New car insurance rules come into force, but disqualified drivers may still get cover
Change requires drivers to provide driver number for insurance, but IT systems not integrated to capture all motorists
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What’s the story with driver numbers and my insurance?
Change requires all drivers in Ireland to provide driver number for each driver covered on car insurance policy
Dacia Bigster may have a cheesy name but it could be the brand’s grand fromage
Dacia has enlarged its range with the new Bigster that sets a new standard for brand
Nissan reveals three new electric car models: Crossover Leaf, all-electric Micra and Juke
Nissan might be on its financial uppers, but the company has reveled three crucial new electric models
Ferrari sold five cars in Ireland last year, Alfa Romeo sold 43. How do these brands survive?
Several brands in the State sold fewer than 100 new cars last year. What does the future hold for them?
Is inclusive servicing worth it for an electric vehicle?
Electric vehicles: Helping to separate EV myths from facts, we’re here to answer all your questions
Can software updates make my EV better?
Helping to separate electric vehicle myths from facts, we’re here to answer all your EV questions
Cupra Formentor review: Finally it makes sense
Updated Formentor isn’t as handsome as before, but it’s good fun
Your EV questions answered: Do all electric cars only have rear-wheel drive? What about driving in snow?
Helping to separate electric vehicle myths from facts, we’re here to answer all your EV questions
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
Mini Aceman EV review: this is one car you’ll definitely want to take on the open road, but mind the range
Aceman proves that tactile motoring fun can mix with battery power, but there’s just not enough range to enjoy yourself
EV Q&A: Should I buy a new EV on finance or go for a second-hand car?
Helping to separate electric vehicle myths from facts, we’re here to answer all your EV questions
Opel Grandland: Can this surprisingly impressive EV crossover lure Irish buyers back?
Family crossover SUV may be entering a crowded market, but its pricing will help it stand out
Dangerous car database needed to protect second-hand buyers, State’s consumer body says
Consumer watchdog says Ireland is lagging behind countries such as Australia and the UK in providing centralised databases of used car histories accessible to car buyers
What’s the best EV for a 400km round trip without stopping and charging?
Helping to separate electric vehicle myths from facts, we’re here to answer all your EV questions
Can Bank of Ireland draw a line under UK car finance saga with €172m provision?
Recent history, provisions set aside by others, and some market estimates, cast doubt
Happy torque: BMW’s electric M3 is a fan car in more senses than one
Latest disguised ‘Neue Klasse’ saloon is a pretty blatant hint at the next-gen electric M3
With car prices surging, where can budget-conscious drivers turn? The answer may surprise you
Prices have been on the rise for years, but recent spikes have pushed many mainstream models beyond the reach of average pockets
EVs: What are the possible health effects of driving around with a high-voltage battery?
Helping to separate electric vehicle myths from facts, we’re here to answer all your EV questions
‘The motor industry is changing, but we’re here to stay’: BMW Ireland’s boss on EVs, innovation and the road ahead
Helen Westby is steering the premium brand on the bumpy road to electric cars, digital sales and new Chinese competitors
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
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