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
Renault sales fall more dramatically than market during CovidCarmaker still losing market share as sales recover in first half of 2021Mon Aug 02 2021 - 05:02
VW Touareg R PHEV: It’s eye-wateringly fast. But is it worth €95k? Here’s how it shapes upVolkswagen’s high performance SUV shares a platform with the Bentley Bentayga HybridWed Jul 28 2021 - 07:05
Formula One turns to Amazon’s supercomputer in the cloudUsing Amazon Web Services, the team in charge of Formula One’s 2022 regulations are trying to stay one step ahead of the teamsWed Jul 28 2021 - 06:45
The Lisburn woman in the front seat of Ford’s latest transformationInterview: Lisa Brankin, managing director, Ford of Britain and IrelandFri Jul 23 2021 - 13:00
Ford Puma ST hits sweet spot between manic and mundaneTop-notch hot hatch crossover balances family and funWed Jul 21 2021 - 07:15
Tesla’s Irish profits double despite Covid lockdownTurnover at the electric car company’s Irish operation rose 256% last yearWed Jul 14 2021 - 17:09
AA pulls the plug on Roadwatch traffic and travel reportsBroadcasts will end from today with the AA focussing on other areas of its businessFri Jul 09 2021 - 14:41
Can the Mercedes-Benz S-Class retain its crown as king of the luxury car set?For decades it has been a pioneer of the latest automotive innovations and luxury trendsWed Jul 07 2021 - 07:15
BMW returns to form with new 2 Series coupeRefraining from the growling grille on recent models the rear-wheel drive coupe starts at €48,515Tue Jul 06 2021 - 09:36
Peugeot adds to new 308 range with sharp-suited wagonThe SW variant of the range will be popular on the continent but a relatively small seller in IrelandTue Jun 22 2021 - 03:00
BMW 128Ti: Racy rival to Golf GTi steals hot-hatch crown from VWThis powerful, racy BMW hits the sweet spot between performance and refinementWed Jun 09 2021 - 07:20
Hyundai Santa Fe PHEV: Bold engineering, plus features that would be at home on a MercedesThis roomy seven-seat SUV is a great family car for well-heeled motorists entering the electric worldWed Jun 02 2021 - 07:10
Kevin Davidson: BMW boss eyes up excess pandemic savingsInterview: What will happen to showrooms? Pandemic fuels revolution in how new cars are soldFri May 28 2021 - 13:02
Opel Mokka-e: Easy to drive, easy to live with, and a change from cookie-cutter blandnessCool and comfortable Mokka could entice many to make the move to electricWed May 26 2021 - 07:10
Mercedes-Benz GLC300 plug-in hybrid: Is this Irish motorists’ bridge to the future?GLC 300 de PHEV 4matic offers a diesel engine and electric power at a competitive priceWed May 12 2021 - 07:05
Toyota Highlander: Has this big family SUV missed its chance?Seven-seat SUV is reasonable value, but the plug-in hybrid Kia Sorento may have stolen its thunderWed Apr 28 2021 - 07:15
Mercedes-Benz E300e PHEV: High-performance hybrid could tick all the boxesRoad test: The E-Class still has edge on rivals, with sharper steering an added bonusWed Apr 21 2021 - 07:25
