Will recovery services still be relevant in an electric age?
Electric cars are theoretically more reliable than their combustion counterparts. What does that mean for the mobile emergency service?
A biofuels proposal to slash emissions while boosting the farming sector
Report argues that biofuels are critical to meeting 2030 targets, but some are sceptical
EU’s clean car plans don’t go far enough, say critics
Lack of interim targets could make electric vehicles more expensive
Merc’s new electric EQE - better than its big brother
New Mercedes E-Class-sized EV is more agile, if a little less comfy, than the larger EQS launched alongside it
Nissan’s new Ariya hits some high notes
At last, Nissan has a second electric model to go with the Leaf. Is it any good, though?
Audi RS e-Tron GT has that elusive characteristic – star quality
More power makes Audi’s low-slung electric saloon even more intoxicating
Car buyers could end up paying hundreds more in subscriptions
EU’s consumer watchdog says subscription software opens up ‘a data dystopian scenario’
Electric cars are too expensive? New figures suggest not
It is claimed EV buyers could stand to save as much as €3,900 per year on motoring costs
Award-winning Irish start-up Go Eve seeks to revolutionise EV charging points
‘Dock Chain’ system allows multiple parking spaces to be charged from one power source
MG’s 5 is a half-way house – but it’s a pleasant one
Compact electric estate has an excellent mix of practicality and price
Ireland’s next motor racing star: ‘I originally started at the age of nine’
Alex Dunne wants to be F1’s next big thing and is making a name for himself in Germany
Why have new cars become so expensive?
Improved safety and increased raw material costs are driving up the prices of new cars
What’s worth more – a painted BMW or an exploding Lamborghini?
BMW’s Koons art car goes up against the bizarre world of NFTs in an explosive contest
Polestar’s horoscope is looking good
How Irish buyers will take to Sino-Swedish brand remains to be seen, but its first all-electric model is a belter
Mini testing its new EV in the Arctic Circle
New electric Mini will be made in China, and be smaller than the current hatchback
Volvo’s electric C40 is an expensive conundrum
The C40 has so much going for it, but it’s a perplexing car
The car of the future will be more about software than hardware
Volkswagen aims to simplify, speed up and revolutionise development of new cars
Tyre tester for the day: How do you create a new tyre?
Continental has spent five years creating the SportContact7 - testing it on the track was in order
War in Ukraine hits car factories and electric car production
Ford, VW and BMW among manufacturers to slow production amid conflict
Craig Breen overcomes tragedy to lead Ford’s rally fightback
Waterford’s Craig Breen has faced more than a few difficulties in his rallying career, but he’s Ford’s de-facto Number One as the rally circus heads to Sweden
Skoda’s new Fabia is very ordinary – that’s something to celebrate
In a world of over-styled and over-marketed cars, the Fabia is wonderfully refreshing
Has Ford lost its focus in Europe as sales of its heavy hitters fall?
The Focus and Fiesta could be chopped as they suffer an identity crisis in electric era
BMW brings electric power to classic Minis
Electric ‘restomods’ will be factory-approved and individually numbered
Audi’s e-tron Quattro S: A maddeningly desirable car, but mainly just maddening
Sporty electric SUV is wonderful in isolation, but doesn’t make sense in the wider world
Could pickups become more popular than SUVs in Europe?
As Tesla delays Cybertruck production, will electric power change our view on trucks?
Merc’s electric GLB and Suzuki’s estate car reach Ireland
New battery SUV and a hybrid estate go on sale
Ford’s Mustang Mach-E proves batteries can be fun
Agile handling for Ford’s new electric SUV, but it’s messy in some areas
BMW shows off a colour-changing car in Las Vegas
Electric iX gets experimental paintwork, as well as a high-power 619hp M60 version
How much range will your electric vehicle lose in cold weather?
Winter slows chemical processes in batteries. How can you keep your car going?
Q&A: What is a PCP, and should I use one to buy a car?
PCP deals look tempting, but make sure to read the fine print
And the winner of the Irish Times car of the year is...
It was a very tight race between two Koreans and a French entry
The Irish Times car buyer’s guide for 2022: Electric cars, hybrids, crossovers and SUVs
The new car market is reshaping utterly. These are our picks of the most popular types of vehicle
Max Verstappen interview: ‘Don’t expect any changes’
Combative Dutch driver says winning the F1 world title hasn’t changed his outlook
Tesla Model 3 Performance: It’s flawed, but this is an addictive electric vehicle
The new Model 3 remains a convincing electric sports saloon
Only a quarter of car buyers will go electric in the next two years
Work still needed to educate and inform the wider car-buying public on EVs
BMW 2 Series Coupe: Punchy, pugnacious German gem is a driver’s dream
M240i would probably have raised an eyebrow or two at Cop26 but it offers unrivalled fun
Can we trust carmakers behind the wheel on climate targets?
Volvo will ‘fine’ itself for carbon emissions, but the wider motor industry needs to act
Hyundai gets into the flying car business
Spin-off company established to develop autonomous air taxis
Mercedes EQV: This is not a van – it’s a Mobile Command Post
All-electric EQV is eye-wateringly expensive, but it may be worth it for the dad points
Italy and France line up to push back EU’s combustion engine plan
Lamborghini and Renault call for the 2035 ban to be modified, but for very different reasons
Mercedes GLE 350de Coupé plug-in hybrid review: Wrong car, wrong timing
This car screams: ‘Yeah, I wanted a big SUV but I didn’t need it to be practical’
New Range Rover goes all-electric in 2024
All-new RR’s new air filtration systems claims to filter out viruses
Citroen Ami is more electric appliance than car but it’s ideal urban transport
The cabin is basically a plastic bucket and every bit as noisy, but it’s drier than a bike, safer than a scooter, and nicer than taking a taxi
Grant incentives removed for plug-in hybrids
Buyers of PHEVs will no longer get €2,500 grant from January
Recycling in the motor world: Your next new car will be your old car
Carmakers increasingly turning to recycling, especially for electric components
Used car prices are rising sharply as supply contracts. What’s the solution?
Brexit, Covid, and microchip shortages are swelling used car values in Ireland
Slinky French DS 4 impresses on home turf – but what about in Ireland?
Comfort and style top DS’s agenda. The question now is whether Irish buyers will take note
Women still underrepresented at the frontline of motor trade
Shortfall of motoring technicians as IT industry poaching the best candidates
Dacia Duster: So thoroughly good you can’t help but regard it as a faithful companion
The Renault brand has updated its popular crossover, and thankfully it has not changed it much
Munich motor show: Climate change casts uncomfortable shadow over event
Car makers also facing more immediate crisis due to ongoing semiconductor shortage
Audi’s ‘Grandsphere’ concept will become the new A8
Is this the first big move away from traditional three-box luxury saloons?
Munich Motor Show: Renault’s new all-electric Megane crossover
Irish buyers will get their chance to buy an all-electric Megane in the second half of next year
Toyota’s Yaris Cross channels the charm of the original Rav4
Toyota’s smallest crossover is actually the same size as the first Rav4, in the mid-1990s
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Stardust
Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
Common Ground
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
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