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New battery SUV and a hybrid estate go on sale
Hyundai Bayon: Baby Korean crossover struggles to live up to its hype
Compact hatchback faces fierce competition in crossover SUV market segment
Silence in Tallaght about trio’s deaths in N7 crash tells its own story
Local politicians almost as wary of commenting as community workers, says former TD
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Coroner returns verdict of death by misadventure after hearing details of incident
Mitsubishi about-faces on European departure - but no decision on Ireland
Renault-based Mitsubishis on sale from 2023, but not yet planned for Ireland
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Virtual Geneva proves pixels can’t replace real-world car shows
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Cute and quirky new electric car from Honda is great fun to drive
First drive in the new Honda e impresses, even with a limited range
Toyota forecasting sales of 10.77 million vehicles next year
Sales will bring it closer to number one automaker Volkswagen
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83: Volkswagen T-Cross – a Polo with a loft conversion
Top 100 cars for 2020: The T-Cross is unapologetically upright and square
Tokyo motor show is more about the fantasy tech than the transport
Auto giants hope to cast a spell in new age of mobility where even the broomstick is electric
Volkswagen T-Cross: Cool little crossover with strong Polo roots
New model features one of best built interiors and excellent 1-litre TSI turbo petrol engine
Peugeot named as most dependable car brand in UK by JD Power
Influential consumer ranking agency finds Peugeot as more reliable than Japanese or European rivals
Toyota to produce new car model at UK plant
Development is rare piece of good news for UK car industry
The Vitara is the Suzuki we get, but not the one we deserve
The updated diesel-free Vitara is solid, competent, decent – but it’s not the Jimny
The Irish Times Top 100 Cars For 2019 - the winner is electric
Jaguar I-Pace comes out on top in what is set to be a banner year for plug-in cars
45: Suzuki Swift – the fun budget alternative to the Mini
Top 100 cars for 2019: Decent legroom in the back combines with nimble handling
99: Suzuki Vitara – an honest, affordable compact crossover
Top 100 cars for 2019: Handsome on the outside and pretty decent to drive too
The enthusiasts have taken over Toyota
Akio Toyoda and Tetsuya Tada are changing the face of the most successful car-maker in the world
Paris motor show: Retro styling, electric charging and a bit of De Niro
Several delights to be found on the show floor despite some big name no-shows
Jury recommends fatigue checks for motorcyclists competing in time trials
Inquest hears 41 year old motorcyclist died after colliding with large bales of hay
Best buys small cars: Seat steals the show with its Ibiza
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Court to deliver verdict in ‘Freddie’ Thompson murder case
The 37-year-old has pleaded not guilty to the murder of David Douglas in Dublin in 2016
The race is not always to the Swift
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This Album Changed My Life: Cannonball Adderley – Somethin’ Else (1958)
Musician and composer Seán Mac Erlaine on his jazz awakening
‘Freddie’ Thompson trial: Witness recalls ‘murder vehicle’ catching fire
Prosecution closes its case against 37-year-old for murder of David Douglas (55)
Frederick Thompson ‘one of many fingers on trigger’, murder trial hears
Dublin man goes on trial for fatal shooting of David Douglas in Dublin in July 2016
Toyota promise electric or hybrid versions of all its cars by 2025
Japanese car giant aims to sell 5.5m electric cars by 2030, with sales starting in China first
This album changed my life: Can – Tago Mago (1971)
The Cyclist on the album that ‘takes him right back to a feeling of timeless creation’
78: Suzuki Vitara – One of the better small SUVs
Top 100 cars for 2018: Cabin remains rather poor but it offers good value for money
Ten things we learned from the Frankfurt motor show
It’s the biggest car show in Europe but what did we actually glean from all the glamour?
Chinese Chery could blossom in Europe with new SUV
Exeed TX could rival Audi and BMW, while Suzuki gets back to basics
Frankfurt 2017 – the car industry gets the third degree
There will be tough questions asked – and VW will be coming in for more than anyone else
Game of Thrones: How long did it take Gendry, a raven and a dragon to travel Westeros?
We’ve crunched the imaginary numbers on that epic run from last night’s episode
Toyota tackles threat from tech giants with Mazda deal
“In the future, mobility won’t belong only to carmakers,” according to Toyota’s boss noting that Silicon Valley was increasingly turning its gaze to the auto industry
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Apple results; Irish unemployment indicator; and UCD seminar on algorithmic consumers
Best buys: Compact crossovers
The well-built Suzuki Vitara trumps its rivals, offering comfort and plenty of space
Angling Notes: Irish Specimen Fish Committee veteran retires
Bridie Fleming processed more than 25,000 specimen fish claims
First drive: Suzuki Swift offers improved interior space yet remains refreshingly compact on the outside
On the motorway it cruises quietly and will fill the mirrors of larger cars effortlessly if provoked
Fine new metal revs up at Geneva motor show
Volvo, Opel, Honda and Ford were among the majors showcasing cars to the industry
Geneva Motor Show: Soon, robots will take care of the drudgery of driving
Ahead lie the years of autonomous cars, electric power, and ride-on-demand.
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