Volkswagen ID.3 EV: Now even greener, but costs too much green Olive paintwork really suits the updated ID.3, but is it too expensive?Wed Aug 09 2023 - 02:00
Why are global sales of electric cars starting to slow?Many governments have defied experts and reduced tax breaks and grants for buying EVs, which has almost certainly killed off some of the enthusiasmTue Aug 08 2023 - 10:34
Electric vehicles take a leap: Wireless charging can power cars as they drive Latest trials show technology embedded in roads can charge an EV’s battery as it moves overheadThu Aug 03 2023 - 05:00
Retro-look Toyota Land Cruiser comes to Ireland next yearDiesel power only at first, but mild-hybrid to followWed Aug 02 2023 - 17:22
Our Test Drive: Volkswagen ID.3 Pro SThis ID.3 has the bigger 77kWh battery for increased range. There are improvements on its predecessor, inside and out, but also some affordability issues.Wed Aug 02 2023 - 09:04
How not to buy an SUV: The compact alternative cars you should look at firstSUVs have upended the car industry, wrecked the environment, and ruined the school run but there are other options out thereWed Aug 02 2023 - 02:00
Our Test Drive: Peugeot 508 PSE SWPSE means 'Peugeot Sports Engineered' placing this 508 in the mould of the old 505 GTi and 406 Mi16. Quick, great to drive and practical... but expensive.Wed Jul 26 2023 - 08:53
Peugeot boss: ‘We won’t chase the Chinese on price’ Linda Jackson aims to plot a narrow course between mass market and premium brands for PeugeotWed Jul 26 2023 - 02:00
Our Test Drive: Peugeot 508 SW 180 Hybrid AllureThis estate has a lovely balance of comfort, luxury, style and practicality that makes it worth getting up in the morning to drive. And it's not an SUV.Wed Jul 19 2023 - 09:02
How China has secured global domination in the world of car batteries and electric carsBattery security is fast-becoming a political hot potato as Europe, the US, Japan, and Korea race to catch up with China’s leadWed Jul 19 2023 - 02:00
Updated MG 5 estate remains practical but flawedMG’s electric load-lugger gets a new look but still lacks polishWed Jul 19 2023 - 02:00
Dramatic new look for Hyundai Santa FeNew seven-seat SUV gets Land Rover looksMon Jul 17 2023 - 16:59
Our Test Drive: MG 5 Exclusive Long RangeThis MG is the only affordable EV estate on the market and offers huge boot space. Motorway range is an issue but more efficient in other driving environments.Wed Jul 12 2023 - 08:57
The not-so-secret agent that’s changing Ireland’s car-sales marketWill the move to agency car sales make things better or worse for Irish car buyers?Wed Jul 12 2023 - 05:00
Ireland cannot afford to rest on its digital laurelsWith London calling many young tech talents, smaller Irish digital businesses may struggle to thrive at homeWed Jul 12 2023 - 05:00
Our Test Drive: Ford Ranger RaptorThe old diesel Ranger Raptor was fun to drive both on and off road, but the new V6 petrol model lacks its thumpy torque and suffers from poor ride quality.Wed Jul 05 2023 - 09:01
The titchy VW Up is back and it’s the electric car we all needSmall, agile, and light – the electric Up is one of the best EVs aroundWed Jul 05 2023 - 02:00
How will BMW’s agency sales move actually benefit consumers?New managing director Helen Westby must steer BMW Ireland on a delicate course as it changes its sales modelTue Jul 04 2023 - 16:31
Electric car batteries: just how bad are they for the environment?The mining and processing involved in producing EV batteries is far from clean, but how does it stack up against drilling, refining and burning oil?Wed Jun 28 2023 - 02:00
Aston’s new DB12 GT arrives in IrelandNew V8-engined coupe is here, but will it sell without the old V12?Tue Jun 27 2023 - 02:00
Our Test Drive: Audi e-Tron Sportback S-LineLooks good, feels mostly good and has a lovely interior. But would you get out of bed early to drive it? Some might prefer the slightly cheaper Skoda Enyaq.Wed Jun 21 2023 - 09:15
How Dacia plans to make cheap cars when they no longer existDacia’s chief executive tells The Irish Times how the company will stick to its affordable roots as the car market changes around itWed Jun 21 2023 - 01:00
BMW XM: Crass or just controversial?Massive, and massively fast, this divisive SUV is BMW’s M-Sport birthday presentWed Jun 21 2023 - 00:30
Our Test Drive: BMW XMThe XM is BMW's second M-only car, after the beautiful and legendary mid-engined M1. With its SUV bulk and Hot Wheels looks, however, it is very different.Wed Jun 14 2023 - 09:13
Audi A8 review: Discretion is this plug-in hybrid’s tradecraftPlug-in hybrid powertrain might be behind the times, but this big saloon delivers a wonderfully low-key performanceWed Jun 14 2023 - 02:00
