Why have new cars become so expensive?Improved safety and increased raw material costs are driving up the prices of new carsWed Apr 13 2022 - 06:45
What’s worth more – a painted BMW or an exploding Lamborghini?BMW’s Koons art car goes up against the bizarre world of NFTs in an explosive contestWed Apr 13 2022 - 05:00
Cars move from carbon fibre to carbon-absorbing fibreA Swiss company is working on a flax-based material that could change the industryThu Apr 07 2022 - 03:00
Mercedes CLS – a large smoothie, with less bananaUpdated design is gorgeous, looking like the love-child of Brad Pitt and an E-class saloonWed Apr 06 2022 - 07:00
Mercedes set to take legal responsibility for ‘autonomous’ car crashesCarmaker indemnifies drivers using ‘Level 3’ software in Germany against accidentsWed Apr 06 2022 - 04:49
Polestar’s horoscope is looking goodHow Irish buyers will take to Sino-Swedish brand remains to be seen, but its first all-electric model is a belterThu Mar 31 2022 - 08:00
Mini testing its new EV in the Arctic CircleNew electric Mini will be made in China, and be smaller than the current hatchbackWed Mar 30 2022 - 01:00
‘The tide is nature’s battery’: How tidal power can help replace gas and oilStuart Murphy’s TPGen24 hopes to build £5bn generator ‘islands’ off coast of UKThu Mar 24 2022 - 04:58
Volvo’s electric C40 is an expensive conundrumThe C40 has so much going for it, but it’s a perplexing carWed Mar 23 2022 - 07:05
The car of the future will be more about software than hardwareVolkswagen aims to simplify, speed up and revolutionise development of new carsWed Mar 23 2022 - 06:05
Formula One’s form book is all at seaRed Bull appear to be in front, but the key will be taming the porpoiseWed Mar 16 2022 - 20:33
Tyre tester for the day: How do you create a new tyre?Continental has spent five years creating the SportContact7 - testing it on the track was in orderWed Mar 16 2022 - 07:15
Ford Europe focuses on electric and divides up its operationsFord will divide into separate electric and combustion engine business unitsMon Mar 14 2022 - 13:55
Skoda’s electric Enyaq RS is a lounge lizard in running shoesSUV remains stubbornly sensible despite coupe-like body and more powerSun Mar 13 2022 - 13:24
Morgan to bring its three-wheeled fun to Ireland and has electric future in sightOne Irish order already for €78,000 Super 3 that’s due to arrive in AugustWed Mar 09 2022 - 07:26
New car buyers in slow lane as delivery delays stretch into 2023Production problems may mean waiting a few weeks for delivery ... or several monthsWed Mar 09 2022 - 07:10
War in Ukraine hits car factories and electric car productionFord, VW and BMW among manufacturers to slow production amid conflictThu Mar 03 2022 - 14:12
Would taxing cars by weight be the fairest future option?The car taxation system is going to have to evolve to meet the electric revolutionWed Mar 02 2022 - 07:05
Craig Breen overcomes tragedy to lead Ford’s rally fightbackWaterford’s Craig Breen has faced more than a few difficulties in his rallying career, but he’s Ford’s de-facto Number One as the rally circus heads to SwedenThu Feb 24 2022 - 09:45
Skoda’s new Fabia is very ordinary – that’s something to celebrateIn a world of over-styled and over-marketed cars, the Fabia is wonderfully refreshingWed Feb 23 2022 - 08:30
Will small cars run out of road?Costs are pushing small cars out of the market but is electric power a saviour or the fatal blow?Wed Feb 16 2022 - 06:16
Kia’s new Sportage: Proof that SUVs are now ordinaryKorean SUV feels like just another mid-size, mid-spec family car in a very crowded classWed Feb 09 2022 - 07:00
Has Ford lost its focus in Europe as sales of its heavy hitters fall?The Focus and Fiesta could be chopped as they suffer an identity crisis in electric eraWed Feb 02 2022 - 05:59
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
BMW brings electric power to classic MinisElectric ‘restomods’ will be factory-approved and individually numberedWed Jan 26 2022 - 10:14
