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Our Test Drive: Land Rover Defender 110 P40e 75th Anniversary

Our Test Drive: Land Rover Defender 110 P40e 75th Anniversary

This Defender does the whole fitness-for-purpose thing really well and, being a plug-in hybrid, it's not quite the climate criminal you might expect.

Wed Oct 18 2023 - 09:10
Dacia Jogger proves its festival mettle

Dacia Jogger proves its festival mettle

The Jogger is one of our favourite cars because it's a simple, practical and useful seven-seater. What's more, you can sleep comfortably in this one.

Wed Oct 18 2023 - 08:56
Ford’s Tourneo isn’t a car, but it might be the most practical not-car you can buy

Ford’s Tourneo isn’t a car, but it might be the most practical not-car you can buy

Based on the new Transit Custom, the nine-seat Tourneo bristles with tech and practicality

Wed Oct 18 2023 - 02:00
BMW i-Vision Circular concept: the future of sustainable motoring?

BMW i-Vision Circular concept: the future of sustainable motoring?

We speak to Ilka Horstmeier of BMW about the i-Vision Circular, a fully recyclable concept car, and on the future sustainability of the motoring industry.

Wed Oct 11 2023 - 09:01
Our Test Drive: Toyota Prius PHEV

Our Test Drive: Toyota Prius PHEV

The new Prius PHEV provides the freedom of an efficient car for longer journeys with decent electric-only range on shorter trips. And it looks stunning.

Wed Oct 11 2023 - 08:48
DS 7 is a perfectly decent car but hasn’t found its essence

DS 7 is a perfectly decent car but hasn’t found its essence

Latest update of a car that’s been around since 2017 needs to decide what it wants to be

Wed Oct 11 2023 - 02:00
Car makers can drive environmental improvements, says BMW executive

Car makers can drive environmental improvements, says BMW executive

BMW board member Ilka Horstmeier insists that car companies are not the environmentalists’ enemy

Wed Oct 11 2023 - 01:00
Hyundai Ioniq 6 wins AA Ireland car of the year

Hyundai Ioniq 6 wins AA Ireland car of the year

Sleek Korean EV saloon fends off competition from MG 4 and BYD Atto 3

Fri Oct 06 2023 - 17:26
Electric good, hydrogen better for construction?

Electric good, hydrogen better for construction?

Sisk’s pioneering use of battery-powered equipment has given the Irish construction giant something to build on

Wed Oct 04 2023 - 05:00
Is fractional investment the affordable way to own a classic car?

Is fractional investment the affordable way to own a classic car?

The Car Crowd is offering investors a slice of the classic car market but there’s a catch – you can’t drive them

Wed Oct 04 2023 - 05:00
A Porsche MPV? Carmaker’s design chief says all possibilities on the table

A Porsche MPV? Carmaker’s design chief says all possibilities on the table

It could still happen, says Michael Mauer

Wed Oct 04 2023 - 02:00
Apple files a patent to project digital content on to your car’s windscreen

Apple files a patent to project digital content on to your car’s windscreen

Apple files patent in US for augmented reality windscreen

Thu Sept 28 2023 - 05:30
Our Test Drive: Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV

Our Test Drive: Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV

Dull to look at, dull to drive. The uninspiringly named Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV lacks a punch to justify its hefty €140,000 price tag.

Wed Sept 27 2023 - 11:25
Dacia Jogger turns into a campervan to face the mighty VW California

Dacia Jogger turns into a campervan to face the mighty VW California

Yes, it’s true – you can now buy a Jogger in which you can sleep. How does it compare to arguably the greatest camper van of them all?

Wed Sept 27 2023 - 02:00
Are electric cars a greater fire hazard than petrol or diesel powered ones?

Are electric cars a greater fire hazard than petrol or diesel powered ones?

