Dangerous car database needed to protect second-hand buyers, State’s consumer body saysConsumer watchdog says Ireland is lagging behind countries such as Australia and the UK in providing centralised databases of used car histories accessible to car buyersWed Feb 26 2025 - 00:01
What’s the best EV for a 400km round trip without stopping and charging?Helping to separate electric vehicle myths from facts, we’re here to answer all your EV questionsTue Feb 25 2025 - 10:00
Happy torque: BMW’s electric M3 is a fan car in more senses than oneLatest disguised ‘Neue Klasse’ saloon is a pretty blatant hint at the next-gen electric M3Mon Feb 24 2025 - 05:59
With car prices surging, where can budget-conscious drivers turn? The answer may surprise youPrices have been on the rise for years, but recent spikes have pushed many mainstream models beyond the reach of average pocketsWed Feb 19 2025 - 07:55
Renault’s Symbioz is a symbol of the total SUV takeoverNew hybrid SUV is neatly styled but lacks pizzazz. Dacia looms large in its mirrorsWed Feb 19 2025 - 07:07
EVs: What are the possible health effects of driving around with a high-voltage battery?Helping to separate electric vehicle myths from facts, we’re here to answer all your EV questionsTue Feb 18 2025 - 14:40
NCT faces fresh accusation of passing unfit car as safeOwner finds wheel welded on to used car that had passed NCT weeks beforeSun Feb 16 2025 - 06:09
China’s X factor: Xpeng arrives in Ireland with €42k electric G6 SUVMore new Chinese models to follow – there’s even a truck with a built-in personal helicopter in developmentTue Feb 11 2025 - 20:00
Electric vehicles Q&A: Which EV performs best in cold weather?Helping to separate electric vehicle myths from facts, we’re here to answer all your EV questionsTue Feb 11 2025 - 06:00
BYD’s Atto 2 will shake up the EV market, but don’t expect it to be lots of fun New compact EV will be taking on the likes of Jeep Avenger, Opel Frontera and Renault Captur in the small SUV sectorMon Feb 10 2025 - 06:00
MG HS review: Impressive plug-in hybrid SUV is proof of how far the brand has comeAwkward touchscreen lets it down but the new MG HS is a solid performer with impressive electric rangeWed Feb 05 2025 - 07:00
Your car knows where you go. Here’s why you should be concernedVW Ireland boss says ‘more conversation is needed’ around the gathering of data both technical and personal following German data breachWed Feb 05 2025 - 06:00
NCT passes ‘unroadworthy’ car as fit for the roadDublin woman could be as much as €10,000 out of pocket after buying a car passed by the NCT which turned out to be a write-offTue Feb 04 2025 - 22:00
Actyon stations as KGM tries to revive what was SsangYongKorean brand wants to be seen differently to its Chinese rivalsTue Feb 04 2025 - 13:33
How risky is it to buy a second-hand EV?Your electric vehicle questions answered: Helping to separate EV myths from facts Tue Feb 04 2025 - 06:00
Volvo’s new museum is one of the most relaxing, restorative places I’ve ever visitedWorld of Volvo in downtown Gothenburg seems to use more natural light than any other car museumWed Jan 29 2025 - 06:00
Is there any issue with driving an electric car through a flood?Helping to separate electric vehicle myths from facts, we’re here to answer all your EV questionsTue Jan 28 2025 - 08:02
Cupra’s Tavascan is fine, but is that good enough?New electric SUV plays all the right notes, but not necessarily in the right orderTue Jan 28 2025 - 05:00
Could electric cars help us keep the lights on during power cuts?Vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology is hailed as a panacea for concerns about electricity supply and flexibility, but can it be made to work?Fri Jan 24 2025 - 20:00
Toyota turns up at Las Vegas electronics show CES not with a car but with a new cityFirst residents of the car maker’s Woven City, near Tokyo, will move in this year. The company views it as an experiment and a start-up hothouseThu Jan 23 2025 - 06:00
The five cheapest cars on sale in Ireland right now. Two are EVsSurprisingly good cars that are also the lowest-priced on the Irish market – and two are EVsWed Jan 22 2025 - 07:00
Don’t scrap an older electric vehicle – just upgrade itIrish company Range Therapy is now offering Nissan Leaf battery swaps and upgradesTue Jan 14 2025 - 05:00
BMW X3 road test: Blocky model finds its edge once againThe latest X3 gets edgier styling, but it’s really rather relaxed underneathWed Jan 08 2025 - 07:00
Ireland’s car buyers are turning Japanese once againSurge in imports of used cars from Japan, as Brexit blocks cars from the UKTue Jan 07 2025 - 06:00
EV Q&A: Why are values in used electric cars falling so rapidly?Helping to separate electric vehicle myths from facts, we’re here to answer all your EV questionsTue Jan 07 2025 - 06:00