Six-minute top-up claimed for new EVFormer Jaguar designers collaborate on Lotus-based EV sports carTue Jun 13 2023 - 19:37
Rain, smashes, and pure racing: Drama returns to Le Mans‘Hypercar’ rules bring legendary names and nail-biting action to the French classicSun Jun 11 2023 - 18:08
Volvo’s EX30 is compact, long-ranged, and surprisingly affordableNew compact crossover is now Volvo’s most affordable modelThu Jun 08 2023 - 09:15
Is the combustion engine doomed? Not if the boss of Ferrari is to be believedBenedetto Vigna says e-fuels have matured as a technology more quickly than anticipatedThu Jun 08 2023 - 05:00
First Look: Lexus LBXThe Lexus LBX crossover will be the Japanese brand's smallest car ever, around the length of a Ford Fiesta. It goes on sale in Ireland in February 2024.Wed Jun 07 2023 - 08:40
Our Test Drive: RX450h+ LuxuryThe latest generation RX hybrid SUV drives better than the previous model and retains the luxury, comfort and quality we have come to expect from the brand.Wed Jun 07 2023 - 08:38
Skoda’s chunky EV ‘Coupe’ makes electric life easyGood range and high quality make the Enyaq Coupe a winner, but at a hefty priceWed Jun 07 2023 - 02:00
New Lexus LBX crossover aims to snap up well-heeled city typesAt just over 4m long and 1.5m high, the Lexus Breakthrough Crossover is about as large as a Ford Focus hatchbackMon Jun 05 2023 - 07:00
Volkswagen plans EV battery revolution at new gigafactoryNew battery gigafactory is just the start of VW’s electric plansThu Jun 01 2023 - 05:00
Our Test Drive: Volvo XC90As the plug-in hybrid Volvo XC90 prepares to be replaced by the all-electric EX90, we ask is it the safest car ever built?Wed May 31 2023 - 08:54
Concorso D’Eleganza: Concept cars hint at a rich new production reality BMW, Rolls-Royce, and Hyundai all brought stunning show cars to the Lake Como classic luxury car eventWed May 31 2023 - 00:00
A first look at the BMW i5 M60We take a look at the BMW i5 M60, the first all-electric 5 Series BMW, ahead of its expected launch on the Irish market in 2024.Wed May 24 2023 - 13:32
BMW 5 Series goes all-electric with i5Chunky styling for BMW’s eighth-generation 5 SeriesWed May 24 2023 - 13:00
Our Test Drive: Audi A8Can the plug-in hybrid Audi A8 give the same Ronin-esque high octane feel of its predecessor the S8? We put it to the test.Wed May 24 2023 - 09:41
How to make a smaller Volvo as safe as a big oneWith the EX30, Volvo wants to improve on the safety record of its XC90, in which no drivers or passengers are known to have been killedWed May 24 2023 - 03:00
A drive in the carbon-bodied, limited-edition Polestar 1We know Polestar through its EV fastback model and recent launches of two all-electric SUVs, but the Polestar 1 hybrid was the firm's original calling card.Wed May 17 2023 - 09:38
Our Test Drive: Jeep Grand Cherokee HybridThe Cherokee is Jeep's European market range-topper with the quality to match a premium price tag. Electric range not as good as some rivals but wildly capable.Wed May 17 2023 - 09:37
Peugeot relaunches 2008 with longer-range EV model and new hybrid versionFrench carmaker looks to boost flagging sales with revised crossoverWed May 17 2023 - 02:00
Alfa Romeo makes the gorgeous Tonale crossover – then spoils it with a bad decisionThe Tonale blends a modern crossover shape with classic Italian styling cues. Pity about the awkwardness under the hoodTue May 16 2023 - 02:00
Tesla ends right-hand-drive Model S and Model X productionIrish customers who have an unfulfilled order for either of the two largest Tesla models have been given three options by the US-based electric car brandFri May 12 2023 - 16:27
Could a shock Saab comeback be on the cards?Chinese company NEVS has created an EV that could have 1,000km range – if anyone will build itThu May 11 2023 - 05:00
Free Electrons programme: ‘You could think of it as the X Factor for tech start-ups’Bootcamp event aims to mine the best carbon reduction ideas from tech startupsThu May 11 2023 - 05:00
Our Test Drive: Alfa Romeo Tonale 280hp PHEV eAWD VeloceAlfa's medium-sized hybrid crossover has more character than a BMW X1, but is let down by interior space and a disappointing driving experience for the brand.Wed May 10 2023 - 08:45
First drive in BYD’s Atto3: Who’s BYD? It’s only overtaken Tesla as the world’s biggest EV makerThe Atto 3 looks nice and drives reasonably well. It’s as nothing compared to BYD’s towering ambitionsWed May 10 2023 - 02:00
Our Test Drive: Mercedes 190E CosworthThe 1983 Mercedes 190E Cosworth is a precursor to modern-day AMGs.Wed May 03 2023 - 18:17