EV fires can be catastrophic, but they’re far less common than you’d think

Wed Sept 27 2023 - 02:00
France considers blocking Chinese EVs from subsidies

France considers blocking Chinese EVs from subsidies

As the EU ponders legislation to limit cheap Chinese cars, France is already taking action

Mon Sept 25 2023 - 20:47
Charging ahead: How electric cars will change in the coming years

Charging ahead: How electric cars will change in the coming years

As we prepare for a mass shift to electric motoring, here’s how the cars we drive will evolve

Fri Sept 22 2023 - 00:00
NTA’s plans to connect rural Ireland by public transport

NTA’s plans to connect rural Ireland by public transport

Connecting Ireland plans to give 70 per cent of rural dwellers three return bus journeys a day

Fri Sept 22 2023 - 00:00
E-scooters: Are they worth it?

E-scooters: Are they worth it?

Do electric scooters live up to their environmental claims? And are they safe enough?

Fri Sept 22 2023 - 00:00
Our Test Drive: BYD Atto 3

Our Test Drive: BYD Atto 3

The BYD Atto 3 is priced to compete with the Volkswagen ID.3, but can the Chinese car really compete with its illustrious German counterpart? We tested it out.

Wed Sept 20 2023 - 13:43
Our Test Drive: Jeep Avenger EV

Our Test Drive: Jeep Avenger EV

Jeep is effectively relaunching in Ireland and the centre of its push for market share is the all-electric Avenger, which we have put to the test.

Wed Sept 20 2023 - 13:11
VW reveals new long-EV-range Tiguan hybrid

VW reveals new long-EV-range Tiguan hybrid

100km on electric power for new plug-in hybrid version

Wed Sept 20 2023 - 09:35
Can carmakers be trusted with our data?

Can carmakers be trusted with our data?

Mozilla finds that car companies are harvesting every byte of information on us that they can

Tue Sept 19 2023 - 14:16
Can small EVs be truly profitable?

Can small EVs be truly profitable?

Eco-think-tank says smaller, lighter electric cars can turn a profit

Wed Sept 13 2023 - 23:00
Our Test Drive: BMW M2

Our Test Drive: BMW M2

The M2 boasts 460hp and 550Nm of torque driving its rear wheels and is ludicrously good in the right setting. The M240i is possibly a better all-rounder.

Wed Sept 13 2023 - 09:13
Jeep Grand Cheroke review: A luxury SUV worth waiting for

Jeep Grand Cheroke review: A luxury SUV worth waiting for

Demand in the US has pushed back production for Europe and this handsome SUV, when it arrives, will come to these shores only in plug-in hybrid 4XE form

Wed Sept 13 2023 - 02:00
Munich motor gathering shows the talk around electric vehicles is still all about range

Munich motor gathering shows the talk around electric vehicles is still all about range

Car makers are queueing up to show new long-life EV concepts and models

Wed Sept 13 2023 - 01:00
Our Test Drive: Volvo C40 Recharge Ultimate Extended Range

Our Test Drive: Volvo C40 Recharge Ultimate Extended Range

This updated C40 comes with rear-wheel drive and a bigger battery, but at €66,710 as tested, it has some challenging rivals: even from within its own stable.

Wed Sept 06 2023 - 08:58
Can video games actually upskill our kids?

Can video games actually upskill our kids?

Nissan once proved that you could turn a gamer into a racer. Now, there’s even a movie about it

Wed Sept 06 2023 - 02:00
Has BMW over-gilded the M2′s lily?

Has BMW over-gilded the M2′s lily?

Its power and poise are sublime, but has the 460hp M2 just become too much?

Wed Sept 06 2023 - 01:00
BMW’s ‘Neue Klasse’ concept previews the next electric 3 Series

BMW’s ‘Neue Klasse’ concept previews the next electric 3 Series

Clean lines and radical interior for the new BMW concept

Mon Sept 04 2023 - 09:38
Tesla updates the Model 3 with its first ‘facelift’ and more range

Tesla updates the Model 3 with its first ‘facelift’ and more range

All-round improvements, and more range, for the hugely popular electric saloon

Fri Sept 01 2023 - 09:30
Our Test Drive: Hyundai Kona Hybrid

Our Test Drive: Hyundai Kona Hybrid

The new Kona has a bigger, better quality interior than its predecessor, along with more boot space. A highly practical, if not thrilling, family workhorse.

