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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
China’s X factor: Xpeng arrives in Ireland with €42k electric G6 SUV
More new Chinese models to follow – there’s even a truck with a built-in personal helicopter in development
Electric vehicles Q&A: Which EV performs best in cold weather?
Helping to separate electric vehicle myths from facts, we’re here to answer all your EV questions
BYD’s Atto 2 will shake up the EV market, but don’t expect it to be lots of fun
New compact EV will be taking on the likes of Jeep Avenger, Opel Frontera and Renault Captur in the small SUV sector
I recently bought an EV. Here are some of the pros and cons so far
The plan was to continue to drive my 10-year-old diesel until the wheels fell off, and ideally beyond. That day came sooner than I thought
How did a car that was too dangerous to drive pass the NCT?
That’s precisely the question the National Car Test faces after an unsafe vehicle was passed as fit for the road
MG HS review: Impressive plug-in hybrid SUV is proof of how far the brand has come
Awkward touchscreen lets it down but the new MG HS is a solid performer with impressive electric range
Your car knows where you go. Here’s why you should be concerned
VW Ireland boss says ‘more conversation is needed’ around the gathering of data both technical and personal following German data breach
Volvo’s new museum is one of the most relaxing, restorative places I’ve ever visited
World of Volvo in downtown Gothenburg seems to use more natural light than any other car museum
Is there any issue with driving an electric car through a flood?
Helping to separate electric vehicle myths from facts, we’re here to answer all your EV questions
The five cheapest cars on sale in Ireland right now. Two are EVs
Surprisingly good cars that are also the lowest-priced on the Irish market – and two are EVs
How much does it cost to replace a battery pack in an EV?
Helping to separate electric vehicle myths from facts, we’re here to answer all your EV questions
An eco-friendly 727hp BMW M5 that’s cheaper to tax than a Toyota Yaris
The latest M5 adopts PHEV tech to deliver potent power and tax savings – this is something special
More than 68,000 learners awaiting driving test, some as long as seven months
Longest waits in Navan and shortest in Killarney, but both miss target of 10-week maximum wait
Why are spare wheels for EVs so expensive?
Helping to separate electric vehicle myths from facts, we’re here to answer all your EV questions
BMW X3 road test: Blocky model finds its edge once again
The latest X3 gets edgier styling, but it’s really rather relaxed underneath
Ireland’s car buyers are turning Japanese once again
Surge in imports of used cars from Japan, as Brexit blocks cars from the UK
Car sales slip in 2024 as EV deals plunge
A total of 121,195 vehicles were registered during the year, compared with 122,400 in 2023
Over 160 workers in ‘slavery-like conditions’ found at BYD factory site in Brazil
Workers were hired in China by another firm and brought to Brazil irregularly, authorities say
What should I buy in 2025 if I need … a car for regular longer drives?
It’s time to start picking our best buys from the current crop of cars on the market
What car should I buy in 2025 if I need … an EV?
The best buys from the current crop of electric cars on the market from Renault, BYD, Alfa Romeo and Volkswagen
Top 10 cars to buy in 2025, in reverse order
EVs dominate our list of best buy cars for the year ahead, while new takes on classic models feature too
Buying a new car in 2025? These are the best ways to finance it
Cash is king but most people will need to borrow to fund a new car purchase so what are the merits of the different options?
Your EV questions answered: Am I better to drive my 13-year-old diesel until it dies than buy a new EV?
Helping to separate electric vehicle myths from facts, we’re here to answer all your EV questions
What should I buy in 2025 if I need … a ‘reward for life’ car?
It’s time to start picking our best buys from the current crop of cars on the market
What should I buy in 2025 if ... I need an ‘affordable’ second car?
It’s time to start picking our best buys from the current crop of cars on the market
Cost of driving licence and NCT tests to increase as part of fee hikes by Road Safety Authority
Increases, due to come into effect from January, are the first of their kind to be implemented since 2012
What car should I buy in 2025 if ... I need a small runaround?
