The Irish Times Car of the Year for 2023: And the winner is... It’s a practical all-electric hatchback that’s fun to drive – and you can’t look past that competitive priceWed Dec 14 2022 - 03:00
The Irish Times car buyer’s guide for 2023: The best SUVs and crossoversIn the final part of our series we pick our favourites in this category, from seven-seaters to luxury drivesWed Dec 14 2022 - 02:00
The Irish Times car buyer’s guide for 2023: The best electric hybrids and plug-in hybridsOur pick of the best plug-in hybrid and regular hybrid cars to buy in the coming monthsWed Dec 07 2022 - 01:00
The Irish Times car buyer’s guide for 2023: The best electric carsOur favourite EVs to fit all budgets and motoring needs complete with their original reviewsWed Nov 30 2022 - 02:00
Seven new cars shortlisted for Europe’s Car of the Year 2023Can Nissan’s all-electric crossover see off its Toyota’s rival, and will any of the seven overcome the buzz around VW’s all-electric retro van?Thu Nov 24 2022 - 11:54
The biggest rival to Mercedes’ all-electric EQS arrives. And it’s another MercedesThe plug-in hybrid S-Class with an all-electric range of 100km overcomes the flaws of its battery-powered siblingWed Nov 23 2022 - 03:00
First Drive: Is Alfa Romeo’s Tonale more than a token crossover?Italian premium brand is billing this car as an existential model to pave the way for its future revivalWed Nov 16 2022 - 02:00
The reinvention of your steering wheel – and not just its shape but even where it goesToyota may be arriving late to the all-electric party, but with its steering yoke it’s on the frontline for new innovation in the way we driveWed Nov 09 2022 - 02:00
Alfa Romeo to launch one new model a year as it plans fast transition to all-electric line-upFrench boss of Italian brand promises stability as the root to improved quality ratingsMon Nov 07 2022 - 19:00
First drive: BMW i7 lures the all-electric back-seat driverWhile the focus seems to be on the rear seat passengers, this is actually the best luxury EV to driveSat Nov 05 2022 - 23:01
Polestar 3: This all-electric SUV starts at €99,900. But it promises a 611km range and can tow a horseboxThe Volvo offshoot’s latest addition to its premium electric line-up is a full-sized five-seater SUV with some smart styling touchesWed Oct 19 2022 - 05:00
First Drive: Nissan hits a high note with its promising new AriyaCompetitive pricing, a plush interior and decent range should win customers to this new all-electric SUV crossoverWed Oct 12 2022 - 01:00
BMW’s battery revolution promises lower-cost electric vehicles with better rangeNew Gen6 batteries deliver a 30% improvement in range between charges and 30% faster chargingMon Oct 10 2022 - 12:45
MG delivers its best car in decades – and it’s priced to give its rivals sleepless nightsMG4 all-electric family hatchback is a joy to drive and far cheaper than its nearest competitors, the Volkswagen ID.3 and the Renault Megane E-TechFri Sept 30 2022 - 02:00
Bigger and better BMW X1 surprises with grown-up appeal and impressive electric powerNew generation of the compact SUV now comes in an all-electric version that’s sure to appeal to Irish premium buyersSun Sept 25 2022 - 23:00
In BMW’s upgraded 3-Series, the real difference is this high-tech cabinA car’s midlife revamp used to involve new seat covers and an extra cupholder. That’s all changedWed Sept 21 2022 - 01:00
Lexus hits the SUV sweet spot with its new plug-in hybrid RXLatest generation Lexus RX delivers over 60km of all-electric drivingFri Sept 09 2022 - 12:45
Volkwagen’s ID.Buzz is the classic VW campervan reinvented — with a not so classic price tag There’s plenty of excitement about VW’s all-electric family car, which hits the right notes with its retro styling but starts at a hefty €65,890Tue Sept 06 2022 - 23:01
Volkswagen boss predicts rising prices for petrol and diesel carsThomas Schäfer says he wants people to ‘love’ the VW brand again after admitting shortcomings in in-car software developmentsTue Sept 06 2022 - 10:30
BMW spots a gap in the luxury market for its new 7 SeriesThe Bavarian brand is hoping to lure buyers away from its rival MercedesWed Aug 31 2022 - 01:00
Toyota’s Aygo X: This new city car is pitched at the upper end of the market. Here’s what you get for your moneyThis small car has the same safety and entertainment-tech features as its bigger rivalsWed Aug 24 2022 - 04:00
New car market down 17.3% in July amid calls to retain supports for electric vehiclesSales of all-electric vehicles continue to grow despite downturnTue Aug 02 2022 - 14:16
