VW reveals new long-EV-range Tiguan hybrid100km on electric power for new plug-in hybrid versionWed Sept 20 2023 - 09:35
Can carmakers be trusted with our data?Mozilla finds that car companies are harvesting every byte of information on us that they canTue Sept 19 2023 - 14:16
Can small EVs be truly profitable?Eco-think-tank says smaller, lighter electric cars can turn a profitWed Sept 13 2023 - 23:00
Our Test Drive: BMW M2The M2 boasts 460hp and 550Nm of torque driving its rear wheels and is ludicrously good in the right setting. The M240i is possibly a better all-rounder.Wed Sept 13 2023 - 09:13
Jeep Grand Cheroke review: A luxury SUV worth waiting forDemand in the US has pushed back production for Europe and this handsome SUV, when it arrives, will come to these shores only in plug-in hybrid 4XE formWed Sept 13 2023 - 02:00
Munich motor gathering shows the talk around electric vehicles is still all about rangeCar makers are queueing up to show new long-life EV concepts and modelsWed Sept 13 2023 - 01:00
Our Test Drive: Volvo C40 Recharge Ultimate Extended RangeThis updated C40 comes with rear-wheel drive and a bigger battery, but at €66,710 as tested, it has some challenging rivals: even from within its own stable.Wed Sept 06 2023 - 08:58
Can video games actually upskill our kids?Nissan once proved that you could turn a gamer into a racer. Now, there’s even a movie about itWed Sept 06 2023 - 02:00
Has BMW over-gilded the M2′s lily?Its power and poise are sublime, but has the 460hp M2 just become too much?Wed Sept 06 2023 - 01:00
BMW’s ‘Neue Klasse’ concept previews the next electric 3 SeriesClean lines and radical interior for the new BMW conceptMon Sept 04 2023 - 09:38
Tesla updates the Model 3 with its first ‘facelift’ and more rangeAll-round improvements, and more range, for the hugely popular electric saloonFri Sept 01 2023 - 09:30
Our Test Drive: Hyundai Kona HybridThe new Kona has a bigger, better quality interior than its predecessor, along with more boot space. A highly practical, if not thrilling, family workhorse.Wed Aug 30 2023 - 09:06
Irish racer to take on Dakar Rally challengeOran O’Kelly set to tackle the towering dunes of Saudi Arabia on a KTM racing motorbikeWed Aug 30 2023 - 02:00
BYD’s new electric SUV arrives here next yearNew Seal U model will get a first outing at the Munich motor showThu Aug 24 2023 - 09:56
Opel’s Experimental concept gets ‘follow-me’ sat-nav and pared-back stylingClean styling and no chrome for the crossover-coupe concept carWed Aug 23 2023 - 16:49
Our Road Test: Cupra Leon eTSIThe Leon is a competent hatchback but somewhat lacking in refinement for its price, given similar money for the car tested will get you into a BMW 1 Series.Wed Aug 23 2023 - 08:57
End of production sees classic Fiesta interestOnline searches for older Ford Fiesta models spikesWed Aug 23 2023 - 02:00
Sex and accidents: Are autonomous cars on the back foot?San Francisco sees a rash of autonomous car incidents, not to mention reports of in-car naughtinessTue Aug 22 2023 - 16:54
Humble Fiat Panda is the one-off Italian classic you wantForget a coachbuilt Ferrari — this is a Fiat Panda given the 'restomod' treatmentFri Aug 18 2023 - 09:32
Would you trust this AI to sell you a second-hand car?Artificial intelligence could affect the car industry in countless ways, including making humans redundantThu Aug 17 2023 - 05:00
EV charging prices to fall in ‘near future’, says ESBIrish electric car drivers still paying over the odds for public chargingWed Aug 16 2023 - 09:50
Our Test Drive: Audi Q8 e-Tron quattro S-LineThis all-electric Q8 is as well constructed and exceptionally comfortable as you might expect, but is let down by sheer weight and disappointing range.Wed Aug 16 2023 - 08:57
Audi Q8 e-Tron: Hefty SUV is smooth and powerful but short on rangeRebadged Q8 e-Tron Quattro gets more range, but it’s not as efficient as it should beWed Aug 16 2023 - 02:00
Our Test Drive: BMW X7 xDrive40d M-SportThis X7 might be something of a pariah nowadays, powered as it is by a 3-litre straight-six diesel engine. But it's surprisingly economical for such a behemoth.Wed Aug 09 2023 - 09:06
Volkswagen ID.3 EV: Now even greener, but costs too much green Olive paintwork really suits the updated ID.3, but is it too expensive?Wed Aug 09 2023 - 02:00
Why are global sales of electric cars starting to slow?Many governments have defied experts and reduced tax breaks and grants for buying EVs, which has almost certainly killed off some of the enthusiasmTue Aug 08 2023 - 10:34
