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
Kia EV6: An already-handsome car gets a faceliftThe strong-selling Kia EV6 boasts a longer range and improved charging in its 2025 updateWed Nov 13 2024 - 06:00
EV Q&A: Are there different kinds of batteries used in electric cars? Which one is best?Helping to separate electric vehicle myths from facts, we’re here to answer all your EV questionsTue Nov 12 2024 - 10:10
BMW M5: A heavyweight hits with an appropriate punchThe new M5 is genuinely a bargain, freakishly fast and profoundly poisedWed Nov 06 2024 - 06:00
EV Q&A: Why are there no lamp-post chargers in Ireland?Helping to separate electric vehicle myths from facts, we’re here to answer all your EV questionsTue Nov 05 2024 - 05:00
It’s a gas, gas, gas: Can bio-methane supplant natural gas in Ireland? With much of our home heating infrastructure based around gas supply, we need an alternative to the fossil fuel version, and farm waste can supply itWed Oct 30 2024 - 05:00
Can the European car industry navigate its way out of crisis?Manufacturers including Volkswagen and BMW are sounding the alarm as a range of factors combine to threaten their positionsWed Oct 30 2024 - 05:00
Electric buses: How Ireland’s fleet is faring on road to zero emissionsThe journey to fully carbon-free bus services in Dublin by 2035 is well under way but there is plenty of work still to doWed Oct 30 2024 - 05:00
Why can’t we just replace petrol and diesel with biofuel?Some argue that e-fuels and biofuels are a waste of energy to produce, others say we should be investing in themWed Oct 30 2024 - 05:00
Can I tow a 1,200kg trailer with an EV?Helping to separate electric vehicle myths from facts, we’re here to answer all your EV questionsTue Oct 29 2024 - 12:59
Chinese electric car brand Xpeng to enter Irish market next yearXpeng electric car brand rivals Tesla and has plans for flying cars and AI modelsTue Oct 29 2024 - 12:38
Local government failing to get up to speed with electric vehiclesOnly a few county and city councils in Ireland have more than a handful of electric vehicles in their fleets, Geotab survey showsFri Oct 25 2024 - 06:00
The future is electric but how long will it take to get there?No one seems to seriously doubt that eventually all cars will be electric but with EV sales slowing in Ireland, expect some detours along the wayThu Oct 24 2024 - 08:05
New EVs: What’s coming to the market soon?The variety of new electric cars is expanding fast – here’s our pick of models coming down the roadThu Oct 24 2024 - 08:00
The question many Irish drivers are asking: Is an EV right for me?You know it makes sense to switch to an electric vehicle and yet it can be, well, complicatedThu Oct 24 2024 - 07:45
How to pick the right electric car for you? Do your homeworkEV buyers have more choice than ever before, with a wide variety of styles, price points, battery sizes and rangesThu Oct 24 2024 - 07:35
Myths versus realties — sifting the EV misinformationThe debate about electric cars is currently surrounded by a fog of doubts, concerns, and downright lies. Here, we pick apart the most common EV-based concernsThu Oct 24 2024 - 07:30
Can an EV save me money on servicing and maintenance?It’s claimed that electric cars cost less to keep on the road. We take a look at whether that stacks upThu Oct 24 2024 - 07:20
What’s next for electric car tech?We are only at the beginning of electric vehicle evolutionThu Oct 24 2024 - 07:00
When buying an EV it’s important to understand how finance packages workIs a PCP best? Or HP? A quick guide to financing a new electric car purchase and whether buying second hand is a runnerThu Oct 24 2024 - 06:45
EV charging explained: How much, for how long and is it AC or DC?Making sure your EV battery is powered up is a bit different to filling a fuel tank and can be much more convenient. Here’s all you need to knowThu Oct 24 2024 - 06:00
Paris Motor Show goes big on electric despite buyer reticienceReborn Renault 4 EV is the electric star of this year’s Paris show, but the undercurrent is all about ChinaWed Oct 23 2024 - 09:15
Test Drive: Audi’s colourful Q7 hybrid impresses, but there are limitationsDramatic colour choice helps the big Audi make more of an impactWed Oct 23 2024 - 06:00
Are there any restrictions on taking electric cars on a car ferry?Helping to separate electric vehicle myths from facts, we’re here to answer all your EV questionsTue Oct 22 2024 - 06:06
Java Republic aiming to reduce the carbon footprint of your coffeeRetail coffee sales industry is worth billions to Ireland, but carbon emissions need tacklingThu Oct 17 2024 - 06:00
Can the Ford Explorer arrive late to the EV party and still impress?Brand’s second EV has excellent all-round electric performance and frugality, but it lacks a sense of funWed Oct 16 2024 - 05:00
Are there any plans to make EV chargers accessible to wheelchair users?Your EV questions answered: Helping to separate electric car myths from factsTue Oct 15 2024 - 12:11
Story of car assembly in Ireland takes a curiously personal turnBob Montgomery’s comprehensive history of car making in the State is required reading for any Irish car nutWed Oct 09 2024 - 06:00
Benefit in kind rules have dented the value of a company car, unless it’s an EVBIK rules have made company cars less of a perk and more of a bill but certain electric vehicles present good value for moneyWed Oct 09 2024 - 05:00
Should I only charge my EV to 80 per cent every time? Five common questions on electric cars answeredHelping to separate electric vehicle myths from facts, we’re here to answer all your EV questionsTue Oct 08 2024 - 14:11
Skoda launches new electric Elroq SUV – a practical car with a 470L bootNew compact electric model priced from €36,545Wed Oct 02 2024 - 08:39
Test drive: Renault’s updated Captur hybrid offers a more memorable driving experienceRenault has given its compact crossover a thorough makeoverWed Oct 02 2024 - 06:00
