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The new Mercedes CLA – range anxiety? What’s that?

The new Mercedes CLA – range anxiety? What’s that?

Merc’s sleek new four-door EV goes for mile and miles on one charge

Wed Jul 16 2025 - 23:01
Mini Cooper S Convertible review: This soft-top proves that open air is better

Mini Cooper S Convertible review: This soft-top proves that open air is better

Mini Cooper S Convertible isn't quite a cure-all but it would certainly take your mind off a bad day

Wed Jul 16 2025 - 07:15
BYD’s Land Cruiser rival inches closer to Ireland

BYD’s Land Cruiser rival inches closer to Ireland

BYD’s luxury brand Denza is coming to the UK, and it’s got an ultra-rugged plug-in hybrid 4x4 too

Wed Jul 16 2025 - 06:45
Mazda’s new CX-5 gains space, but loses engine options

Mazda’s new CX-5 gains space, but loses engine options

Just a single engine choice for the incoming new €39,965

Fri Jul 11 2025 - 12:15
Is China’s car industry on the brink of crisis?

Is China’s car industry on the brink of crisis?

Car makers are selling and exporting new cars as ‘zero miles’ used in an effort to keep factories running

Wed Jul 09 2025 - 08:02
Volkswagen Buzz attempting journey around the world visits Ireland

Volkswagen Buzz attempting journey around the world visits Ireland

Rainer Zietlow wants to take an electric car to the ends of the Earth

Tue Jul 08 2025 - 20:18
EV Q&A: How do I know if I’m getting good economy from an electric car?

EV Q&A: How do I know if I’m getting good economy from an electric car?

Helping to separate electric-vehicle myths from facts, we are here to answer all your EV questions

Tue Jul 08 2025 - 06:30
Company car leasing avoids value depreciation in a volatile market

Company car leasing avoids value depreciation in a volatile market

Could leasing with a full-service option, where all the ancillary costs are covered, be the answer for a small firm?

Wed Jul 02 2025 - 05:00
Car makers sound alarm as China turns off tap on mineral supplies

Car makers sound alarm as China turns off tap on mineral supplies

Rare-earth metals in short supply, causing some models to pause production

Tue Jul 01 2025 - 10:00
EV Q&A: Will ‘vegan’ interiors be hard-wearing in the long term?

EV Q&A: Will ‘vegan’ interiors be hard-wearing in the long term?

Helping to separate electric-vehicle myths from facts, we are here to answer all your EV questions

Thu Jun 26 2025 - 06:00
The secrets behind the new Nissan Leaf’s style: ‘Hopefully it’s a pleasant shock’

The secrets behind the new Nissan Leaf’s style: ‘Hopefully it’s a pleasant shock’

We dig into the new all-electric Leaf’s style details with Nissan’s European vice-president of design Giovanny Arroba

Wed Jun 25 2025 - 06:15
In an impressive leap forward there’s a faint sense of Jeep to the new Dacia Duster hybrid

In an impressive leap forward there’s a faint sense of Jeep to the new Dacia Duster hybrid

Restyled Duster offers a frugal 1.6-litre engine but prompts some quality concerns

Tue Jun 24 2025 - 07:00
New Leaf of life for Nissan: Can 604km-range EV revive the struggling giant?

New Leaf of life for Nissan: Can 604km-range EV revive the struggling giant?

The Japanese car brand badly needs a big hit right now, but betting on the electric car market feels risky

Tue Jun 17 2025 - 13:00
Should electric car incentives be more creative?

Should electric car incentives be more creative?

Helping to separate electric-vehicle myths from facts, we are here to answer all your EV questions

Tue Jun 17 2025 - 12:33
Audi’s small Q3 grows up for its third generation

Audi’s small Q3 grows up for its third generation

Latest Q3 looks to Q5 and Q6 e-tron for styling inspiration

Mon Jun 16 2025 - 20:30
Skoda’s sporty Elroq RS neatly mixes pace and practicality

Skoda’s sporty Elroq RS neatly mixes pace and practicality

More power and four-wheel drive make the Elroq even more appealing, if rather pricey

Mon Jun 16 2025 - 14:02
Peugeot E-3008: Electric all-wheel-drive is like a cheat code for fast cars

Peugeot E-3008: Electric all-wheel-drive is like a cheat code for fast cars

Peugeot's new range-topper is quick, poised and more efficient than you would expect

Wed Jun 11 2025 - 07:30
Cupra’s Terramar two-engined hybrid leaves us in two minds

Cupra’s Terramar two-engined hybrid leaves us in two minds

It’s quick, well-made and lower-slung than you might think, but there’s something missing

Wed Jun 11 2025 - 07:07
Alpine A290: an EV that will have you smiling and giggling on almost every drive

Alpine A290: an EV that will have you smiling and giggling on almost every drive

A290 is the first Alpine to be officially sold in Ireland and not only is it a belter, it’s also quite affordable

Tue Jun 10 2025 - 12:25
EV Q&A: Why can’t I have a swing-out arm for kerbside charging in Dublin?

