Our Test Drive: Volkswagen T-Roc 1.0 R-LineThe T-Roc is a medium-sized, family crossover based on the Golf platform. It's fine – but why aren't we offered the more practical Golf Estate in Ireland?Wed Aug 03 2022 - 08:04
Volkswagen ID.5: I thought this was yet another silly, pointless ‘coupe-SUV’ — until I drove itNo one really needs an ID.5, but it makes long-haul electric travel pretty effortlessWed Aug 03 2022 - 06:01
Surging fuel prices ‘adversely affecting 80% of Irish drivers’Pump prices have gone up 45% in the past year for diesel and 41% for petrolWed Aug 03 2022 - 06:00
E-fuels might be worse for pollution than regular petrolIndependent tests indicate synthetic petrol releases the same level of nitrogen-oxide and even more carbon monoxide and ammoniaWed Aug 03 2022 - 04:00
Is reducing speed enough to reduce road deaths?Authorities have announced anti-speed measures to improve road safety. Critics say they aren’t enoughSat Jul 30 2022 - 05:00
Our Test Drive: Skoda Fabia 1.0 TSI 95hp StyleThe Fabia is a practical and compact family hatchback with a classy cabin and class-leading boot space. Relatively affordable, despite rising prices.Wed Jul 27 2022 - 08:09
Car buyers report facing €4,000 price hikes after paying depositsLoophole in sales procedure means that a dealer can raise the price of a new car after a sale has been agreedWed Jul 27 2022 - 07:00
Nissan Juke Hybrid: Can this small SUV take on Toyota’s C-HR and Yaris Cross?This restyled model is a bit softer and less jarring to look at, and benefits from a much more welcoming interiorWed Jul 27 2022 - 06:00
Mini drops big hint about first electric crossoverElectric Aceman concept is a replacement for the Clubman estateWed Jul 27 2022 - 00:15
Our Test Drive: Honda Civic 2.0e-HEV AdvanceThe hybrid Civic enjoys high levels of refinement and excellent fuel economy. It is a car that deserves to put Honda back on Irish motorists' shopping lists.Wed Jul 20 2022 - 08:07
EU moves to end emissions breaks for plug-in hybridsThe EU has decided that from 2025 it will start measuring the emissions and consumption of a PHEV more realisticallyWed Jul 13 2022 - 10:16
Our Test Drive: Mercedes-Benz EQEThe EQE is our second five-star car of the year so far. Comfortable, refined, with a claimed range range of 641km. Isn't that what we want from an EV?Wed Jul 13 2022 - 08:03
Venom F5: An Irish-American’s quest to build the world’s fastest production carThe Irish-American tuner and sports car maker is aiming to follow up a ‘world’s fastest’ accolade with a shot across Elon Musk’s bowsWed Jul 13 2022 - 05:00
Can hydrogen fuel ever move beyond the hype cycle?Hyundai, Toyota, Audi, and others are still betting big on hydrogen power, but is it a pipe dream?Wed Jul 13 2022 - 00:00
Opel Astra: Stylish hatchback is here to reclaim the middle groundHas the SUV and crossover frenzy finally peaked? Maybe…Wed Jul 06 2022 - 07:00
Toyota’s plug-in RAV4 is sufficiently electricLong electric range and impressive economy mark out Toyota’s plug-in hybridWed Jul 06 2022 - 06:00
Hyundai reveals new slippery saloon all-electric Ioniq 6The Ioniq 6 is sized to compete with the Tesla Model 3 and Polestar 2, and should be priced accordingly.Wed Jun 29 2022 - 10:24
Honda Civic e:HEV – Impressive hybrid marks the start of Honda’s comeback in EuropeNew-generation hatchback is a worthy challenger to the mighty Toyota CorollaTue Jun 28 2022 - 09:30
Volkswagen previews all-electric Passat replacementID. Aero concept debuts in ChinaMon Jun 27 2022 - 18:05
‘Ultimate test between man and machine’: The dangers and thrills of motorbike racingRoad racing is unique to Ireland and the Isle of ManSat Jun 25 2022 - 06:00
The best seven-seat cars you can buy with budgets of €10,000 to €50,000 upwardsWith a baby boom well under way, you may need some extra seats for the nippersWed Jun 22 2022 - 07:00
