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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

Double-digit rise in tax on fuel needed to curb carbon emissions

Dublin Economics Workshop hears call for shift from ownership taxes such as VRT and motor tax towards usage taxes such as excise duty on fuels and congestion charges

The Grand Tour: One for the Road review - As Clarkson, Hammond and May motor into the great beyond, is this the end of car TV?

Television: Their brand of television is Marmite on wheels, and some will cheer their departure, but is this the end for car-based telly?

Volvo EX90 review: New luxury all-electric seven-seater simply makes sense

With a range of over 600km, a focus on safety and a serene driving character, it’s only the price tag that will hold this Swede back from sales success

How long will my car last?

If you’re very lucky, 400,000km seems to be the answer, and if longevity is of utmost importance to you, look to Japan

Skoda’s new Superb truly lives up to its badge

New Superb Combi estate makes a mockery of our SUV obsession

What’s really happening with electric car sales?

The headlines are full of EV doom and gloom, but that’s not the full story

MG’s impressive small hybrid undercuts Toyota and Renault on price

Is this new hatchback as good as its competition, though?

Maserati is safe – for now – but will other Stellantis brands be shut down?

Chief executive’s dire warning is partially retracted, but Stellantis faces difficulties in balancing the needs of 15 different car makers

I’m finally ready to ditch my car. Here’s how I’ll manage it

This must be how aristocrats felt about their servants: a necessary appendage to one’s lifestyle

Car insurers should prove they are passing reduced claims costs on to motorists, says Sinn Féin’s Doherty

Car insurance premiums have increased by more than 8% in the past year, CSO figures show

Audi’s long-awaited new Q6 EV arrives in Ireland

The family-sized e-tron is loaded with new tech and heralds a model offensive over the next two years

Safety measures in new vehicles to become mandatory from this weekend

Drowsiness detection and advanced emergency braking among ADAS measures to be introduced

Fiat 600′s sharp pricing might be the launchpad the brand needs

Can a cutesy-faced crossover put Fiat back among the big sellers in Ireland?

Your EV questions answered: the environmental and human costs of mining for battery materials

Helping to separate electric vehicle myths from facts, we’re here to answer all your EV questions

Your EV questions answered: Will my electric vehicle range be affected by the weather?

Helping to separate electric vehicle myths from facts, we’re here to answer all your EV questions

Your EV questions answered: Do electric cars hold their value?

Helping to separate electric vehicle myths from facts, we're here to answer all your EV questions

Polestar 3 is an SUV that doesn’t want to be tall

Sino-Swedish electric car maker has taken the lifts out of the 3′s shoes

BMW’s updated 3 Series sees its electric range double to 101km

Updated versions of 330e and 330e plug-in hybrid come ahead of incoming ‘Neue Klasse’ all-electric i3 saloon in 2027

Your EV questions answered: How long do electric vehicle batteries last and are they expensive to replace?

Helping to separate electric vehicle myths from facts, we're here to answer all your EV questions

Hyundai Ioniq 5 N road test: stellar hot hatch brings unmatched driving fun to the EV era

Korean gem can be both sedate and insane, boasting the ability to mix hardcore performance with everyday practicality

Will car buyers in Ireland be the big winners when Volkswagen starts selling directly to customers?

The Republic is the test site for VW’s new venture, which will leave dealers with handover duties and service and repairs

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