Meet the Ballsbridge-built Beetle that made history for VolkswagenAt its headquarters in Wolfsburg, VW still has the first Beetle built outside of Germany, made in Dublin in 1950Wed Mar 15 2023 - 10:02
Our Test Drive: Ford Focus 1.0 EcoboostEver since the first generation in 1998 the Focus has been one of the best family cars available, and a terrific drive. Should you get one while you still can?Wed Mar 15 2023 - 09:15
Mazda’s CX-60 review: It shows all that’s wrong with plug-in hybrid EVsPlug-in hybrids often come in for an unfair kicking from EV-angelists. With this one, it’s fair…Wed Mar 15 2023 - 02:00
Are EV buyers being overcharged for private leases?Eco think-tank says buyers are being gouged, but leasing providers say that’s not the caseWed Mar 08 2023 - 12:30
Our test drive: Mazda CX-60 PHEVThe CX-60 PHEV is the Japanese marque's attempt to go premium, but is let down by a chassis that makes if feel lumpen and leaden compared with other Mazdas.Wed Mar 08 2023 - 08:57
Eco-experts say ‘e-fuels’ are a busted flushTransport & Environment estimates that there would only be enough synthetic petrol for 2% of cars by 2035Wed Mar 01 2023 - 15:06
VW reveals updated ID.3 electric carQuality and tech improvements but no extra rangeWed Mar 01 2023 - 11:40
Our Test Drive: Toyota Corolla 1.8 HybridEven in an SUV-mad world the Corolla remains a big seller. The relentless competence of the recently updated version should ensure its continued success.Wed Mar 01 2023 - 08:47
‘I said to Tom Cruise, I want to do a picture of you no one’s ever shot before – a one-off’ David James, one of the few people Steven Spielberg turns to for input on camera angles, has captured some of Hollywood’s most celebrated still imagesFri Feb 24 2023 - 10:02
Ora Funky Cat: Don’t be fooled by name or look of this thoroughly modern motorOra’s oddly named Funky Cat arrives in Ireland from China – with added German DNA – take on the electric establishmentWed Feb 22 2023 - 01:00
Our Test Drive: Range Rover P440e PHEVThe full-fat Range Rover may not have the sharper handling of its 'cheaper' Sports stablemate, but it possesses a certain hauteur the other car cannot match.Wed Feb 15 2023 - 08:47
Suzuki has two new hybrids. I’d leave one in a ditch – but happily drive the other to Berlin and backAll-electric power is coming in 2025, but for now the company has launched hybrid models of the S-Cross and Vitara – and they’re very, very differentWed Feb 15 2023 - 08:21
With its snarly RS3, Audi waves a noisy goodbye to the five-cylinder turboThe latest version of the RS3 is one of Audi’s final rally-inspired turbo carsWed Feb 15 2023 - 02:00
Our Test Drive: Kia EV6 GTThe EV6 GT is staggeringly fast: but do you really need all that power, especially when it comes at the expense of range? We prefer the standard car.Wed Feb 08 2023 - 08:18
EV car makers say the industry will burn through its CO2 budget by 2035Polestar and Rivian have commissioned a joint report that says the car industry is going to overshoot its emissions targetsWed Feb 08 2023 - 07:00
Mike Reiss: ‘I got The Simpsons job because nobody else wanted it’The comedy writer and producer is coming to Belfast to talk at the RENDR festivalWed Feb 08 2023 - 05:00
Insurers shying away from Korean brands in the US after theftsA social media challenge has seen hundreds of Kia and Hyundai models in the States stolen, but it’s unlikely to be repeated on these shoresWed Feb 08 2023 - 01:00
Plug-in hybrids emitting three times more pollutants than claimed, report finds New research from Transport & Environment shows higher much higher emissions for half-electric carsWed Feb 08 2023 - 00:01
A quick look at Volkswagen's forthcoming ID.7The ID.7 will be VW's first all-electric saloon and is expected to hit the Irish market in January. The firm is talking about as much as 700km on one charge.Fri Feb 03 2023 - 16:56
VW shows 700km range Tesla Model 3 rival — but will it be affordable enough?New ID.7 will go on sale in Ireland in time for January 2024, but can it really take on a cheaper Tesla?Fri Feb 03 2023 - 11:27
Audi unveils an electric coupe cum pickup truck – but beneath the frippery is a display of EV intentThe PPE electric car platform marks progress for the maker, which also has autonomous driving in it sightsFri Feb 03 2023 - 04:00
Our Test Drive: Nissan X-Trail e-Power e-Force SVEThis X-Trail is a nice car with a lovely interior and comes with seven seats, but at the expense of luggage space. Is it better than its Qashqai sibling?Wed Feb 01 2023 - 08:35
Is Ireland doing better at public transport than we thought?Other countries would do well to follow Ireland’s example, according to one expertWed Feb 01 2023 - 08:06
BMW’s electric i7: A motoring marvel that can match a Rolls-Royce at four times its €140k priceThis huge luxury saloon has controversial styling, and could have better range, but no car is more comfortableWed Feb 01 2023 - 02:00
