Top-selling cars in Ireland vulnerable to having keyless ignition ‘hacked’Germany’s ADAC finds most hands-free ignition systems vulnerable to having wireless signals interceptedWed Feb 06 2019 - 02:45
Older drivers over-paying for insurance, survey findsGap between best and worst renewal quotes for the over 70s as much as €800Wed Jan 30 2019 - 06:41
Electric vehicle users forced to wait for toll discountsFull rate being charged at tolls despite scheme to incentivise use of electric carsWed Jan 30 2019 - 04:15
The Vitara is the Suzuki we get, but not the one we deserveThe updated diesel-free Vitara is solid, competent, decent – but it’s not the JimnyWed Jan 30 2019 - 02:15
New Renault Clio gets Megane styling with high-gloss new interiorRenault’s big-selling small car will get a full debut at the Geneva motor show in MarchTue Jan 29 2019 - 12:18
Toyota’s RAV4 goes back to its 4x4 rootsFirst drive: The new crossover might be all-hybrid, but it’s surprisingly rugged if you go for the AWD versionWed Jan 16 2019 - 18:19
What to be aware of when choosing your first carInsurance and running costs are more the deciding factors than personal tasteThu Jan 10 2019 - 04:06
Used cars: why buyers need to be waryHow prevalent is the problem of outstanding finance and what you can do to protect yourself?Wed Jan 09 2019 - 09:46
None madder than an Ariel NomadTest drive: Ariel’s scaffold-on-wheels off-roader is possibly 2019’s perfect ‘car’Wed Jan 09 2019 - 07:00
Buyers at risk of having cars repossessed by finance housesStudy shows one in six used cars for sale carried outstanding debtWed Jan 09 2019 - 00:01
Hyundai shows off its ‘walking car’ at CES‘Elevate’ concept is a walking car for especially tricky terrain or rescuesTue Jan 08 2019 - 13:59
Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV plugging the gap between now and the futureMitsubishi’s updated plug-in SUV continues to impress with improved engine and price cutSun Dec 23 2018 - 16:18
University of Limerick drives vehicle battery researchGrant of €8m for Bernal Institute’s battery tech plans to tackle range anxiety and reduce the use of valuable cobalt in electric vehiclesThu Dec 20 2018 - 06:35
Motor trade calls on Government to ‘protect Irish jobs’ in no-deal BrexitMotor trade group SIMI says it’s a question of survival if the UK tumbles outThu Dec 13 2018 - 12:09
Electric propulsion slowly wings its way to aviationBombardier says it could take 40 years for aviation to catch up with current technologyThu Dec 13 2018 - 05:15
The Irish Times Top 100 Cars For 2019 - the winner is electricJaguar I-Pace comes out on top in what is set to be a banner year for plug-in carsWed Dec 12 2018 - 05:24
Best business cars for 2019A sneak preview of the best in electric, hybrid and diesel motors coming to a forecourt near youWed Dec 12 2018 - 00:00
Kia’s electric Niro has star backing but wins no oscars on the roadFirst drive: As with the growing number of electric cars on offer, what’s really holding Kia’s e-Niro electric car back is the charging networkTue Dec 11 2018 - 16:30
New Skoda Scala sets its sights on Ford Focus marketNew hatchbaxck replaces the unloved Rapid, but will push to be a bigger rival to the big-selling FordFri Dec 07 2018 - 11:47
Volkswagen: Nothing but electric from 2026 onwardsVW pledges that its last internal combustion engine will be launched in 2026, as VW Ireland announces a BIK-special electric GolfWed Dec 05 2018 - 09:07
Yaris gets a €23,000 hot hatch hybrid modelGR Sport model arrives alongside Y20 edition celebrating 20 years of Toyota’s YarisTue Dec 04 2018 - 11:38
Audis’ stunning electric e-Tron GT is a rebodied PorscheSleek four-door coupe based on the upcoming Porsche Taycan is set for 2020 productionThu Nov 29 2018 - 04:48
Land Rover pins recovery hopes on new EvoqueStyling changes are very subtle for new small Range Rover and mild hybrid version is comingFri Nov 23 2018 - 10:56
Lexus’ seven-seat RX adds practicality, but only for the smallest passengersRX450h-L Hybrid gets extra seats in the boot, but they’re pretty smallWed Nov 14 2018 - 03:46
We need new GDPR protections for carsCars are generating more data about us and our movements every day, but how will that affect us?Tue Nov 13 2018 - 10:30
