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BMW goes back to its roots with 1 Series

BMW goes back to its roots with 1 Series

Basic 118i feels more like a proper BMW than models costing thousands more

Wed Apr 22 2020 - 09:29
Wrap party: Adding vinyl to your car could save you in the long run

Wrap party: Adding vinyl to your car could save you in the long run

In a world of grey and black cars, vehicle wraps are a cheap way of changing colours

Wed Apr 22 2020 - 07:00
Drive me home, robot!

Drive me home, robot!

The new decade is here, so when can I get my autonomous car?

Wed Apr 22 2020 - 00:00
Houston, we have a problem: the myths of Apollo 13

Houston, we have a problem: the myths of Apollo 13

There was one thing Hollywood got right about the mission: the necessity of experts

Fri Apr 17 2020 - 01:00
Is this the moment for digital motorsports?

Is this the moment for digital motorsports?

Online racing jumps in popularity as Covid-19 crisis grinds real racing to a halt

Wed Apr 15 2020 - 07:15
Upgraded Lexus RX revs up to German challenge

Upgraded Lexus RX revs up to German challenge

Hybrid devotion paying off but big news is revamped infotainment system

Wed Apr 15 2020 - 06:00
Chinese car market reports rise in sales as customers return to showrooms

Chinese car market reports rise in sales as customers return to showrooms

Sales and registrations of interest pick up as lockdowns are lifted

Tue Apr 14 2020 - 03:00
BMW’s new flagship will be a fully-electric 7 Series

BMW’s new flagship will be a fully-electric 7 Series

650hp electric powertrain rumoured for ultimate Beemer

Fri Apr 10 2020 - 12:21
Air pollution from cars worsens Covid-19 effects, claims Italian researchers

Air pollution from cars worsens Covid-19 effects, claims Italian researchers

Virus may be attaching itself to airborne particles from exhaust fumes

Wed Apr 08 2020 - 10:17
Edd China and the joys of simple mechanics

Edd China and the joys of simple mechanics

TV’s favourite spanner-man is just the soothing balm we need right now

Wed Apr 08 2020 - 06:45
Car makers confront confusion over hybrids and EVs

Car makers confront confusion over hybrids and EVs

Significant numbers of buyers don’t have the full facts when choosing a new car

Fri Apr 03 2020 - 00:00
VW’s new car claims to be carbon-neutral at birth

VW’s new car claims to be carbon-neutral at birth

What are the best eco-friendly driving options for us all?

Fri Apr 03 2020 - 00:00
From demure to daring: Peugeot’s 2008 compact crossover

From demure to daring: Peugeot’s 2008 compact crossover

The in-your-face styling is a dramatic change, but it could still attract a big driving audience

Wed Apr 01 2020 - 14:44
Hydrogen power and car-washing drones: Patents show where carmakers’ thoughts are going

Hydrogen power and car-washing drones: Patents show where carmakers’ thoughts are going

Some are outlandish and unworkable; others could change motoring as we know it

Wed Apr 01 2020 - 08:25
Car makers repurpose factories for medical devices

Car makers repurpose factories for medical devices

Ford, Seat, and Lamborghini all now making kit for hospitals

Tue Mar 31 2020 - 20:03
Medtronic shares ventilator design publicly to increase production

Medtronic shares ventilator design publicly to increase production

Ventilators considered critical in fight against Covid-19

Mon Mar 30 2020 - 13:55
Rivian takes on Tesla with big batteries and subtler approach

Rivian takes on Tesla with big batteries and subtler approach

Ford and Amazon are ploughing many millions into the electric pick-up truck start-up

Thu Mar 26 2020 - 05:45
Canned air is no laughing matter

Canned air is no laughing matter

Once a Mel Brooks gag, now people are paying a lot of money for something with dubious health benefits

Thu Mar 26 2020 - 04:43
Covid-19: Can motor industry steer way through crisis?

Covid-19: Can motor industry steer way through crisis?

Online car buying is up, and AA is offering free help for the elderly and health workers

Wed Mar 25 2020 - 06:00
Coronavirus: AA to offer free rescue for all healthcare workers and older motorists

Coronavirus: AA to offer free rescue for all healthcare workers and older motorists

Automobile Association will offer roadside rescue to those who need it most, whether they are members or not

Thu Mar 19 2020 - 11:59
Coronavirus: How to keep your car a safe haven during the crisis

Coronavirus: How to keep your car a safe haven during the crisis

Your car will be vital during the crisis but to protect yourself and your family the same cleanliness rules apply - and take caution on the forecourts

Wed Mar 18 2020 - 11:07
Are biofuels part of the carbon emissions solution?

Are biofuels part of the carbon emissions solution?

E10 fuel, which mixes plant-based ethanol into petrol, is being touted as a climate saviour but is it more trouble than it’s worth?