Mercedes EQE: Is this the best electric car you can buy right now?This Merc is better than its big brother and a better balance than anything else out there right nowWed Jul 20 2022 - 07:00
Suzuki’s new Swace: An alternative to the crossover crazeSuzuki’s new Swace is yet another reason to look beyond the mock off-roaderWed Jul 13 2022 - 07:06
Electric cars and hybrids now account for 44% of Irish new car salesSales of EVs are almost double what they were this time last yearFri Jul 01 2022 - 12:47
Mercedes EQS seeks to be a super-luxury electric leaderCan this be the plug-in alternative to the benchmark S-Class? Not quiteWed Jun 29 2022 - 07:00
Peugeot looks beyond SUV era with new 408French brand owned by Stellantis introduces a new "fastback" saloonWed Jun 22 2022 - 13:16
Polestar 2 review: Stars align for this new Tesla slayerNew Sino-Swede delivers plenty of potential for premium electric car buyersWed Jun 15 2022 - 07:00
New cars for rental market down 80% on 2019New car market continues to suffer from supply problemsWed Jun 01 2022 - 15:27
Mercedes EQB 300: A tempting electric seven-seater for familiesAkin to a shrunken G-Wagon, this SUV offers plenty of space inside and a 419km rangeWed Jun 01 2022 - 07:01
Kia go an extra mile in style with the new Niro crossoverNew generation comes with more character and a drivability geared towards its customer baseMon May 23 2022 - 06:40
BMW 2 Series Active Tourer: Premium quality but lacks people-carrier practicalityThere is a serious flaw with this supposed practical family car: it’s not that spaciousWed May 18 2022 - 07:00
Mercedes remaps its future aiming at electric luxuryAn all-electric product onslaught is underway, heralding a new age for the German car giantTue May 17 2022 - 13:53
Irish motor dealers join Ukraine humanitarian supply effortCustomers invited to drop off essential suppliers to dealerships for delivery to UkraineTue May 10 2022 - 12:36
A new electric vehicle that lifelong BMW fans can embraceThe i4 excels on the road without trading comfort for competencyWed Apr 27 2022 - 07:00
Family-friendly VW Polo defies trend towards SUVsWhile many small family hatchbacks have become behemoths, this model has notWed Apr 13 2022 - 07:00
ESB raises prices for public charging of electric vehicles sharplyKilowatt-hour fees to increase by between 30% and 47%Tue Apr 05 2022 - 16:54
New car sales up 4% this year as electric sales doubleToyota is the best-selling brand with Hyundai’s Tucson Ireland’s favourite new carFri Apr 01 2022 - 10:59
Used car prices soar 53% since January 2020Annual inflation for used car prices now 30 per cent, data from DoneDeal showsThu Mar 31 2022 - 12:36
Lexus NX450h: Premium hybrid crossover puts Lexus back on trackNew compact SUV offers impressive steering, ride quality and plush interiorWed Mar 30 2022 - 07:05
Volkswagen Taigo: Faux SUV squeezed into VW’s range proves unmemorableGerman carmaker’s latest offering has smart tech features but is expensive for what it isWed Mar 16 2022 - 07:02
Ionity EV fast charger subscribers hit with overcharging on bank accountsIrish subscribers report seven months of subscription fees withdrawn on one-dayFri Mar 04 2022 - 16:16
Kia EV6 named Europe’s 2022 Car of the YearSeven finalists compete for coveted title from longest-running international car awardMon Feb 28 2022 - 16:47
Toyota enters the fully electric age with its promising BZ4XBuyers will have to wait several months for all-wheel drive versions of new BZ brandThu Feb 24 2022 - 07:00
Average new car prices jump 20% in five years – now at over €35,000The average price of new car last year was €35,199Wed Feb 23 2022 - 00:01
Mercedes C-Class: Diesel saloon impresses in its likely last hurrahCar has premium comfort but there is no escaping that diesel seems gruff in current ageWed Feb 16 2022 - 07:05
Jaguar’s I-Pace: An electric car veteran that keeps pace with the new modelsThe four-year-old Jag is still very competitive in a market that should have left it behindWed Feb 02 2022 - 07:05
Diesel car sales overtaken by hybrid but supply issues slowing market downJanuary sales only matched last year, when Covid lockdown forced showrooms to closeTue Feb 01 2022 - 10:24
Irish buyers with €25,000 can opt for an electric Fiat 500 or new seven-seat DaciaTwo new entrants to Irish market are a funky all-electric city car or a practical seven-seat petrol-powered people carrierTue Feb 01 2022 - 09:00
Irish petrol and diesel prices one-third higher than 2021State the 17th most expensive country worldwide for fuel and 12th in Europe, says AATue Jan 25 2022 - 17:09
