Skoda Fabia 130 review: A warm hatch for the sensibly inclined
This supermini adds slightly better performance and sharper handling to its practical formula
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Dacia Bigster Hybrid 4x4 can really mix it in the mud
New all-wheel drive SUV has its noisy moments, but it’s seriously capable
Mobile phone use behind the wheel worsens: ‘We’ve seen motorway drivers watching Netflix’
Gardaí detected wrongful usage of phones by drivers more often than any other road offence last year
How do I buy second-hand petrol or hybrid car under €25,000?
Practical advice on your motoring queries, from buying, selling or issues you have with your current car
‘I didn’t expect bereavement to come with a €200 surcharge’
Dubliner says car insurance quote increased by more than €200 when removing her late husband from policy
Car salesman accused of privately buying customer’s trade-in awarded €10k for unfair dismissal
Employer entitled to feel worker was guilty of misconduct, WRC found, but disciplinary process lacked impartiality
Driving testers announce work stoppage next week over uninsured vehicle concerns
Fórsa said RSA staff will engage in indefinite action if test candidates cannot produce valid insurance certificates
Renault 4 electric: From workhorse to show pony
Original carried tools, turf and half the parish – what made it so loved seems to be forgotten
Heated seats controversy highlights the perils of connected car tech
The connected car was supposed to be a solution, but will it become a problem?
Leapmotor: China’s no-frills EV maker aiming to become the next BYD
Low-cost carmaker harbours ambitions to go global and rank among world’s top 10 auto groups
First drive: The new VW Passat is coming to Ireland, making the case for estates over snake-oil SUVs
Estate-only model gets diesel and plug-in hybrid options with prices ‘well below €50,000′
Motorists now spend €224 on monthly car running costs, report finds
More than half faced increase in insurance premiums last year, Carzone survey shows
Mercedes, BMW and Skoda tee up crucial new 2026 models
The S-Class saloon gets a major upgrade this year, the new electric M3 gets trick gearshifts, while Skoda names its new electric seven-seater
Kia EV5 review: Safe, sensible – and struggling to stand out
Korean carmaker’s latest EV is comfortable and competent but lacking spark in a crowded market
‘It’s just stressful’: Workers facing two and three hour commutes into Dublin
TD missed start of Dáil debate calling for wider right to remote and flexible working as journey from Kildare took more than three hours
Do Irish VRT rules on cars bought abroad breach EU tax law?
Consumers’ inability to get estimate on likely VRT costs before buying a car abroad is a significant issue
The former Greco-Roman wrestler using AI to make used-car pricing transparent
George Chaumon is CEO of US giant ACV Auctions, which is changing how cars are valued
Volvo’s new EX60 sets latest EV range benchmark of ‘up to 810km on one charge’
Model with three battery and drivetrain options is due to go on sale here from summer
Opel Frontera aims downmarket for a clash with Dacia
New Frontera is a potential Jogger rival with electric or hybrid choices
Irish start-up could improve EV battery life and performance
Drive, which recently won a Research Ireland prize, says cooling is the secret
Renault’s Rafale PHEV unleashes a debate, but not the one you expect
Plug-in hybrids have a whole separate controversy to deal with, but here we’re talking about price, value and prestige
Cold weather, hot metal: Brussels Motor Show hits its stride
New EVs, big debuts and a power vacuum left by Geneva
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
Honda Civic 2.0 i-MMD Advance: This car is searingly expensive, but is it worth it?
It’s just as well that the Civic hybrid is a fantastic car, because its price tag is ludicrous
There will be more electric cars on Irish roads this year, along with more affordable models
We’ll see more shifts to agency sales in 2026, and battery power will continue to expand beyond its urban roots, but the jury’s still out on HVOs
‘No end in sight’: Will Galway’s ring road finally be built?
An Coimisiún Pleanála is expected to publish ruling on latest planning application for long proposed N6 route in January
From canal stunts to championship titles: Alec Poole is Dublin’s unsung racing pioneer
How he won the Saloon Car Championship from behind the wheel and the Touring Car Championship from behind the pitwall
Gearing up for 2026: the most exciting cars launching next year
The focus might switch to hybrids but some of the most anticipated releases will be fully electric
Best cars to buy in 2026: Standout models and overall best buy
A late arrival steals the show in a year that’s seen a huge fleet of new models - and brands - arriving on the market
Best cars to buy in 2026 for downsizers and driving enthusiasts
In the last of our series, we offer our choice for those wishing to downsize, plus for those who simply love to drive
‘Death trap’: After dodging dodgy car, reader seeks to save others
Buyer told to ‘run a mile’ after mechanic uncovers problems with second-hand car that had passed NCT
Best cars to buy in 2026: First-time EVs, seven seaters and long-distance drives
In the latest part of our series of top picks, we offer up our choice of cars for rural and family buyers
The 3.5-hour, 35km commute: Kildare motorists on their M7 traffic ‘nightmare’
Motorists call for dedicated emergency response units, more gardaí and an end to drivers eating from breakfast bowls
Best cars to buy in 2026: Company cars and executive rides
In the second part of our series on top picks, we go from limited budgets to luxury executive models, across electric, hybrid and petrol options
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