Wed Aug 30 2023 - 09:06
Irish racer to take on Dakar Rally challenge

Irish racer to take on Dakar Rally challenge

Oran O’Kelly set to tackle the towering dunes of Saudi Arabia on a KTM racing motorbike

Wed Aug 30 2023 - 02:00
BYD’s new electric SUV arrives here next year

BYD’s new electric SUV arrives here next year

New Seal U model will get a first outing at the Munich motor show

Thu Aug 24 2023 - 09:56
Opel’s Experimental concept gets ‘follow-me’ sat-nav and pared-back styling

Opel’s Experimental concept gets ‘follow-me’ sat-nav and pared-back styling

Clean styling and no chrome for the crossover-coupe concept car

Wed Aug 23 2023 - 16:49
Our Road Test: Cupra Leon eTSI

Our Road Test: Cupra Leon eTSI

The Leon is a competent hatchback but somewhat lacking in refinement for its price, given similar money for the car tested will get you into a BMW 1 Series.

Wed Aug 23 2023 - 08:57
End of production sees classic Fiesta interest

End of production sees classic Fiesta interest

Online searches for older Ford Fiesta models spikes

Wed Aug 23 2023 - 02:00
Sex and accidents: Are autonomous cars on the back foot?

Sex and accidents: Are autonomous cars on the back foot?

San Francisco sees a rash of autonomous car incidents, not to mention reports of in-car naughtiness

Tue Aug 22 2023 - 16:54
Humble Fiat Panda is the one-off Italian classic you want

Humble Fiat Panda is the one-off Italian classic you want

Forget a coachbuilt Ferrari — this is a Fiat Panda given the 'restomod' treatment

Fri Aug 18 2023 - 09:32
Would you trust this AI to sell you a second-hand car?

Would you trust this AI to sell you a second-hand car?

Artificial intelligence could affect the car industry in countless ways, including making humans redundant

Thu Aug 17 2023 - 05:00
EV charging prices to fall in ‘near future’, says ESB

EV charging prices to fall in ‘near future’, says ESB

Irish electric car drivers still paying over the odds for public charging

Wed Aug 16 2023 - 09:50
Our Test Drive: Audi Q8 e-Tron quattro S-Line

Our Test Drive: Audi Q8 e-Tron quattro S-Line

This all-electric Q8 is as well constructed and exceptionally comfortable as you might expect, but is let down by sheer weight and disappointing range.

Wed Aug 16 2023 - 08:57
Audi Q8 e-Tron: Hefty SUV is smooth and powerful but short on range

Audi Q8 e-Tron: Hefty SUV is smooth and powerful but short on range

Rebadged Q8 e-Tron Quattro gets more range, but it’s not as efficient as it should be

Wed Aug 16 2023 - 02:00
Our Test Drive: BMW X7 xDrive40d M-Sport

Our Test Drive: BMW X7 xDrive40d M-Sport

This X7 might be something of a pariah nowadays, powered as it is by a 3-litre straight-six diesel engine. But it's surprisingly economical for such a behemoth.

Wed Aug 09 2023 - 09:06
Volkswagen ID.3 EV: Now even greener, but costs too much green

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?

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 enthusiasm

Tue Aug 08 2023 - 10:34
Electric vehicles take a leap: Wireless charging can power cars as they drive

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 overhead

Thu Aug 03 2023 - 05:00
Retro-look Toyota Land Cruiser comes to Ireland next year

Retro-look Toyota Land Cruiser comes to Ireland next year

Diesel power only at first, but mild-hybrid to follow

Wed Aug 02 2023 - 17:22
Our Test Drive: Volkswagen ID.3 Pro S

Our Test Drive: Volkswagen ID.3 Pro S

This 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
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