Inside the world’s biggest battery maker
Today, CATL makes over 40 per cent of the world’s EV batteries, and its founder is China’s fourth-richest person
Electric vehicles
Reviews and advice, industry news, best-buy guides and more
How much, and how often, should we charge our EV battery?
Advice on your motoring queries, from buying and selling to issues with your current car
Are new cars lacking in quality and becoming more difficult to repair?
Modern cars may be safer and cleverer, but whether they’ll prove better over 20 years on our roads is another matter
Maths is on the side of action when it comes to climate crisis
At this pivotal time, new modelling identifies where the biggest emissions and cost savings lie
EV scrappage scheme for older cars shut within hours of opening
Programme comes as EVs account for nearly a quarter of new car sales
Motors Q&A: My budget is €13,000. Is a Japanese import VW Golf car a good idea?
Practical advice on your motoring queries, from buying, selling or issues you have with your current car
Ireland’s new EV scrappage scheme opens. Can I still get the €5,000 grant?
Better with Money with Aideen Finnegan on the best-value electric vehicles on the market right now
Volkswagen to axe up to 100,000 jobs as cost-cutting drive speeds up
Cull of one in six VW roles is among biggest ever job-loss programmes by a European company
Skoda’s new Peaq lifts the brand well above its bargain roots
New all-electric seven-seater will be the priciest Skoda yet
Best company car options in Ireland right now
Our top picks for those who have to manoeuvre through the maze of benefit-in-kind
Motors Q&A: Do I owe VAT on a car from Northern Ireland?
Practical advice on your motoring queries, from buying, selling or issues you have with your current car
The best new cars in Ireland for under €60,000 right now
Our pick of the best new cars to buy for those on a budget of up to €60,000
Bring your pet everywhere? Here are the best cars for drivers with dogs
Our three top motoring choices for those who travel with their pet pooch
The Irish Times best new car picks for summer 2026 – under €30,000
Our pick of the best new cars to buy for those on a budget of up to €30,000
BMW announces Irish price for its new 900km i3 electric saloon
New i3 will be more affordable than its Mercedes rival, the new C-Class
New EV scrappage scheme for used cars ‘already oversubscribed’
Car dealer says straw poll shows scheme is already well over-subscribed with orders
Climate justice calls for a fairer, healthier, more stable future
Shift towards climate justice is essential for our collective future
Best second-hand first cars for learners and young drivers
In this category, a combination of small engine and big reliability is paramount
The Irish Times best new car picks for the summer of 2026 – under €25,000
New scrappage scheme could help stretch your budget towards one of our best picks
What are the best affordable cars for short trips?
Motors help desk: Practical advice on your motoring queries, from buying and selling to issues with your current car
BYD aims to outsell Toyota by 2031 to become world’s biggest car maker
Chinese brand looks for massive expansion but it is struggling at home
Electric vehicle rise continues as consumers move away from diesel
Share of EVs among used cars from January to May was 10% compared with 4% in the same period of 2025, new CSO data shows
Don’t just electrify every car. Reduce the number of journeys made in the first place
The parallel with recycling is instructive
Energy, automation and ecommerce in focus at European logistics event
Logistics property as critical national infrastructure and demand for semi-automation in warehouse development were big themes at Barcelona’s Power of Three conference
MG’s new electric 4 Urban makes sense even if you live down the country
MG’s cheapest EV is actually bigger than the existing MG4
Nissan Micra is better than ever, but is that enough?
The all-electric Micra is comfortable, efficient and generously equipped, yet it remains hard to escape the long shadow of the Renault 5
How can Ireland solve its dismal electric vehicle charging infrastructure?
Ireland has 4,000 charging points which amounts to less than one third of the EU average
Scrappage scheme got Irish drivers buying diesel 20 years ago. Can new scheme do same for EVs?
Ireland has set itself the lofty target of having 845,000 electric vehicles on the roads within four years
Ireland’s range anxiety: Denmark has a similar population, look at the amount of EV chargers there
Average build time for an EV charging point on an Irish site ‘is typically taking between two and three years’, says Tesla
Audi’s stunning Nuvolari hybrid supercar is going into production
Audi plans to build 499 examples of its 1,001hp supercar
Darragh O’Brien’s hypocrisy in full flight with electric vehicle grants
Policy benefits wealthier households and shifts funds away from better options
The Irish Times view on the pilot scrappage scheme: a welcome initiative
The transition to electric vehicles is gathering pace
What are the best options for replacing an 11-year-old diesel?
Motors help desk: Practical advice on your motoring queries, from buying and selling to issues you have with your current car
Darragh O’Brien on new help to buy EVs, Ireland’s missed climate targets and Fianna Fáil’s leadership
Inside Politics podcast with Hugh Linehan
Crosswords & Puzzles
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
Common Ground
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
The GlossOpens in new window
Read the digital edition of The Gloss magazine now
Family NoticesOpens in new window
Weddings, Births, Deaths and other family notices