Renault’s Rafale PHEV unleashes a debate, but not the one you expect
Plug-in hybrids have a whole separate controversy to deal with, but here we’re talking about price, value and prestige
Audi
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New EVs, big debuts and a power vacuum left by Geneva
Best cars to buy in 2026: Company cars and executive rides
In the second part of our series on top picks, we go from limited budgets to luxury executive models, across electric, hybrid and petrol options
Plug-in hybrids just as polluting as petrol cars, claims eco group
Transport & Environment says PHEVs are no better for the environment, as car makers prepare for tougher emissions standards
Man arrested after alleged false imprisonment of woman in vehicle
Gardaí appeal for information on movements of white Audi car in Co Kerry on Sunday
VW cuts outlook as tariffs weigh on Audi, Porsche margins
Europe’s largest carmaker is under pressure to cut costs and improve its products
EV Q&A: How do I know if I’m getting good economy from an electric car?
Helping to separate electric-vehicle myths from facts, we are here to answer all your EV questions
Carmakers push back against Apple’s takeover of the dashboard
‘CarPlay Ultra’ rollout comes as auto groups are introducing their own infotainment systems
Audi’s small Q3 grows up for its third generation
Latest Q3 looks to Q5 and Q6 e-tron for styling inspiration
Porsche warns of profits threat ahead of US tariffs
US is car maker’s largest market but it has no manufacturing base and imports its cars
Audi’s rather lovely new electric A6 has serious range and lightning-fast charging
This e-tron will find itself playing second sales fiddle to the one with diesel and hybrid engines, which seems insane
Audi’s new Q5 SUV: So much sharper than before but at a hefty price
Latest Q5 mixes diesel and petrol hybrid power, and drives as smartly as it looks
Audi’s A5 offers elegant motoring but it’s shockingly more expensive than current A4 owners might expect
The A4’s replacement is smooth, stylish and subtle, but it’s shockingly more expensive than current A4 owners might expect
Test drive: Audi’s revised e-tron GT proves electric car fun-doubters wrong
Impressive power backed up by predictable poise and exceptional range
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Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
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