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Hyundai to spin Genesis badge off as separate, luxury brand

Hyundai to spin Genesis badge off as separate, luxury brand

New range set to arrive by 2020 will include saloons, SUVs and a coupe

Fri Nov 06 2015 - 13:07
ESB electric car price plans jolt owners’ anger

ESB electric car price plans jolt owners’ anger

EV drivers unhappy with flat-rate pricing but ESB says more options are coming

Fri Nov 06 2015 - 07:38
Alfa’s revival delayed as Giulia debut slips

Alfa’s revival delayed as Giulia debut slips

Investors wary of of broken promises as Alfa puts back the new saloon’s on-sale date

Thu Nov 05 2015 - 12:52
More car models pulled into Volkswagen emissions scandal

More car models pulled into Volkswagen emissions scandal

Porsche and Audi vehicles used devices to cheat tests, according to US regulators

Mon Nov 02 2015 - 22:14
Oslo looks to a future in which cars will be banned

Oslo looks to a future in which cars will be banned

Norway’s capital is formulating a plan to eliminate all car use by 2050

Wed Oct 28 2015 - 01:00
Ireland’s not ready for driverless cars yet

Ireland’s not ready for driverless cars yet

Legislation will have to be changed if we want to let the robots drive

Sat Oct 24 2015 - 14:00
Yamaha to unveil  tiny sports coupe in Tokyo

Yamaha to unveil tiny sports coupe in Tokyo

Tokyo Motor Show concept could be a work of F1 car designer Gordon Murray

Sat Oct 24 2015 - 01:00
Aston Martin unveils first electric car – the RapidE

Aston Martin unveils first electric car – the RapidE

1,000hp electric super-saloon expected to be on sale by late 2017 for about €180,000

Sat Oct 24 2015 - 01:00
Opel Zafira fire risk blamed on non-approved parts

Opel Zafira fire risk blamed on non-approved parts

2005 to 2012 family seven-seaters currently being investigated for fire risk

Thu Oct 22 2015 - 21:24
Volvo bets big on expansion plans

Volvo bets big on expansion plans

Swedish car company wants a Tesla rival, a small crossover and a new saloon and estate

Wed Oct 21 2015 - 01:00
Is Toyota’s hydrogen-powered Mirai, the future of motoring?

Is Toyota’s hydrogen-powered Mirai, the future of motoring?

Hydrogen fuel cell car will go for 550km between refills, according to car maker

Wed Oct 21 2015 - 01:00
Hyundai to open ‘digital dealership’ shop in Dublin

Hyundai to open ‘digital dealership’ shop in Dublin

Dundrum Town Centre currently the favourite to land the ‘Apple Store” style no-pressure car sales outlet

Tue Oct 20 2015 - 12:31
First Drive: New Aston Martin DB9 is beautiful, powerful and a little impractical

First Drive: New Aston Martin DB9 is beautiful, powerful and a little impractical

Iconic car may be out of reach for many but it is still staggeringly fine to drive

Wed Oct 14 2015 - 01:00
Road test:  X-Trail helps Nissan crowns itself the crossover king

Road test: X-Trail helps Nissan crowns itself the crossover king

Could petrol-engined SUVs make a comeback in the wake of diesel debacle?

Wed Oct 14 2015 - 01:00
Is Mazda plotting a new RX-8?

Is Mazda plotting a new RX-8?

