Our Test Drive: Mazda 3People often ask Neil Briscoe what car he would buy with his own money, one new family car later and he is able to answer that question: a Mazda 3.Wed Aug 21 2024 - 08:42
The updated Suzuki Swift is cute, economical and fun to drive. Consider me a SwiftieThe previous version had a depressingly cheap black plastic interior, but this new Swift excels when it comes to cabin designWed Aug 21 2024 - 06:00
Can EVs only be serviced at expensive dealerships rather than local independent mechanics?Your EV questions answered: Helping to separate electric vehicle myths from factsTue Aug 20 2024 - 11:09
Our Test Drive: MG3 Hybrid+The MG3 is finally coming to Ireland, in hybrid form only, and given its pricing, it could emerge as a competitor to the Toyota Yaris and Renault Clio.Fri Aug 16 2024 - 12:59
Our Test Drive: Peugeot E-3008The old Peugeot 3008 came across as a dull, if practical, Quashqai-esque crossover, but the new version comes with a look that will turn heads.Thu Aug 15 2024 - 14:18
What’s really happening with electric car sales?The headlines are full of EV doom and gloom, but that’s not the full storyWed Aug 14 2024 - 09:00
MG’s impressive small hybrid undercuts Toyota and Renault on priceIs this new hatchback as good as its competition, though?Wed Aug 14 2024 - 08:00
Will charging an EV at my house double my electricity bill?Your EV questions answered: Helping to separate electric vehicle myths from factsTue Aug 13 2024 - 11:14
Amazon creates a ‘mega-brain’ of F1 statsAmazon Web Services is a sponsor of Formula One but it’s also leveraging its tech to delve deeper into the sportThu Aug 08 2024 - 06:00
Our Test Drive: Skoda KodiaqThe Skoda Kodiaq exudes comfort and quality, but the selection plus represents a more realistic price point than more expensive Kodiaq models.Wed Aug 07 2024 - 14:23
Our Test Drive: Suzuki SwiftThe latest iteration of the Suzuki Swift is a rare thing in today's car market: reliable, practical, fun to drive and most importantly, affordable.Wed Aug 07 2024 - 12:15
Maserati is safe – for now – but will other Stellantis brands be shut down?Chief executive’s dire warning is partially retracted, but Stellantis faces difficulties in balancing the needs of 15 different car makersWed Aug 07 2024 - 06:00
Are EVs too heavy for multistorey car parks?Helping to separate electric vehicle myths from facts, we’re here to answer all your EV questionsWed Aug 07 2024 - 05:00
Our Test Drive: Audi Q6 e-tronThe Audi Q6 e-tron will likely wipe out sales of Audi's own Q8 e-tron, but there may be better all-electric Audis coming down the road. Video: Neil BriscoeTue Aug 06 2024 - 13:31
Our Test Drive: Peugeout E-308The Peugeot E-308 offers plenty of interior perks, wrapped up in an a funky exterior, at an attractive price. Video: Neil BriscoeTue Aug 06 2024 - 10:39
New Volkswagen Golf review: Updated and spruced up, and all the better for itChanges to the Golf are minimal, but they’re enough to make it a better car, and to show us the error of our waysThu Aug 01 2024 - 06:00
Audi’s new A6 e-tron boasts a 756km rangeAfter long delays, the electric A6 will be available to order in Ireland from SeptemberWed Jul 31 2024 - 14:46
New EV motor design could stretch range and improve performanceDeepDrive’s new in-wheel motors are impressing even BMWWed Jul 31 2024 - 06:00
Do electric cars wear through tyres much more frequently?Your EV questions answered: Helping to separate electric vehicle myths from factsTue Jul 30 2024 - 08:00
What should I do if my electric car breaks down?Your EV questions answered: Helping to separate electric vehicle myths from factsFri Jul 26 2024 - 08:15
Irish company combines EV charger and heat pump into one unit to power our homes and carsEVHACS has raised €2.7 million for its double-whammy combination of technologiesThu Jul 25 2024 - 06:00
Our Test Drive: Dacia SpringThe Dacia Spring - which comes in a small and minimalist, yet perfectly adequate package - could be about to change the Irish electrical vehicle market.Wed Jul 24 2024 - 13:48
Our Test Drive: Volkswagen GolfThe car that kickstarted a hatchback revolution, the Volkswagen Golf, is 50-years-old and still at the top of its game. Video: Neil BriscoeWed Jul 24 2024 - 11:22
Renault Rafale review: can this chopped-top SUV truly take flight?SUVs which have had a roof-chop are not normally our cup of tea, but this one, which includes a nod to an aviation connection, might be differentMon Jul 22 2024 - 06:15
Our Test Drive: Volkswagen TiguanThe new Volkswagen Tiguan is bigger, taller and chunkier than its two predecessors, but offers no major improvement on what has come before. Video: Neil BriscoeWed Jul 17 2024 - 15:46