EV Q&A: Why can’t I have a swing-out arm for kerbside charging in Dublin?

Helping to separate electric-vehicle myths from facts, we are here to answer all your EV questions

Tue Jun 10 2025 - 06:30
What can Irish aviation learn from the carbon-reducing experience of New Zealand?

What can Irish aviation learn from the carbon-reducing experience of New Zealand?

Christchurch Airport in New Zealand is at the cutting edge of cutting emissions

Thu Jun 05 2025 - 05:00
Driving test logjam: how to beat the long waiting times

Driving test logjam: how to beat the long waiting times

The RSA has published a plan to shorten the wait for tests, but there are ways around the system right now

Wed Jun 04 2025 - 07:00
EV Q&A: Why doesn’t Ireland use roadside furniture for charging electric vehicles?

EV Q&A: Why doesn’t Ireland use roadside furniture for charging electric vehicles?

Helping to separate electric-vehicle myths from facts, we are here to answer all your EV questions

Tue Jun 03 2025 - 10:17
Regal Rolls-Royces roll up to help preserve Ireland’s Georgian legacy

Regal Rolls-Royces roll up to help preserve Ireland’s Georgian legacy

A coming together of minds sees Rolls-Royce 20-Ghost Club and Irish Georgian Society mark 45 years of working together

Sun Jun 01 2025 - 06:00
The VW Buzz is a superhero, here to save us from villainous SUVs

The VW Buzz is a superhero, here to save us from villainous SUVs

Most seven-seat cars fudge the third row and turn it into a kids-only zone. Not this one

Wed May 28 2025 - 07:00
Leapmotor joins the Chinese ranks in Ireland in September

Leapmotor joins the Chinese ranks in Ireland in September

More Chinese electric cars coming, this time with Gowan Auto as the importer

Tue May 27 2025 - 15:21
EV Q&A: Should I buy an out-of-warranty, used electric car?

EV Q&A: Should I buy an out-of-warranty, used electric car?

Helping to separate electric-vehicle myths from facts, we are here to answer all your EV questions

Tue May 27 2025 - 05:00
You’d be genuinely mad to buy an SUV unless you need it - just look at latest climate and safety figures

You’d be genuinely mad to buy an SUV unless you need it - just look at latest climate and safety figures

The new Kodiaq is efficient, but the Superb estate is a much better option

Fri May 23 2025 - 05:51
Beware the car hire honey trap: We had the most intensive inspection of a returned rental I’ve ever seen

Beware the car hire honey trap: We had the most intensive inspection of a returned rental I’ve ever seen

Our hire car experience went from sunny to cloudy in minutes

Wed May 21 2025 - 06:00
EV Q&A: Why do electric cars still have old-fashioned 12-volt batteries?

EV Q&A: Why do electric cars still have old-fashioned 12-volt batteries?

Helping to separate electric vehicle myths from facts, we’re here to answer all your EV questions

Tue May 20 2025 - 10:48
Is the State about to miss another EV target?

Is the State about to miss another EV target?

Mobility Partnership Ireland says ‘more ambition’ is needed to hit electric car charging targets

Tue May 13 2025 - 05:31
EV Q&A: Why does our car not work with some chargers?

EV Q&A: Why does our car not work with some chargers?

Helping to separate electric vehicle myths from facts, we’re here to answer all your EV questions

Tue May 13 2025 - 05:00
Changing your playlist can make you a safer driver, claims Allianz research

Changing your playlist can make you a safer driver, claims Allianz research

Insurer’s research shows that music with a slower beat keeps you calm behind the wheel

Mon May 12 2025 - 09:56
Renault 4’s electric reboot charms you like few other cars

Renault 4’s electric reboot charms you like few other cars

Retro styling cloaks an up-to-date EV package that’s just about practical enough

Fri May 09 2025 - 09:48
Updated BMW M2: adorable, fun and ludicrously powerful

Updated BMW M2: adorable, fun and ludicrously powerful

Yes, it’s overpriced, but this muscular, wound-up little coupe has more power than a 1970s F1 car

Thu May 08 2025 - 06:00
Has Jeff Bezos-backed Slate just revolutionised the electric car?

