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
Hyundai i20: Korean overtakes some of its rivals in the supermini raceKorean firm has created a dynamic i20 that Toyota, Peugeot and VW need to take note ofWed Apr 14 2021 - 07:15
Motor trade sees 48,188 new cars registered this year despite lockdownNew 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 abundanceRoad test: For lugging a family about in comfort it’s really impressiveWed Mar 31 2021 - 07:05
Volkswagen’s ID.4 crossover arrives in Irish showroomsNew arrival is marketed as an all-electric crossover SUV, so it also boasts towing abilityWed Mar 31 2021 - 01:00
Lexus signals new styling with all-electric LF-Z crossoverPremium Japanese brand promises several new all-electric models in coming yearsTue Mar 30 2021 - 11:17
Kia’s all-electric EV6 crossover will have a 585bhp performance versionGT version will deliver a 0-100km/h time of just 3.5 secondsTue Mar 30 2021 - 09:12
Motor trade seeks to reopen showrooms from April 5thSize of dealerships and low average footfall supports a safe reopening, argues SIMIMon Mar 22 2021 - 13:22
Citroën C4: Delivers comfort and practicality with smart styling touchesFirst drive: Remarkably restrained but overall ride felt firmer than expectedWed Mar 17 2021 - 07:45
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 worldWed Mar 10 2021 - 07:05
BMW’s M division delivers fastest M3 – and likely the last with petrol powerGerman giant’s sixth-generation M3 combines agile handling with three-litre, twin-turbo powerWed Mar 10 2021 - 05:05
VW aims to bring self-driving cars to the masses by 2030Car giant is planning over-the-air software updates for its ID cars every 12 weeksFri Mar 05 2021 - 10:10
New car sales up 5.3% in February despite Covid lockdown restrictionsEnd of reduced VAT rate from March 1st led to strong pre-orders last monthTue Mar 02 2021 - 17:04
Toyota Yaris named Europe’s Car of the Year 2021Supermini’s victory partly down to rave reviews for its rally-inspired GR versionMon Mar 01 2021 - 15:47
Maughan family group bought Irish Opel franchise for €9.5mGroup will own 10% share of new car market after it regains control of CitroënSat Feb 27 2021 - 05:15
MG ZS EV: A new jump start for families into the age of electric motoringA spacious family EV for under €30k sounds tempting, but there are drawbacks to considerWed Feb 24 2021 - 07:05
Seat’s Cupra crossover offers premium appeal – and now comes with a plugFormentor is a welcome alternative to the boxy copycat hybrids on the marketWed Feb 24 2021 - 06:00
Hyundai unveils the first of its new range of all-electric modelsIoniq is set to be the subbrand for its assault on electric rivals. First up is the Ioniq 5Tue Feb 23 2021 - 09:13
Ford will only sell all-electric cars in Europe from 2030US brand says it will abandon petrol, diesel and hybrids at the end of the decadeWed Feb 17 2021 - 10:55
Sales at Joe Duffy Motors Group rose 9% to €321m in 2019Company plans to expand its used car business in 2021, opening a new ZuCar supermarket in DublinWed Feb 17 2021 - 05:00
Green shoots of something exciting from OpelFirst drive: New Mokka-e shows the German brand is now pointing in the right directionFri Feb 12 2021 - 06:00
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 deliversWed Feb 10 2021 - 07:20
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 BrexitLockdown restrictions hit new car sales but market was only down 8% until final day of JanuaryMon Feb 01 2021 - 12:25
Tucson hybrid: Hyundai’s best mainstream model yetYou expect major tech advances when you buy a Merc. But a Hyundai? Hats offWed Jan 27 2021 - 07:15
Kia joins the rush transform from car maker to ‘mobility provider’Korean car company plans seven new electric models by 2027Fri Jan 15 2021 - 10:14
Renault to revive its famous 5 supermini as it lays out cost-cutting planNew boss of French car company plans leaner, electric futureThu Jan 14 2021 - 18:00
New car sales fall 26.5% on back of latest lockdownCar companies call for VAT reduction to run until JuneMon Jan 11 2021 - 11:27
Car of the Year: Time to rate the best cars we hope to be driving in 2021Despite Covid-19, new cars are coming on the market, and it’s motor hacks’ duty to judge themFri Jan 08 2021 - 08:00
Ford’s new all-electric Mustang to be sold online directlyMach E will arrive in Ireland next summer with prices starting at €50,000Wed Dec 16 2020 - 06:32
Millennials set to drive boom in car ownership in 2021Despite Covid-19’s economic impact, dealers are buckling in for a bumper sales yearWed Dec 16 2020 - 06:06
Toyota to launch first all-electric crossover carJapanese company also continuing to invest in development of solid-state battery packsMon Dec 07 2020 - 14:20
Kia’s spacious Sorento is like a sittingroom on wheelsStylish, roomy and comfortable seven-seater is awash with gadgetsWed Dec 02 2020 - 07:05
New car sales up 20% in November despite lockdownPrivate buyer market is down just 9.4%, compared to a 30% drop in corporate salesTue Dec 01 2020 - 19:40
Toyota embraces hydrogen age with vastly improved MiraiJapanese giant heralds new family car with evangelical zeal of its original Prius launchMon Nov 30 2020 - 06:00
Volkswagen Group saw Irish profits rise 13% last yearIrish arm of German car giant recorded sales of €766m across its four brands in 2019Wed Nov 25 2020 - 16:03
The Irish Times top 50 cars for 2021Fully electric cars are gaining ground fast – and some old favourites have been rebornWed Nov 25 2020 - 07:15
BMW’s Irish profits fell 75% last yearCombined 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 stylingThe new iX may be all about the plug-in power and automated driving features - but all the talk is of that grilleWed Nov 11 2020 - 14:20
Cupra Formentor: Fun car with good space and stylish touches but price is a hurdleThe chef who cooked up Cupra strategy has been shown to have recipe for success in pastWed Nov 11 2020 - 07:15
Skoda confirms Irish prices for its new all-electric Enyaq crossoverAfter grants the Enyaq 60, with a range of 390km, should reach driveways from €38,762Tue Nov 10 2020 - 18:34
Dealers get online sales shelter from the Covid stormIncreasing number of motorists willing to be their next cars onlineWed Nov 04 2020 - 04:02
New car sales up 6% in October despite Covid challengesRegistrations down 25% so far this year, driven by collapse in car rental marketMon Nov 02 2020 - 16:23
Renault unveils its eVision for the future of the MeganeMegane eVision is an evolution on current five-door hatch but now in pure-electric crossover formWed Oct 28 2020 - 06:09
