Road Test: Suzuki’s new Baleno boasts has graceful engineeringNew hatch is larger and roomier than a Swift, but still conspicuously good value for moneyWed May 18 2016 - 01:00
Nissan to swallow up scandal-hit MitsubishiMitsubishi will become part of the Renault-Nissan Alliance with a 34 per cent stake taken by the Franco-Japanese giantFri May 13 2016 - 12:43
Remember these? The best Mitsubishis from down the yearsThey have lost ground in sales but it’s worth recalling seven of their best including a current offeringFri May 13 2016 - 12:26
One tenth of UK imports have been written offCartell finds that 10.4 per cent of cars imported into Ireland last year were previously written offThu May 12 2016 - 11:05
One-off GT86 estate created by Toyota AustraliaShooting Brake concept is fully functional but sadly it’s not for productionThu May 12 2016 - 10:53
Are speed limiters taking driver safety a step too far?The Road Safety Authority wants all cars fitted with ‘intelligent speed assistants’Wed May 11 2016 - 01:00
Skoda confirms its first big SUV will be the KodiaqNew seven-seater will be named after an Alaskan bearFri May 06 2016 - 13:21
Road Test: Detuned Volvo V40 packs powerful punchAgeing hatchback’s new 2.0-litre 120hp diesel engine’s performance is impressiveWed May 04 2016 - 01:00
Why bikers make better car drivers than the rest of usData shows bikers safer on two wheels and four, says insurance chiefWed May 04 2016 - 01:00
Fiat says it can match Tesla “in twelve months”Marchionne throws down gauntlet to Musk over Model 3Thu Apr 28 2016 - 20:00
Volkswagen may have to sell brands to fund ‘Dieselgate’ costsVW still expects 2016 to be a good year for sales, but costs for diesel emissions scandal are risingThu Apr 28 2016 - 12:28
ESB and Nissan investigate cause of fault at fast-charging pointCustomer’s Nissan Leaf stopped working after he tried to charge itWed Apr 27 2016 - 14:57
Road Test: Hybrid BMW X5 40e should please both campsJust don’t tell let them know that this plug-in X5 is still pretty thirsty . . .Wed Apr 27 2016 - 01:00
First Drive: Could the F-Pace be Jaguar’s Qashqai?Jag’s first SUV could be transformative model for brand in Ireland’s car marketWed Apr 27 2016 - 00:00
Mitsubishi admits false fuel economy figures since 1991Company president Aikawa admits that massaged fuel figures decades as share price plungesTue Apr 26 2016 - 13:38
Insurers warn of robot car hazardsAutonomous cars will still need a driver to oversee their operationTue Apr 26 2016 - 11:54
Emissions ratings boost for VolkswagenNew Equa tests give car giant’s Euro6-compliant diesels top grades but tests show several other popular car models well above emissions limitsFri Apr 22 2016 - 20:00
Concern over use of ‘pattern’ parts in crash repairsNI trade body says ‘pattern’ parts used in repairs compromising road safetyWed Apr 20 2016 - 01:00
Model S gets facelift as Tesla demand soarsStunning success of California-based electric car firm marred by Model X safety recallWed Apr 20 2016 - 01:00
Future of driving depends on excitement, says car designer Henrik FiskerThe man who helped reinvent Aston Martin has just designed a V10 but he is convinced of the potential plug-in hybrids offerWed Apr 20 2016 - 01:00
First Drive: E-Class puts Mercedes back in the runningNew vehicle is prime weapon in Merc’s battle to be bestselling luxury car brand by 2020Wed Apr 20 2016 - 01:00
Mazda’s patent for new layout may see rotary engine returnFiling could indicate that car maker has solved tricky fuel consumption issuesWed Apr 13 2016 - 01:00
Road Test: New turbo engines lift the iconic Porsche 911’s gamePerformance and fuel efficiency improved in sports car as it goes turboWed Apr 13 2016 - 01:00
Skoda’s hottest Octavia ticks all the boxes on my Czech-listThe spacious Octavia RS 230 offers poise and comfort, as well as sturdy steeringWed Apr 06 2016 - 10:51
Classic cars not such a safe bet anymoreThey used to be a sure-fire investment, but vintage Ferraris are not breaking recordsWed Apr 06 2016 - 01:00
