The 1983 car that gave birth to modern MercedesThe 190E Cosworth, a precursor to modern-day AMGs, was a high-stakes bet. How does it feel to drive one now?Wed May 03 2023 - 00:00
The Irish company driving racing simulators into real lifeBased at Mondello Park, Digital Motorsports has taken pole position in the racing sims sector, but it’s got big ambitions beyond the trackThu Apr 27 2023 - 05:00
Merc’s new E-Class boasts 115km electric rangeSensible-looking new saloon launches with three plug-in hybrid optionsWed Apr 26 2023 - 17:03
Our Test Drive: Jeep AvengerThe Avenger is Jeep's first all-electric offering and the smallest car in the current line-up. It's fine, but really a compact hatchback in a Jeep facemask.Wed Apr 26 2023 - 08:46
Quick Test: BYD Dolphin and SealThe BYD Atteo 3 is already in Ireland, while later this year the Chinese giant will bring the five-door hatchback Dolphin and Tesla-challenging Seal on stream.Wed Apr 26 2023 - 08:46
Jeep’s Avenger looks to reclaim lost groundThe original 4x4 brand has never taken off in Ireland. Could this electric Avenger be the superhero Jeep needs?Wed Apr 26 2023 - 01:00
Our Test Drive: BYD ATTO 3BYD is one of the biggest car companies you've never heard of, but the Chinese brand's all-electric ATTO 3 is about to hit the Irish market just around now.Wed Apr 19 2023 - 09:04
The best BIK-friendly electric cars for less than €40,000Constantly changing company car tax rules confusing you? Stick with these cars and you won’t go wrongWed Apr 19 2023 - 05:00
Unloved, unsung, unsold: The cars we should be buying, but are not The lower echelons of the sales charts are home to a host of cars that are really good but don’t resonate with Irish car buyersWed Apr 19 2023 - 01:00
BYD bursts on to the electric vehicle market with eye-catching looks and performanceChinese brand’s Dolphin and Seal are impressive, and prices are likely to be competitiveMon Apr 17 2023 - 15:21
VW’s ID saloon gets bigger battery for 700km rangeVolkswagen confirms its new ID.7 will get an 86kWh battery packMon Apr 17 2023 - 14:00
Our Test Drive: Mercedes-Benz GLC 300e 4MATICThe GLC 300e hybrid has a 31kWh battery, giving it competition-beating electric-only range of up to 130kms. It is, however, expensive compared to rivals.Wed Apr 12 2023 - 08:36
Nissan’s new X-Trail is good enough to give premium brands pauseNew hybrid-engined SUV is classy and comfy but its fuel economy is disappointingWed Apr 12 2023 - 02:00
How has Ireland’s car market changed with a decade of two registration plates?From financial crash to Brexit, Covid, and the chip crisis, the Irish car market has changed out of all recognition in the past decadeWed Apr 12 2023 - 00:00
Our Test Drive: Peugeot 408 1.2 GTThe 408 GT is a sleek four-door coupe/crossover that is roomy and practical, without the unnecessary height of an SUV. Looks great and drives well.Wed Apr 05 2023 - 12:49
Self-driving cars could actually drive up emissions due to unintended consequencesAre autonomous cars ‘a solution in search of a problem’? An MIT study suggests the answer could be yesWed Apr 05 2023 - 02:00
Our Test Drive: BMW X1 xDrive 2.3i M SportThe Third-generation X1 is better than previous iterations and is an impressive car. SUV buyers will love it, but we'd go for other models in the BMW range.Wed Mar 29 2023 - 08:54
A quick look at the Hyundai Ioniq 6We get a preview of the Hyundai Ioniq 6 ahead of taking it for a full test. With its Tatra-like streamlined good looks, the early signs are really good.Wed Mar 29 2023 - 08:53
VW chief Thomas Schäfer: ‘Ireland is becoming strongly electrified’Now based in Co Wicklow, Schäfer says Irish customers can expect to see more affordable electric models from the brandWed Mar 29 2023 - 02:00
The way you buy cars is about to change as car giants seek to cut out the middle manCar giants are trying to cut out the middleman and move away from traditional dealership models, but what will that actually mean for Irish car buyers?Wed Mar 29 2023 - 02:00
Hyundai’s streamlined Ioniq 6 glides into IrelandUltra-sleek electric saloon priced from €48,295 — until July…Tue Mar 28 2023 - 15:48
Ford Focus heads for the exit but remains one of the best cars to driveIf only we hadn’t rejected brilliant hatchbacks like this, the world might be in a better place right nowWed Mar 22 2023 - 00:15
Ford’s new electric Explorer takes aim at Tesla and VWAll-electric Explorer crossover is built in Cologne but uses VW underpinningsTue Mar 21 2023 - 12:00
VW’s new electric model promises EV motoring for less than €25,000New concept car previews an affordable electric model for 2025Wed Mar 15 2023 - 20:46
BMW confirms electric 5 Series will get Touring estate and M versionsMunich not writing off estates as the i5 preps for its arrival later this yearWed Mar 15 2023 - 15:17
Meet the first Irish-made Volkswagen BeetleWith St Patrick's Day coming up, it is a good time to appreciate the first Irish-built Volkswagen Beetle, assembled on Dublin's Shelbourne Road back in 1950.Wed Mar 15 2023 - 14:37