It’s time to start picking our best buys from the current crop of new cars on the market
What should I buy in 2025 if I want … a high-end executive car?
It’s time to start picking our best buys from the current crop of cars on the market
Want to get more people to buy EVs? Support the second-hand market
We’re looking at EV supports all wrong, Kia Europe boss Marc Hedrich says
Can I really do a long journey in an electric car?
Helping to separate electric vehicle myths from facts, we’re here to answer all your EV questions
New Dacia Duster: Great value returns in a much prettier package
New Duster – a finalist for Europe’s Car of the Year – is as well-thought-out a car as you can currently buy
Alfa Romeo Junior EV delivers real driving fun despite seeming sacrilege to the brand’s fans
This finalist for Europe’s Car of the Year is just as exhilarating to drive as many traditional Alfas of old
My driving instructor texted me: ‘Things aren’t working out. I’ll transfer you back your money’
My 33rd birthday came and there was still a big L on the licence in my purse. It was time to get creative
Test drive: Audi’s revised e-tron GT proves electric car fun-doubters wrong
Impressive power backed up by predictable poise and exceptional range
Keen pricing bumps up the appeal of BYD’s new hybrid SUV
Seal-U plug-in hybrid comes with a lengthy electric range and an equally long standard equipment list
Electric vehicles: How much will our electric car cost to charge annually versus the fuel costs of an equivalent petrol car?
Helping to separate electric vehicle myths from facts, we’re here to answer all your EV questions
Europe’s Car of the Year: meet the seven finalists
Shortlist features Alfa Romeo Junior, Citroën ë-C3/C3, Cupra Terramar, Dacia Duster, Hyundai Inster, Kia EV3 and Renault 5
Two new cars show Honda can be sensible and edgy at the same time
New hybrid crossover and steaming-hot hot hatch show Honda hasn’t given up on Europe just yet
Green ‘flash’ registration plates for motorists on Irish roads with zero-emission vehicles
The plates ‘will help us visualise our zero emission future’, says Eamon Ryan
Can I tow a 1,200kg trailer with an EV?
Helping to separate electric vehicle myths from facts, we’re here to answer all your EV questions
Motor insurers’ profitability falls to lowest level since 2017 as damage claims rise
Motor insurance sector would have made a loss in 2023 had reserves not been released
Is it safe to bring electric cars on ferries?
Helping to separate electric vehicle myths from facts, we’re here to answer all your EV questions
Renault 5 delivers retro fun and a nippy drive
Can a €30,000 enlarged supermini really represent the same ‘affordable mobility’ motoring of the original?
Can the Ford Explorer arrive late to the EV party and still impress?
Brand’s second EV has excellent all-round electric performance and frugality, but it lacks a sense of fun
Are there any plans to make EV chargers accessible to wheelchair users?
Your EV questions answered: Helping to separate electric car myths from facts
Kia EV3 first drive: New all-electric crossover ticks the right boxes to survive the EV sales slump
With starting prices at €36,790, Kia is certainly bang on the money when it comes to the competition
Budget 2025 Q&A: Your PAYE tax breaks, mortgage relief and employee gift limit queries answered
Dominic Coyle of The Irish Times and Beryl Power from PwC answered readers’ questions in our post-budget live blog which has now finished. You can read back on all the questions and answers below
New electric car sales down 26% on last year
While Toyota remains the best-selling new car brand, Audi has climbed into sixth position overall this year
EU carmakers pressure Brussels to delay stricter emission rules
Drop in electric vehicle sales puts manufacturers at risk of ‘multibillion-euro’ fines and production cuts
Test drive: the Peugeot E-3008 electric SUV-coupe is a long-range surprise
Dramatic styling inside and out for the new Peugeot, but the real story here is the tech underneath
Buying a second-hand car? Here’s what to check and how to get a better deal
From bringing a mechanic to running a history check, here’s your guide to navigating the second-hand market
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