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Bike Sense engages with drivers’ brains to alert them to what is around the car

Bike Sense engages with drivers’ brains to alert them to what is around the car

Tue Jan 27 2015 - 17:06
App takes a toll off drivers

App takes a toll off drivers

New smartphone app might help you avoid becoming one of the 37,000 sued for not paying their M50 toll

Thu Jan 22 2015 - 01:20
Ford gives glimpse of new Focus RS’s grunt

Ford gives glimpse of new Focus RS’s grunt

Video shows disguised versions of Ford’s new 300hp-plus hot rod sliding around its Belgian test track

Wed Jan 21 2015 - 16:37
Irish second most likely in Europe to commute by car

Irish second most likely in Europe to commute by car

Only Cyprus higher in car-use table compiled by European Commission’s Eurobarometer public opinion department

Wed Jan 21 2015 - 01:00
Mercedes to spread Maybach name to new models

Mercedes to spread Maybach name to new models

Gigantic Maybach-badged SUV on the way

Wed Jan 21 2015 - 01:00
BMW sharpens  up the style in its new 1 Series

BMW sharpens up the style in its new 1 Series

Gone is the cross-eyed styling of the old 1 Series, replaced by a whole new front end, new lights and new three-cylinder petrol and diesel engines

Tue Jan 20 2015 - 14:42
Is D-day looming for diesel-fuelled cars?

Is D-day looming for diesel-fuelled cars?

Tougher air quality rules and city centre bans could push diesel engines to the brink of extinction

Wed Jan 14 2015 - 01:00
Ireland bucks the saloon trend for new Passat

Ireland bucks the saloon trend for new Passat

More private buyers than fleet buyers for VW’s new saloon

Mon Jan 12 2015 - 16:27
Older, smaller cars putting younger drivers at risk

Older, smaller cars putting younger drivers at risk

US survey shows most teens killed on the road were driving small, old cars

Fri Jan 09 2015 - 13:35
Ariel’s Nomad takes the sports car off road

Ariel’s Nomad takes the sports car off road

Flyweight Atom evolves into chunky off-roader

Thu Jan 08 2015 - 07:10
Volkswagen confirms price for Golf Estate

Volkswagen confirms price for Golf Estate

Cargo-carrying Golf starts at €22,280, just €1,000 more than the 5-door hatchback model and will be available with the same trim and engine choices as the Golf hatchback.

Wed Jan 07 2015 - 15:48
Land Rover announces Defender’s ending

Land Rover announces Defender’s ending

Legendary off-roader reaches the end of the line 68 years on

Wed Jan 07 2015 - 15:33
The perils (or otherwise) of pre-registering new cars

The perils (or otherwise) of pre-registering new cars

Car makers deny it, but as many as one-third of new cars sold in 2014 may have been pre-registered to boost end-of-month sales totals. But is pre-reging bad for business?

Wed Jan 07 2015 - 01:00
Mercedes tops motoring bill at Consumer Electronics Show

Mercedes tops motoring bill at Consumer Electronics Show

Car makers abandoning traditional motor show model and embracing CES exhibition

Tue Jan 06 2015 - 17:42
VW Golf SV  not up to par with expectations

VW Golf SV not up to par with expectations

Lack of slickness and sophistication means new model doesn’t quite live up to Golf name

Wed Dec 31 2014 - 01:00
BMW returns to Galway creating 11 new jobs

BMW returns to Galway creating 11 new jobs

Having been a blank spot on the BMW map of Ireland since 2009, Galway has a franchise for the brand again

Thu Dec 18 2014 - 18:06
Aston Martins: The power, the glory and the price tags

Aston Martins: The power, the glory and the price tags

The Vanquish and Rapide are gorgeous cars, but may be only for Lotto winners

Wed Dec 17 2014 - 08:00
Hyundai unveils four new models as it aims to bolster  sales

Hyundai unveils four new models as it aims to bolster sales

Among the cars is the i30 Turbo, the company’s first ever hot hatch

Wed Dec 17 2014 - 01:00
New Skoda Superb styling lines emerge ahead of launch

New Skoda Superb styling lines emerge ahead of launch

As expected, the new Superb looks very much like a larger Octavia with detailing and some of the sleek styling of the Vision C concept shown at Geneva in February

Mon Dec 15 2014 - 08:38
Nissan Pulsar is an also-ran in hatchback race

Nissan Pulsar is an also-ran in hatchback race

New model is a step up from dull Almera but falls short in comparison to Qashqai

Wed Dec 10 2014 - 01:00
Diesel v petrol: cheaper to tax but dearer to maintain

Diesel v petrol: cheaper to tax but dearer to maintain

We look at motor tax, maintenance and mpg in part three of our guide to buying in 2015

Wed Dec 10 2014 - 01:00
Volkswagen Ireland appoints new chief

Volkswagen Ireland appoints new chief

Lars Himmer will take up the reins at VW Ireland from January

Fri Dec 05 2014 - 14:40
VW Ireland appoints new boss

VW Ireland appoints new boss

Lars Himmer will take over from former MD Simon Elliot in January

Fri Dec 05 2014 - 13:40
Aston unveils new car at Bond movie announcement

Aston unveils new car at Bond movie announcement

Only 10 DB10s will be made, all of which will be used on set and driven by current 007 Daniel Craig

