Mercedes Ireland warns new car market here is dysfunctionalFake registering, not UK imports, is the greatest threat to the heath of the industry, according to Irish executiveTue Sept 26 2017 - 06:51
Yaris Hybrid is painless introduction to electro-motoringUpdated Yaris is much improved, and the pricey Hybrid makes perfect sense for city dwellersWed Sept 20 2017 - 06:05
Researchers say diesel worse for CO2 than petrolResearch by Transport & Environment finds that diesel cars emit more CO2 over their well-to-wheel lifetime than petrol carsMon Sept 18 2017 - 06:25
Ten things we learned from the Frankfurt motor showIt’s the biggest car show in Europe but what did we actually glean from all the glamour?Thu Sept 14 2017 - 12:25
Can technology yet save diesel?Frankfurt Motor Show: Continental shows off ultra-clean, ultra-frugal diesel conceptTue Sept 12 2017 - 17:05
Renault wants to make your car part of your houseFrankfurt Motor Show: Symbioz concept integrates car and house, while Toyota adds grunt to its C-HR HybridTue Sept 12 2017 - 17:02
Chinese Chery could blossom in Europe with new SUVExeed TX could rival Audi and BMW, while Suzuki gets back to basicsTue Sept 12 2017 - 16:47
Ferrari and Lamborghini both have quiet Frankfurt debutsFrankfurt Motor Show: New Portofino and Aventador S Roadster make surprisingly low-key entrances at FrankfurtTue Sept 12 2017 - 15:35
Europe’s biggest motor show looks ahead to an electric futureFrankfurt Motor Show: Car makers know the future’s electric, but the present has to stick with petrol and dieselTue Sept 12 2017 - 14:07
Toyota’s hot Yaris hits 212hpFrankfurt Motor Show: Audi and Toyota bring traditional hot rods to the show, while Subaru plays it safeTue Sept 12 2017 - 12:18
Frankfurt motor show: cautious confidence is coming backCar makers get bullish over electric cars even as profit warnings are soundedTue Sept 12 2017 - 12:08
Dacia Duster gets a facelift while Merc’s EQA is an electric A-ClassFrankfurt Motor Show: Mercedes focuses on electric and hydrogen power while Dacia just keeps on being cheapTue Sept 12 2017 - 10:53
Honda’s electric future revealed while Opel guns for the QashqaiFrankfurt Motor Show: Honda’s 2019 urban electric car, Opel’s Grandland X and its plugin hybrid, and Hyundai’s sleeker i30 FastbackTue Sept 12 2017 - 09:37
VW shows off 2020’s electric Tiguan ahead of Frankfurt showFrankfurt motor show: Volkswagen shows updated electric crossover concept, and promises all models will be available with batteries by 2030Mon Sept 11 2017 - 20:06
BMW’s new seven-seat SUV concept has strikingly Swedish looksBMW’s new i5 saloon leaks ahead of Frankfurt showFri Sept 08 2017 - 14:08
Car firms accused of not putting in the effort to sell electric carsCar firms hit back against accusations of lazy electric effortsThu Sept 07 2017 - 10:54
Frankfurt 2017 – the car industry gets the third degreeThere will be tough questions asked – and VW will be coming in for more than anyone elseWed Sept 06 2017 - 07:25
Honda cans diesel engine for new CR-VNew high-tech hybrid replaces DERV in Honda’s big-selling SUVTue Sept 05 2017 - 14:04
Can you buy a car and still keep your middle-class conscience clean?Is it possible to dodge the diesel debacle, and the environmental excuses, and buy a big hunk of mobile metal?Wed Aug 30 2017 - 06:12
BMW prepping sporty S version of the i3 electric carHotter i3 to appear alongside facelifted standard model at Frankfurt showTue Aug 29 2017 - 01:00
Could this new Volkswagen outsell the Golf?New small SUV coming to Ireland in November as diesel scandal continues to swirlThu Aug 24 2017 - 09:04
Insignia is grand, but is it enough for senior ranks?Opel’s big new saloon impresses in many areas but fails to reach necessary heightsWed Aug 23 2017 - 07:15