Toyota boss to step down as company defends its electric car strategyRecent environmental group reports have hit out at Toyota's climate credentials, but what’s the full story?Thu Jan 26 2023 - 16:02
Our Test Drive: Toyota Corolla Cross 2.0 Hybrid SportThe Cross sits between Toyota's C-HR and RAV4. It's a rugged-eyed version of the Touring Sport Estate, but the latter is roomier and more practical.Wed Jan 25 2023 - 08:41
Toyota’s Corolla Cross feels like a car in search of a reason to existThe Corolla Cross should slot neatly into the Toyota line-up, but it feels like a car in search of a reason to existWed Jan 25 2023 - 01:00
Car buyers left in limbo over prices and delivery dates at busiest time of year for vehicle salesDelivery times for electric vehicles are especially long, and final prices are often not clear until a car arrives in the StateWed Jan 25 2023 - 00:45
What is E10 fuel and should I be putting it in my car?E10 fuel, available in Northern Ireland already, is coming to the Republic of Ireland this yearWed Jan 18 2023 - 12:45
Our Test Drive: BMW i7 xDrive 60 M-SportThe i7 xDrive is a superlatively comfortable, quiet, calming EV and offers Rolls Royce Ghost-like refinement. Range falls a bit short of some peers though.Wed Jan 18 2023 - 08:30
Tesla slashes Irish pricesMove comes as the electric car maker cuts prices around the worldSat Jan 14 2023 - 17:36
Space quest: How orbital data might improve life on EarthAmazon and Axiom want to exploit space for human gain but danger from space junk lurks above Earth’s atmosphereThu Jan 12 2023 - 05:15
Our Test Drive: DS 4 224hp E-Tense Performance LineThe smooth and refined DS 4 does a better take on the French luxury thing than previous DS models, but can it pull Irish drivers away from its German rivals?Wed Jan 11 2023 - 08:33
Smooth Citroen C5 X is the antidote to modern lifeMixture of estate, saloon and SUV ought not to work. But it does…Wed Jan 11 2023 - 01:00
Tesla’s Model Y is fast, it’s roomy and it goes an impressively long way. Then the problems startBuying a Tesla is rather like buying an old Alfa Romeo. You might get a good one that performs faultlessly for years. Equally, you might notWed Jan 11 2023 - 00:50
Mercedes launches a rival to Tesla’s SuperchargersNew network will offer 350kW charging and bookable spacesTue Jan 10 2023 - 11:23
Our Test Drive: Tesla Model YThe Tesla Y offers class-leading range and ease of charging, but other makers have narrowed that gap while also providing an impression of better build quality.Wed Jan 04 2023 - 09:03
Can F1 use data to become more human?Amazon wants to become synonymous with Formula One but what if tech smothers the human competition?Wed Jan 04 2023 - 01:00
Ireland comes top in European electric vehicle tax survey for company carsEco think tank says Ireland does more to encourage company car users to move to electric cars than any other state, while Malta does best with private carsSat Dec 31 2022 - 05:00
Irish tech company to provide software for planned lunar space stationDublin-based Skytek wins contract from Nasa and European Space AgencyFri Dec 30 2022 - 05:00
Our Road Test: Citroen C5X 1.2 FlairThe C5X is roomy and practical like an estate but looks a bit like an SUV, and it works. Refined and comfortable, with pillow-like suspension on the open road.Thu Dec 29 2022 - 08:51
Nissan’s new Ariya SUV is its best electric vehicle by milesWhere the Ariya really shows up the Leaf is in the cabin, where this model makes a massive jump forwardWed Dec 28 2022 - 01:00
Ford’s Maverick pickup could be a European top gun if it went on sale hereIt’s compact, frugal and useful, so why don’t we get the Maverick on this side of the Atlantic?Tue Dec 27 2022 - 08:46
Is Apple’s car coming in 2026?The much-rumoured car project appears to be much more conventional than originally plannedMon Dec 26 2022 - 01:00
Our Test Drive: Audi RS3The RS3 is a true performance car with decent practicality... if you allow some leeway for fuel bills. It's a hooligan in a nicely cut Hugo Boss suit.Wed Dec 21 2022 - 09:04
New Lotus dealerships to open in Dublin and BelfastSports car brand returns to Ireland full of electric promiseTue Dec 20 2022 - 12:41
Our Test Drive: Ford MaverickThe Maverick shares its character with America's hot rods of yore. Although a pick-up, it is compact and could be a hit in Europe if they brought it here.Wed Dec 14 2022 - 08:36
The Irish Times Car of the Year for 2023: And the winner is... It’s a practical all-electric hatchback that’s fun to drive – and you can’t look past that competitive priceWed Dec 14 2022 - 03:00
The Irish Times car buyer’s guide for 2023: The best SUVs and crossoversIn the final part of our series we pick our favourites in this category, from seven-seaters to luxury drivesWed Dec 14 2022 - 02:00
Three digital boxes that saved Ukraine’s government dataAs the Russian invasion rolled west, Amazon stepped in with its storage ‘snowballs’ to rescue the Ukrainian government’s digital dataThu Dec 08 2022 - 05:15
