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Thursday, 13 July 2023 15:54

Car price inflation is beginning to slow, but prices are still high.

Used car prices are still almost double what they were before the pandemic.

The latest DoneDeal index shows car price inflation is finally beginning to slow, but prices are still 79% higher than before Covid-19.

Electric vehicles and hybrids now account for just over half of new cars registered in Ireland, compared to just 18% in 2020.

Owen Reddy of Reddy to drive motors in Monasterevin, says there are supply and demand issues:

Midlands Based Pharma CEO Picks Up Award

Leah Fletcher of Dunbar Pharma in Athlone has been crowned Founder of the Year at Enterprise Ireland's High Potential Start-Up Awards.
Six Months Of Traffic Disruption Ahead As Water Mains Works Begin In Westmeath

Water mains replacement works will begin in Kilbeggan at the start of November.
Hybrid Working Drives Irish Rail Services To Capacity In The Midlands

All routes through Tullamore are at full capacity.
Young Musicians Set To Rock The Midlands At Youth Music Festival

The project empowers young musicians to create and develop music with professionals and educators.
Minister Rules Out Toll Reductions For Midlands Commuters

Robert Troy is advocating for student travel refunds to ease commuting costs.
€7.5m Offaly Distribution Centre Development Set To Create Over 100 Jobs

Cayenne Holdings Ltd are looking to construct a new distribution centre in Clara.
Offaly Chocolatier Heartbroken As Factory Fire Halts Production

Stock in Bon Choclatiers were damaged by a fire on Wednesday.
Drivers In The Midlands Urged To Take Responsiblity When Driving On Bad Roads

Inspector Holmes of the Laois-Offaly Roads Policing Unit, who says motorists should drive at an appropriate speed for the road they are on.

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