Electric vehicles take a leap: Wireless charging can power cars as they drive Latest trials show technology embedded in roads can charge an EV’s battery as it moves overheadThu Aug 03 2023 - 05:00
Retro-look Toyota Land Cruiser comes to Ireland next yearDiesel power only at first, but mild-hybrid to followWed Aug 02 2023 - 17:22
Our Test Drive: Volkswagen ID.3 Pro SThis ID.3 has the bigger 77kWh battery for increased range. There are improvements on its predecessor, inside and out, but also some affordability issues.Wed Aug 02 2023 - 09:04
How not to buy an SUV: The compact alternative cars you should look at firstSUVs have upended the car industry, wrecked the environment, and ruined the school run but there are other options out thereWed Aug 02 2023 - 02:00
Our Test Drive: Peugeot 508 PSE SWPSE means 'Peugeot Sports Engineered' placing this 508 in the mould of the old 505 GTi and 406 Mi16. Quick, great to drive and practical... but expensive.Wed Jul 26 2023 - 08:53
Peugeot boss: ‘We won’t chase the Chinese on price’ Linda Jackson aims to plot a narrow course between mass market and premium brands for PeugeotWed Jul 26 2023 - 02:00
Our Test Drive: Peugeot 508 SW 180 Hybrid AllureThis estate has a lovely balance of comfort, luxury, style and practicality that makes it worth getting up in the morning to drive. And it's not an SUV.Wed Jul 19 2023 - 09:02
Updated MG 5 estate remains practical but flawedMG’s electric load-lugger gets a new look but still lacks polishWed Jul 19 2023 - 02:00
How China has secured global domination in the world of car batteries and electric carsBattery security is fast-becoming a political hot potato as Europe, the US, Japan, and Korea race to catch up with China’s leadWed Jul 19 2023 - 02:00
Dramatic new look for Hyundai Santa FeNew seven-seat SUV gets Land Rover looksMon Jul 17 2023 - 16:59
Our Test Drive: MG 5 Exclusive Long RangeThis MG is the only affordable EV estate on the market and offers huge boot space. Motorway range is an issue but more efficient in other driving environments.Wed Jul 12 2023 - 08:57
Ireland cannot afford to rest on its digital laurelsWith London calling many young tech talents, smaller Irish digital businesses may struggle to thrive at homeWed Jul 12 2023 - 05:00
The not-so-secret agent that’s changing Ireland’s car-sales marketWill the move to agency car sales make things better or worse for Irish car buyers?Wed Jul 12 2023 - 05:00
Our Test Drive: Ford Ranger RaptorThe old diesel Ranger Raptor was fun to drive both on and off road, but the new V6 petrol model lacks its thumpy torque and suffers from poor ride quality.Wed Jul 05 2023 - 09:01
The titchy VW Up is back and it’s the electric car we all needSmall, agile, and light – the electric Up is one of the best EVs aroundWed Jul 05 2023 - 02:00
How will BMW’s agency sales move actually benefit consumers?New managing director Helen Westby must steer BMW Ireland on a delicate course as it changes its sales modelTue Jul 04 2023 - 16:31
Electric car batteries: just how bad are they for the environment?The mining and processing involved in producing EV batteries is far from clean, but how does it stack up against drilling, refining and burning oil?Wed Jun 28 2023 - 02:00
Aston’s new DB12 GT arrives in IrelandNew V8-engined coupe is here, but will it sell without the old V12?Tue Jun 27 2023 - 02:00
Our Test Drive: Audi e-Tron Sportback S-LineLooks good, feels mostly good and has a lovely interior. But would you get out of bed early to drive it? Some might prefer the slightly cheaper Skoda Enyaq.Wed Jun 21 2023 - 09:15
How Dacia plans to make cheap cars when they no longer existDacia’s chief executive tells The Irish Times how the company will stick to its affordable roots as the car market changes around itWed Jun 21 2023 - 01:00
BMW XM: Crass or just controversial?Massive, and massively fast, this divisive SUV is BMW’s M-Sport birthday presentWed Jun 21 2023 - 00:30
Our Test Drive: BMW XMThe XM is BMW's second M-only car, after the beautiful and legendary mid-engined M1. With its SUV bulk and Hot Wheels looks, however, it is very different.Wed Jun 14 2023 - 09:13
Audi A8 review: Discretion is this plug-in hybrid’s tradecraftPlug-in hybrid powertrain might be behind the times, but this big saloon delivers a wonderfully low-key performanceWed Jun 14 2023 - 02:00
Six-minute top-up claimed for new EVFormer Jaguar designers collaborate on Lotus-based EV sports carTue Jun 13 2023 - 19:37