Dutch start-up Lightyear brings its solar-powered electric car to marketThe lightyear 0 solar car won’t charge to infinity, nor beyond, but will get you a claimed 70km of ‘free’ mileage each dayTue Jun 21 2022 - 17:59
We are being sold a fantasy about autonomous vehiclesWe’re thinking about autonomous cars all wrong - Academic paper finds that self-driving cars will always depend on ‘attachments’Wed Jun 15 2022 - 06:00
Le Mans 2022: Survive to driveThe headline results look familiar but they speak of a major 24hrs earthquake to comeMon Jun 13 2022 - 10:11
Taking a smarter approach to charging electric vehiclesCork entrepreneur David Watson is leading the charge to smarter chargingThu Jun 09 2022 - 05:00
From rev-happy past to electric future: BMW’s M hits 50Can an all-electric i4 M50 match up to its glorious seventies and eighties predecessors?Wed Jun 08 2022 - 07:00
Software takes the driving seat at Formula OneHow Dell and McLaren have come together to find the slices of a second it needs to compete at the top end of Formula OneWed Jun 08 2022 - 06:30
DeLorean: It’s back, it’s electric and it plans to challenge Porsche and TeslaNew Alpha5 model gets gullwing doors but ditches the sharp-edged stylingWed Jun 01 2022 - 13:22
Will recovery services still be relevant in an electric age?Electric cars are theoretically more reliable than their combustion counterparts. What does that mean for the mobile emergency service?Wed Jun 01 2022 - 06:45
Peugeot’s new 308: What’s the French for ‘sophisticated’?French car company’s new hatchback is pricey, but makes up for that with a classy performanceWed May 25 2022 - 09:36
A biofuels proposal to slash emissions while boosting the farming sectorReport argues that biofuels are critical to meeting 2030 targets, but some are scepticalThu May 19 2022 - 05:00
EU’s clean car plans don’t go far enough, say criticsLack of interim targets could make electric vehicles more expensiveWed May 18 2022 - 01:33
Merc’s new electric EQE - better than its big brotherNew Mercedes E-Class-sized EV is more agile, if a little less comfy, than the larger EQS launched alongside itTue May 17 2022 - 13:54
Nissan’s new Ariya hits some high notesAt last, Nissan has a second electric model to go with the Leaf. Is it any good, though?Mon May 16 2022 - 15:47
Audi RS e-Tron GT has that elusive characteristic – star qualityMore power makes Audi’s low-slung electric saloon even more intoxicatingWed May 11 2022 - 06:00
Car buyers could end up paying hundreds more in subscriptionsEU’s consumer watchdog says subscription software opens up ‘a data dystopian scenario’Wed May 11 2022 - 05:35
Opel Combo-e: Electric MPV is an ideal battery car for familiesAs long as those families don’t need to drive too far. . .Wed May 04 2022 - 07:05
Dacia Jogger: New seven-seat MPV seems like a safe betForget the crash-test rating controversy – this Dacia gem could be ideal family transportWed May 04 2022 - 06:50
Electric cars are too expensive? New figures suggest notIt is claimed EV buyers could stand to save as much as €3,900 per year on motoring costsWed Apr 27 2022 - 05:55
NCAP safety ratings under fire following Dacia controversyNew Jogger family car gets one-star rating, but has it been tested properly?Tue Apr 26 2022 - 10:27
BMW’s new i7 luxury EV claims 600km rangeLuxury electric car will reach Irish customers this DecemberWed Apr 20 2022 - 13:00
MG’s 5 is a half-way house – but it’s a pleasant oneCompact electric estate has an excellent mix of practicality and priceWed Apr 20 2022 - 07:00
Ireland’s next motor racing star: ‘I originally started at the age of nine’Alex Dunne wants to be F1’s next big thing and is making a name for himself in GermanyWed Apr 20 2022 - 06:41
Irish construction giant debuts its first all-electric JCBJohn Sisk’s battery-powered telehandler a step in the right directionThu Apr 14 2022 - 05:14
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