With a glut of electric cars on sale for under €30,000, will Irish people make the switch?More EV models are coming on stream across the price range but charging infrastructure remains a concern for motoristsThu Jan 02 2025 - 05:00
What should I buy in 2025 if I need … a car for regular longer drives?It’s time to start picking our best buys from the current crop of cars on the marketFri Dec 20 2024 - 06:00
What car should I buy in 2025 if I need … an EV?The best buys from the current crop of electric cars on the market from Renault, BYD, Alfa Romeo and VolkswagenThu Dec 19 2024 - 07:30
Top 10 cars to buy in 2025, in reverse orderEVs dominate our list of best buy cars for the year ahead, while new takes on classic models feature tooWed Dec 18 2024 - 08:15
Your EV questions answered: Am I better to drive my 13-year-old diesel until it dies than buy a new EV? Helping to separate electric vehicle myths from facts, we’re here to answer all your EV questionsTue Dec 17 2024 - 10:00
What should I buy in 2025 if I need … a ‘reward for life’ car?It’s time to start picking our best buys from the current crop of cars on the marketTue Dec 17 2024 - 07:00
What should I buy in 2025 if ... I need an ‘affordable’ second car?It’s time to start picking our best buys from the current crop of cars on the marketMon Dec 16 2024 - 07:45
Plane-spotters unite: A trip into the high-altitude universe of ‘AvGeeks’The aviation industry might have lost the heady glamour of its early years but new technology has only fuelled Irish plane-spotters’ passion for flightSun Dec 15 2024 - 05:02
What car should I buy in 2025 if ... I need a seven-seater?It’s time to start picking our best buys from the current crop of new cars on the marketFri Dec 13 2024 - 05:30
What car should I buy in 2025 if ... I need a small runaround?It’s time to start picking our best buys from the current crop of new cars on the marketThu Dec 12 2024 - 07:00
Belfast-based watchmaker Nomadic moves with the times to reinvent retail experienceThe Belfast-based watchmaker is not only taking on the big Swiss brands, it’s also hob-nobbing with prime Ministers and fashion’s elite. Not bad for a brand that started in the founder’s back bedroomThu Dec 12 2024 - 05:45
What should I buy in 2025 if I want … a high-end executive car?It’s time to start picking our best buys from the current crop of cars on the marketWed Dec 11 2024 - 08:00
Can Skoda’s affordable Elroq unlock the electric car market?A sharp price and plenty of space inside seems to play to Skoda’s traditional strengths, but will the short range undermine the basic Elroq?Tue Dec 10 2024 - 12:15
Is it true that if you don't drive your electric car daily it shortens the life of the battery?Your EV questions answered:Tue Dec 10 2024 - 05:08
Want to get more people to buy EVs? Support the second-hand marketWe’re looking at EV supports all wrong, Kia Europe boss Marc Hedrich saysWed Dec 04 2024 - 06:00
Can hydrogen finally be harnessed or will EVs rule the road?Hydrogen power seemed abandoned in favour of electric but recent moves by car makers may yet see it get into gearWed Dec 04 2024 - 05:00
Jaguar looks to its new future with Type 00 conceptJaguar reveals what controversial promotional video was leading toTue Dec 03 2024 - 08:49
Can I really do a long journey in an electric car?Helping to separate electric vehicle myths from facts, we’re here to answer all your EV questionsTue Dec 03 2024 - 05:08
New Dacia Duster: Great value returns in a much prettier packageNew Duster – a finalist for Europe’s Car of the Year – is as well-thought-out a car as you can currently buyWed Nov 27 2024 - 06:00
EV Q&A: Is it possible to reduce the environmental impact of building an electric car?Your EV questions answered: Producing batteries in Europe could make them 60% more carbon-efficient than importing from China, study suggestsTue Nov 26 2024 - 05:08
New battery could mean PHEVs with a 400km electric rangeChinese giant CATL develops a clever battery which could change the hybrid car paradigmFri Nov 22 2024 - 13:31
Test drive: Audi’s revised e-tron GT proves electric car fun-doubters wrongImpressive power backed up by predictable poise and exceptional rangeWed Nov 20 2024 - 07:00
Keen pricing bumps up the appeal of BYD’s new hybrid SUVSeal-U plug-in hybrid comes with a lengthy electric range and an equally long standard equipment listWed Nov 20 2024 - 05:00
Electric vehicles: How much will our electric car cost to charge annually versus the fuel costs of an equivalent petrol car?Helping to separate electric vehicle myths from facts, we’re here to answer all your EV questionsTue Nov 19 2024 - 05:04
Two new cars show Honda can be sensible and edgy at the same timeNew hybrid crossover and steaming-hot hot hatch show Honda hasn’t given up on Europe just yetWed Nov 13 2024 - 07:00