Japanese car manufacturer is to unveil a mystery coupé in Tokyo

Wed Oct 14 2015 - 01:00
VW scandal could ultimately put diesels out of business

VW scandal could ultimately put diesels out of business

Car giant announces investment cuts and focus on electrics, hybrids for future

Tue Oct 13 2015 - 14:10
Hyundai Tuscon targets Irish Qashqai buyers

Hyundai Tuscon targets Irish Qashqai buyers

Tuscon badge may reference an arid desert but expect sales to be bountiful with prices starting at €25,245

Tue Oct 13 2015 - 12:30
Car makers to accept liability for self-driving cars

Car makers to accept liability for self-driving cars

New legal frameworks could be necessary to allow for robot cars

Mon Oct 12 2015 - 14:16
Toyota previews MX-5 rival in Tokyo

Toyota previews MX-5 rival in Tokyo

S-FR is small, rear-drive and goes on sale next year

Thu Oct 08 2015 - 18:08
PSA-Tata tie-up could lead to compact Jaguar

PSA-Tata tie-up could lead to compact Jaguar

Peugeot’s Indian odyssey could reap benefits for Jaguar Land Rover

Wed Oct 07 2015 - 12:57
Governments demand tax refund over VW scandal

Governments demand tax refund over VW scandal

Irish officials say tax implications for Irish owners is being “kept under review”

Wed Sept 30 2015 - 15:20
Mazda’s upgrade lifts the CX-5’s game but size still a problem

Mazda’s upgrade lifts the CX-5’s game but size still a problem

Pricey CX-5 underlines need for Mazda to launch a larger, possibly seven-seat, CX-7

Wed Sept 30 2015 - 00:00
Concern as   VRT refunds being issued on write-offs

Concern as VRT refunds being issued on write-offs

The tax is being returned on exported cars but number of them are effectively worthless

Wed Sept 30 2015 - 00:00
VW scandal: So you want an alternative to diesel?

VW scandal: So you want an alternative to diesel?

‘Dieselgate’ is bringing back the spectre of the dirty diesel: but if you want to switch what are the choices?

Tue Sept 29 2015 - 16:27
Irish VW  customers backing away from the brand

Irish VW customers backing away from the brand

Minister seeks urgent meeting with VW Group Ireland boss over emissions scandal

Mon Sept 28 2015 - 13:09
VW scandal: Why the EU emission tests aren’t fit for purpose

VW scandal: Why the EU emission tests aren’t fit for purpose

Loopholes - like removing interior trim to save weigh and over-inflating tyres - are all allowed, making a mockery of the test regime

Fri Sept 25 2015 - 17:32
BMW, Mercedes, Opel  accused of ‘gaming’ tests

BMW, Mercedes, Opel accused of ‘gaming’ tests

Campaigners call out other car makers on exhaust tests amid ongoing scandal

Fri Sept 25 2015 - 12:59
New Evoque is Range Rover rough’n’ready

New Evoque is Range Rover rough’n’ready

While much is still the same, the biggest change is switch to Range Rover diesel engine

Wed Sept 23 2015 - 00:00
Road Test: New XF  a truly talented Jaguar

Road Test: New XF a truly talented Jaguar

XF keeps its predecessor’s looks on top but it’s a very different cat underneath

Sat Sept 19 2015 - 01:00
New Focus RS is the fastest yet from Ford

New Focus RS is the fastest yet from Ford

New 4WD 350hp Focus hits 100km/h a second quicker than the fastest limited edition version of its predecessor

Fri Sept 18 2015 - 13:25
Peugeot and Citroën kill off diesel hybrids

Peugeot and Citroën kill off diesel hybrids

Expensive technology focused on too few markets

Fri Sept 18 2015 - 12:33
Frankfurt motor show: Toyota holds fire on Qashqai rival but delivers on Prius

Frankfurt motor show: Toyota holds fire on Qashqai rival but delivers on Prius

C-HR remains a concept for another six months but new Prius is ready for the road

Wed Sept 16 2015 - 10:55
Frankfurt Motor Show:  Thunder Power takes the vapour-ware award

Frankfurt Motor Show: Thunder Power takes the vapour-ware award

New electric car player boasts of Bugatti engineering pedigree and 650km electric range from its concept car

Wed Sept 16 2015 - 10:31
Does online shopping mean the death of the car salesman?

Does online shopping mean the death of the car salesman?

