

New Erth Panbuster Drill aimed at cutting establishment costs goes on Irish tour

New Erth Panbuster Drill aimed at cutting establishment costs goes on Irish tour

Peter Thomas Keaveney caught up with David McCoubrey from Erth Engineering, to discuss the firm's new Panbuster Drill, ahead of a countrywide tour sowing winter crops.

FARM MACHINERY 20 August 2026

Pöttinger takes wraps off new Synkro cultivators

Pöttinger takes wraps off new Synkro cultivators

Pöttinger has just unveiled its new linkage-mounted Synkro cultivators, which are available in working widths from the rigid 2.5m up to the folding 5m unit.

NEWS 20 August 2026

Manitou revenue rises 12% despite North American slowdown

Manitou revenue rises 12% despite North American slowdown

Manitou has increased its revenue by 12% year-on-year to €1.428 billion for the first half of 2026. Revenues for the second quarter totalled €780 million, a jump of 15.6% on the same period last year.

NEWS 20 August 2026

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