‘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′Wed Aug 05 2026 - 06:00
Mercedes CLA hybrid – a car so good, we almost like it in spite of ourselvesThere are many issues with Merc’s new CLA, but once you drive it, you’ll be hookedWed Aug 05 2026 - 04:30
Big reduction in costs could see explosion of robot car servicesAs costs fall, partly thanks to AI, autonomous driving services including robotaxis are set to increase dramaticallyWed Aug 05 2026 - 03:00
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 worthFri Jul 31 2026 - 05:00
Seven seats, €172k and 2.6 tonnes: Audi unveils its biggest, heaviest car yetThe massive Q9 is Audi’s new SUV flagshipThu Jul 30 2026 - 15:49
Many more EVs on the road, but still we’re falling short of our emissions goalsIrish consumers need long-term policy certainty rather than short-term incentivesThu Jul 30 2026 - 05:00
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?Wed Jul 29 2026 - 03:15
BYD’s Sealion 5 does a smashing Toyota impressionNew PHEV SUV is well-priced and competent, but unexciting, which might just be the sweet spot of the Irish marketWed Jul 22 2026 - 03:00
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 carTue Jul 21 2026 - 06:00
Jeep’s rugged electric Compass 4x4 kicks off new European sales pushAvenger and Compass will shortly be joined by three new models, one of them built in China by DongfengWed Jul 15 2026 - 02:00
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 carTue Jul 14 2026 - 11:00
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 carWed Jul 08 2026 - 08:27
Are new cars lacking in quality and becoming more difficult to repair?Modern cars may be safer and cleverer, but whether they’ll prove better over 20 years on our roads is another matterTue Jul 07 2026 - 13:53
God’s glue: How Henkel holds the Sagrada Família together, with some Irish help German glue innovator, with Irish help, is literally holding up the mighty cross atop Barcelona’s famed basilica Tue Jul 07 2026 - 06:00
Best used car picks for less than €10,000All the focus is on new cars sales, but here’s where canny money could goThu Jul 02 2026 - 03:00
Best used cars to buy for less than €15,000Spend a little more and you get a much wider choice in the used car marketWed Jul 01 2026 - 03:35
Motors Q&A: My budget is €13,000. Is a Japanese import VW Golf car a good idea?Practical advice on your motoring queries, from buying, selling or issues you have with your current carTue Jun 30 2026 - 11:00
Best used cars to buy for less than €20,000There’s a wide array of cars on offer for anyone whose budget can stretch to €20,000Tue Jun 30 2026 - 06:00
Skoda’s new Peaq lifts the brand well above its bargain rootsNew all-electric seven-seater will be the priciest Skoda yetThu Jun 25 2026 - 07:00
Best company car options in Ireland right nowOur top picks for those who have to manoeuvre through the maze of benefit-in-kindThu Jun 25 2026 - 03:30
The Irish Times’ best new cars for under €40,000Skoda continues to produce a reliable option, while the Nissan Leaf competes with big playersWed Jun 24 2026 - 08:59
Motors Q&A: Do I owe VAT on a car from Northern Ireland?Practical advice on your motoring queries, from buying, selling or issues you have with your current carTue Jun 23 2026 - 11:09
The best new cars in Ireland for under €60,000 right nowOur pick of the best new cars to buy for those on a budget of up to €60,000Tue Jun 23 2026 - 03:15
Bring your pet everywhere? Here are the best cars for drivers with dogsOur three top motoring choices for those who travel with their pet poochMon Jun 22 2026 - 09:53
The Irish Times guide to the best affordable seven-seat family carsHere’s our pick of the best new seven-seaters to buy for those on a budgetSat Jun 20 2026 - 03:15
The Irish Times best new car picks for summer 2026 – under €30,000Our pick of the best new cars to buy for those on a budget of up to €30,000Fri Jun 19 2026 - 05:10
BMW announces Irish price for its new 900km i3 electric saloonNew i3 will be more affordable than its Mercedes rival, the new C-ClassThu Jun 18 2026 - 16:00
New EV scrappage scheme for used cars ‘already oversubscribed’Car dealer says straw poll shows scheme is already well over-subscribed with ordersThu Jun 18 2026 - 14:18
