Audi’s 700km electric A6 e-Tron goes for Tesla’s throatAudi moves its electric tech to more affordable ranges, and will show a concept electric A6 in ChinaMon Apr 19 2021 - 10:50
Mercedes reveals its new luxury electric car with a 770km rangeNew electric S-Class - the EQS - is expected in showrooms for sales next yearThu Apr 15 2021 - 17:54
Dacia’s new Sandero hit with two-star safety ratingEuro NCAP rates the new Sandero’s safety performance as ‘out of step with the market’Wed Apr 14 2021 - 10:53
Audi e-Tron GT: Expensive but brilliant, staggeringly desirable electric carThe Tesla Model S feels leaden-footed compared with this incredible driving experienceFri Apr 09 2021 - 12:00
Volkswagen ID.4: Craving an SUV? VW’s all-electric new model could be for youThe ID.3 actually ticks just about every box, but crossovers are still king for Irish driversWed Apr 07 2021 - 07:05
Semiconductor chip shortage halts car productionCar firms say global shortage concerns whole motor industry ‘and affects all our production sites’Wed Apr 07 2021 - 07:00
Jeep’s cultural appropriation dilemma puts other carmakers on noticeCherokee Nation says it objects to Jeep using its name for carsWed Apr 07 2021 - 05:50
VW’s new Tiguan satisfies, but for how much longer?Yes, it’s an impressive diesel SUV, but the clock is ticking…Wed Mar 31 2021 - 07:02
Ford will kill the Mondeo in 2022The once ubiquitous family saloon will be no moreThu Mar 25 2021 - 16:56
Irish 3D imaging technology to speed up construction projectsHoloSite system, developed by XYZ Reality, in use on Danish data centreThu Mar 25 2021 - 04:52
Alpine A110: Near-perfect sports car points the way to a glorious electric futureRenault’s sporting brand will morph from this petrol two-seater into a full-battery lineupWed Mar 24 2021 - 07:10
Are you sharing too much data with your car?Pairing your phone with your vehicle can inadvertently give your information to third partiesWed Mar 24 2021 - 07:05
Peugeot launches new shark-nosed 308 hatchbackNew 308 gets plugin-hybrid options, but no all-electric model as yetThu Mar 18 2021 - 12:28
Toyota up-sizes the dinky Aygo into a crossoverAygo X Prologue concept previews Toyota’s next (last?) small petrol modelWed Mar 17 2021 - 14:04
Why do car dealers charge bank-manager fees to service your vehicle?Servicing fees are high – up to €125 an hour – but so are the skills needed to keep cars safeWed Mar 17 2021 - 07:45
Volkswagen plans to make cheaper electric batteries – and plenty of themGerman giant to build six battery factories and invest €400m in rapid-charging points in EuropeTue Mar 16 2021 - 09:43
Opel makes a battery MantaClassic 1970 coupe gets electric power and digital cabinMon Mar 15 2021 - 19:35
Forget DeLorean, Ireland could be an electric car-making hubEntrepreneur Norman Crowley aims to bring car manufacturing back to IrelandThu Mar 11 2021 - 05:43
Mitsubishi about-faces on European departure - but no decision on IrelandRenault-based Mitsubishis on sale from 2023, but not yet planned for IrelandWed Mar 10 2021 - 12:53
Audi wants to put the world on your windscreenNew Q4 e-Tron electric SUV gets giant heads-up displayTue Mar 09 2021 - 09:46
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
Before you buy an electric vehicle, ask: Will I drive it enough to make it eco-friendly?If you can't rack up the miles, then you might be better off with a traditional gas guzzlerThu Mar 04 2021 - 06:00
Morgan sports cars make a surprise return to IrelandCork-based Edgewood Automotive takes on franchise for classically-styled roadsterWed Mar 03 2021 - 05:40
Volvo shows new C40 EV as it plans to go fully electricVolvo Ireland says online sales plans will not affect the size of the dealer networkTue Mar 02 2021 - 14:30
Raiding Ford’s archives for tales of cars that never wereSecret Fords: Volume One, Steve Saxty’s new book, sheds light on Ford’s secret 1980s projectsWed Feb 24 2021 - 04:58
