Will electric cars require ever-more incentives?AA calls on the Government to do more as diesel tops buyers’ 2020 wish listsWed Jan 08 2020 - 01:00
Mazda 3: Handsome saloon’s clever engine tech doesn’t stand up in courtSkyactiv-X engine is supposed to be the Holy Grail but it’s more of a sippy cupTue Jan 07 2020 - 19:31
BMW to adopt virtual reality windscreenFuturus and BMW link up to provide real-time hazard detectionMon Jan 06 2020 - 11:02
Skoda predicts NOx tax will drive new car sales recovery in 2020Emissions tax on imports should cause a small increase in sales, says Czech carmakerSat Jan 04 2020 - 11:10
Our motoring highs and lows of 2019Those with the tough job of driving all those new cars for The Irish Times, look back on their year behind the wheelMon Dec 30 2019 - 11:50
Designer Frank Stephenson eyes nature to make safer tech‘Natural world will not steer you wrong when it comes to great, and safe, designs’Wed Dec 18 2019 - 07:00
BMW introduces built-in dashcams following software updateGerman carmaker U-turns on much-criticised Apple CarPlay chargesWed Dec 18 2019 - 01:00
Job losses loom for Ford in Ireland, but has corner been turned?Reception for electric Mustang-badged crossover indicates firm’s plans may bear fruitWed Dec 11 2019 - 06:15
Five top gifts for the car enthusiast in your lifeRally driving, personal breathalysers and petrol-head socks among top giftsWed Dec 11 2019 - 03:10
Fuel for thought: Are electric vehicles really the answer to the climate crisis?Car makers and emissions analysts claim that mild hybrids are a better solution in reducing C02 emissionsWed Dec 11 2019 - 00:00
Mission to Mars: No humans need applyNasa’s AI expert Steve Chien says Captain Kirk can stand aside, as it will be robots that will boldly go where no man has goneThu Dec 05 2019 - 05:45
Skoda Superb: Plugin option makes saloon more sensible stillElectric range of 62km makes this big cruiser potentially perfect for commutersWed Dec 04 2019 - 01:00
What’s the best car to drive through a flood?Land Rover Discovery is the current wading champ, but electric cars will get your further than mostWed Nov 20 2019 - 15:26
BMW hopes to kick-start its electric revolution with new battery labFacility will give BMW’s engineers better insights into how to make better e-carsWed Nov 20 2019 - 07:16
BMW promising big range from small battery for new i4Munich’s first all-electric four-door claims 600km range, 18-months before it goes on saleMon Nov 18 2019 - 21:44
Ford’s electric Mustang crossover to get 460hpTop-spec GT version will match the mighty 5.0 V8 for powerMon Nov 18 2019 - 13:16
Ford’s new all-electric Mustang crossover revealed in early leak500km-plus electric Mach-E is Tesla rival and will make its full debut on SundayFri Nov 15 2019 - 20:22
Ford v Ferrari, Le Mans ’66: Real racing beats celluloid every timeMatt Damon, Christian Bale star but movie can’t match the true drama behind the storyWed Nov 13 2019 - 07:30
How Formula One could race ahead without sponsorsSelling tech worldwide could fund teams, says former Jordan F1 marketing bossThu Nov 07 2019 - 04:16
Lessons in Norse: Ramp up EV incentives if you want to go electricOne of Norway’s leading electric car experts says Ireland must be strong and stable if it’s to go fully electricWed Nov 06 2019 - 04:15
Renault’s new Captur offers eager SUV buyers more of the sameDiesel still expected to be the big seller in the new Captur rangeWed Oct 30 2019 - 13:10
VW Golf goes hybrid for eighth generationMild-hybrid and plugin-hybrid power available across the new Golf 8 rangeSat Oct 26 2019 - 12:48
VW family favourite Golf steers down the hybrid routeNo all-electric version but plenty of spark in upgrade for well-connected hatchbackFri Oct 25 2019 - 17:09
Skoda Superb: bucking the trend for four-door saloonsStrong sales expected for four-door diesel saloon in world of SUVs and electric carsWed Oct 23 2019 - 07:00
Safety and environmental campaigners lining up against SUVsGerman experts are calling for city-centre bans for 4x4s, while an IEA report says that they’re undoing efficiency gainsWed Oct 23 2019 - 02:02
Toyota’s first electric car is a two-seat city runaroundNameless tiny two-seater part of Toyota’s plan to maximise battery lifeThu Oct 17 2019 - 12:01
