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Best buys: Sports saloons

Best buys: Sports saloons

The BMW 3 Series wins but the Audi A4 and Mercedes-Benz C-Class are worthy contenders

Wed Jun 28 2017 - 04:00
Best buys: Luxury Cars

Best buys: Luxury Cars

Wed Jun 28 2017 - 03:00
Jaguar boss: 'It’s still OK to buy diesel cars'

Jaguar boss: 'It’s still OK to buy diesel cars'

Jeremy Hicks says new-build diesels are environmentally sound as buyers plan to desert DERV

Tue Jun 27 2017 - 12:12
BMW’s new X3 brings back petrol models to its crossover range

BMW’s new X3 brings back petrol models to its crossover range

New X3 prices start at €58,580 and the new car looks generally similar to the outgoing model with design touches from the smaller X1

Mon Jun 26 2017 - 16:34
Best buys: City Cars

Best buys: City Cars

We identify the best in class and some rivals to consider

Wed Jun 21 2017 - 07:00
Best buys: Family Hatchbacks

Best buys: Family Hatchbacks

We identify the best in class and some rivals to consider

Wed Jun 21 2017 - 07:00
Best buys: Premium hatchbacks

Best buys: Premium hatchbacks

BMW 1 Series has transformed from an ugly ducking to ... a slightly better-looking duckling

Wed Jun 21 2017 - 07:00
Jaguar to enter compact SUV market as it reveals E-Pace

Jaguar to enter compact SUV market as it reveals E-Pace

Smaller F-Pace that will rival Audi Q2 and BMW X1 should significantly boost Jag’s sales

Wed Jun 21 2017 - 05:42
Le Mans 24hrs: Porsche and Toyota cash cows undermined by affordable racers

Le Mans 24hrs: Porsche and Toyota cash cows undermined by affordable racers

Hybrid wondercars humbled by pro-am LMP2 racers in the round-the-clock French classic

Sun Jun 18 2017 - 15:37
New VW Polo must up its Irish game to take on the Fiesta

New VW Polo must up its Irish game to take on the Fiesta

Volkswagen’s new Polo, launched in Berlin, gets new chassis and more space

Fri Jun 16 2017 - 12:43
BMW tries to revive its spacious GT with a 6 Series badge

BMW tries to revive its spacious GT with a 6 Series badge

5 Series GT replacement gains posher name, but is still a very niche concept

Wed Jun 14 2017 - 17:16
Best buys: Compact crossovers

Best buys: Compact crossovers

The well-built Suzuki Vitara trumps its rivals, offering comfort and plenty of space

Wed Jun 14 2017 - 06:00
Best buys: Executive saloons

Best buys: Executive saloons

Mercedes-Benz E-Class rises above the rest, offering improved performance and styling

Wed Jun 14 2017 - 06:00
Best buys: Supercars

Best buys: Supercars

BMW i8, Aston Martin DB11 and Lexus LC excite but are no match for Porsche 911

Wed Jun 14 2017 - 06:00
Amazon makes moves to start selling cars in Europe

Amazon makes moves to start selling cars in Europe

Retail giant wants to be your new car dealer, but must cross a skepticism hurdle first

Tue Jun 13 2017 - 12:36
Gassing up could save us money and emissions

Gassing up could save us money and emissions

New-generation of gas-powered cars could tide us over until the electric revolution, so why aren’t there any for sale yet?

Tue Jun 13 2017 - 05:56
Best buys: Coupés and sports cars

Best buys: Coupés and sports cars

If you like to drive, you need look no further than the BMW 2 Series

Wed Jun 07 2017 - 06:00
Best buys: Crossovers

Best buys: Crossovers

We identify the best in class and some rivals to consider

Wed Jun 07 2017 - 06:00
Best buys: Family saloons

Best buys: Family saloons

Mazda’s unimpeachable quality hard to beat while, Skoda, Ford and Toyota have much to offer

Wed Jun 07 2017 - 06:00
New fuel rules will drive up car prices and motor tax costs

New fuel rules will drive up car prices and motor tax costs

New official fuel tests coming in September but Irish tax systems are not ready

Wed Jun 07 2017 - 06:00
UK diesel sales slump could spell disaster for Irish car values

UK diesel sales slump could spell disaster for Irish car values

Diesel sales in Britain fall by one fifth in May

Tue Jun 06 2017 - 13:30
Tesla’s Model 3 will be instrument-free

Tesla’s Model 3 will be instrument-free

Elon Musk has said a great deal about the upcoming Model 3 saloon.

Thu Jun 01 2017 - 10:47
The Nazi SS officer who  reinvented the modern car engine

The Nazi SS officer who reinvented the modern car engine

You spin me right round: Felix Wankel’s design brought rotary engines to life, but does the design have a future?