Wed Mar 18 2020 - 06:45

Subaru’s Forester e-Boxer: looks blocky but packs a driving punch

New hybrid shows off the best – and the worst – of the iconoclastic Japanese brand

Wed Mar 18 2020 - 06:43
Electronomous car technology summit moves from Kerry to Dublin

Electronomous car technology summit moves from Kerry to Dublin

Weston Airport will be the new home for the four-wheeled tech summit

Wed Mar 18 2020 - 03:51
Irish-founded tech company creates holographic building sites

Irish-founded tech company creates holographic building sites

XYZ Reality’s goggles allow builders and construction crews to view blueprints in living 3D

Wed Mar 11 2020 - 13:00
Nissan’s big-battery Leaf left behind in electric charge

Nissan’s big-battery Leaf left behind in electric charge

Extra capacity doesn’t pay off when it comes to range anxiety

Wed Mar 11 2020 - 04:51
Virtual Geneva proves pixels can’t replace real-world car shows

Virtual Geneva proves pixels can’t replace real-world car shows

This week showed why the internet is a poor place for a car show: cars need tactility

Thu Mar 05 2020 - 06:19
#NotGeneva2020: Cars you can’t, or probably won’t, buy

#NotGeneva2020: Cars you can’t, or probably won’t, buy

Continuing our coverage of the not-happening 2020 Geneva motor show, here’s the fun stuff

Tue Mar 03 2020 - 16:10
Dacia unveils what might be Ireland’s cheapest electric car

Dacia unveils what might be Ireland’s cheapest electric car

Renault’s Romanian brand promises that the Spring EV will be Europe’s most affordable battery vehicle

Tue Mar 03 2020 - 15:47
#NotGeneva 2020: The cars you can, and might, buy

#NotGeneva 2020: The cars you can, and might, buy

All of the metal being shown off online - rather than at the stands in Geneva - that might realistically make it onto your driveway

Tue Mar 03 2020 - 15:39
#NotGeneva 2020: BMW’s i4 concept gets a nose in front

#NotGeneva 2020: BMW’s i4 concept gets a nose in front

Munich’s putative Tesla rival has some controversial rhinoplasty

Tue Mar 03 2020 - 08:18
#NotGeneva 2020: The motor show new car unveilings move online

#NotGeneva 2020: The motor show new car unveilings move online

Car companies go ahead with global reveals, even in the absence of an actual, physical motor show

Mon Mar 02 2020 - 21:01
Corsa’s return sparks new beginning for Opel in Ireland

Corsa’s return sparks new beginning for Opel in Ireland

New small hatch is neat, well-made and strikes the right note

Wed Feb 26 2020 - 06:36
Seeking to make Opel relevant to Irish customers again

Seeking to make Opel relevant to Irish customers again

Leaping from Kia to Opel, James Brooks is taking on one of the toughest jobs in the Irish motor trade

Wed Feb 26 2020 - 02:45
Taking Ford Ireland out of the pitlane

Taking Ford Ireland out of the pitlane

John Manning has the unenviable task of trying to take Ford back to the top in Ireland

Wed Feb 26 2020 - 02:26
Battery bottleneck stalls electric car sales

Battery bottleneck stalls electric car sales

Most car makers now likely to miss their EU emissions limits this year

Tue Feb 25 2020 - 13:13
Hyundai and Kia create new electric car platform

Hyundai and Kia create new electric car platform

New EV structure co-developed with Canoo

Tue Feb 18 2020 - 19:25
How to turn racists’ genetic arguments against them

How to turn racists’ genetic arguments against them

Every white supremacist has African ancestry, and every Nazi has Jewish heritage

Thu Feb 13 2020 - 04:35
Financial services sector remains top target for cybercrime, says IBM

Financial services sector remains top target for cybercrime, says IBM

New report underlines need for back-up to protect against ransomware and malware attacks

Tue Feb 11 2020 - 11:48
How far can electric cars go on one charge?

How far can electric cars go on one charge?

And should that really matter?

Thu Feb 06 2020 - 03:15
Ford’s new Puma hits our funny bone

Ford’s new Puma hits our funny bone

Ford has created, in the new Puma, arguably the most likeable crossover yet

Wed Feb 05 2020 - 13:20
Volkswagen cuts €5,000 off the price of its electric Golf

Volkswagen cuts €5,000 off the price of its electric Golf

Cut price e-Golf is on the run out ahead of the arrival of new ID.3 - but is it better to wait?

Thu Jan 30 2020 - 13:27
Meet the unexpected carmakers of the future

Meet the unexpected carmakers of the future

Are start-up carmakers doomed to become 21st-century Tuckers?

Thu Jan 30 2020 - 03:43
Tesla’s next-gen Model X: A frustrating €95k drive – but everyone else will love it

Tesla’s next-gen Model X: A frustrating €95k drive – but everyone else will love it

It reaches 100km/h in 4.6sec, but the gadget-laden Model X isn’t much of a driver’s car

Wed Jan 29 2020 - 03:55
2020 bargain cars: What to buy with a limited budget in mind

2020 bargain cars: What to buy with a limited budget in mind

The prime picks for budget-minded motorists looking for something wearing a 201-plate

Mon Jan 27 2020 - 15:35
Bridgestone’s connected tyre could be a safety breakthrough

Bridgestone’s connected tyre could be a safety breakthrough

Glued-in chip can tell the car’s on-board systems what condition your tyres are in

Mon Jan 27 2020 - 13:52
Toyota’s hot Yaris gets Irish input

Toyota’s hot Yaris gets Irish input

Rally driver Chris Meeke gets early drive in GR Yaris hot hatch

Wed Jan 22 2020 - 13:55
IBM working on cleaner, faster batteries for cars

IBM working on cleaner, faster batteries for cars

Batteries made from seawater and quantum computing could make better electric cars

Thu Jan 16 2020 - 04:33
Some diesels may emit over 1,000 times regulated particulate emissions

Some diesels may emit over 1,000 times regulated particulate emissions

Research by environmental group claims that even latest engine technology doesn’t stop troubling levels of harmful emissions

Mon Jan 13 2020 - 18:07
Aston Martin shows off its €340,000 DBX SUV in Ireland

Aston Martin shows off its €340,000 DBX SUV in Ireland

British carmaker ‘not jumping on the bandwagon, we’re redefining it’

Fri Jan 10 2020 - 01:00
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