VW’s new electric car could cost as little as €20,000The VW Up replacement will be launched in 2027Wed May 29 2024 - 10:37
Ireland is second most expensive for EV charging in Europe, says reportOnly Germans pay more for their electric motoring in EuropeTue May 28 2024 - 10:06
Commitment to more electric car chargers will still take timeRollout still has to go through planning processesMon May 27 2024 - 15:20
BMW i5 Touring road test: the 1,200km electric car drive from Munich to DublinHow best to test a prominent new electric car? Simple – pick one up in Munich and drive it homeMon May 27 2024 - 05:15
Our Test Drive: BMW i5 M60The BMW i5 M60 is an all-electric, four-wheel drive, high-performance vehicle - and very different to the standard i5, with over 600hp.Sun May 26 2024 - 14:39
Our Test Drive: BMW i5 TouringThe i5 Touring is the latest in a 33-year, 1.2-million sales line for BMW. They've taken the existing i5 - and simply extended the roof and added a tailgate.Sun May 26 2024 - 14:36
Volkswagen Touareg R review: sporty makeover struggles to live up to its nameMaking the big Touareg into a supposedly sporty R model just ruins the recipeWed May 22 2024 - 08:00
Stalling EV sales in Europe could mean plug-in hybrids will be around for longerFord and Volkswagen may extend the life of combustion-engine modelsWed May 22 2024 - 06:00
Our Test Drive: Volkswagen Touareg R hybridThe VW Touareg R hybrid is a missed opportunity to create a blue-collar high-performance hero: the R brand has been squandered on a big, comfy, refined SUV.Tue May 21 2024 - 13:56
Our Test Drive: Mercedes-Benz CLE CoupéAs Mercedes-Benz pivots to SUVs and crossovers, the CLE Coupé represents the only low-slung, two-door car in the Mercedes range. Video: Neil BriscoeWed May 15 2024 - 11:59
Our Test Drive: Volkswagen ID. BuzzPractical, refined and effortlessly cool, the Volkswagen ID. Buzz is a welcome throwback to the golden era of VW buses. Video: Neil BriscoeWed May 15 2024 - 10:35
Range anxiety: Almost one sixth of EV drivers have run their batteries flat, US survey finds Some 16% of drivers said they’ve been stranded with a flattened battery, but almost all say they’ll buy another EV nextWed May 15 2024 - 09:34
Are car touchscreens safe? Safety regulator lays down the law From 2026, the crash-testing experts will strip safety points from cars that overly rely on touchscreensWed May 15 2024 - 08:00
Yangwang U8: BYD’s monster SUV is already infamousIt speeds. It spins. It floats. But the 3.6-tonne luxury behemoth is unlikely to come to IrelandWed May 08 2024 - 07:00
Mini Countryman review: Slick cabin and great screen, but too hefty and too blunt to be a true MiniElectric Countryman has weight and range issuesWed May 08 2024 - 06:00
Test drive: BYD’s Seal-U SUV to come with hybrid powerIs the Chinese group’s latest car a backward step or a useful way to fill the EV sales gap?Wed May 01 2024 - 07:30
Skoda’s diesel Octavia RS: there are just some cars that feel made for IrelandWhen the bright green RS estate arrived for testing, it felt like Christmas and a birthday had come at onceWed May 01 2024 - 06:00
Tesla cuts prices further in Irish market Electric vehicle manufacturer is looking to kickstart stalling demand in market with ever-growing competitionTue Apr 30 2024 - 05:00
Our Test Drive: Renault ScenicIt is a Scenic, but not as you remember. Renault has revived the classic Scenic name, which now comes as an all-electric SUV, not an MPV.Fri Apr 26 2024 - 09:30
Our Test Drive: Mercedes-Benz E300eThe Mercedes-Benz E300e provides the comfort and poise that one expects of an E-Class, but, perhaps surprisingly, it offers superb plug-in hybrid performance.Fri Apr 26 2024 - 09:29
Stella Li of Chinese car maker BYD: ‘We don’t want to engage in a price war’President of BYD Europe talks about the firms’s efforts to expand into Europe, how the lack of infrastructure is impeding EV sales, and how plug-in hybrids prepare the way for all-electric carsFri Apr 26 2024 - 06:00
Bustling Beijing show proves China is automotive top dogBYD shows plethora of new models as Beijing show overshadows EuropeThu Apr 25 2024 - 11:24
How can we make investment in eco-friendly transport count?As global investment in electric transport speeds up, how do we make the most of it and is the State on the right track?Thu Apr 25 2024 - 05:00
Company fleet switches will drive up EV numbers on our roadsSome businesses are still treading cautiously when it comes to electric cars but that can’t last foreverThu Apr 25 2024 - 05:00
EU could be preparing tougher car emissions rulesReport from Court of Auditors shows that real-world performance is well below laboratory results on emissions and fuel economyWed Apr 24 2024 - 02:00
