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Toyota Highlander: Has this big family SUV missed its chance?

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 thunder

Wed Apr 28 2021 - 07:15
Mercedes-Benz E300e PHEV: High-performance hybrid could tick all the boxes

Mercedes-Benz E300e PHEV: High-performance hybrid could tick all the boxes

Road test: The E-Class still has edge on rivals, with sharper steering an added bonus

Wed Apr 21 2021 - 07:25
Hyundai i20:  Korean overtakes some of its rivals in the supermini race

Hyundai i20: Korean overtakes some of its rivals in the supermini race

Korean firm has created a dynamic i20 that Toyota, Peugeot and VW need to take note of

Wed Apr 14 2021 - 07:15
Motor trade sees 48,188 new cars registered this year despite lockdown

Motor trade sees 48,188 new cars registered this year despite lockdown

New car sales in first quarter down just 3.2% on last year; registration of used imports up 5.5%

Thu Apr 01 2021 - 12:11
Kia Sorento PHEV: Seven-seater with practicality and comfort in abundance

Kia Sorento PHEV: Seven-seater with practicality and comfort in abundance

Road test: For lugging a family about in comfort it’s really impressive

Wed Mar 31 2021 - 07:05
Volkswagen’s ID.4 crossover arrives in Irish showrooms

Volkswagen’s ID.4 crossover arrives in Irish showrooms

New arrival is marketed as an all-electric crossover SUV, so it also boasts towing ability

Wed Mar 31 2021 - 01:00
Lexus signals new styling with all-electric LF-Z crossover

Lexus signals new styling with all-electric LF-Z crossover

Premium Japanese brand promises several new all-electric models in coming years

Tue Mar 30 2021 - 11:17
Kia’s all-electric EV6 crossover will have a 585bhp performance version

Kia’s all-electric EV6 crossover will have a 585bhp performance version

GT version will deliver a 0-100km/h time of just 3.5 seconds

Tue Mar 30 2021 - 09:12
Motor trade seeks to reopen showrooms from April 5th

Motor trade seeks to reopen showrooms from April 5th

Size of dealerships and low average footfall supports a safe reopening, argues SIMI

Mon Mar 22 2021 - 13:22
Citroën C4: Delivers comfort and practicality with smart styling touches

Citroën C4: Delivers comfort and practicality with smart styling touches

First drive: Remarkably restrained but overall ride felt firmer than expected

Wed Mar 17 2021 - 07:45
Fiat’s electric 500 ‘leaves German premium cars sitting at the lights’

Fiat’s electric 500 ‘leaves German premium cars sitting at the lights’

First drive: Fiat has gone retro with this foray into the all-electric world

Wed Mar 10 2021 - 07:05
BMW’s M division delivers fastest M3 – and likely the last with petrol power

BMW’s M division delivers fastest M3 – and likely the last with petrol power

German giant’s sixth-generation M3 combines agile handling with three-litre, twin-turbo power

Wed Mar 10 2021 - 05:05
VW aims to bring self-driving cars to the masses by 2030

VW aims to bring self-driving cars to the masses by 2030

Car giant is planning over-the-air software updates for its ID cars every 12 weeks

Fri Mar 05 2021 - 10:10
New car sales up 5.3% in February despite Covid lockdown restrictions

New car sales up 5.3% in February despite Covid lockdown restrictions

End of reduced VAT rate from March 1st led to strong pre-orders last month

Tue Mar 02 2021 - 17:04
Toyota Yaris named Europe’s Car of the Year 2021

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
Maughan family group bought Irish Opel franchise for €9.5m

Maughan family group bought Irish Opel franchise for €9.5m

Group will own 10% share of new car market after it regains control of Citroën

Sat Feb 27 2021 - 05:15
MG ZS EV: A new jump start for families into the age of electric motoring

MG ZS EV: A new jump start for families into the age of electric motoring

A spacious family EV for under €30k sounds tempting, but there are drawbacks to consider

Wed Feb 24 2021 - 07:05
Seat’s Cupra crossover offers premium appeal – and now comes with a plug

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
Hyundai unveils the first of its new range of all-electric models

Hyundai unveils the first of its new range of all-electric models

Ioniq is set to be the subbrand for its assault on electric rivals. First up is the Ioniq 5

Tue Feb 23 2021 - 09:13
Ford will only sell all-electric cars in Europe from 2030

Ford will only sell all-electric cars in Europe from 2030

US brand says it will abandon petrol, diesel and hybrids at the end of the decade

Wed Feb 17 2021 - 10:55
Sales at Joe Duffy Motors Group rose 9% to €321m in 2019

Sales at Joe Duffy Motors Group rose 9% to €321m in 2019

Company plans to expand its used car business in 2021, opening a new ZuCar supermarket in Dublin

Wed Feb 17 2021 - 05:00
Green shoots of something exciting from Opel

Green shoots of something exciting from Opel

First drive: New Mokka-e shows the German brand is now pointing in the right direction

Fri Feb 12 2021 - 06:00
GR Yaris: Toyota’s pocket-rocket rally car is a star in the making

GR Yaris: Toyota’s pocket-rocket rally car is a star in the making

€50,000 price tag may seem steep, but it’s not outlandish given what the car delivers

Wed Feb 10 2021 - 07:20
Volkswagen’s ID.4 is heading our way. Is it worth €36,000 of your money?