Thu Dec 04 2014 - 13:56
Opel wants us to meet Karl, its new compact city car

Opel wants us to meet Karl, its new compact city car

Model will compete with likes of Hyundai i10 and Volkswagen Up

Wed Dec 03 2014 - 17:09
Running for cover from car insurance

Running for cover from car insurance

How to keep motoring insurance costs at bay – part two of our guide to buying in 2015

Wed Dec 03 2014 - 01:00
First Drive: Citroën C1 brings a strange sense of deja vu

First Drive: Citroën C1 brings a strange sense of deja vu

Underneath the exterior, the C1 is little more than an update of the 2005 model, and almost identical to the Toyota Aygo or Peugeot 108

Wed Dec 03 2014 - 01:00
Fiat  wants next-gen Bravo to be a Turkish delight

Fiat wants next-gen Bravo to be a Turkish delight

Wed Dec 03 2014 - 01:00
Suzuki mixes up Celerio soup

Suzuki mixes up Celerio soup

New small car comes with two engines that are, on the surface, identical

Wed Nov 26 2014 - 10:00
Motors: It's buying time again but be careful out there

Motors: It's buying time again but be careful out there

Thinking of getting a new car? Here are some tips for re-entering the market

Wed Nov 26 2014 - 10:00
Audi Prologue concept outlines plot for key future models

Audi Prologue concept outlines plot for key future models

LA show concept previews A9 coupe as well as next A6 and A4

Wed Nov 26 2014 - 00:00
Google concerns voiced by car giants

Google concerns voiced by car giants

VW and Mercedes worried tech giant is digging too deep into customers’ lives

Wed Nov 19 2014 - 06:49
Best buys for 151: Sports cars and Supercars

Best buys for 151: Sports cars and Supercars

The sports cars and supercars to put on your 2015 wishlist

Wed Nov 19 2014 - 06:00
Best buys for 151: Electric and Hybrid cars

Best buys for 151: Electric and Hybrid cars

For environmentally friendly motoring, we have the best picks for 2015

Wed Nov 19 2014 - 06:00
Best buys for 151: SUVs and Crossovers

Best buys for 151: SUVs and Crossovers

The SUVs to put at the top of your new year list, and few worth waiting for

Wed Nov 19 2014 - 06:00
Best buys for 151: Family cars

Best buys for 151: Family cars

Our picks for hatchbacks and family saloons in January 2015

Wed Nov 19 2014 - 06:00
The pick of the pack for a 151 plate: Small and city cars

The pick of the pack for a 151 plate: Small and city cars

If you're looking for a small car in the new year, look no further

Wed Nov 19 2014 - 06:00
Best buys for 151: Executive and luxury cars

Best buys for 151: Executive and luxury cars

The best cars to order for January, plus the ones to consider and the ones that are worth waiting for

Wed Nov 19 2014 - 06:00
Five cars to buy instead of moving house

Five cars to buy instead of moving house

They’re cheaper to buy, cheaper to run – so why not forgo moving house and get yourself a car with character instead

Wed Nov 19 2014 - 01:00
Electric sales charging ahead in Europe despite low overall figures

Electric sales charging ahead in Europe despite low overall figures

Nissan Leaf is the top-selling electric car in Ireland, with all eyes on the €100,000 Tesla

Wed Nov 19 2014 - 01:00
Audi wants to become an urban planner

Audi wants to become an urban planner

Urban Futures event sees the German car giant at the heart of the future transport planning

Wed Nov 19 2014 - 01:00
Prices of classic cars are  being  driven ever upwards

Prices of classic cars are being driven ever upwards

Owning a classic car is rapidly becoming out of reach for average enthusiasts

Wed Nov 19 2014 - 01:00
Best buys for 151: MPVs

Best buys for 151: MPVs

If you're looking for a new car for the new year, we've found the best multi-purpose vehicles on the market in every size

Wed Nov 19 2014 - 00:00
Nissan urged to take Go off the road after crash test awards it no stars

Nissan urged to take Go off the road after crash test awards it no stars

Model designed and engineered for developing countries where road safety is extremely poor

Fri Nov 14 2014 - 11:58
Driving tips for making it through heavy rain and floods

Driving tips for making it through heavy rain and floods

What to watch out for when driving through spot floods this evening

Fri Nov 14 2014 - 08:59
Skoda announces Fabia prices

Skoda announces Fabia prices

Cheapest Irish Fabia has city-car price tag

Wed Nov 12 2014 - 17:50
True American with the heart of an Italian

True American with the heart of an Italian

The Jeep Renegade will have detractors but is a dependable family car

Wed Nov 12 2014 - 01:00
Mercedes’ G-Code to Captur the imagination of motorists with solar and wind power technology

Mercedes’ G-Code to Captur the imagination of motorists with solar and wind power technology

Innovative design of concept SUV inspired by Starship Enterprise

Wed Nov 12 2014 - 01:00
North beats south for tyre care

North beats south for tyre care

One in three Irish cars on dangerous rubber, says Michelin

Fri Nov 07 2014 - 08:29
Car makers pocketing the price of extra fuel use

Car makers pocketing the price of extra fuel use

Group claims Mercedes is the worst offender of the European car firms for over-inflating its fuel saving claims by as much as 40%

Thu Nov 06 2014 - 09:49
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