Don’t cry for your ancient diesel…The truth is e-Vito will never leave you - until you need to charge itWed Oct 16 2019 - 06:30
Volkswagen offers €5k ‘climate action’ scrappage grant to electric and hybrid buyersFirst look: See Volkswagen's eighth generation Golf hatchback inside and outSun Oct 13 2019 - 18:15
Does Budget 2020 price UK car imports out of the market?New tax on harmful emissions could change the balance of where we shop for our carsThu Oct 10 2019 - 13:12
Budget 2020: New emissions tax on new cars and used importsTax based on NOx emissions to replace diesel surcharge as carbon taxes inflate fuel pricesTue Oct 08 2019 - 13:45
Budget 2020: How do I know how much NOx the car I might buy emits?Now that nitrogen oxides look like forming part of our car taxation system, which cars will hit your pocket the hardest? And which the softest?Mon Oct 07 2019 - 21:47
Childish delights: circling Mondello in Toyota Supras new and old23 years on, a chance to drive an iconic A80 Supra back-to-back with the new modelFri Oct 04 2019 - 20:12
First-mover advantage - why now is the right time to go (partly) electricAdding batteries to your car is clearly part of the motoring future, but how many is the right number, right now?Fri Oct 04 2019 - 00:00
Green motoring: Is range anxiety now a thing of the past?With bigger batteries than ever, have new electric cars wiped out the worry of finding a charging point?Fri Oct 04 2019 - 00:00
Budget 2020: Tax proposals could make for cheaper diesel carsModels from Ford, Hyundai, Skoda, BMW, and VW would see reductions in VRT ratesMon Sept 30 2019 - 04:45
Plan for 80 hydrogen fuel stations for Ireland by 2030Currently only two hydrogen-fuelled cars available and neither is sold in IrelandThu Sept 26 2019 - 06:03
Will we be able to recycle electric cars?With plans for one-million EVs on roads in 10 years, what happens to the ones that get scrapped?Wed Sept 25 2019 - 06:20
Your robo-taxi’s outside: is the drive towards autonomous cars inevitable?The future of the brave new world of autonomous driving might not be that bright after allWed Sept 25 2019 - 00:00
New app allows daily or monthly Toyota rentalApp users get lists of cars available to rent from nearby Toyota dealersThu Sept 19 2019 - 04:44
Driving the Peugeot 504 – a perfect car for troubled timesFifty years on this durable, unfussy model still feels right: an ultimate motoring detoxWed Sept 18 2019 - 06:45
Frankfurt motor show: Why is retro all the rage in the auto sector?The biggest European motor show reveals a retro trend amongst car makers seeking some comfort in an age of great uncertaintyWed Sept 11 2019 - 08:52
IBM claims car brands will not matter by 2030Digital experience will drive car sales and use in a decade, tech giant saysWed Sept 11 2019 - 03:05
Frankfurt motor show: Byton reveals the production-ready electric SUVChinese-built car, designed by a Corkman, goes on sale in Europe in 2021Tue Sept 10 2019 - 17:46
Frankfurt motor show: Honda E finally makes it into productionHonda’s electric city car is coming but will not land in Irish showrooms until 2021Tue Sept 10 2019 - 13:57
Frankfurt motor show: Opel aims for ‘e-offensive’ while Audi goes Mad MaxAudi's AI-Trail is an autonomous Mad Max creation for the Generation-iTue Sept 10 2019 - 13:45
Frankfurt motor show lunchtime: Glimmers of optimism on the Frankfurt floorSmaller stands and fewer media, but Frankfurt might might just show a brighter futureTue Sept 10 2019 - 13:39
Frankfurt motor show: Hyundai goes retro as Ford looks forwardHyundai’s 45 concept shows an exiting retro-future as Ford makes electric promisesTue Sept 10 2019 - 11:00
Frankfurt motor show: Lambo goes hybrid, Seat’s Cupra goes electricDistant motoring cousins linked by electricity but the Lamborghini shades it with 819bhpTue Sept 10 2019 - 07:41
Frankfurt motor show: VW fully reveals its ID3 electric hatchbackNew all-electric hatchback will go on sale in Ireland next year from under €30,000 after grantsMon Sept 09 2019 - 23:31
Frankfurt motor show 2019: What’s new and what’s going to happen?Frankfurt this year will see several (literally) electric debuts, a new Land Rover Defender, and the fastest Lambo ever builtMon Sept 09 2019 - 12:18
