Why your car could travel more than a kilometre while you fiddle with the touchscreenA Swedish motoring magazine pitted 11 modern cars against a 17-year-old Volvo V70 to see what happens when drivers need to perform a taskWed Aug 31 2022 - 01:00
Sisk construction group switches its machinery to vegetable oil fuelSwitch to HVO fuel will cut about 37% of the group’s carbon emissionsMon Aug 29 2022 - 06:52
Our Test Drive: KIA Niro PHEV K4The Niro looks better than its predecessor and has a far better interior, especially in K4 specification. Overall, it's a car with a good mix of capabilities.Wed Aug 24 2022 - 08:21
The new car brands you haven’t heard of… yetKeen to exploit the electric revolution, new car companies are being set up in ever-increasing numbers. Which ones are worth keeping an eye on?Wed Aug 24 2022 - 01:00
Our Test Drive: Polestar 2Is the Polestar 2 just a Volvo, Polestar's parent company, with an all-electric engine and a different badge? We put it to the test.Wed Aug 17 2022 - 10:01
This Ferrari is fast, pretty and talented enough to rank among the best everIt’s an unusual car, as it’s a Ferrari that its owners tend to drive every day, not lock away. It epitomises everything great about the companyWed Aug 17 2022 - 06:00
Will this be the best-value electric vehicle in Ireland?MG’s new electric hatchback promises long range and low pricesWed Aug 17 2022 - 03:00
Our Test Drive: Ferrari RomaThe Roma is probably the prettiest car that Ferrari has built in some time. It's also staggeringly fast, with 620hp on tap from its twin-turbo V8 engine.Wed Aug 10 2022 - 07:33
Used EVs will have to become much cheaper and more plentifulThe market for second-hand electric cars in Ireland mostly doesn’t exist right now, and there’s little point in looking to the UK for spare supplyWed Aug 10 2022 - 04:00
Our Test Drive: Volkswagen T-Roc 1.0 R-LineThe T-Roc is a medium-sized, family crossover based on the Golf platform. It's fine – but why aren't we offered the more practical Golf Estate in Ireland?Wed Aug 3 2022 - 08:04
Volkswagen ID.5: I thought this was yet another silly, pointless ‘coupe-SUV’ — until I drove itNo one really needs an ID.5, but it makes long-haul electric travel pretty effortlessWed Aug 3 2022 - 06:01
Surging fuel prices ‘adversely affecting 80% of Irish drivers’Pump prices have gone up 45% in the past year for diesel and 41% for petrolWed Aug 3 2022 - 06:00
E-fuels might be worse for pollution than regular petrolIndependent tests indicate synthetic petrol releases the same level of nitrogen-oxide and even more carbon monoxide and ammoniaWed Aug 3 2022 - 04:00
Is reducing speed enough to reduce road deaths?Authorities have announced anti-speed measures to improve road safety. Critics say they aren’t enoughSat Jul 30 2022 - 05:00
Our Test Drive: Skoda Fabia 1.0 TSI 95hp StyleThe Fabia is a practical and compact family hatchback with a classy cabin and class-leading boot space. Relatively affordable, despite rising prices.Wed Jul 27 2022 - 08:09
Car buyers report facing €4,000 price hikes after paying depositsLoophole in sales procedure means that a dealer can raise the price of a new car after a sale has been agreedWed Jul 27 2022 - 07:00
Nissan Juke Hybrid: Can this small SUV take on Toyota’s C-HR and Yaris Cross?This restyled model is a bit softer and less jarring to look at, and benefits from a much more welcoming interiorWed Jul 27 2022 - 06:00
Mini drops big hint about first electric crossoverElectric Aceman concept is a replacement for the Clubman estateWed Jul 27 2022 - 00:15
Our Test Drive: Honda Civic 2.0e-HEV AdvanceThe hybrid Civic enjoys high levels of refinement and excellent fuel economy. It is a car that deserves to put Honda back on Irish motorists' shopping lists.Wed Jul 20 2022 - 08:07
EU moves to end emissions breaks for plug-in hybridsThe EU has decided that from 2025 it will start measuring the emissions and consumption of a PHEV more realisticallyWed Jul 13 2022 - 10:16
Our Test Drive: Mercedes-Benz EQEThe EQE is our second five-star car of the year so far. Comfortable, refined, with a claimed range range of 641km. Isn't that what we want from an EV?Wed Jul 13 2022 - 08:03
Venom F5: An Irish-American’s quest to build the world’s fastest production carThe Irish-American tuner and sports car maker is aiming to follow up a ‘world’s fastest’ accolade with a shot across Elon Musk’s bowsWed Jul 13 2022 - 05:00
