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‘With my surname, everyone assumed I was German and fluent in the language. I hadn’t a word’

Wild Geese: Steven Stein, Barcelona

Sun Nov 26 2023 - 05:30

As petrol and diesel costs rise above €2, here’s how to maximise fuel efficiency

Somewhere around 80km/h is normally best but it all depends on the car, expert advises

Wed Jun 08 2022 - 18:00

Family-friendly VW Polo defies trend towards SUVs

While many small family hatchbacks have become behemoths, this model has not

Wed Apr 13 2022 - 07:00

David McWilliams: Europe’s crisis a chance to shift away from reliance on Russian fossil fuels

Vladimir Putin has personally given the sustainable energy sector its biggest shot in the arm for years

Sat Mar 05 2022 - 06:00

Skoda’s new Fabia is very ordinary – that’s something to celebrate

In a world of over-styled and over-marketed cars, the Fabia is wonderfully refreshing

Wed Feb 23 2022 - 08:30

Interested in a smart home? Here’s a guide through the maze of options

You will first need to decide on a core hub, as not all devices work with all infrastructure

Thu Jan 20 2022 - 05:12

Man critically ill after crash in Co Armagh

Police appeal for information on incident on the Moy Road in the early hours of Sunday

Sun Jan 09 2022 - 14:09

Seat’s all-electric Cupra: An arguably prettier, cheaper Volkswagen ID-3

Seat’s semi-premium sporting brand begins its EV journey, but why choose one over a VW ID.3?

Wed Jan 05 2022 - 07:00

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

Former VW executives go on trial over diesel scam

Four face charges of commercial and organised criminal fraud

Thu Sept 16 2021 - 18:45

Munich motor show: Climate change casts uncomfortable shadow over event

Car makers also facing more immediate crisis due to ongoing semiconductor shortage

Wed Sept 08 2021 - 07:00

VW unveils €20,000 e-car in bid to make battery vehicles affordable

ID LIFE is a key pillar of Volkswagen’s goal to become world’s top seller of EVs by 2025

Mon Sept 06 2021 - 17:58

Smart cars, not e-cars, are ‘gamechanger’ says VW boss

Munich motor show: Volkswagen head Herbert Diess says 15% of the car giant’s business will be mobility services

Mon Sept 06 2021 - 15:00

Toyota’s Yaris Cross channels the charm of the original Rav4

Toyota’s smallest crossover is actually the same size as the first Rav4, in the mid-1990s

Wed Sept 01 2021 - 09:50

Pricewatch: Twenty things our kids don’t recognise or even know existed

Buttons on TVs, ashtrays, phone boxes, milk bottles, VCRs, typewriters... the list goes on

Mon Aug 02 2021 - 07:00

Government’s electric car plans are fundamentally flawed, says leading dealer

Denis Murphy claims emissions reduction policy ‘failing’ because of focus on private cars

Wed Jun 30 2021 - 06:05

Dublin City Council installs new outdoor dining tables in four locations

Picnic benches installed with parasols for weather protection

Sat Jun 12 2021 - 12:30

A 91-year-old Chrysler was oldest car to pass the NCT last year

Overall pass rate for initial tests in 2020 was 43.7%, according to RSA figures

Wed Jun 09 2021 - 21:05

Skoda’s Octavia is a cop car through and through. Here’s how the hybrid version measures up

The RS iV version of the police-force favourite has refinement issues but is worthy of investigation

Wed May 19 2021 - 07:15

Kodiaq Sportline: This Skoda costs €61,000. No, that’s not a typo

You get a huge amount of car for this much money. But is a more basic version a better buy?

Wed May 05 2021 - 07:15

Global chip shortage hits cars, toasters and washing machines

VW and Asian appliance makers feel pinch as impact of shortfall ripples across industries

Sun Apr 25 2021 - 16:32

Cupra’s hybrid Leon: It looks like a hot hatchback, but where’s the peel-back-your-eyelids thrust?

This reworked Leon from Seat’s hot-car brand is softer and gentler than you might expect

Wed Apr 21 2021 - 07:05

Man lured to remote location, ‘battered’ with iron bars, court told

Two men charged with false imprisonment, theft after alleged incident in Louth

Wed Apr 14 2021 - 15:36

Toyota Yaris named Europe’s Car of the Year 2021

Supermini’s victory partly down to rave reviews for its rally-inspired GR version

Mon Mar 01 2021 - 15:47

Seat’s Cupra crossover offers premium appeal – and now comes with a plug

Formentor is a welcome alternative to the boxy copycat hybrids on the market

Wed Feb 24 2021 - 06:00

Tucson hybrid: Hyundai’s best mainstream model yet

You expect major tech advances when you buy a Merc. But a Hyundai? Hats off

Wed Jan 27 2021 - 07:15

Volkswagen posts €10bn profit for 2020 after late recovery

Aggressive cost-cutting campaign has begun to bear fruit, says car giant

Fri Jan 22 2021 - 17:58

Renault to revive its famous 5 supermini as it lays out cost-cutting plan

New boss of French car company plans leaner, electric future

Thu Jan 14 2021 - 18:00

How to drive away with a bargain: Top tips for buying a new car in 2021

New-car sales are set to rise. Here’s how to make the most of your purchase

Wed Jan 13 2021 - 06:23

Volkswagen Group saw Irish profits rise 13% last year

Irish arm of German car giant recorded sales of €766m across its four brands in 2019

Wed Nov 25 2020 - 16:03

Cupra Formentor: Fun car with good space and stylish touches but price is a hurdle

The chef who cooked up Cupra strategy has been shown to have recipe for success in past

Wed Nov 11 2020 - 07:15

VW within ‘1 gramme’ of compliance with EU carbon targets

Carmakers must cut average fleet emissions to 95g of CO2 per kilometre or face significant fines

Tue Nov 03 2020 - 13:18

Renault unveils its eVision for the future of the Megane

Megane eVision is an evolution on current five-door hatch but now in pure-electric crossover form

Wed Oct 28 2020 - 06:09

US election: The scrap for Scranton – and Pennsylvania

Joe Biden should win in his home town. But the state of Pennsylvania could go either way

Sat Oct 03 2020 - 06:00