Our Test Drive: Mini Countryman S E ALL4 and JCWThe MINI has grown over the years, so this Countryman EV is rather big, bulky and heavy. Range is not great either. Petrol JWC still retains some fun factor.Wed Mar 06 2024 - 09:14
Our Test Drive: Volkswagen Passat 1.5 e-TSIWhile VW still has estates for the Irish market, despite the hegemony of the SUV, the new Passat will not reach these shores. A shame, as it's really good.Wed Mar 06 2024 - 09:12
Which electric car battery is best? EV battery types explainedOnce we bought on the basis of engine size and type. Now we need to start thinking about battery chemistryWed Mar 06 2024 - 06:00
What is the point of the BMW X2′s existence?Chop-top crossover loses rear space but is more fun to drive than you might expectTue Mar 05 2024 - 05:00
Our Test Drive: BMW iX2 and X2 M35iThe iX2 is quite fun and decent to drive but not so much as the petrol M35i. Space in the back is quite cramped but interior quality and boot space are good.Wed Feb 28 2024 - 09:00
Our Test Drive: Volkswagen Tiguan e-HybridThe Tiguan is completely new and comes in diesel and plug-in hybrid petrol forms. The hybrid should do up to 100km electric power only, conditions depending.Wed Feb 28 2024 - 09:00
MG’s dramatic new Cyberster electric sports car lights the fuse on MG’s reinventionTwo-seater is at top end of MG’s planned big new-model blitz, and goes on sale in Ireland this summerMon Feb 26 2024 - 14:44
Quick Look: MG CybersterMG has been reinvented as the maker of affordable EVs, but the Cyberster will recapture the days of MG-badged open-top sports cars. And look at those doors.Wed Feb 21 2024 - 12:03
Our Test Drive: MG4 X-PowerThe X-Power takes the standard MG4 and adds an extra electric motor to make it properly straight-line fast, if lacking a little in handling poise.Wed Feb 21 2024 - 12:03
MG4 XPower: An electric hot hatch that boasts Porsche-like acceleration for €43,000, but then it starts to trudgeSome of the flaws of the less-expensive MG4 aren’t as easily forgivable in the pricier XPower versionWed Feb 21 2024 - 05:00
Ford’s secret mission: cheaper electric cars to woo EV holdoutsAs a ‘skunk works’ unit works on creating an affordable platform, could this be a new Model T moment?Mon Feb 19 2024 - 05:30
Scene stealer: Chiabella James on Barry Keoghan, Saltburn and the art of Hollywood stills photographyHer work on Star Wars, Mission: Impossible and Dune, among others, has earned her a stellar reputation. But it almost didn’t turn out that waySat Feb 17 2024 - 05:15
Our Test Drive: Suzuki Swace MotionThe Swace is a basically clone of the Toyota Touring Sports Estate. Not thrilling, but well-made, sensible, reliable, economical and very practical.Wed Feb 14 2024 - 08:59
Quick Test: BMW CE02The CEO2 is a cool way of getting around town and covering shorter distances. Good safety features too, though you will need a motorcycle licence in Ireland.Wed Feb 14 2024 - 08:58
You’ve considered an electric bike, but what about an electric motorbike?The exciting BMW CE02 proves two wheels really are betterWed Feb 14 2024 - 02:00
Electric cars in 2024: Should you buy one?EV sales continue to rise but at a slower rate. So is this the year for for you to finally go electric?Fri Feb 09 2024 - 11:04
Tumbling prices for new electric cars is not all good newsWith car makers tripping over themselves to chop prices it can only be a good thing, right? Not if it annihilates second-hand valuesFri Feb 09 2024 - 09:52
Our Test Drive: Toyota C-HR SolThe C-HR has a well-made cabin, and even boasts physical buttons, but interior space is not so good for a family car. Corolla Touring Sports is more practical.Wed Feb 07 2024 - 09:00
BMW’s i5 Touring brings estate practicality to the EV worldAll-electric estate hits the market almost a year ahead of Audi’s rival A6Wed Feb 07 2024 - 08:43
Opel brings back Frontera badge for new EV crossoverCrossland replacement gets early nineties name revivalWed Jan 31 2024 - 14:39
Polestar 4 lands in Ireland this year costing €68,500 – can it rival the Porsche Macan?Young brand is optimistic of the future for its sleek EV crossover, but is carmaker on rocky financial ground?Wed Jan 31 2024 - 09:36
Our Test Drive: INEOS Grenadier Utility WagonThe Grenadier is achingly cool but compromised, being at its best when driven off-road where it excels. Not for the school run – rivals are better on tarmac.Wed Jan 31 2024 - 09:00
Our Test Drive: Renault Clio E-Tech Hybrid Espirit AlpineThe Clio has been on our roads since 1990 and this latest hybrid update is frugal and pleasant to drive, though it could be eclipsed soon by the Renault 5 EV.Wed Jan 31 2024 - 08:59
Ineos Grenadier road test: pure natural off-road but is it a serious Land Rover rival?Oft-controversial car is now in Ireland, but what is it actually like to live with on our roads (and off them)?Wed Jan 31 2024 - 01:00