Mercedes-Benz E-Class review: new hybrid’s range is genuine, but there are compromisesGorgeous cabin and a hugely impressive hybrid system with genuine 100km potential. It really needs the optional air springs, thoughTue Apr 23 2024 - 03:00
How AI is transforming the way we drive and what we driveUniversity students’ favourite essay aid is coming to vehicle design studios, assembly lines and dashboards – fastWed Apr 17 2024 - 05:00
Electric car sales are stalling in Ireland – what’s to be done?Demand for EVs has slipped, just when we need to be reducing our carbon emissionsWed Apr 17 2024 - 05:00
Aston Martin’s new DB12 Volante is loud, sleek and proudThis car is so gorgeous it reminds you why you fell in love with cars in the first placeWed Apr 17 2024 - 03:00
New long-life electric car battery with 1.5m-kilometre warranty could spell end of longevity concernsChinese battery giant announces long-lasting EV batteryWed Apr 17 2024 - 03:00
How are car makers responding to the slowdown in electric car sales?China’s electric-car makers remain bullish but elsewhere many EV manufacturers are hedging their betsWed Apr 10 2024 - 07:00
BYD’s impressive Dolphin is bound to make a big splashThis mid-sized electric hatchback is part of the Chinese car maker’s ‘Ocean Series’, and its claim to a 427km range certainly holds waterWed Apr 10 2024 - 06:00
VW promises autonomous on-demand shuttles by end of yearNew technology from Mobileye could speed up developmentWed Apr 03 2024 - 06:00
Our Test Drive: Volvo EX30The EX30 is Volvo's most compact model and comes with a choice of battery sizes and types. Let down by rear space and a fiddly, distracting touchscreen.Wed Mar 27 2024 - 09:14
Our Test Drive: BMW Vision Neue Klasse XBMW has offered a vision of the future, with the all-electric Vision Neue Klasse X set to be available for purchase towards the end of 2025.Thu Mar 21 2024 - 09:02
BMW previews a 600km-range iX3 replacementThe Vision Neue Klasse X concept brings back small BMW grillesThu Mar 21 2024 - 08:15
Our Test Drive: Peugeot 508 BlueHDI AllureThis updated 508 represents something of a dying breed: that of the low-slung, sleek saloon. A practical, relevant, all-rounder with long-haul ease of use.Wed Mar 20 2024 - 08:48
First Look: Volvo EX90At the more expensive end of the EV spectrum, the all-new EX90 comes with a choice of power outputs and, being a Volvo, sophisticated safety features.Wed Mar 20 2024 - 08:48
Car auctions are full of used EV bargains – but should you take the plunge?Prices for second-hand electric cars are on the floor, so there are savings to be made for savvy buyersWed Mar 20 2024 - 08:00
New Epiq will be Skoda’s most affordable EVCompact electric crossover gets 400km range and sub-€30,000 priceTue Mar 19 2024 - 12:16
Drive to subscribe: Irish firm hopes to get motorists to rent EVs by the monthClaiming to be an Irish first, DCEV's subscription service lets you swap your EV car after 30 daysThu Mar 14 2024 - 05:45
Our Test Drive: Smart #1 BrabusSmart returns with the uniquely named #1, the Brabus edition, but is its styling enough to make it stand out in the electric car field? We put it to the test.Wed Mar 13 2024 - 08:58
Audi’s smooth A6 diesel still feels good, but guiltyA6 must stay on sale a while yet, thanks to delays with its electric replacement. Can diesel power still be relevant?Wed Mar 13 2024 - 07:00
The second coming of diesel? HVO fuel promises diesel drivers 90% emissions reductionNot so fast: critics say Europe is being flooded with destructive palm oil posing as the cooking oil-derived fuelWed Mar 13 2024 - 01:30
Our Test Drive: Kia Sportage Anniversary Edition HybridThe Sportage is 30 years old and while it may lack flair, its efficiency and practicality could see it top the list of most cars sold in Ireland.Tue Mar 12 2024 - 16:09
Volvo’s biggest EV yet lands in IrelandEX90 packs big space and big range, but at a big priceMon Mar 11 2024 - 15:21
Our Test Drive: Mini Countryman S E ALL4 and JCWThe MINI has grown over the years, so this Countryman EV is rather big, bulky and heavy. Range is not great either. Petrol JWC still retains some fun factor.Wed Mar 06 2024 - 09:14
Our Test Drive: Volkswagen Passat 1.5 e-TSIWhile VW still has estates for the Irish market, despite the hegemony of the SUV, the new Passat will not reach these shores. A shame, as it's really good.Wed Mar 06 2024 - 09:12
Which electric car battery is best? EV battery types explainedOnce we bought on the basis of engine size and type. Now we need to start thinking about battery chemistryWed Mar 06 2024 - 06:00
What is the point of the BMW X2′s existence?Chop-top crossover loses rear space but is more fun to drive than you might expectTue Mar 05 2024 - 05:00
