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Mercedes, BMW and Skoda tee up crucial new 2026 models
The S-Class saloon gets a major upgrade this year, the new electric M3 gets trick gearshifts, while Skoda names its new electric seven-seater
Kia EV5 review: Safe, sensible – and struggling to stand out
Korean carmaker’s latest EV is comfortable and competent but lacking spark in a crowded market
‘It’s just stressful’: Workers facing two and three hour commutes into Dublin
TD missed start of Dáil debate calling for wider right to remote and flexible working as journey from Kildare took more than three hours
Do Irish VRT rules on cars bought abroad breach EU tax law?
Consumers’ inability to get estimate on likely VRT costs before buying a car abroad is a significant issue
The former Greco-Roman wrestler using AI to make used-car pricing transparent
George Chaumon is CEO of US giant ACV Auctions, which is changing how cars are valued
Volvo’s new EX60 sets latest EV range benchmark of ‘up to 810km on one charge’
Model with three battery and drivetrain options is due to go on sale here from summer
Opel Frontera aims downmarket for a clash with Dacia
New Frontera is a potential Jogger rival with electric or hybrid choices
Irish start-up could improve EV battery life and performance
Drive, which recently won a Research Ireland prize, says cooling is the secret
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
Cold weather, hot metal: Brussels Motor Show hits its stride
New EVs, big debuts and a power vacuum left by Geneva
My verdict – and votes – on the seven finalists for Europe’s Car of the Year
From bargain SUVs to cutting-edge EVs, here’s how they ranked – and why one stood apart
Honda Civic 2.0 i-MMD Advance: This car is searingly expensive, but is it worth it?
It’s just as well that the Civic hybrid is a fantastic car, because its price tag is ludicrous
There will be more electric cars on Irish roads this year, along with more affordable models
We’ll see more shifts to agency sales in 2026, and battery power will continue to expand beyond its urban roots, but the jury’s still out on HVOs
‘No end in sight’: Will Galway’s ring road finally be built?
An Coimisiún Pleanála is expected to publish ruling on latest planning application for long proposed N6 route in January
From canal stunts to championship titles: Alec Poole is Dublin’s unsung racing pioneer
How he won the Saloon Car Championship from behind the wheel and the Touring Car Championship from behind the pitwall
Gearing up for 2026: the most exciting cars launching next year
The focus might switch to hybrids but some of the most anticipated releases will be fully electric
Best cars to buy in 2026: Standout models and overall best buy
A late arrival steals the show in a year that’s seen a huge fleet of new models - and brands - arriving on the market
Best cars to buy in 2026 for downsizers and driving enthusiasts
In the last of our series, we offer our choice for those wishing to downsize, plus for those who simply love to drive
‘Death trap’: After dodging dodgy car, reader seeks to save others
Buyer told to ‘run a mile’ after mechanic uncovers problems with second-hand car that had passed NCT
Best cars to buy in 2026: First-time EVs, seven seaters and long-distance drives
In the latest part of our series of top picks, we offer up our choice of cars for rural and family buyers
The 3.5-hour, 35km commute: Kildare motorists on their M7 traffic ‘nightmare’
Motorists call for dedicated emergency response units, more gardaí and an end to drivers eating from breakfast bowls
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
Will charging my EV ever match the convenience of fuelling up with petrol or diesel?
Helping to separate electric vehicle myths from facts, we are here to answer all your questions
Sting targets illegal scrap dealers in ‘cash for cars’ operations listed on social media
Exercise aimed at raising public awareness about fines they face if their car ends up improperly disposed of
Best cars to buy in 2026: from family EVs to city runabouts
It’s time to put ourselves in the buyer’s seat, so here’s the first part of our suggested cars to buy in 2026
‘The range claimed on my EV is wildly overstated’: Why is that the case in Ireland?
Helping to separate electric-vehicle myths from facts, we are here to answer all your EV questions
Can Alpine’s new EV crossover really take on Porsche?
The A390 brings torque, tech and just enough mischief to make drivers smile
Will the latest global chip shortage scupper January car sales in Ireland?
Nexperia microchips becoming a political football means your 261-registered car could be delayed
EV Q&A: Is it worth buying a battery to store electricity?
Helping to separate electric-vehicle myths from facts, we are here to answer all your EV questions
Ireland’s most expensive toll road journeys costing ‘the better part of €100 a week’
Tolls on several major roadways are set to rise in 2026 for private motorists as well as hauliers
Private motorway operators paid €92m for underused toll roads since 2010
Taxpayers paid nearly €74.5m in traffic guarantee payments for the Limerick Tunnel to M7 scheme in last 15 years
BYD Dolphin Surf: The Chinese EV that put the fear of God into Europe’s car makers
Once known as the Seagull, this is the little Chinese EV that put the fear of God into Europe’s car makers. What’s it actually like now that it’s here, though?
We may have longer night-rate tariffs, but Ireland’s EV charging costs remain stubbornly high
SSE Airtricity introduces new tariff giving electric car owners more off-peak charging hours
Permits, test failures and waiting times: What do new rules mean for learner drivers?
Incoming measures are set to close learner permit renewal loophole once they come into effect in late 2026
Driving Japan’s comeback: Can its carmakers reignite a nation’s lost innovation?
Toyota, Honda and Mazda race to rediscover inventive spark that once defined the country
Dacia Hipster an early bet for EU’s new small affordable car scheme
Hipster concept seats four or you can carry a washing machine in the back
Giving stalling car industry a break on petrol-engine ban could be a mistake
Short-term relief for carmakers unlikely to enable them catch China in electric-vehicle race
Gowan Group profits slump almost 30% after offloading motor retail division
Family-owned business best known for car dealerships but has investment and property interests, including Senator Windows
Honda’s been making hybrids for 25 years – no wonder this diminutive Jazz is so good
Pricey it may be, but the smallest Honda is also one of the best all-rounders in the market
Leapmotor’s Irish dilemma – how do you launch a novel new brand?
China’s million-car brand is officially on sale here, with big ambitions. But how do you convince customers to buy a car they’ve never heard of?
Charging at home: The issues you will face when looking to set up a charger
With the cost of public charging high, it’s never been more important to have access to off-street charging
Adventurous couple prove there’s no limit to electric range
Chris and Julie Ramsey have taken EV motoring to places you’d never expect
DS No 8: Can this French electric flagship finally make its mark?
Stylish, smooth and distinctive — but price could be its biggest test
How can I get my EV running on solar energy?
Helping to separate electric vehicle myths from facts, we answer your EV questions
My car is old and disgusting, but I just don’t care. It gets me around
When the garage says I might need a new one, it’s like the death of an elderly family member: you know it’s coming, but it’s still a lot to deal with
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
VW’s California is a versatile home from home – and not just for surfer dudes
Updated Cali is more car-like than before, but how does it do as an actual home?
EV Q&A: Why are there no solutions for EV drivers without driveways?
Helping to separate electric vehicle myths from facts, we answer your EV questions
C-HR+ plugs Toyota into the future it should’ve built years ago
Sharper, faster and finally family-friendly — the new C-HR+ feels like the car Toyota always meant to make
Applegreen’s UK motorway service area unit closes €937m refinancing to help fund growth
Deal comes as the unit has also signed a 75-year lease extension on eight of its sites in England, with plans to further invest in the locations
Self-charging: Using solar panels to provide your car’s charge
What are the costs and will it deliver a return?
Nissan Leaf grows up: New EV delivers on range, comfort and refinement
Third-generation model puts Leaf back among pack leaders if Nissan gets the price right
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