Mazda

Mazda’s CX-60 review: It shows all that’s wrong with plug-in hybrid EVs

Plug-in hybrids often come in for an unfair kicking from EV-angelists. With this one, it’s fair…

Wed Mar 15 2023 - 02:00

E-fuels might be worse for pollution than regular petrol

Independent tests indicate synthetic petrol releases the same level of nitrogen-oxide and even more carbon monoxide and ammonia

Wed Aug 03 2022 - 04:00

Arrest follows 2019 discovery of teenager’s body in burning car

Postmortem found Caoimhin Cassidy was most likely still alive when blaze started

Tue May 24 2022 - 14:48

Honda warns of rising costs, forecasts weaker annual profit

Company has already slashed production due a severe shortage of semiconductors

Fri May 13 2022 - 17:34

A stylish plug-in hybrid SUV that could take on the premium players

Mazda CX-60 is a class act (aside from a slightly sluggish eight-speed gearbox)

Wed May 11 2022 - 05:00

Why have new cars become so expensive?

Improved safety and increased raw material costs are driving up the prices of new cars

Wed Apr 13 2022 - 06:45

Ten bodies left in SUV outside Mexican state governor’s office

Two suspects linked to the event have been arrested, governor of Zacatecas says

Fri Jan 07 2022 - 07:38

Renault Megane E-Tech: Stylish family crossover will rattle its German rivals

French carmaker’s renaissance continues as fifth-gen Megane overtakes its opponents

Wed Nov 10 2021 - 07:05

Joe Duffy Motors accelerates sales in 2020 as ‘digital showrooms’ help to beat lockdowns

BMW and Mazda dealer records revenues of almost €338 million

Tue Oct 12 2021 - 05:00

Modern office building in Northwood Campus for €10.75m

Northwood House in Santry, Dublin 9 is yielding 7.5 per cent

Wed Sept 22 2021 - 01:21

Toyota stumbles at Le Mans but still manages another win

Toyota scores a first win for the ‘Hypercar’ era but rivals may rue a missed chance

Sun Aug 22 2021 - 16:36

Will the lithium shortage put the brakes on electric-car plans?

Experts say greater reliance on hybrids, rather than EVs, could be better for planet

Wed Aug 11 2021 - 06:05

Can e-fuels save the combustion engine?

Major carmakers investing in innovative tech, but do e-fuels come at too high an energy price?

Wed Apr 28 2021 - 07:00

Raiding Ford’s archives for tales of cars that never were

Secret Fords: Volume One, Steve Saxty’s new book, sheds light on Ford’s secret 1980s projects

Wed Feb 24 2021 - 04:58

Sales at Joe Duffy Motors Group rose 9% to €321m in 2019

Company plans to expand its used car business in 2021, opening a new ZuCar supermarket in Dublin

Wed Feb 17 2021 - 05:00

Mitsubishi leaves, with a legacy of broken electric dreams behind it

Japanese car brand departs Irish market in 2021, but will owners be tempted by return of MG?

Wed Jan 06 2021 - 07:05

The best cars you can buy for €10,000

Buying on a budget? We’ve found 10 of the best second-hand cars, from BMW to Dacia

Wed Dec 09 2020 - 07:15

Are plug-in hybrids an eco fig leaf?

If they are not being plugged in, they are worse for the environment

Wed Nov 11 2020 - 06:45

Mazda’s first EV requires mental recalibration

Smaller battery equals greater environmental gains, but will customers buy in to that?

Wed Oct 28 2020 - 06:20

Go karting and remind yourself why you love driving

The outside world might be a mess, but you can still strap on a helmet and have some fun

Wed Oct 14 2020 - 07:20

Japan’s record economic plunge wipes out Abe era gains

Second quarter GDP falls 27.8% as economy suffers third straight quarter of contraction

Mon Aug 17 2020 - 07:47

Aaron Brady, the man who said with pride he was a cop killer

The story of the capital murder of Det Garda Adrian Donohoe: ‘The entire incident lasted 58 seconds’

Wed Aug 12 2020 - 14:13

The Irish Times guide to new electric cars for 2020 and 2021

From the Audi e-Tron to Volvo XC40 P8, via Nissan and Tesla, we rate a full 36 models

Wed Jul 01 2020 - 07:00

Car review: Golf is bowing out as VW’s star car. So is the new version any good?

Even as its all-electric ID.3 arrives, Volkswagen insists its workhorse has life in it yet

Wed Jun 10 2020 - 07:00

Mazda MX-30: Never mind the low range – feel the quality

If you don’t suffer from range anxiety, Mazda’s new electric offering may spark joy

Wed May 20 2020 - 07:00

VW’s new car claims to be carbon-neutral at birth

What are the best eco-friendly driving options for us all?

Fri Apr 03 2020 - 00:00

How far can electric cars go on one charge?

And should that really matter?

Thu Feb 06 2020 - 03:15

2020 bargain cars: What to buy with a limited budget in mind

The prime picks for budget-minded motorists looking for something wearing a 201-plate

Mon Jan 27 2020 - 15:35

Mazda 3: Handsome saloon’s clever engine tech doesn’t stand up in court

Skyactiv-X engine is supposed to be the Holy Grail but it’s more of a sippy cup

Tue Jan 07 2020 - 19:31

Can carmakers accelerate electric transition?

Market faces gap between what consumers want and what carmakers want to sell

Wed Dec 18 2019 - 12:25

Toyota forecasting sales of 10.77 million vehicles next year

Sales will bring it closer to number one automaker Volkswagen

Tue Dec 17 2019 - 09:21

Fuel for thought: Are electric vehicles really the answer to the climate crisis?

Car makers and emissions analysts claim that mild hybrids are a better solution in reducing C02 emissions

Wed Dec 11 2019 - 00:00

8: Mazda 3 – now offering premium-class cabins for mass-market prices

Top cars for 2020: The 2.0-litre mild-hybrid is the best all-rounder

Wed Dec 04 2019 - 06:03

20: Mazda CX-30 – A crossover that’s fun to drive (who knew it could be done!)

Top 100 cars for 2020: CX-30 is probably best sampled with the basic 122hp mild-hybrid 2.0-litre petrol engine

Wed Nov 27 2019 - 00:11