Neil Briscoe

Neil Briscoe

Contributor

Neil Briscoe, a contributor to The Irish Times, specialises in motoring.

Mazda’s new CX-5 feels like a step back, but the price makes amends

Only one engine choice for the new Mazda SUV for now, so you might be better off waiting

Touchscreen controls in cars are out, and physical buttons are back

Chinese authorities say physical buttons will now have to be included for all essential functions

How much will I need to buy another new car in three years?

Advice on your motoring queries, from buying and selling to issues with your current car

‘I put €50-€70 in petrol in my car every week. How much would going electric save?’

‘My average commute is up to 650km each week with a cost in petrol of about €50-€70′

Mercedes CLA hybrid – a car so good, we almost like it in spite of ourselves

There are many issues with Merc’s new CLA, but once you drive it, you’ll be hooked

Big reduction in costs could see explosion of robot car services

As costs fall, partly thanks to AI, autonomous driving services including robotaxis are set to increase dramatically

Can AI make buying a second-hand car easier?

AI is playing an increasing role in finding the right fit for buyers and working out how much a trade-in model is worth

Seven seats, €172k and 2.6 tonnes: Audi unveils its biggest, heaviest car yet

The massive Q9 is Audi’s new SUV flagship

Many more EVs on the road, but still we’re falling short of our emissions goals

Irish consumers need long-term policy certainty rather than short-term incentives

Can the new Volkwagen Passat put an end to Ireland’s misguided SUV nightmare?

An estate-only model is what we asked for, but can VW steal back this market from Skoda?

BYD’s Sealion 5 does a smashing Toyota impression

New PHEV SUV is well-priced and competent, but unexciting, which might just be the sweet spot of the Irish market

What are the requirements when importing a car from the North and Britain?

Advice on your motoring queries, from buying and selling to issues with your current car

Jeep’s rugged electric Compass 4x4 kicks off new European sales push

Avenger and Compass will shortly be joined by three new models, one of them built in China by Dongfeng

What’s the best affordable EV for commuting and country driving?

Advice on your motoring queries, from buying and selling to issues with your current car

How much, and how often, should we charge our EV battery?

Advice on your motoring queries, from buying and selling to issues with your current car

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