Meet the Ballsbridge-built Beetle that made history for VolkswagenAt its headquarters in Wolfsburg, VW still has the first Beetle built outside of Germany, made in Dublin in 1950Wed Mar 15 2023 - 10:02
Our Test Drive: Ford Focus 1.0 EcoboostEver since the first generation in 1998 the Focus has been one of the best family cars available, and a terrific drive. Should you get one while you still can?Wed Mar 15 2023 - 09:15
Mazda’s CX-60 review: It shows all that’s wrong with plug-in hybrid EVsPlug-in hybrids often come in for an unfair kicking from EV-angelists. With this one, it’s fair…Wed Mar 15 2023 - 02:00
Are EV buyers being overcharged for private leases?Eco think-tank says buyers are being gouged, but leasing providers say that’s not the caseWed Mar 08 2023 - 12:30
Our test drive: Mazda CX-60 PHEVThe CX-60 PHEV is the Japanese marque's attempt to go premium, but is let down by a chassis that makes if feel lumpen and leaden compared with other Mazdas.Wed Mar 08 2023 - 08:57
Eco-experts say ‘e-fuels’ are a busted flushTransport & Environment estimates that there would only be enough synthetic petrol for 2% of cars by 2035Wed Mar 01 2023 - 15:06
VW reveals updated ID.3 electric carQuality and tech improvements but no extra rangeWed Mar 01 2023 - 11:40
Our Test Drive: Toyota Corolla 1.8 HybridEven in an SUV-mad world the Corolla remains a big seller. The relentless competence of the recently updated version should ensure its continued success.Wed Mar 01 2023 - 08:47
‘I said to Tom Cruise, I want to do a picture of you no one’s ever shot before – a one-off’ David James, one of the few people Steven Spielberg turns to for input on camera angles, has captured some of Hollywood’s most celebrated still imagesFri Feb 24 2023 - 10:02
Ora Funky Cat: Don’t be fooled by name or look of this thoroughly modern motorOra’s oddly named Funky Cat arrives in Ireland from China – with added German DNA – take on the electric establishmentWed Feb 22 2023 - 01:00
Our Test Drive: Range Rover P440e PHEVThe full-fat Range Rover may not have the sharper handling of its 'cheaper' Sports stablemate, but it possesses a certain hauteur the other car cannot match.Wed Feb 15 2023 - 08:47
Suzuki has two new hybrids. I’d leave one in a ditch – but happily drive the other to Berlin and backAll-electric power is coming in 2025, but for now the company has launched hybrid models of the S-Cross and Vitara – and they’re very, very differentWed Feb 15 2023 - 08:21
With its snarly RS3, Audi waves a noisy goodbye to the five-cylinder turboThe latest version of the RS3 is one of Audi’s final rally-inspired turbo carsWed Feb 15 2023 - 02:00
Our Test Drive: Kia EV6 GTThe EV6 GT is staggeringly fast: but do you really need all that power, especially when it comes at the expense of range? We prefer the standard car.Wed Feb 08 2023 - 08:18
EV car makers say the industry will burn through its CO2 budget by 2035Polestar and Rivian have commissioned a joint report that says the car industry is going to overshoot its emissions targetsWed Feb 08 2023 - 07:00
Mike Reiss: ‘I got The Simpsons job because nobody else wanted it’The comedy writer and producer is coming to Belfast to talk at the RENDR festivalWed Feb 08 2023 - 05:00
Insurers shying away from Korean brands in the US after theftsA social media challenge has seen hundreds of Kia and Hyundai models in the States stolen, but it’s unlikely to be repeated on these shoresWed Feb 08 2023 - 01:00
Plug-in hybrids emitting three times more pollutants than claimed, report finds New research from Transport & Environment shows higher much higher emissions for half-electric carsWed Feb 08 2023 - 00:01
A quick look at Volkswagen's forthcoming ID.7The ID.7 will be VW's first all-electric saloon and is expected to hit the Irish market in January. The firm is talking about as much as 700km on one charge.Fri Feb 03 2023 - 16:56
VW shows 700km range Tesla Model 3 rival — but will it be affordable enough?New ID.7 will go on sale in Ireland in time for January 2024, but can it really take on a cheaper Tesla?Fri Feb 03 2023 - 11:27
Audi unveils an electric coupe cum pickup truck – but beneath the frippery is a display of EV intentThe PPE electric car platform marks progress for the maker, which also has autonomous driving in it sightsFri Feb 03 2023 - 04:00
Our Test Drive: Nissan X-Trail e-Power e-Force SVEThis X-Trail is a nice car with a lovely interior and comes with seven seats, but at the expense of luggage space. Is it better than its Qashqai sibling?Wed Feb 01 2023 - 08:35
Is Ireland doing better at public transport than we thought?Other countries would do well to follow Ireland’s example, according to one expertWed Feb 01 2023 - 08:06
BMW’s electric i7: A motoring marvel that can match a Rolls-Royce at four times its €140k priceThis huge luxury saloon has controversial styling, and could have better range, but no car is more comfortableWed Feb 01 2023 - 02:00