Product blitz by PSA seeks to push French car makers past the oppositionPeugeot Citroen’s boss says the companies will launch 26 new models including a pickupTue Apr 05 2016 - 14:11
Buying an imported car? Better do it before BrexitYes vote could complicate the purchasing process for buyers, say expertsWed Mar 30 2016 - 00:01
Jaguar to rebuild iconic XKSS sports carNine of the 1950s classics will come to market next year for €1.5m eachWed Mar 30 2016 - 00:01
Mazda goes back to the 70s with MX-5 retractable fastbackNew hard-top the best-looking MX-5 yet and perfect for our weather conditionsWed Mar 23 2016 - 19:01
Big oil declares war on the electric carNew lobby group funded by Koch brothers will try to convince governments to end electric vehicle subsidiesWed Mar 23 2016 - 01:00
Seat posts first profit for eight yearsWill the turnaround be enough to secure the VW-owned brand’s future?Wed Mar 16 2016 - 17:00
Emissions scandal takes its toll on Volkswagen sales but company still plugging away at the plug-insCarmaker aims to make electric and part-electric models affordableWed Mar 16 2016 - 01:00
Driving north, to the Arctic Pole (or nearly), in a Mazda CX-3Car maker’s small hatchback proves surprisingly adept for polar transportWed Mar 16 2016 - 01:00
Car review: Volvo’s V60 hybrid is a diesel dead-endNot enough range on electric, not enough economy on diesel, and too pricey overallWed Mar 16 2016 - 01:00
Real-world fuel economy figures from Peugeot and CitroenTransport & Environment has ratified PSA’s new fuel economy testsWed Mar 16 2016 - 00:00
Road Test: Kia Opima makes most of the likability factorKia’s Optima didn’t need a major redesign just some tweaks to improve its appealWed Mar 09 2016 - 01:00
Geneva motor show: Audi’s Q2 looks to snare urban hipster driversChunky small crossover uses A1 ands Polo bitsWed Mar 02 2016 - 01:00
Geneva motor show: Fiat’s new Tipo takes the simple routeNew hatch and estate join the award-winning saloon at GenevaTue Mar 01 2016 - 21:43
Geneva Motor Show: Honda hopes for Euro-bounce-back with new CivicTenth-generation Civic hatch previewed by conceptTue Mar 01 2016 - 21:38
Geneva motor show: Koenigsegg challenges Bugatti with 1,490hp hybrid€1.58-million Swedish supercar undercuts and almost out-punches the mighty Bugatti ChironTue Mar 01 2016 - 21:33
Lunchtime Roundup: Geneva show stumbles towards the future, with one eye firmly on the pastMotoring’s most important car show can’t seem to decide whether to look forwards or backwards. Or both at the same time.Tue Mar 01 2016 - 12:43
Geneva motor show: Mercedes reveals eyecatching C-Class convertibleFirst-ever soft-top C-Class set to be more practical than rivalsTue Mar 01 2016 - 09:35
Geneva motor show: Renault brings new Scenic to the stageBig-wheeled stance and mild-hybrid diesel set to be key to new MPV’s appealTue Mar 01 2016 - 09:25
Geneva motor show: Volkswagen’s T-Cross opens for businessThe little Polo-based SUV will slot into Tiguan familyTue Mar 01 2016 - 09:18
Geneva motor show: Bugatti’s Chiron packs 1,500hp punch420kmh top speed for Bugatti’s new hyper-carTue Mar 01 2016 - 07:25
Geneva motor show preview: A to Z guide of what’s new in the car worldWith a background of diesel scandal and a wobbling world economy, what treats and trepidation does the 2016 Geneva motor show have in store for us?Mon Feb 29 2016 - 11:54
Hack warning shuts down Nissan’s online electric car appNissan’s ConnectEV app switched off after security vulnerabilities discoveredFri Feb 26 2016 - 12:29
Audi launches new 354hp S4 and S4 AvantNew S4 keeps classic quattro four-wheel-drive system but boasts a new V6 engineWed Feb 24 2016 - 15:23
California dreaming in a Mini Convertible beats Irish weatherMini’s stylish new offering is huge fun to drive – as long the sun is shiningWed Feb 24 2016 - 11:08
Sterling-euro exchange rate opens up car import marketIrish buyers are once again looking across the Irish Sea for used car bargains, but it’s still a case of buyer bewareWed Feb 24 2016 - 01:00
