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charger subscribers hit with overcharging on bank accountsIrish subscribers report seven months of subscription fees withdrawn on one-dayFri Mar 04 2022 - 16:16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
Gowan motors chief takes dim view of stalled new-car supplyInterview: ‘No heads have rolled. Someone got it wrong,’ says dismayed company boss Mick DwanFri Jan 21 2022 - 12:30
Volkswagen ID.4 GTX: €72,000 is a step too far for an electric carVolkswagen has built a superbly comfortable electric crossover and should stop thereWed Jan 19 2022 - 07:05
Prices for used cars up 56% over the last two yearsRegistration figures for first 10 days of new year show hybrids are now the most popular new carsWed Jan 12 2022 - 05:26
And the winner of the Irish Times car of the year is...It was a very tight race between two Koreans and a French entryWed Dec 22 2021 - 07:00
State targets over 585,000 electric car registrations in last three years of decadeGovernment’s Climate Action Plan target is for 945,000 EVs on the road by 2030Wed Dec 22 2021 - 06:45
The Irish Times car buyer’s guide for 2022: Electric cars, hybrids, crossovers and SUVsThe new car market is reshaping utterly. These are our picks of the most popular types of vehicleWed Dec 15 2021 - 06:00
Toyota’s first all-electric SUV due in Ireland next MayPromising a range of 450km, the new EV is claiming to deliver serious off-road abilityFri Dec 03 2021 - 13:42
Electric and plug-in models now account for 15% of new car salesMotor industry warns changes to grants will undermine climate targetsWed Dec 01 2021 - 15:24
BMW iX 40 M Sport: A luxury load-lugger with better handling than a TeslaElectric family SUV offers comfort and impressive handling but comes at a priceWed Dec 01 2021 - 07:05
Seven new models make the final cut for Car of the Year 2022Six of the seven finalists are all-electric modelsMon Nov 29 2021 - 11:14
Audi Q4 e-Tron: Comfortable crossover worth a look if price is rightLined up against latest array of all-electric models on the market, it looks a little blandWed Nov 24 2021 - 07:00
In Shannon, tech companies are preparing for big data to take the wheelBy gathering data over the next decade, Seagate expects to launch autonomous carsWed Nov 24 2021 - 04:18
Petrol and diesel prices hit record highs, AA data showsPetrol prices have risen 27% in a year and diesel 28%, hitting low-income families hardestTue Nov 23 2021 - 11:48
Renault Megane E-Tech: Stylish family crossover will rattle its German rivalsFrench carmaker’s renaissance continues as fifth-gen Megane overtakes its opponentsWed Nov 10 2021 - 07:05
Kia EV6: Stunning crossover challenges Tesla for the premium EV throneKorean carmaker’s new gem offers impressive 400km-plus range and fast-charge techWed Nov 03 2021 - 07:05
Car-buyers willing to purchase online without testing a new carCovid-19 pandemic has led to an overhaul in the way we buy cars, according to a new reportMon Nov 01 2021 - 13:14
Majority want e-scooter users to have insurance and licence – AA survey60% of those surveyed do not think e-scooters are used safely in IrelandWed Oct 20 2021 - 10:56
First drive: Tesla’s new Model Y crossover can see off its challengersComing in at €70,000, it is at the top end of the price range for these mid-sized crossoversFri Oct 15 2021 - 08:00
Motorists are willing to move to electric – they just need a little pushAnalysis: Government is delivering some certainty, but still faces a few roadblocksWed Oct 13 2021 - 19:33
New car prices set to rise for higher emission vehiclesBudget 2022: Petrol and diesel prices go up from midnightTue Oct 12 2021 - 17:36
Tax incentives and electric vehicles: what can Ireland learn from other countries?Recent overhaul of regime in Denmark represents a major U-turn on tax breaksMon Oct 11 2021 - 14:24
Nissan’s new Qashqai: Still in the race, but it’s not out in frontThe original Qashqai was a crossover hit, but the update is on the conservative sideWed Oct 06 2021 - 06:15
Tough Danish law sees cars seized from speeders on the spot – then soldMeasures were introduced with cross-party support following a spate of fatal crashesWed Oct 06 2021 - 05:45
Tax plan would force up car prices by €1,500, industry group warnsIncreasing VRT on electric vehicles and low-emitting cars ‘entirely unconscionable’Mon Sept 27 2021 - 00:04
New car prices will jump €1,300 – with electric vehicles up €4,100 – under budget proposalsProposed changes to electric-car tax relief characterised as anti-electric vehicleWed Sept 22 2021 - 05:00
Call to cap tax relief on electric vehicles at €40,000Budget 2022: Tax Strategy Group calls for extension of VRT relief and changes to BIK ratesThu Sept 16 2021 - 13:07
BMW iX3: All-electric arrival is a pleasure to driveHandling is on par with combustion-engined rivals, with lovely weighting to the steeringWed Sept 15 2021 - 07:15
Munich motor show: Climate change casts uncomfortable shadow over eventCar makers also facing more immediate crisis due to ongoing semiconductor shortageWed Sept 08 2021 - 07:00
Renault Arkana: Mid-sized family crossover drives softly and subtlyPlenty of room in the car, which is surprising given the coupe lines of the silhouetteTue Sept 07 2021 - 16:19
Dacia Jogger delivers new seven-seat option for familiesNew model will also come with a hybrid option from 2023Fri Sept 03 2021 - 09:45
New car sales up 25% as demand for electric vehicles surgesHybrids now account for over 25% of the new car marketWed Sept 01 2021 - 15:52
Hyundai Bayon: Baby Korean crossover struggles to live up to its hypeCompact hatchback faces fierce competition in crossover SUV market segmentWed Aug 25 2021 - 07:05
Toyota arrives late to the party with a plug-in Rav4 and a baby crossoverNew hybrid Yaris Cross comes in below the C-HR with prices starting at €27,260Thu Aug 19 2021 - 18:00
Elon Musk: ‘He takes chances that could lead to demise. But if they work, they change the world’A new book looks at the rise, near-fall and spectacular comeback of the Tesla bossSat Aug 14 2021 - 05:53
Hyundai Ioniq 5: Korean manufacturer delivers aesthetically stunning carWith heat pumps as standard the Ioniq’s performance is on par with VW’s ID.4Wed Aug 04 2021 - 17:00
Volvo’s first all-electric model has been a long time coming. Is it worth the wait?The Swedish brand’s decision to opt for the XC40 crossover as the entry point makes senseWed Aug 04 2021 - 07:05
Why used cars are suddenly so expensiveSupply constraints and demand are pushing up prices, but cost of change key for most motoristsWed Aug 04 2021 - 05:57
