Stella Li of Chinese car maker BYD: ‘We don’t want to engage in a price war’President of BYD Europe talks about the firms’s efforts to expand into Europe, how the lack of infrastructure is impeding EV sales, and how plug-in hybrids prepare the way for all-electric carsFri Apr 26 2024 - 06:00
Bustling Beijing show proves China is automotive top dogBYD shows plethora of new models as Beijing show overshadows EuropeThu Apr 25 2024 - 11:24
Company fleet switches will drive up EV numbers on our roadsSome businesses are still treading cautiously when it comes to electric cars but that can’t last foreverThu Apr 25 2024 - 05:00
How can we make investment in eco-friendly transport count?As global investment in electric transport speeds up, how do we make the most of it and is the State on the right track?Thu Apr 25 2024 - 05:00
EU could be preparing tougher car emissions rulesReport from Court of Auditors shows that real-world performance is well below laboratory results on emissions and fuel economyWed Apr 24 2024 - 02:00
Mercedes-Benz E-Class review: new hybrid’s range is genuine, but there are compromisesGorgeous cabin and a hugely impressive hybrid system with genuine 100km potential. It really needs the optional air springs, thoughTue Apr 23 2024 - 03:00
How AI is transforming the way we drive and what we driveUniversity students’ favourite essay aid is coming to vehicle design studios, assembly lines and dashboards – fastWed Apr 17 2024 - 05:00
Electric car sales are stalling in Ireland – what’s to be done?Demand for EVs has slipped, just when we need to be reducing our carbon emissionsWed Apr 17 2024 - 05:00
New long-life electric car battery with 1.5m-kilometre warranty could spell end of longevity concernsChinese battery giant announces long-lasting EV batteryWed Apr 17 2024 - 03:00
Aston Martin’s new DB12 Volante is loud, sleek and proudThis car is so gorgeous it reminds you why you fell in love with cars in the first placeWed Apr 17 2024 - 03:00
How are car makers responding to the slowdown in electric car sales?China’s electric-car makers remain bullish but elsewhere many EV manufacturers are hedging their betsWed Apr 10 2024 - 07:00
BYD’s impressive Dolphin is bound to make a big splashThis mid-sized electric hatchback is part of the Chinese car maker’s ‘Ocean Series’, and its claim to a 427km range certainly holds waterWed Apr 10 2024 - 06:00
VW promises autonomous on-demand shuttles by end of yearNew technology from Mobileye could speed up developmentWed Apr 03 2024 - 06:00
Our Test Drive: Volvo EX30The EX30 is Volvo's most compact model and comes with a choice of battery sizes and types. Let down by rear space and a fiddly, distracting touchscreen.Wed Mar 27 2024 - 09:14
Our Test Drive: BMW Vision Neue Klasse XBMW has offered a vision of the future, with the all-electric Vision Neue Klasse X set to be available for purchase towards the end of 2025.Thu Mar 21 2024 - 09:02
BMW previews a 600km-range iX3 replacementThe Vision Neue Klasse X concept brings back small BMW grillesThu Mar 21 2024 - 08:15
Our Test Drive: Peugeot 508 BlueHDI AllureThis updated 508 represents something of a dying breed: that of the low-slung, sleek saloon. A practical, relevant, all-rounder with long-haul ease of use.Wed Mar 20 2024 - 08:48
First Look: Volvo EX90At the more expensive end of the EV spectrum, the all-new EX90 comes with a choice of power outputs and, being a Volvo, sophisticated safety features.Wed Mar 20 2024 - 08:48
Car auctions are full of used EV bargains – but should you take the plunge?Prices for second-hand electric cars are on the floor, so there are savings to be made for savvy buyersWed Mar 20 2024 - 08:00
New Epiq will be Skoda’s most affordable EVCompact electric crossover gets 400km range and sub-€30,000 priceTue Mar 19 2024 - 12:16
Drive to subscribe: Irish firm hopes to get motorists to rent EVs by the monthClaiming to be an Irish first, DCEV's subscription service lets you swap your EV car after 30 daysThu Mar 14 2024 - 05:45
Our Test Drive: Smart #1 BrabusSmart returns with the uniquely named #1, the Brabus edition, but is its styling enough to make it stand out in the electric car field? We put it to the test.Wed Mar 13 2024 - 08:58
Audi’s smooth A6 diesel still feels good, but guiltyA6 must stay on sale a while yet, thanks to delays with its electric replacement. Can diesel power still be relevant?Wed Mar 13 2024 - 07:00
The second coming of diesel? HVO fuel promises diesel drivers 90% emissions reductionNot so fast: critics say Europe is being flooded with destructive palm oil posing as the cooking oil-derived fuelWed Mar 13 2024 - 01:30
Our Test Drive: Kia Sportage Anniversary Edition HybridThe Sportage is 30 years old and while it may lack flair, its efficiency and practicality could see it top the list of most cars sold in Ireland.Tue Mar 12 2024 - 16:09
Volvo’s biggest EV yet lands in IrelandEX90 packs big space and big range, but at a big priceMon Mar 11 2024 - 15:21
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