Volkswagen’s ID.4 is heading our way. Is it worth €36,000 of your money?

The German giant’s new electric vehicle arrives hot on the ID.3’s heels. Which is better?

Wed Feb 03 2021 - 07:05
New car sales drop 18% in January but used imports rise despite Brexit

New car sales drop 18% in January but used imports rise despite Brexit

Lockdown restrictions hit new car sales but market was only down 8% until final day of January

Mon Feb 01 2021 - 12:25
Tucson hybrid: Hyundai’s best mainstream model yet

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
Kia joins the rush transform from car maker to ‘mobility provider’

Kia joins the rush transform from car maker to ‘mobility provider’

Korean car company plans seven new electric models by 2027

Fri Jan 15 2021 - 10:14
Renault to revive its famous 5 supermini as it lays out cost-cutting plan

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
New car sales fall 26.5% on back of latest lockdown

New car sales fall 26.5% on back of latest lockdown

Car companies call for VAT reduction to run until June

Mon Jan 11 2021 - 11:27
Car of the Year: Time to rate the best cars we hope to be driving in 2021

Car of the Year: Time to rate the best cars we hope to be driving in 2021

Despite Covid-19, new cars are coming on the market, and it’s motor hacks’ duty to judge them

Fri Jan 08 2021 - 08:00
Ford’s new all-electric Mustang to be sold online directly

Ford’s new all-electric Mustang to be sold online directly

Mach E will arrive in Ireland next summer with prices starting at €50,000

Wed Dec 16 2020 - 06:32
Millennials set to drive boom in car ownership in 2021

Millennials set to drive boom in car ownership in 2021

Despite Covid-19’s economic impact, dealers are buckling in for a bumper sales year

Wed Dec 16 2020 - 06:06
Toyota to launch first all-electric crossover car

Toyota to launch first all-electric crossover car

Japanese company also continuing to invest in development of solid-state battery packs

Mon Dec 07 2020 - 14:20
Kia’s spacious Sorento is like a sittingroom on wheels

Kia’s spacious Sorento is like a sittingroom on wheels

Stylish, roomy and comfortable seven-seater is awash with gadgets

Wed Dec 02 2020 - 07:05
New car sales up 20% in November despite lockdown

New car sales up 20% in November despite lockdown

Private buyer market is down just 9.4%, compared to a 30% drop in corporate sales

Tue Dec 01 2020 - 19:40
Toyota embraces hydrogen age with vastly improved Mirai

Toyota embraces hydrogen age with vastly improved Mirai

Japanese giant heralds new family car with evangelical zeal of its original Prius launch

Mon Nov 30 2020 - 06:00
Volkswagen Group saw Irish profits rise 13% last year

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
The Irish Times top 50 cars for 2021

The Irish Times top 50 cars for 2021

Fully electric cars are gaining ground fast – and some old favourites have been reborn

Wed Nov 25 2020 - 07:15
BMW’s Irish profits fell 75% last year

BMW’s Irish profits fell 75% last year

Combined sales for its BMW and Mini brands totalled 4,533 in 2019, down 6.3%

Wed Nov 18 2020 - 16:52
BMW’s new all-electric SUV causes a stir with its styling

BMW’s new all-electric SUV causes a stir with its styling

The new iX may be all about the plug-in power and automated driving features - but all the talk is of that grille

Wed Nov 11 2020 - 14:20
Cupra Formentor: Fun car with good space and stylish touches but price is a hurdle

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
Skoda confirms Irish prices for its new all-electric Enyaq crossover

Skoda confirms Irish prices for its new all-electric Enyaq crossover

After grants the Enyaq 60, with a range of 390km, should reach driveways from €38,762

Tue Nov 10 2020 - 18:34
Dealers get online sales shelter from the Covid storm

Dealers get online sales shelter from the Covid storm

Increasing number of motorists willing to be their next cars online

Wed Nov 04 2020 - 04:02
New car sales up 6% in October despite Covid challenges

New car sales up 6% in October despite Covid challenges

Registrations down 25% so far this year, driven by collapse in car rental market

Mon Nov 02 2020 - 16:23
Renault unveils its eVision for the future of the Megane

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
Toyota Yaris: New supermini is stylish and spacious but faces stiff competition

Toyota Yaris: New supermini is stylish and spacious but faces stiff competition

New petrol Yaris does not have the edge over its rivals but delayed hybrid model could change things

Wed Oct 21 2020 - 07:05
Honda e targets young urban commuters as it arrives in Irish showrooms

Honda e targets young urban commuters as it arrives in Irish showrooms

Starting from €29,995, the small electric car offers range of 200km and unique cabin design

Wed Oct 21 2020 - 05:28
Volkswagen tops its Golf range with a new GTI Clubsport

Volkswagen tops its Golf range with a new GTI Clubsport

300bhp powerhouse arrives in Ireland next January to crown the famous GTI range

Tue Oct 13 2020 - 23:00
Budget 2021: fuel prices rise and high-emission cars hit

Budget 2021: fuel prices rise and high-emission cars hit

Major reform of motor tax and VRT regime designed to encourage sales of cleaner cars

Tue Oct 13 2020 - 16:04
New car sales spike 66% in September

New car sales spike 66% in September

Motor trade calls for cut in VRT ahead of changes to emissions test regime

Thu Oct 01 2020 - 13:31
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