Our Test Drive: Opel Astra ElectricA new all-electric powertrain in the Opel Astra has created a vibrant option for motorists, available at an attractive price. Video: Neil BriscoeWed Jul 17 2024 - 09:05
Is there any evidence of safety problems arising from EVs’ acceleration or lower noise levels?Helping to separate electric vehicle myths from facts, we’re here to answer all your EV questionsTue Jul 16 2024 - 07:00
Dacia Spring gives you only what you needCompact EV is likely to be Ireland’s cheapest when it goes on saleMon Jul 15 2024 - 05:00
Digital labs provide the glue for adhesive maker Henkel’s R&D effortsGroup’s global network allows Tallaght-based research centre to play a key role in ever-evolving development of superglueThu Jul 11 2024 - 05:00
Our Test Drive: Lexus LBXThe Lexus LBX packs a lot of quality into a small package, but the Toyota Yaris crossover, on which the Lexus is based, offers far better value for money.Wed Jul 10 2024 - 08:56
EV costs are coming down while ranges are going upYou don’t need to wait for the ‘magic bullet’ of a cheap electric car — they’re already here. Neil Briscoe reportsWed Jul 10 2024 - 05:00
When the grants are gone, will EVs be more expensive to run than petrol cars are now?Helping to separate electric vehicle myths from facts, we’re here to answer all your EV questionsTue Jul 09 2024 - 05:00
Could drivers become too reliant on new speed warnings and limiters?Legislation kicks in on Sunday, but it doesn’t mean that your car will automatically slow downSat Jul 06 2024 - 14:00
Our Test Drive: Mazda MX-30The plug-in hybrid Mazda MX-30, complete with rotary engine, is quirky, but that may not be enough to see it sell in large numbers. Video: Neil BricoeThu Jul 04 2024 - 11:25
Our Test Drive: Polestar 4What the Polestar 4 lacks in a rear window it more than makes up for in typical Scandinavian quality and refinement. Video: Neil BriscoeWed Jul 03 2024 - 12:00
Fiat 600′s sharp pricing might be the launchpad the brand needsCan a cutesy-faced crossover put Fiat back among the big sellers in Ireland?Wed Jul 03 2024 - 06:00
What are the charging options if I live in an apartment?Helping to separate electric vehicle myths from facts, we’re here to answer all your EV questionsTue Jul 02 2024 - 05:00
Our Test Drive: Dacia Jogger HybridDacia have always been cheap, but with the hybrid Jogger they may have evolved to not only be cheap, but be hip and in-fashion. Video: Neil BriscoeWed Jun 26 2024 - 08:45
Our Test Drive: Jeep AvengerJeep as brand has never sold well in Ireland, despite its unique historical importance, but the Avenger could mark the start of a new era. Video: Neil BriscoeWed Jun 26 2024 - 08:45
Can the EV doubts driving a decline in sales be overcome?BMW Ireland tries to allay electric car worries, but is too much being asked of consumers on trust?Wed Jun 26 2024 - 05:00
Ferrari defends title in chaotic rainy race at Le Mans24hrs title returns to Maranello but it wasn’t easy for the red carsThu Jun 20 2024 - 17:15
Our Test Drive: Fiat 600Fiat has suffered from decades of declining sales in Ireland, but a competitively priced 600 Hybrid could help it woo back car buyers. Video: Neil BriscoeThu Jun 20 2024 - 10:45
What will the EU’s new Chinese car tariff mean for buyers?New tariffs will vary by manufacturer, but European car makers deem the measures pointless, even counterproductiveWed Jun 19 2024 - 06:00
Competing in the Gordon Bennett Rally, we feel the crunch in our 98-year-old racing carMy son and I strive to get ahead in an Austin 7, from Tullow to Stradbally and back, at a top speed of 40mphWed Jun 19 2024 - 06:00
Will my electric vehicle range be affected by the weather?Helping to separate electric vehicle myths from facts, we’re here to answer all your EV questionsTue Jun 18 2024 - 05:00
Our Test Drive: BYD Seal ExcellenceThe BYD Seal Excellence offers improved performance over its own base version, while impressive, the base model's superior range could make it a better buy.Fri Jun 14 2024 - 08:38
Our Test Drive: Polestar 3The Polestar 3 is well positioned to compete with the likes of the BMW iX, Mercedes EQE and Audi Q8 e-tron, albeit it comes with a similarly high price tag.Thu Jun 13 2024 - 10:17
Do electric cars hold their value? Are there bargains to be had?Helping to separate electric vehicle myths from facts, we're here to answer all your EV questionsTue Jun 11 2024 - 10:00
Robot cars: The autonomous vehicles are coming, or are they?Car makers appear to be abandoning the idea of fully self-driving carsTue Jun 11 2024 - 05:45
Polestar 3 is an SUV that doesn’t want to be tallSino-Swedish electric car maker has taken the lifts out of the 3′s shoesSun Jun 09 2024 - 23:15