Has Jeff Bezos-backed Slate just revolutionised the electric car?

Ultra-simple, ultra-customisable, and ultra-cheap – the EV pick-up intends to upend the car industry

Wed May 07 2025 - 06:45
Electric vehicle Q&A: Which EV charging point apps do I need?

Electric vehicle Q&A: Which EV charging point apps do I need?

Helping to separate electric vehicle myths from facts, we’re here to answer all your EV questions

Tue May 06 2025 - 05:00
Polestar opens a proper Irish dealership – is this the end of the agency model?

Polestar opens a proper Irish dealership – is this the end of the agency model?

Polestar turns, in part, to a more conventional way of selling cars. Others seem to be following suit

Wed Apr 30 2025 - 06:15
Electric vehicle Q&A: What if I can’t charge at home?

Electric vehicle Q&A: What if I can’t charge at home?

Helping to separate electric vehicle myths from facts, we’re here to answer all your EV questions

Tue Apr 29 2025 - 05:00
EU ban would mean direction of travel towards heavier cars

EU ban would mean direction of travel towards heavier cars

If the EU’s putative ban is introduced, it wouldn’t come into force until 2029

Thu Apr 24 2025 - 06:00
Greasing the wheels: is eco-fuel supply ready to make a dent in our emissions?

Greasing the wheels: is eco-fuel supply ready to make a dent in our emissions?

Replacements for petrol and diesel already exist but diversification of inputs will be crucial as airlines compete with motorists for supplies

Thu Apr 24 2025 - 05:00
Ireland won’t reach its EV target of one million by 2030 – here’s why

Ireland won’t reach its EV target of one million by 2030 – here’s why

The Irish Government’s brave target of hitting seven figures with electric cars may already have passed us by

Thu Apr 24 2025 - 05:00
Dacia’s boss wants to move upmarket, but without a big shift in prices

Dacia’s boss wants to move upmarket, but without a big shift in prices

The Bigster SUV breaks new commercial ground for Dacia, but Denis Le Vot wants to ensure that the brand sticks to its affordable roots

Wed Apr 23 2025 - 07:00
Skoda’s sporty Octavia RS is still the Farmer’s Ferrari, but has it lost its edge?

Skoda’s sporty Octavia RS is still the Farmer’s Ferrari, but has it lost its edge?

Big boot? Check. Turbo engine? Check. Thrilling to drive? Errr…

Wed Apr 23 2025 - 06:00
How long can I expect my EV's battery to last? And what happens when it dies?

How long can I expect my EV's battery to last? And what happens when it dies?

Helping to separate EV myths from facts, we’re here to answer all your questions

Tue Apr 22 2025 - 05:00
Is Northern Ireland’s new car market overly reliant on disability grants?

Is Northern Ireland’s new car market overly reliant on disability grants?

Half of all cars sold in the North last year were part of Motability scheme

Wed Apr 16 2025 - 07:00
What do I need to do to take my EV across France this summer? From charging station maps to payments

What do I need to do to take my EV across France this summer? From charging station maps to payments

Electric vehicles: Helping to separate EV myths from facts, we’re here to answer all your questions

Tue Apr 15 2025 - 05:00
Will Verne autonomous taxis put carmaker Mate Rimac leagues ahead of the competition?

Will Verne autonomous taxis put carmaker Mate Rimac leagues ahead of the competition?

The brains behind Rimac and Bugatti is looking at a 2026 date to launch his rival to Elon Musk’s Cybercab

Thu Apr 10 2025 - 05:00
Peugeot 5008 Hybrid: Impressively spacious seven-seater with an ineffably French feel

Peugeot 5008 Hybrid: Impressively spacious seven-seater with an ineffably French feel

Masses of room in the new 5008, and it’s stylish too – just don’t expect it to be quick

Wed Apr 09 2025 - 07:59
Will there be more Government initiatives for EVs?

Will there be more Government initiatives for EVs?

Electric vehicles: Helping to separate EV myths from facts, we’re here to answer all your questions

Tue Apr 08 2025 - 05:00
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