Wide load — our cars are getting bigger every yearTransport & Environment says that bigger cars are destroying urban lifeThu Jan 25 2024 - 23:04
New Volkswagen Golf gets new styling, 100km EV range and ChatGPTMajor update for evergreen hatchback aims to right the wrongs of the Mk8 modelThu Jan 25 2024 - 12:45
Our Test Drive: Audi A6 40 TDICan you really drive a diesel-powered car in 2024? In a way, this A6 TDI demonstrates just how advanced the genre has developed around the arrival of EVs.Wed Jan 24 2024 - 09:03
UK insurance premiums rise following rash of thefts but issue has yet to migrate to IrelandRash of vehicle thefts in the UK has sent Range Rover insurance premiums spirallingWed Jan 24 2024 - 01:00
Our Test Drive: Smart #3Smart is back in the Irish market with the #3, a crossover EV offering several battery options. Does it have enough to stand out from the crowd?Wed Jan 17 2024 - 08:52
Our Test Drive: Ford Transit TourneoThe Tourneo is the nine-seat passenger version of the Transit: enticing for those with big families. Expensive though, as the basic version will cost €75,552.Wed Jan 17 2024 - 08:52
Every new electric car coming Irish showrooms in 2024The electric car market is set to explode this year, with new – and, crucially, more affordable – models arrivingWed Jan 17 2024 - 02:00
Has Volkswagen just cracked the solid-state battery conundrum?A new solid-state test battery has just passed a remarkable reliability testThu Jan 11 2024 - 15:25
Our Test Drive: Volkswagen Amorak TDI V6 Aventura 4MotionThe Amorak might be a pick-up, but is surprisingly refined to drive with a nicely appointed cabin. Load-carrying capacity not so good in this spec though.Wed Jan 10 2024 - 08:57
Our Test Drive: Subaru SolterraSubaru brought us cars such as the glorious Impreza Turbo, so it's nice to see an EV from the marque. Sadly, real-world range is below that of rivals.Wed Jan 10 2024 - 08:57
BMW i5 M60: Insanely fast and even reasonably efficient, this premium EV is finger-licking goodThis is an all-electric, four-wheel drive, high-performance hooligan wearing the smartly cut business suit of a sleek, discreetly sexy 5 SeriesWed Jan 10 2024 - 01:00
Popular Porsche and Renault models among those being discontinued in 2024 due to new regulationsWhat are GSR2 and WP29, the regulations that have put some carmakers in a bind?Wed Jan 10 2024 - 00:45
Our Test Drive: Audi Q5 TFSI-EThe Q5 is refined and handsome, but it has been around a while and is feeling its age despite despite some tweaks. Thirsty compared to some PHEV rivals.Wed Jan 03 2024 - 09:49
Our Test Drive: Toyota C-HR HybridThe original C-HR was one of Toyota's big sellers in the Irish market over recent years. Can the more stylish, more expensive, new model maintain its success?Wed Dec 27 2023 - 09:12
Our Test Drive: Volkswagen Multivan PHEVIt might look as its title suggests, but the Multivan is actually based on the same platform as many other VW Group cars. It's also ridiculously practical.Wed Dec 27 2023 - 09:07
Rolls-Royce Cullinan Black Label — how to tell the precise moment someone’s wealth exceeded their senseMassive Rolls has power and refinement, but lacks classTue Dec 26 2023 - 19:40
Are toy cars the future of motoring?As legislation and restrictions start to bite on motoring, maybe buying a toy car is the answerSat Dec 23 2023 - 16:00
The 50 best cars for 2024 - and the winner is ...We reveal our top 10 cars for next year and why they are the bestWed Dec 20 2023 - 10:41
Our Test Drive: Kia EV9The EV9 is a big, practical car with excellent build quality and one of the best interiors around, with some nice touches such as swivelling seats. Stylish too.Wed Dec 20 2023 - 09:01
Our Test Drive: BMW i5 M60The i5 M60 puts out almost the same power as the McLaren F1 supercar did, in a family-friendly saloon package. But it's costly at €135k as tested.Wed Dec 20 2023 - 09:00
Tesla says other EVs can now access two of its Irish SuperchargersMore than half of Tesla’s Irish Superchargers will now be available to non-Tesla ownersTue Dec 19 2023 - 14:27
The 50 best cars for 2024 – in reverse order: 30-11We list our choice of the top 50 new cars buyers should consider for 241 registrations - and whyTue Dec 19 2023 - 06:00
The 50 best cars for 2024 – in reverse order: 50 to 31We list our choice of the top 50 new cars buyers should consider for 241 registrations - and whyMon Dec 18 2023 - 05:00
Our Test Drive: Skoda Octavia RS TDiThe Skoda Octavia has been a great success in Ireland since 2008. The sporty RS diesel version ends production early next year though – a shame in many ways.Wed Dec 13 2023 - 09:01
Our Test Drive: BMW 840i Gran CoupeThe 840i Gran Coupe is grand tourer in the true sense of the 60s and 70s idiom – ideal for obliterating distance in perfect comfort. It is expensive, though.Wed Dec 13 2023 - 09:01
Are electric cars burning through too many tyres?UK reports suggest EVs tear up their tyres quicker than combustion cars, but what’s the story in Ireland?Wed Dec 13 2023 - 06:00