Mercedes’ new C-Class gets S-Class cabinMerc’s mid-size saloon revived to take on the BMW 3 SeriesTue Feb 23 2021 - 13:09
New Mercedes-Benz C-Class gets a radical new interiorImages of the new C-Class have leaked online ahead of official launch this weekMon Feb 22 2021 - 12:55
Tesla Model 3 Long Range: Electric motoring at its finestSome gripes remain, but the Model 3 is a strong EV all-rounder that is well ahead of it rivalsWed Feb 17 2021 - 07:05
Buying a used car? Here’s why prices look set to riseTax changes triggered by Brexit have increased the cost of imports that dealers rely onWed Feb 17 2021 - 05:53
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
DS 4 arrives to poach buyers from Mercedes and BMWCan Citroën’s posh brand gamble finally pay off?Wed Feb 10 2021 - 06:00
Audi finally reveals its Tesla Model S challenger – the e-Tron GTGerman giant’s new electric super-saloon arrives in April – and it’s gorgeousTue Feb 09 2021 - 18:15
Daimler unveils plans to split Mercedes brand into two partsProposal would create two separate companies, Daimler Truck and Mercedes-Benz carsWed Feb 03 2021 - 20:25
Electric car revolution: How Ireland could lead the fieldThe island is almost perfect for EVs. But more drivers outside Dublin need to switchWed Feb 03 2021 - 07:15
Car making to return to Ireland with hypercars built in WicklowEntrepreneur Norman Crowley brings car design greats together to create new electric vehicles built hereTue Feb 02 2021 - 19:18
New Tesla Model S boasts 1,100hp and a range up to 840kmNew luxury electric saloon offers more power but less steering wheelThu Jan 28 2021 - 11:49
Range Rover Sport D350: Fab to drive. But everyone you pass will hate youWith this SUV's big-six diesel engine, the old oil-burning technology is going out on a highWed Jan 27 2021 - 07:05
Mercedes adds another all-electric crossover to its mixStar brand takes risk with all-electric model that shares so much with a petrol equivalentFri Jan 22 2021 - 12:40
Hybrids? Plug-ins? Everything you need to know about electric carsConfused about electric vehicles? Here’s how to tell your EV from your PHEV and MHEVWed Jan 20 2021 - 06:00
New electric car battery can recharge in five minutes, company saysIsraeli manufacturer says battery will end range anxiety. Is this the big breakthrough?Tue Jan 19 2021 - 15:15
Toyota unveils its new 24-hour party piece for Les Mans campaignThe GR010 Hybrid will take part in the endurance race in June, coronavirus allowingFri Jan 15 2021 - 11:16
Audi and BMW present contrasting electric facesAll the while, Tesla is catching up…Thu Jan 14 2021 - 20:25
Could armour-plate technology lead to better electric cars?Israeli firm Plasan is working to make lighter vehicles more cost effectiveThu Jan 14 2021 - 05:03
Could armour-plate technology lead to lighter, more efficient electric cars?Manufacturer Plasan is working to make lighter vehicles more cost effectiveThu Jan 14 2021 - 05:03
How to drive away with a bargain: Top tips for buying a new car in 2021New-car sales are set to rise. Here’s how to make the most of your purchaseWed Jan 13 2021 - 06:23
Even at $1.5m, Joe Biden’s ‘Beast’ isn’t the priciest presidential limoThe White House limousine is a bargain compared with past presidential vehiclesWed Jan 13 2021 - 05:37
Lola Cars, formerly owned by Irish businessman Martin Birrane, for sale at £7mNew owner will get a fully prepped and turn-key racing operationWed Jan 13 2021 - 04:54
Mitsubishi leaves, with a legacy of broken electric dreams behind itJapanese car brand departs Irish market in 2021, but will owners be tempted by return of MG?Wed Jan 06 2021 - 07:05
The age of SUVs: tectonic shifts in the cars we buy and how we buy them‘The real big change is the move towards electrification and sustainability’Wed Jan 06 2021 - 05:19
Audi e-Tron Sportback: A seriously handsome, impressive and pricey e-SUVTake note BMW and Mercedes – Audi has set the bar when it comes to chop-top stylingWed Dec 23 2020 - 07:25
