Exploring Alpine’s past to divine its future
The A110 sports car and the A290 electric hatch really couldn’t be much further apart in price, performance and practicality. But there’s something linking both and it’s good
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Classic Renault 16 is a reminder of a time when Irish people made the cars they bought
A drive in this 1968 original, built in Wexford, is smoother and more refined than many modern cars
EV Q&A: How much is it costing me to run a Renault Zoe?
Helping to separate electric vehicle myths from facts, we’re here to answer all your EV questions
Trump threat to fire Fed chair sends Wall Street lower
Global shares tumble as chip-makers struggle for direction
Carmakers push back against Apple’s takeover of the dashboard
‘CarPlay Ultra’ rollout comes as auto groups are introducing their own infotainment systems
Renault shares slide as chief executive Luca de Meo quits to lead Kering
French luxury group’s shares rise on hopes of turnaround
BYD brings EV price wars to small cars in Europe
EU tariffs may limit discounting but Chinese carmakers will appeal to consumers with advanced technology
Alpine A290: an EV that will have you smiling and giggling on almost every drive
A290 is the first Alpine to be officially sold in Ireland and not only is it a belter, it’s also quite affordable
Ryan Tubridy willing to address repayment of €150,000 to RTÉ at ‘appropriate time’
It would be ‘unreasonable’ for payments issue to be dealt with before data access request issue resolved, source close to host says
Ryan Tubridy has not repaid RTÉ €150,000 he received for two promotional events that did not happen, Bakhurst says
The broadcaster has also disclosed that a television advert promoting the newsroom has cost €94,000
Renault 4’s electric reboot charms you like few other cars
Retro styling cloaks an up-to-date EV package that’s just about practical enough
Dacia’s boss wants to move upmarket, but without a big shift in prices
The Bigster SUV breaks new commercial ground for Dacia, but Denis Le Vot wants to ensure that the brand sticks to its affordable roots
Will Verne autonomous taxis put carmaker Mate Rimac leagues ahead of the competition?
The brains behind Rimac and Bugatti is looking at a 2026 date to launch his rival to Elon Musk’s Cybercab
Ferrari sold five cars in Ireland last year, Alfa Romeo sold 43. How do these brands survive?
Several brands in the State sold fewer than 100 new cars last year. What does the future hold for them?
Renault’s Symbioz is a symbol of the total SUV takeover
New hybrid SUV is neatly styled but lacks pizzazz. Dacia looms large in its mirrors
Honda rules out hostile takeover bid for Nissan after merger talks collapse
Japanese carmakers clashed over proposals to turn Nissan into Honda subsidiary
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
VW strains to hit EU emission targets as EV deliveries tumble
Europe’s largest carmaker hurt by greater competition from rivals in China
Could a glut of affordable EVs tempt Irish motorists to make the switch?
Inside Business podcast with Ciarán Hancock
Markets nudge upwards ahead of Fed rate cut announcement
On Iseq Dalata shares rise as do those of housebuilder Glenveagh
Top 10 cars to buy in 2025, in reverse order
EVs dominate our list of best buy cars for the year ahead, while new takes on classic models feature too
Your EV questions answered: Is it okay to leave an electric car sitting for a while? For how long?
Your EV questions answered:
Slump in electric car sales continues in October
Some brands have suffered more than others with Volkswagen and Hyundai both seeing EV sales down 37.5% on last year
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
Paris Motor Show goes big on electric despite buyer reticience
Reborn Renault 4 EV is the electric star of this year’s Paris show, but the undercurrent is all about China
Is it safe to bring electric cars on ferries?
Helping to separate electric vehicle myths from facts, we’re here to answer all your EV questions
Renault 5 delivers retro fun and a nippy drive
Can a €30,000 enlarged supermini really represent the same ‘affordable mobility’ motoring of the original?
Story of car assembly in Ireland takes a curiously personal turn
Bob Montgomery’s comprehensive history of car making in the State is required reading for any Irish car nut
Test drive: Renault’s updated Captur hybrid offers a more memorable driving experience
Renault has given its compact crossover a thorough makeover
How to reverse the slump in EV sales
Sales of electric cars in Ireland have fallen by 26 per cent this year. How can that be turned around?
Renault Rafale review: can this chopped-top SUV truly take flight?
SUVs which have had a roof-chop are not normally our cup of tea, but this one, which includes a nod to an aviation connection, might be different
Robot cars: The autonomous vehicles are coming, or are they?
Car makers appear to be abandoning the idea of fully self-driving cars
China’s sub-€20,000 electric car is coming to Europe
EU anti-subsidy investigation is unlikely to extinguish the threat of a cheap BYD car that includes rotating touch screen and wireless phone charging
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