Ferrari sold five cars in Ireland last year, Alfa Romeo sold 43. How do these brands survive? Several brands in the State sold fewer than 100 new cars last year. What does the future hold for them?Tue Mar 25 2025 - 05:28
Dublin company behind glow-in-the-dark road markings that could be a lifesaverTrials in Sligo show positive results but the experience elsewhere has been mixed, despite potential for lower emissions and less environmental disruption Thu Mar 20 2025 - 05:00
Can software updates make my EV better?Helping to separate electric vehicle myths from facts, we’re here to answer all your EV questionsTue Mar 18 2025 - 05:48
Cupra Formentor review: Finally it makes senseUpdated Formentor isn’t as handsome as before, but it’s good funTue Mar 18 2025 - 05:30
New all-electric Mercedes CLA to boast 790km range Four-door saloon will also come with hybrid power to placate doubters of electric vehicles Sun Mar 16 2025 - 00:00
Your EV questions answered: Do all electric cars only have rear-wheel drive? What about driving in snow?Helping to separate electric vehicle myths from facts, we’re here to answer all your EV questionsTue Mar 11 2025 - 05:48
Audi’s rather lovely new electric A6 has serious range and lightning-fast chargingThis e-tron will find itself playing second sales fiddle to the one with diesel and hybrid engines, which seems insaneSun Mar 09 2025 - 11:43
Audi’s new Q5 SUV: So much sharper than before but at a hefty priceLatest Q5 mixes diesel and petrol hybrid power, and drives as smartly as it looksThu Mar 06 2025 - 23:01
VW’s new small car concept injects much-needed styling into its EV lineupThis concept car is a thinly-disguised version of the €20,000 ID.1, due in 2027Wed Mar 05 2025 - 18:00
Mini Aceman EV review: this is one car you’ll definitely want to take on the open road, but mind the rangeAceman proves that tactile motoring fun can mix with battery power, but there’s just not enough range to enjoy yourselfWed Mar 05 2025 - 07:06
EV Q&A: Should I buy a new EV on finance or go for a second-hand car?Helping to separate electric vehicle myths from facts, we’re here to answer all your EV questionsTue Mar 04 2025 - 10:22
Holiday without the guilt? Kerry hotel plans to offset customers' travel carbon footprintBallygarry Hotel in Kerry reckons it can wipe out your holiday emissions and it could be a template for a model future of tourismThu Feb 27 2025 - 05:00
Dangerous car database needed to protect second-hand buyers, State’s consumer body saysConsumer watchdog says Ireland is lagging behind countries such as Australia and the UK in providing centralised databases of used car histories accessible to car buyersWed Feb 26 2025 - 00:01
What’s the best EV for a 400km round trip without stopping and charging?Helping to separate electric vehicle myths from facts, we’re here to answer all your EV questionsTue Feb 25 2025 - 10:00
Happy torque: BMW’s electric M3 is a fan car in more senses than oneLatest disguised ‘Neue Klasse’ saloon is a pretty blatant hint at the next-gen electric M3Mon Feb 24 2025 - 05:59
With car prices surging, where can budget-conscious drivers turn? The answer may surprise youPrices have been on the rise for years, but recent spikes have pushed many mainstream models beyond the reach of average pocketsWed Feb 19 2025 - 07:55
Renault’s Symbioz is a symbol of the total SUV takeoverNew hybrid SUV is neatly styled but lacks pizzazz. Dacia looms large in its mirrorsWed Feb 19 2025 - 07:07
EVs: What are the possible health effects of driving around with a high-voltage battery?Helping to separate electric vehicle myths from facts, we’re here to answer all your EV questionsTue Feb 18 2025 - 14:40
NCT faces fresh accusation of passing unfit car as safeOwner finds wheel welded on to used car that had passed NCT weeks beforeSun Feb 16 2025 - 06:09
China’s X factor: Xpeng arrives in Ireland with €42k electric G6 SUVMore new Chinese models to follow – there’s even a truck with a built-in personal helicopter in developmentTue Feb 11 2025 - 20:00
Electric vehicles Q&A: Which EV performs best in cold weather?Helping to separate electric vehicle myths from facts, we’re here to answer all your EV questionsTue Feb 11 2025 - 06:00
BYD’s Atto 2 will shake up the EV market, but don’t expect it to be lots of fun New compact EV will be taking on the likes of Jeep Avenger, Opel Frontera and Renault Captur in the small SUV sectorMon Feb 10 2025 - 06:00
MG HS review: Impressive plug-in hybrid SUV is proof of how far the brand has comeAwkward touchscreen lets it down but the new MG HS is a solid performer with impressive electric rangeWed Feb 05 2025 - 07:00
Your car knows where you go. Here’s why you should be concernedVW Ireland boss says ‘more conversation is needed’ around the gathering of data both technical and personal following German data breachWed Feb 05 2025 - 06:00