Jeep’s grandfather clause - and the roots of the modern crossoverFor a history buff finally taking the time to follow in his grandfather’s Normandy footsteps, there’s only one vehicle of choiceFri Aug 18 2017 - 14:44
Hyundai to refocus on electric cars to beat business blues390km battery Kona SUV due next yearFri Aug 18 2017 - 14:21
Germany’s car giants struggle to clean up their imageThe reputation of diesel technology is in tatters following growing claims that the car firms have been playing – and in some cases cheating – regulatory regimesFri Aug 04 2017 - 06:03
Car makers see vision of the future in 1947 Citroen 2CVWhat can a classic in modern Paris tell us about the French auto industry?Wed Aug 02 2017 - 07:15
Jaguar’s cheaper F-Type still sings soulfullyFour cylinder engine is no barrier to pleasure with big cat’s sports carWed Aug 02 2017 - 00:00
Range Rover Velar: designed to conquer the urban jungleFirst Drive: Midsized SUV seamlessly blends on-road performance with off-road prowessTue Aug 01 2017 - 15:05
Car sales decline slows in July but trade looks anxiously to 2018Sharp discounts in UK diesel sales could lead to more importsTue Aug 01 2017 - 13:48
BMW commits to electric versions of every modelMunich promises battery Mini hatch for 2019, and i-Next for 2021Thu Jul 27 2017 - 08:23
Car buyers can save up to €9,500 by shopping up NorthOur survey of top 10 most imported cars reveals serious value across the BorderWed Jul 26 2017 - 07:15
Robotic cars could slash transport costs but cause unemploymentCost-per-mile could be cut to less than €1, but the taxi industry will suffer badlyWed Jul 26 2017 - 05:03
Mazda sticks to winning formula with new CX-5Family crossover is quite similar to previous model but has been tweaked in all right areasWed Jul 19 2017 - 06:15
Ferrari’s magic V12 is like a time warp to the 1950sGTC4 Lusso mixes V12 music and all-wheel drive tech to distinctly old-fashioned effectWed Jul 05 2017 - 05:15
Car sales fall again in June as imports continue to rise13,300 cars brought in from UK so far this yearMon Jul 03 2017 - 14:46
Seat’s new Ibiza puts a little pimento in the supermini stewNew small hatchback has more room, more toys, but is still well priced starting at €14,995Thu Jun 29 2017 - 22:41
Best buys: Sports saloonsThe BMW 3 Series wins but the Audi A4 and Mercedes-Benz C-Class are worthy contendersWed Jun 28 2017 - 04:00
Jaguar boss: 'It’s still OK to buy diesel cars'Jeremy Hicks says new-build diesels are environmentally sound as buyers plan to desert DERVTue Jun 27 2017 - 12:12
BMW’s new X3 brings back petrol models to its crossover rangeNew X3 prices start at €58,580 and the new car looks generally similar to the outgoing model with design touches from the smaller X1Mon Jun 26 2017 - 16:34
Best buys: Premium hatchbacksBMW 1 Series has transformed from an ugly ducking to ... a slightly better-looking ducklingWed Jun 21 2017 - 07:00
Best buys: Family HatchbacksWe identify the best in class and some rivals to considerWed Jun 21 2017 - 07:00
Jaguar to enter compact SUV market as it reveals E-PaceSmaller F-Pace that will rival Audi Q2 and BMW X1 should significantly boost Jag’s salesWed Jun 21 2017 - 05:42
Le Mans 24hrs: Porsche and Toyota cash cows undermined by affordable racersHybrid wondercars humbled by pro-am LMP2 racers in the round-the-clock French classicSun Jun 18 2017 - 15:37
New VW Polo must up its Irish game to take on the FiestaVolkswagen’s new Polo, launched in Berlin, gets new chassis and more spaceFri Jun 16 2017 - 12:43
BMW tries to revive its spacious GT with a 6 Series badge5 Series GT replacement gains posher name, but is still a very niche conceptWed Jun 14 2017 - 17:16
Best buys: Executive saloonsMercedes-Benz E-Class rises above the rest, offering improved performance and stylingWed Jun 14 2017 - 06:00
Best buys: Compact crossoversThe well-built Suzuki Vitara trumps its rivals, offering comfort and plenty of spaceWed Jun 14 2017 - 06:00
