Prices for new vehicles have risen steadily in the last year as the pace of price increases has sped up in recent months, according to Cox Automotive’s Kelley Blue Book.

Residents of Dublin's Richmond Road staged a protest this morning, blocking off the road due to inaction on what they say is an increasing volume of rat-running in the area. They say they face daily road rage, near-misses, increasingly aggressive driver behaviours, an increased volume of traffic, and the growing air and noise pollution that comes with it. After much delay, Dublin City Council has presented a report to residents and councillors ruling out even a trial of…