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New all-electric Mercedes CLA to boast 790km range

New all-electric Mercedes CLA to boast 790km range

Four-door saloon will also come with hybrid power to placate doubters of electric vehicles

Sun Mar 16 2025 - 00:00
Your EV questions answered: Do all electric cars only have rear-wheel drive? What about driving in snow?

Your EV questions answered: Do all electric cars only have rear-wheel drive? What about driving in snow?

Helping to separate electric vehicle myths from facts, we’re here to answer all your EV questions

Tue Mar 11 2025 - 05:48
Audi’s rather lovely new electric A6 has serious range and lightning-fast charging

Audi’s rather lovely new electric A6 has serious range and lightning-fast charging

This e-tron will find itself playing second sales fiddle to the one with diesel and hybrid engines, which seems insane

Sun Mar 09 2025 - 11:43
Audi’s new Q5 SUV: So much sharper than before but at a hefty price

Audi’s new Q5 SUV: So much sharper than before but at a hefty price

Latest Q5 mixes diesel and petrol hybrid power, and drives as smartly as it looks

Thu Mar 06 2025 - 23:01
VW’s new small car concept injects much-needed styling into its EV lineup

VW’s new small car concept injects much-needed styling into its EV lineup

This concept car is a thinly-disguised version of the €20,000 ID.1, due in 2027

Wed Mar 05 2025 - 18:00
Mini Aceman EV review: this is one car you’ll definitely want to take on the open road, but mind the range

Mini Aceman EV review: this is one car you’ll definitely want to take on the open road, but mind the range

Aceman proves that tactile motoring fun can mix with battery power, but there’s just not enough range to enjoy yourself

Wed Mar 05 2025 - 07:06
EV Q&A: Should I buy a new EV on finance or go for a second-hand car?

EV Q&A: Should I buy a new EV on finance or go for a second-hand car?

Helping to separate electric vehicle myths from facts, we’re here to answer all your EV questions

Tue Mar 04 2025 - 10:22
Holiday without the guilt? Kerry hotel plans to offset customers' travel carbon footprint

Holiday without the guilt? Kerry hotel plans to offset customers' travel carbon footprint

Ballygarry Hotel in Kerry reckons it can wipe out your holiday emissions and it could be a template for a model future of tourism

Thu Feb 27 2025 - 05:00
Dangerous car database needed to protect second-hand buyers, State’s consumer body says

Dangerous car database needed to protect second-hand buyers, State’s consumer body says

Consumer watchdog says Ireland is lagging behind countries such as Australia and the UK in providing centralised databases of used car histories accessible to car buyers

Wed Feb 26 2025 - 00:01
What’s the best EV for a 400km round trip without stopping and charging?

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 questions

Tue Feb 25 2025 - 10:00
Happy torque: BMW’s electric M3 is a fan car in more senses than one

Happy torque: BMW’s electric M3 is a fan car in more senses than one

Latest disguised ‘Neue Klasse’ saloon is a pretty blatant hint at the next-gen electric M3

Mon Feb 24 2025 - 05:59
With car prices surging, where can budget-conscious drivers turn? The answer may surprise you

With car prices surging, where can budget-conscious drivers turn? The answer may surprise you

Prices have been on the rise for years, but recent spikes have pushed many mainstream models beyond the reach of average pockets

Wed Feb 19 2025 - 07:55
Renault’s Symbioz is a symbol of the total SUV takeover

Renault’s Symbioz is a symbol of the total SUV takeover

New hybrid SUV is neatly styled but lacks pizzazz. Dacia looms large in its mirrors

Wed Feb 19 2025 - 07:07
EVs: What are the possible health effects of driving around with a high-voltage battery?

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 questions

Tue Feb 18 2025 - 14:40
NCT faces fresh accusation of passing unfit car as safe

NCT faces fresh accusation of passing unfit car as safe

Owner finds wheel welded on to used car that had passed NCT weeks before

Sun Feb 16 2025 - 06:09
China’s X factor: Xpeng arrives in Ireland with €42k electric G6 SUV

China’s X factor: Xpeng arrives in Ireland with €42k electric G6 SUV

More new Chinese models to follow – there’s even a truck with a built-in personal helicopter in development

Tue Feb 11 2025 - 20:00
Electric vehicles Q&A: Which EV performs best in cold weather?