Thu Jun 01 2017 - 10:30
Best buys: Large SUVs

Best buys: Large SUVs

Whatever your budget or motoring needs, we identify the best in class, some worthy contenders and something a bit different from the rest

Wed May 31 2017 - 06:00
Best buys: Superminis

Best buys: Superminis

We give you the best, two worthy contenders and a wild card entry

Wed May 31 2017 - 06:00
The best eco-friendly cars for every budget

The best eco-friendly cars for every budget

Fancy an electric future? How about a hybrid? We guide you to the best eco-friendly cars on the market, from city cars to SUVs

Wed May 31 2017 - 06:00
Best buys: MPVs

Best buys: MPVs

VW Touran a classic pointy-nosed, high-roof, roomy MVP monobox that fits the bill

Wed May 31 2017 - 06:00
Bad tyres not being hit with enough penalty points

Bad tyres not being hit with enough penalty points

Continental criticises low levels of penalty points issued for illegal or defective tyres

Wed May 31 2017 - 05:33
Ever heard of Evel Kneviel? Roger Moore’s greatest Bond car moments

Ever heard of Evel Kneviel? Roger Moore’s greatest Bond car moments

Saying farewell to the beloved actor, who died this week aged 89, in the best way possible; by remembering his iconic car chases

Thu May 25 2017 - 10:59
Car sales nervously reliant on PCP

Car sales nervously reliant on PCP

Personal Contract Purchases are the lifeblood of the motor trade these days, but they could turn poisonous for consumers

Wed May 24 2017 - 05:45

Renault’s ‘Megane Coupe’ name is fake news

It’s rather good looking and offers very smooth ride – but definitely not a coupe

Wed May 24 2017 - 05:02
Germany holding back diesel emissions legislation, say critics

Germany holding back diesel emissions legislation, say critics

Emissions reforms await Berlin’s approval but UK magazine says VW’s diesel fix is making cars thirstier

Thu May 18 2017 - 19:28
New Audi Q5 exposes the fault in our star ratings

New Audi Q5 exposes the fault in our star ratings

Objectively, the Q5 could be a four-star car, but I’m not feeling the love, so I could also give it a one

Thu May 18 2017 - 18:39
Mayo gearing up to host biggest Mini festival in Europe

Mayo gearing up to host biggest Mini festival in Europe

Some 1,200 Minis and 3,000 fans expected to attend event at Westport House

Wed May 17 2017 - 05:00
Renault Zoe’s 400km battery claims to salve the pangs of battery worries

Renault Zoe’s 400km battery claims to salve the pangs of battery worries

Can Zoe 4.0 transform range anxiety into range confidence?

Thu May 11 2017 - 20:00
Ultimate SUV: 2,000hp Toyota Land Cruiser clocks  370km/h

Ultimate SUV: 2,000hp Toyota Land Cruiser clocks 370km/h

Former NASCAR driver Carl Edwards hits jaw-dropping speed on Mojave runway

Tue May 09 2017 - 13:38
Car review: Aston Martin DB11’s ‘smaller’ V12 still has a big heart

Car review: Aston Martin DB11’s ‘smaller’ V12 still has a big heart

Sadly at circa €300,000 its reserved for only the most affluent petrolheads

Tue May 09 2017 - 09:12
Germany demands electric-car quotas as India  to be all-electric by 2030

Germany demands electric-car quotas as India to be all-electric by 2030

EU lagging behind as fears quotas needed to spur on e-car makers

Wed May 03 2017 - 19:55
BMW looks to electrify Irish motorists with new 530e

BMW looks to electrify Irish motorists with new 530e

Plug-in hybrid saloon perfect for city driving but commuters likely to opt for diesel 5 Series

Tue May 02 2017 - 20:35
The car-driving robots are coming, but how quickly?

The car-driving robots are coming, but how quickly?

Technology for robotic cars already here, but next steps could be harder than we think

Wed Apr 26 2017 - 05:00
Tesla test drive: acceleration feels like being shoved down a lift shaft

Tesla test drive: acceleration feels like being shoved down a lift shaft

World’s most talked-about car maker opens store and starts putting cars on Irish roads

Mon Apr 24 2017 - 23:04
Opel’s new Grandland X will take on the Qashqai

Opel’s new Grandland X will take on the Qashqai

Opel’s third SUV breaks cover to enter the hotly contested market segment

Thu Apr 20 2017 - 16:46
Volkswagen’s ID Crozz is its future electric crossover

Volkswagen’s ID Crozz is its future electric crossover

Shanghai motor show star is the third pillar of VW’s electric car commitments

Thu Apr 20 2017 - 16:44
Toyota’s FT-4X concept harks back to the classic Land Cruiser

Toyota’s FT-4X concept harks back to the classic Land Cruiser

Concept could preview a new, small, Toyota crossover to take on the Nissan Juke

Thu Apr 20 2017 - 16:41
Skoda’s Kodiaq sets the bar for affordable SUVs

Skoda’s Kodiaq sets the bar for affordable SUVs

The mighty seven-seater will be hated by its rivals as it entices Irish motorists with ease

Thu Apr 20 2017 - 16:39
New York auto show: Yankees roll out the big guns for horsepower orgy

New York auto show: Yankees roll out the big guns for horsepower orgy

Dodge’s 850hp Challenger Demon is the perfect car for Trump’s America

Fri Apr 14 2017 - 12:20
For robots to be better drivers, they must be more human

For robots to be better drivers, they must be more human

IBM patents system to help self-driving cars learn from insights and instincts of people

Tue Apr 11 2017 - 18:00
Read my lips: Irish start-up gets teeth into verification tools

Read my lips: Irish start-up gets teeth into verification tools

Belfast firm is building lip-reading tools to improve speech-controlled systems

Thu Apr 06 2017 - 05:00
London clamps down on diesels as market share plummets

London clamps down on diesels as market share plummets

JPMorgan Chase predicts European diesel car sales will almost halve by 2020

Wed Apr 05 2017 - 11:50
Fall in car sales disguised by heavy discounts and pre-registering

Fall in car sales disguised by heavy discounts and pre-registering

Sales decline of 8 per cent in year to date shored up by end-of-month registrations

Mon Apr 03 2017 - 18:41
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