Ford gets orchestra to record warning chimes for LincolnLincoln badge has suffered in sales and image terms, but Ford reckons it can still sing when neededWed Nov 07 2018 - 13:20
Siemens and Ubitricity installing electric car charging points in lamp postsSome 300 lamp post charging points are already in London, but sadly no Irish plans yetWed Nov 07 2018 - 07:00
Call for more diesel action as carmakers say they’re cleaner than everWar of words erupts as the European Diesel Summit calls for more clean-air actionTue Nov 06 2018 - 00:01
Importing a car from the UK? Don’t buy a hybridHybrid prices spiking in the UK second-hand market, in spite of tax changesWed Oct 31 2018 - 01:00
Volkswagen’s smallest SUV, the new T-Cross, unveiled in three cities at onceVW introduces its new T-Cross - due in Ireland next year - with the help of Cara Delevigne and her 41 millino Instagram followersTue Oct 30 2018 - 18:31
Audi plays a safe shot with the new A6, but neatly pots the blackIt’s not exactly brimming with personality, but neither was snooker legend Steve DavisWed Oct 24 2018 - 06:26
Dealers’ reluctance to sell electric cars could leave sales in slow laneNew study suggests car sellers are actively steering buyers away from electric vehiclesWed Oct 24 2018 - 04:24
The enthusiasts have taken over ToyotaAkio Toyoda and Tetsuya Tada are changing the face of the most successful car-maker in the worldWed Oct 24 2018 - 00:00
How green is your fleet?We all want to make the right vehicle choices, both for financial and environmental reasons. So what’s an eco-conscious fleet manager to do?Wed Oct 24 2018 - 00:00
Can the traditional car dealership survive?Will the current ‘plate-glass’ model be superseded by shopping centre outlets?Wed Oct 17 2018 - 02:52
Calling cars ‘self-driving’ is dangerous, say researchersVolvo says you can sleep behind the wheel by 2021, but ‘ autonomous’ systems are not flawlessWed Oct 10 2018 - 04:19
It’s electric: Jaguar’s I-Pace surges ahead of TeslaFirst all-electric Jaguar is more impressive than its US rival, but small concerns remainWed Oct 10 2018 - 04:15
New emissions rules trigger very large fall in new car salesVolkswagen has 33% fall in Irish sales, compared to total market fall of 17%Thu Oct 04 2018 - 22:06
Paris motor show: Porsche and Audi provide the sporting thrills911 Speedster is the last of the current model, while Audi’s LMS race car closely previews the next-gen R8Wed Oct 03 2018 - 09:00
Paris motor show: Citroen gears up for its centenaryTwo new concept cars previewed ahead of 2019 celebrationsTue Oct 02 2018 - 18:19
Paris motor show: Retro styling, electric charging and a bit of De NiroSeveral delights to be found on the show floor despite some big name no-showsTue Oct 02 2018 - 13:06
Paris motor show: Mercedes’ B-Class is practical, Renault’s EZ-Ultimo is futuristicNew B-Class once again lacks a seven-seat option, while Renault takes another stab at luxury motoring with the EZ-UltimoTue Oct 02 2018 - 10:25
EU prepares to vote on electric vehicle quotaCar makers could be compelled to ensure that 40 per cent of their range is electricTue Oct 02 2018 - 09:20
Paris motor show: Skoda reveals its RS twinsKodiaq RS for now, Vision RS concept for laterTue Oct 02 2018 - 07:50
Paris Motor Show: BMW’s new 3 Series arrives, a little earlier than expectedSharp new styling and cabin, but carry-over engines for marque’s most important saloonTue Oct 02 2018 - 07:50
Paris motor show: Renault introduces its affordable electric carK-ZE will be introduced in China first before coming to EuropeTue Oct 02 2018 - 06:08
Rally School Ireland: Motorsport insights applied to road safetyA driving school in Monaghan imparts high-level skills to preserve life on Irish roadsFri Sept 28 2018 - 07:18
BMW’s i3 gets a more powerful battery to extend its rangeBigger battery for BMW’s lightweight electric car promises a real-world range of 260kmFri Sept 28 2018 - 07:04
First drive: Toyota’s new Camry could arrest Lexus ES salesNew hybrid Camry arrives next year and will likely impress both consumers and the GardaWed Sept 26 2018 - 04:06
Peugeot goes retro in a tribute to its 1960s superstar, the 504 coupee-Legend is Peugeot’s gorgeous Paris show concept car, bridging the gap between the past coupe and the new 508 GTFri Sept 21 2018 - 21:35