Technology is creating a new type of interactive car showroom

Wed Sept 16 2015 - 01:00
Frankfurt Auto Show: a stunt, a surge, a stumble

Frankfurt Auto Show: a stunt, a surge, a stumble

Jaguar’s F-Pace SUV looped the loop, Porsche surged ahead in the electric-car race, but China was flagged as a tougher challenge in a gloomy economy

Tue Sept 15 2015 - 18:00
Frankfurt motor show: Seat still hasn’t finished its SUV

Frankfurt motor show: Seat still hasn’t finished its SUV

Leon Cross Sport Show Car is still not the finished article

Tue Sept 15 2015 - 17:13
Frankfurt Motor Show: Nissan’s Gripz concept is the future of sports cars

Frankfurt Motor Show: Nissan’s Gripz concept is the future of sports cars

Hot crossover is what Nissan’s new Z-car will be like

Tue Sept 15 2015 - 14:11
Frankfurt motor show: New Renault Megane finally unveiled

Frankfurt motor show: New Renault Megane finally unveiled

More premium-looking styling and a tablet computer styling for interior controls on Renault’s new hatchback

Tue Sept 15 2015 - 10:11
Frankfurt motor show: Hyundai’s grand ambition on display

Frankfurt motor show: Hyundai’s grand ambition on display

Opposite ends of the motoring spectrum on display on the Hyundai stand

Tue Sept 15 2015 - 10:04
Frankfurt motor show: Lamborghini’s new electric supercar with sideburns

Frankfurt motor show: Lamborghini’s new electric supercar with sideburns

A 610hp Italian flying wedge amongst the electrics and plugins and Frankfurt

Tue Sept 15 2015 - 08:02
Frankfurt motor show: Ford plans diesel with single-digit emissions

Frankfurt motor show: Ford plans diesel with single-digit emissions

New fuels research could created diesel cars with 3g/km emissions

Tue Sept 15 2015 - 07:54
Frankfurt motor show: Audi concept points to Q6 model

Frankfurt motor show: Audi concept points to Q6 model

500km range and inductive charging for the upcoming all-electric Q6 SUV

Mon Sept 14 2015 - 22:30
Frankfurt motor show: Porsche’s plug-in concept

Frankfurt motor show: Porsche’s plug-in concept

New battery system potentially cuts time spent at charging points to just 15 minutes

Mon Sept 14 2015 - 21:41
Frankfurt motor show: New VW Tiguan offered in two flavours

Frankfurt motor show: New VW Tiguan offered in two flavours

New 4x4 will come in short and long wheelbase models depending on market

Mon Sept 14 2015 - 20:39
Porsche mulling over a plug-in 911

Porsche mulling over a plug-in 911

Part electric Porsche on the way as VW Group looks to take on Tesla

Mon Sept 14 2015 - 15:49
Mercedes puts style ahead of space for C-Class Coupé

Mercedes puts style ahead of space for C-Class Coupé

New two-door C-Class has less space than it could have

Thu Sept 10 2015 - 00:00
BMW brings classic styling and new tech to Pebble Beach

BMW brings classic styling and new tech to Pebble Beach

Classic car event sees one hot M4, and one classic Hommage

Thu Sept 10 2015 - 00:00
Students in gear for Singapore Grand Prix

Students in gear for Singapore Grand Prix

Meet the young enthusiasts will represent Ireland in new technology competition at the F1 race

Wed Sept 09 2015 - 01:00
Mercedes new S-Class Cabriolet an amalgam of power and style

Mercedes new S-Class Cabriolet an amalgam of power and style

What kind of car has Swarovski crystals in its lights? This kind of car…

Wed Sept 09 2015 - 01:00
Frankfurt motor show: Big debuts but low-key feel

Frankfurt motor show: Big debuts but low-key feel

For all the new metal on show there is a sense of uncertainty about the motor industry’s future direction

Tue Sept 08 2015 - 18:17
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