Can hydrogen fuel ever move beyond the hype cycle?Hyundai, Toyota, Audi, and others are still betting big on hydrogen power, but is it a pipe dream?Wed Jul 13 2022 - 00:00
Opel Astra: Stylish hatchback is here to reclaim the middle groundHas the SUV and crossover frenzy finally peaked? Maybe…Wed Jul 6 2022 - 07:00
Toyota’s plug-in RAV4 is sufficiently electricLong electric range and impressive economy mark out Toyota’s plug-in hybridWed Jul 6 2022 - 06:00
Hyundai reveals new slippery saloon all-electric Ioniq 6The Ioniq 6 is sized to compete with the Tesla Model 3 and Polestar 2, and should be priced accordingly.Wed Jun 29 2022 - 10:24
Honda Civic e:HEV – Impressive hybrid marks the start of Honda’s comeback in EuropeNew-generation hatchback is a worthy challenger to the mighty Toyota CorollaTue Jun 28 2022 - 09:30
Volkswagen previews all-electric Passat replacementID. Aero concept debuts in ChinaMon Jun 27 2022 - 18:05
‘Ultimate test between man and machine’: The dangers and thrills of motorbike racingRoad racing is unique to Ireland and the Isle of ManSat Jun 25 2022 - 06:00
The best seven-seat cars you can buy with budgets of €10,000 to €50,000 upwardsWith a baby boom well under way, you may need some extra seats for the nippersWed Jun 22 2022 - 07:00
Dutch start-up Lightyear brings its solar-powered electric car to marketThe lightyear 0 solar car won’t charge to infinity, nor beyond, but will get you a claimed 70km of ‘free’ mileage each dayTue Jun 21 2022 - 17:59
We are being sold a fantasy about autonomous vehiclesWe’re thinking about autonomous cars all wrong - Academic paper finds that self-driving cars will always depend on ‘attachments’Wed Jun 15 2022 - 06:00
Le Mans 2022: Survive to driveThe headline results look familiar but they speak of a major 24hrs earthquake to comeMon Jun 13 2022 - 10:11
Taking a smarter approach to charging electric vehiclesCork entrepreneur David Watson is leading the charge to smarter chargingThu Jun 9 2022 - 05:00
From rev-happy past to electric future: BMW’s M hits 50Can an all-electric i4 M50 match up to its glorious seventies and eighties predecessors?Wed Jun 8 2022 - 07:00
Software takes the driving seat at Formula OneHow Dell and McLaren have come together to find the slices of a second it needs to compete at the top end of Formula OneWed Jun 8 2022 - 06:30
DeLorean: It’s back, it’s electric and it plans to challenge Porsche and TeslaNew Alpha5 model gets gullwing doors but ditches the sharp-edged stylingWed Jun 1 2022 - 13:22
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?Wed Jun 1 2022 - 06:45
Peugeot’s new 308: What’s the French for ‘sophisticated’?French car company’s new hatchback is pricey, but makes up for that with a classy performanceWed May 25 2022 - 09:36
A biofuels proposal to slash emissions while boosting the farming sectorReport argues that biofuels are critical to meeting 2030 targets, but some are scepticalThu May 19 2022 - 05:00
EU’s clean car plans don’t go far enough, say criticsLack of interim targets could make electric vehicles more expensiveWed May 18 2022 - 01:33
Merc’s new electric EQE - better than its big brotherNew Mercedes E-Class-sized EV is more agile, if a little less comfy, than the larger EQS launched alongside itTue May 17 2022 - 13:54
Nissan’s new Ariya hits some high notesAt last, Nissan has a second electric model to go with the Leaf. Is it any good, though?Mon May 16 2022 - 15:47
Audi RS e-Tron GT has that elusive characteristic – star qualityMore power makes Audi’s low-slung electric saloon even more intoxicatingWed May 11 2022 - 06:00
Car buyers could end up paying hundreds more in subscriptionsEU’s consumer watchdog says subscription software opens up ‘a data dystopian scenario’Wed May 11 2022 - 05:35
Opel Combo-e: Electric MPV is an ideal battery car for familiesAs long as those families don’t need to drive too far. . .Wed May 4 2022 - 07:05
Dacia Jogger: New seven-seat MPV seems like a safe betForget the crash-test rating controversy – this Dacia gem could be ideal family transportWed May 4 2022 - 06:50
Electric cars are too expensive? New figures suggest notIt is claimed EV buyers could stand to save as much as €3,900 per year on motoring costsWed Apr 27 2022 - 05:55
NCAP safety ratings under fire following Dacia controversyNew Jogger family car gets one-star rating, but has it been tested properly?Tue Apr 26 2022 - 10:27
BMW’s new i7 luxury EV claims 600km rangeLuxury electric car will reach Irish customers this DecemberWed Apr 20 2022 - 13:00