Best second-hand first cars for learners and young drivers In this category, a combination of small engine and big reliability is paramountThu Jun 18 2026 - 03:15
The Irish Times best new car picks for the summer of 2026 – under €25,000New scrappage scheme could help stretch your budget towards one of our best picksWed Jun 17 2026 - 03:00
What are the best affordable cars for short trips?Motors help desk: Practical advice on your motoring queries, from buying and selling to issues with your current carTue Jun 16 2026 - 03:00
BYD aims to outsell Toyota by 2031 to become world’s biggest car makerChinese brand looks for massive expansion but it is struggling at homeFri Jun 12 2026 - 13:02
How to import a camper van in IrelandMotors help desk: Practical advice on your motoring queries, from buying and selling to issues with your current carTue Jun 09 2026 - 10:26
Audi’s stunning Nuvolari hybrid supercar is going into productionAudi plans to build 499 examples of its 1,001hp supercarFri Jun 05 2026 - 15:44
What are the best options for replacing an 11-year-old diesel? Motors help desk: Practical advice on your motoring queries, from buying and selling to issues you have with your current carThu Jun 04 2026 - 06:00
Audi’s hybrid Q3 proves we’re focused on the wrong carsThere’s a much, much better car sitting right there across the showroomWed Jun 03 2026 - 04:00
Cupra’s Raval steps forward with VW Group’s first front-drive, affordable EV Spanish brand’s crossover is the first of VW Group’s new front-drive, affordable EVs to hit the roadWed Jun 03 2026 - 03:00
Why are some insurance companies refusing to quote imports?Motors help desk: Practical advice on your motoring queries, from buying and selling to issues you have with your current carWed May 27 2026 - 06:00
MG’s S6 electric SUV proves you can’t beat timeDoes more familiarity with the biggest MG EV breed content? Or contempt?Wed May 27 2026 - 02:00
Ferrari’s first electric car is courting controversy at 310km/h The Luce is packing 1,050hp but its styling, by Jony Ive and Marc Newson, is already riling up the traditionalistsTue May 26 2026 - 11:16
Are we witnessing the beginning of the end for SUVs?Four-door saloons are making a comeback in the US, while European brands are pondering a return to MPVsTue May 26 2026 - 06:00
Skoda’s new Epiq majors on space and priceNew Epiq majors on practicality, and the big-battery version has impressive range — but how much will it cost?Tue May 19 2026 - 13:45
Will the Chinese brands roll over the big premium players? It could go one of two waysMotors help desk: Practical advice on your motoring queries, from buying and selling to issues you have with your current carTue May 19 2026 - 04:30
Jaguar names its make-or-break electric super saloonThe Type 01 will spearhead Jag’s reinvention as an exclusive, all-electric brand. But is the wider world ready for it?Wed May 13 2026 - 00:01
Denza ramps up BYD’s premium ambitions in EuropeChinese luxury brand’s first Euro car will be an 870hp Porsche rivalTue May 12 2026 - 12:03
Cupra Born again – sporty version gives GTI performance for a savingRevised Born isn’t wildly different, but the high-performance VZ offers a tantalising blend of performance and low running costsWed May 06 2026 - 03:15
How should I replace a 26-year-old diesel ‘jeep’?Motors help desk: Practical advice on your motoring queries, from buying and selling to issues you have with your current carTue May 05 2026 - 11:00
Mercedes’ new CLA EV arrives in Ireland with big range and bigger questionsCLA’s range seems to hold up in Irish conditions, and it now charges properly, but what’s happened to the quality?Sun May 03 2026 - 03:45
MG’s new Urban EV is its most affordable electric car yetWe’d have called it cheap, but since then Volkswagen has confirmed arrival of its €19,000 ID. PoloSat May 02 2026 - 15:00
Electric buses should be cheaper than diesel, but when?Neil Briscoe asks if we should be making major efforts to electrify public transport or if it is enough just to get people out of cars and into existing buses and trainsThu Apr 30 2026 - 05:00
