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 lighter, more efficient electric cars?Manufacturer Plasan is working to make lighter vehicles more cost effectiveThu Jan 14 2021 - 05:03
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
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
BMW’s 5 Series proves its worth amid plugin-hybrid controversyWhether plugin-hybrids are good, bad, or indifferent, the updated 5 Series is a class actWed Dec 16 2020 - 07:25
The best cars you can buy for €10,000Buying on a budget? We’ve found 10 of the best second-hand cars, from BMW to DaciaWed Dec 09 2020 - 07:15
Electric cars may be even cleaner than makers claimStudy suggesting EVs need 77,000km on clock to be ‘greener’ than conventional car debunkedWed Dec 09 2020 - 07:05
Cars to look forward to in 2021The best of the new metal coming in the new yearWed Dec 09 2020 - 00:00
Electric car charging points to replace phone boxesEasyGo and Eir sign deal to replace 180 phone booths with EV charging pointsMon Dec 07 2020 - 10:13
Mercedes faces stiff competition from itself with the GLAPuzzling new model ditches comfortable middle ground for space between rock and hard placeWed Dec 02 2020 - 07:05
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
Peugeot e-2008: Disappointing battery range overshadows beautiful designNew SUV looks the part but underperforming battery may spook potential buyersWed Nov 18 2020 - 07:25
Mini gets creative with new wacky MPVDoes the ‘Urbanaut’ concept herald a future for people carriers? Mini seems to think soTue Nov 17 2020 - 13:00
ESB introduces pricing for ultra-fast EV chargersYou’ll pay 34c per kWh when connected to the ESB’s new 150kW chargersTue Nov 17 2020 - 12:25
Jaguar Land Rover to partner with autonomous car hub in ShannonNew campus seeks to accelerate the development of robotic carsMon Nov 16 2020 - 04:00
‘Aye, AI, captain.’ IBM’s autonomous ship seeks to revolutionise modern transportThe Mayflower Autonomous Ship could be the first robotic vessel to safely cross the AtlanticThu Nov 12 2020 - 01:03
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
Are plug-in hybrids an eco fig leaf?If they are not being plugged in, they are worse for the environmentWed Nov 11 2020 - 06:45
Audi mixing batteries and cylinders in one factoryElectric GT joins V10 R8 on the same production line as Audi goes electric for its next performance modelWed Nov 11 2020 - 01:00
Sisk now offering ‘more EV than petrol’ choices to company car usersTen VW ID.3 vehicles added to fleet as part of €2.8m sustainability investmentThu Nov 05 2020 - 17:56
Land Rover Defender 90 has more capabilities than any car on marketYou want sports-car speed with forest-trail traction? You can have itWed Nov 04 2020 - 07:19
Electrification suits the EvoquePlug-in hybrid power is only a baby step on the EV road, but it’s a good oneWed Nov 04 2020 - 06:45
Mazda’s first EV requires mental recalibrationSmaller battery equals greater environmental gains, but will customers buy in to that?Wed Oct 28 2020 - 06:20
Can buying the right petrol save your conscience and the planet?Applegreen says it’s going to offset the emissions of its fuel, but does offsetting actually work?Wed Oct 28 2020 - 06:17
Pulling stunts with the Land Rover 007 teamThe first new Defenders off the production line were shipped straight to the set of the new James Bond filmWed Oct 21 2020 - 06:35
Go karting and remind yourself why you love drivingThe outside world might be a mess, but you can still strap on a helmet and have some funWed Oct 14 2020 - 07:20
Citroen Berlingo a worthy candidate to inherit mantle from 2CVFrench offering is a practical family car that maximises space and value for moneyWed Oct 14 2020 - 07:15
Has the motor trade been sidelined in tax debate?Budget 2021: The influential Tax Strategy Group explicitly rejected industry lobbying in its recent budget recommendationsTue Oct 13 2020 - 09:33
