Volvo’s ES90 tries hard not to be an SUV, but it’s easy to like this almost-saloon
You’d be hard-pressed to call it truly handsome in the manner of the old S90 saloon but it cuts a reasonably swish dash
Don’t fret about fast-charging, says Chinese EV battery giant
CATL says its new ‘5C’ battery should last for 1.17-million kilometres, even with constant rapid charging
Irish car dealership starts accepting Bitcoin — should you use it?
Crypto for cars is a burgeoning trend, but some warn against it
Heated seats controversy highlights the perils of connected car tech
The connected car was supposed to be a solution, but will it become a problem?
First drive: The new VW Passat is coming to Ireland, making the case for estates over snake-oil SUVs
Estate-only model gets diesel and plug-in hybrid options with prices ‘well below €50,000′
K-Pop Demon Hunters: The Irish talent behind a roaring success
James Carson is part of the Sony Pictures Imageworks team that makes the unreal really successful
Mercedes, BMW and Skoda tee up crucial new 2026 models
The S-Class saloon gets a major upgrade this year, the new electric M3 gets trick gearshifts, while Skoda names its new electric seven-seater
Do Irish VRT rules on cars bought abroad breach EU tax law?
Consumers’ inability to get estimate on likely VRT costs before buying a car abroad is a significant issue
Volvo’s new EX60 sets latest EV range benchmark of ‘up to 810km on one charge’
Model with three battery and drivetrain options is due to go on sale here from summer
Opel Frontera aims downmarket for a clash with Dacia
New Frontera is a potential Jogger rival with electric or hybrid choices
Irish start-up could improve EV battery life and performance
Drive, which recently won a Research Ireland prize, says cooling is the secret
Carbon neutral fuels: When will we see them and why are some so staunchly opposed?
The idea of carbon-free ‘petrol’ sounds tempting, but barriers remain to its adoption
Renault’s Rafale PHEV unleashes a debate, but not the one you expect
Plug-in hybrids have a whole separate controversy to deal with, but here we’re talking about price, value and prestige
Cold weather, hot metal: Brussels Motor Show hits its stride
New EVs, big debuts and a power vacuum left by Geneva
Honda Civic 2.0 i-MMD Advance: This car is searingly expensive, but is it worth it?
It’s just as well that the Civic hybrid is a fantastic car, because its price tag is ludicrous













