The Irish Times guide to the best affordable seven-seat family cars
Here’s our pick of the best new seven-seaters to buy for those on a budget
Citroën
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 MPVs
DS moves up a gear in its bid to pit French luxury against dominant German cars
Rebrand combined with a variety of new and revised models ought to lift marque’s modest fortunes in Ireland
Mercedes-Benz CLA crowned Europe’s Car of the Year 2026
Electric range and driver appeal prove decisive as the German premium car saw off competition from six other finalists
My verdict – and votes – on the seven finalists for Europe’s Car of the Year
From bargain SUVs to cutting-edge EVs, here’s how they ranked – and why one stood apart
DS No 8: Can this French electric flagship finally make its mark?
Stylish, smooth and distinctive — but price could be its biggest test
What’s driving up the cost of car insurance in Ireland?
There are steps to take to reduce your premium even as new tech increases prices
Citroën’s affordable electric e-C3 will have to keep watch on rivals
The new C3 is finally in Ireland, but it’s already wading into a crowded market
Beware the car hire honey trap: We had the most intensive inspection of a returned rental I’ve ever seen
Our hire car experience went from sunny to cloudy in minutes
Attacking Tesla will not help Europe’s car industry
Elon Musk’s company sells carbon credits to the likes of Peugeot, Opel, Citroën, Fiat and Alfa Romeo
The five cheapest cars on sale in Ireland right now. Two are EVs
Surprisingly good cars that are also the lowest-priced on the Irish market – and two are EVs
Renault 5 named Europe’s Car of the Year 2025
The French electric car won the prestigious prize, seeing off competition from seven finalists including the Kia EV3 and Hyundai Inster
What car should I buy in 2025 if ... I need a small runaround?
It’s time to start picking our best buys from the current crop of new cars on the market
New EVs: What’s coming to the market soon?
The variety of new electric cars is expanding fast – here’s our pick of models coming down the road
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