NCT passes ‘unroadworthy’ car as fit for the roadDublin woman could be as much as €10,000 out of pocket after buying a car passed by the NCT which turned out to be a write-offTue Feb 04 2025 - 22:00
Actyon stations as KGM tries to revive what was SsangYongKorean brand wants to be seen differently to its Chinese rivalsTue Feb 04 2025 - 13:33
How risky is it to buy a second-hand EV?Your electric vehicle questions answered: Helping to separate EV myths from facts Tue Feb 04 2025 - 06:00
Volvo’s new museum is one of the most relaxing, restorative places I’ve ever visitedWorld of Volvo in downtown Gothenburg seems to use more natural light than any other car museumWed Jan 29 2025 - 06:00
Is there any issue with driving an electric car through a flood?Helping to separate electric vehicle myths from facts, we’re here to answer all your EV questionsTue Jan 28 2025 - 08:02
Cupra’s Tavascan is fine, but is that good enough?New electric SUV plays all the right notes, but not necessarily in the right orderTue Jan 28 2025 - 05:00
Could electric cars help us keep the lights on during power cuts?Vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology is hailed as a panacea for concerns about electricity supply and flexibility, but can it be made to work?Fri Jan 24 2025 - 20:00
Toyota turns up at Las Vegas electronics show CES not with a car but with a new cityFirst residents of the car maker’s Woven City, near Tokyo, will move in this year. The company views it as an experiment and a start-up hothouseThu Jan 23 2025 - 06:00
The five cheapest cars on sale in Ireland right now. Two are EVsSurprisingly good cars that are also the lowest-priced on the Irish market – and two are EVsWed Jan 22 2025 - 07:00
Don’t scrap an older electric vehicle – just upgrade itIrish company Range Therapy is now offering Nissan Leaf battery swaps and upgradesTue Jan 14 2025 - 05:00
BMW X3 road test: Blocky model finds its edge once againThe latest X3 gets edgier styling, but it’s really rather relaxed underneathWed Jan 08 2025 - 07:00
EV Q&A: Why are values in used electric cars falling so rapidly?Helping to separate electric vehicle myths from facts, we’re here to answer all your EV questionsTue Jan 07 2025 - 06:00
Ireland’s car buyers are turning Japanese once againSurge in imports of used cars from Japan, as Brexit blocks cars from the UKTue Jan 07 2025 - 06:00
With a glut of electric cars on sale for under €30,000, will Irish people make the switch?More EV models are coming on stream across the price range but charging infrastructure remains a concern for motoristsThu Jan 02 2025 - 05:00
What should I buy in 2025 if I need … a car for regular longer drives?It’s time to start picking our best buys from the current crop of cars on the marketFri Dec 20 2024 - 06:00
What car should I buy in 2025 if I need … an EV?The best buys from the current crop of electric cars on the market from Renault, BYD, Alfa Romeo and VolkswagenThu Dec 19 2024 - 07:30
Top 10 cars to buy in 2025, in reverse orderEVs dominate our list of best buy cars for the year ahead, while new takes on classic models feature tooWed Dec 18 2024 - 08:15
Your EV questions answered: Am I better to drive my 13-year-old diesel until it dies than buy a new EV? Helping to separate electric vehicle myths from facts, we’re here to answer all your EV questionsTue Dec 17 2024 - 10:00
What should I buy in 2025 if I need … a ‘reward for life’ car?It’s time to start picking our best buys from the current crop of cars on the marketTue Dec 17 2024 - 07:00
What should I buy in 2025 if ... I need an ‘affordable’ second car?It’s time to start picking our best buys from the current crop of cars on the marketMon Dec 16 2024 - 07:45
Plane-spotters unite: A trip into the high-altitude universe of ‘AvGeeks’The aviation industry might have lost the heady glamour of its early years but new technology has only fuelled Irish plane-spotters’ passion for flightSun Dec 15 2024 - 05:02
What car should I buy in 2025 if ... I need a seven-seater?It’s time to start picking our best buys from the current crop of new cars on the marketFri Dec 13 2024 - 05:30
What car should I buy in 2025 if ... I need a small runaround?It’s time to start picking our best buys from the current crop of new cars on the marketThu Dec 12 2024 - 07:00
Belfast-based watchmaker Nomadic moves with the times to reinvent retail experienceThe Belfast-based watchmaker is not only taking on the big Swiss brands, it’s also hob-nobbing with prime Ministers and fashion’s elite. Not bad for a brand that started in the founder’s back bedroomThu Dec 12 2024 - 05:45
What should I buy in 2025 if I want … a high-end executive car?It’s time to start picking our best buys from the current crop of cars on the marketWed Dec 11 2024 - 08:00
Can Skoda’s affordable Elroq unlock the electric car market?A sharp price and plenty of space inside seems to play to Skoda’s traditional strengths, but will the short range undermine the basic Elroq?Tue Dec 10 2024 - 12:15