Audi’s e-tron Quattro S: A maddeningly desirable car, but mainly just maddeningSporty electric SUV is wonderful in isolation, but doesn’t make sense in the wider worldWed Jan 26 2022 - 08:19
Could pickups become more popular than SUVs in Europe?As Tesla delays Cybertruck production, will electric power change our view on trucks?Wed Jan 26 2022 - 05:56
Merc’s electric GLB and Suzuki’s estate car reach IrelandNew battery SUV and a hybrid estate go on saleThu Jan 20 2022 - 16:41
Irish motorists fell out of love with Fiat – John Saunders thinks he can change thatFiat, Alfa Romeo and Jeep have a new distributor. Is it the start of an Italian renaissance?Wed Jan 19 2022 - 06:45
Peugeot’s new electric 308 claims a range of 400kmNew electric hatch benefits from latest battery tech developmentThu Jan 13 2022 - 10:29
Ford’s Mustang Mach-E proves batteries can be funAgile handling for Ford’s new electric SUV, but it’s messy in some areasWed Jan 12 2022 - 07:05
New car deliveries in State set to be affected by global chip shortageCar dealers indicate they have more interest from consumers than they have cars to sellWed Jan 12 2022 - 06:11
BMW shows off a colour-changing car in Las VegasElectric iX gets experimental paintwork, as well as a high-power 619hp M60 versionWed Jan 12 2022 - 06:00
Seat’s all-electric Cupra: An arguably prettier, cheaper Volkswagen ID-3Seat’s semi-premium sporting brand begins its EV journey, but why choose one over a VW ID.3?Wed Jan 05 2022 - 07:00
How much range will your electric vehicle lose in cold weather?Winter slows chemical processes in batteries. How can you keep your car going?Wed Jan 05 2022 - 06:45
Q&A: What is a PCP, and should I use one to buy a car?PCP deals look tempting, but make sure to read the fine printWed Jan 05 2022 - 06:15
Is recycling old cars, instead of selling them abroad, better for the planet?Ireland’s recycling systems need to improve to minimise each car’s carbon footprintMon Dec 27 2021 - 06:08
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
Lancia aims to be the Italian Mercedes as it plots an electric renaissanceOnce close to extinction, brands like Lancia and MG are radically reworking their line-upsWed Dec 22 2021 - 05:45
Renault’s Zoe and the disappearing safety starsEuro NCAP has given the new Renault Zoe zero stars in its crash test, but does that tell the whole story?Wed Dec 15 2021 - 12:03
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 surprise reveal of its electric car lineup that’s coming our wayPresentation in Tokyo aims to deflect accusations of electric car delaysTue Dec 14 2021 - 10:33
Max Verstappen interview: ‘Don’t expect any changes’Combative Dutch driver says winning the F1 world title hasn’t changed his outlookMon Dec 13 2021 - 16:06
Tesla Model 3 Performance: It’s flawed, but this is an addictive electric vehicleThe new Model 3 remains a convincing electric sports saloonWed Dec 08 2021 - 07:05
Could Ireland be on the cusp of a biofuel revolution?“Electrification of cars is important in reducing emissions but it cannot do it all”Wed Dec 08 2021 - 03:45
Should you get a home charger for your electric car?If you have off-street parking, it’s the way to go. But there are many aspects to considerWed Dec 01 2021 - 06:45
Hybrid-engined Land Rover Defender a step in the right directionModest range on electric power rendered more practical by rapid chargingWed Nov 24 2021 - 06:45
BMW 2 Series Coupe: Punchy, pugnacious German gem is a driver’s dreamM240i would probably have raised an eyebrow or two at Cop26 but it offers unrivalled funWed Nov 17 2021 - 07:05
Can we trust carmakers behind the wheel on climate targets?Volvo will ‘fine’ itself for carbon emissions, but the wider motor industry needs to actWed Nov 17 2021 - 06:00
Hyundai gets into the flying car businessSpin-off company established to develop autonomous air taxisWed Nov 17 2021 - 05:15