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 questions

Tue 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

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 sector

Mon Feb 10 2025 - 06:00
MG HS review: Impressive plug-in hybrid SUV is proof of how far the brand has come

MG HS review: Impressive plug-in hybrid SUV is proof of how far the brand has come

Awkward touchscreen lets it down but the new MG HS is a solid performer with impressive electric range

Wed Feb 05 2025 - 07:00
Your car knows where you go. Here’s why you should be concerned

Your car knows where you go. Here’s why you should be concerned

VW Ireland boss says ‘more conversation is needed’ around the gathering of data both technical and personal following German data breach

Wed Feb 05 2025 - 06:00
NCT passes ‘unroadworthy’ car as fit for the road

NCT passes ‘unroadworthy’ car as fit for the road

Dublin 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-off

Tue Feb 04 2025 - 22:00
Actyon stations as KGM tries to revive what was SsangYong

Actyon stations as KGM tries to revive what was SsangYong

Korean brand wants to be seen differently to its Chinese rivals

Tue Feb 04 2025 - 13:33
How risky is it to buy a second-hand EV?

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 visited

Volvo’s new museum is one of the most relaxing, restorative places I’ve ever visited

World of Volvo in downtown Gothenburg seems to use more natural light than any other car museum

Wed Jan 29 2025 - 06:00
Is there any issue with driving an electric car through a flood?

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 questions

Tue Jan 28 2025 - 08:02
Cupra’s Tavascan is fine, but is that good enough?

Cupra’s Tavascan is fine, but is that good enough?

New electric SUV plays all the right notes, but not necessarily in the right order

Tue Jan 28 2025 - 05:00
Could electric cars help us keep the lights on during power cuts?

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 city

Toyota turns up at Las Vegas electronics show CES not with a car but with a new city

First 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 hothouse

Thu Jan 23 2025 - 06:00
The five cheapest cars on sale in Ireland right now. Two are EVs

The five cheapest cars on sale in Ireland right now. Two are EVs

Surprisingly good cars that are also the lowest-priced on the Irish market – and two are EVs

Wed Jan 22 2025 - 07:00
Don’t scrap an older electric vehicle – just upgrade it

Don’t scrap an older electric vehicle – just upgrade it

Irish company Range Therapy is now offering Nissan Leaf battery swaps and upgrades

Tue Jan 14 2025 - 05:00
BMW X3 road test: Blocky model finds its edge once again

BMW X3 road test: Blocky model finds its edge once again

The latest X3 gets edgier styling, but it’s really rather relaxed underneath

Wed Jan 08 2025 - 07:00
Ireland’s car buyers are turning Japanese once again

Ireland’s car buyers are turning Japanese once again

Surge in imports of used cars from Japan, as Brexit blocks cars from the UK

Tue Jan 07 2025 - 06:00
EV Q&A: Why are values in used electric cars falling so rapidly?

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 questions

Tue Jan 07 2025 - 06:00
With a glut of electric cars on sale for under €30,000, will Irish people make the switch?

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 motorists

Thu Jan 02 2025 - 05:00
What should I buy in 2025 if I need … a car for regular longer drives?

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 market

Fri Dec 20 2024 - 06:00
What car should I buy in 2025 if I need … an EV?

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 Volkswagen

Thu Dec 19 2024 - 07:30
Top 10 cars to buy in 2025, in reverse order

Top 10 cars to buy in 2025, in reverse order

EVs dominate our list of best buy cars for the year ahead, while new takes on classic models feature too

Wed 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?

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 questions

Tue Dec 17 2024 - 10:00
What should I buy in 2025 if I need … a ‘reward for life’ car?

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 market

Tue Dec 17 2024 - 07:00
What should I buy in 2025 if ... I need an ‘affordable’ second car?

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 market

Mon Dec 16 2024 - 07:45
Plane-spotters unite: A trip into the high-altitude universe of ‘AvGeeks’

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 flight

Sun Dec 15 2024 - 05:02
What car should I buy in 2025 if ... I need a seven-seater?

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 market

Fri Dec 13 2024 - 05:30
What car should I buy in 2025 if ... I need a small runaround?

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 market

Thu Dec 12 2024 - 07:00
Belfast-based watchmaker Nomadic moves with the times to reinvent retail experience

Belfast-based watchmaker Nomadic moves with the times to reinvent retail experience

The 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 bedroom

Thu Dec 12 2024 - 05:45
What should I buy in 2025 if I want … a high-end executive car?

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 market

Wed Dec 11 2024 - 08:00
Can Skoda’s affordable Elroq unlock the electric car market?

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?

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 market

Want to get more people to buy EVs? Support the second-hand market

We’re looking at EV supports all wrong, Kia Europe boss Marc Hedrich says

Wed Dec 04 2024 - 06:00
Can hydrogen finally be harnessed or will EVs rule the road?

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 gear

Wed Dec 04 2024 - 05:00
Jaguar looks to its new future with Type 00 concept

Jaguar looks to its new future with Type 00 concept

Jaguar reveals what controversial promotional video was leading to

Tue Dec 03 2024 - 08:49
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