Electric vehicles and hybrids top new car sales for 2022 as industry grapples with supply issuesGlobal ship shortages are likely to impact on new car production this year and lead to significant delivery delaysTue Jan 03 2023 - 10:44
Can Peugeot’s 408 lure SUV fans with its sporty take on the crossover craze?The French carmaker is putting up an impressive fight to keep saloon cars alive as other brands abandon the marketWed Dec 21 2022 - 02:00
The Irish Times Car of the Year for 2023: And the winner is... It’s a practical all-electric hatchback that’s fun to drive – and you can’t look past that competitive priceWed Dec 14 2022 - 03:00
The Irish Times car buyer’s guide for 2023: The best SUVs and crossoversIn the final part of our series we pick our favourites in this category, from seven-seaters to luxury drivesWed Dec 14 2022 - 02:00
The Irish Times car buyer’s guide for 2023: The best electric hybrids and plug-in hybridsOur pick of the best plug-in hybrid and regular hybrid cars to buy in the coming monthsWed Dec 07 2022 - 01:00
The Irish Times car buyer’s guide for 2023: The best electric carsOur favourite EVs to fit all budgets and motoring needs complete with their original reviewsWed Nov 30 2022 - 02:00
Seven new cars shortlisted for Europe’s Car of the Year 2023Can Nissan’s all-electric crossover see off its Toyota’s rival, and will any of the seven overcome the buzz around VW’s all-electric retro van?Thu Nov 24 2022 - 11:54
The biggest rival to Mercedes’ all-electric EQS arrives. And it’s another MercedesThe plug-in hybrid S-Class with an all-electric range of 100km overcomes the flaws of its battery-powered siblingWed Nov 23 2022 - 03:00
First Drive: Is Alfa Romeo’s Tonale more than a token crossover?Italian premium brand is billing this car as an existential model to pave the way for its future revivalWed Nov 16 2022 - 02:00
The reinvention of your steering wheel – and not just its shape but even where it goesToyota may be arriving late to the all-electric party, but with its steering yoke it’s on the frontline for new innovation in the way we driveWed Nov 09 2022 - 02:00
Alfa Romeo to launch one new model a year as it plans fast transition to all-electric line-upFrench boss of Italian brand promises stability as the root to improved quality ratingsMon Nov 07 2022 - 19:00
First drive: BMW i7 lures the all-electric back-seat driverWhile the focus seems to be on the rear seat passengers, this is actually the best luxury EV to driveSat Nov 05 2022 - 23:01
Polestar 3: This all-electric SUV starts at €99,900. But it promises a 611km range and can tow a horseboxThe Volvo offshoot’s latest addition to its premium electric line-up is a full-sized five-seater SUV with some smart styling touchesWed Oct 19 2022 - 05:00
First Drive: Nissan hits a high note with its promising new AriyaCompetitive pricing, a plush interior and decent range should win customers to this new all-electric SUV crossoverWed Oct 12 2022 - 01:00
BMW’s battery revolution promises lower-cost electric vehicles with better rangeNew Gen6 batteries deliver a 30% improvement in range between charges and 30% faster chargingMon Oct 10 2022 - 12:45
MG delivers its best car in decades – and it’s priced to give its rivals sleepless nightsMG4 all-electric family hatchback is a joy to drive and far cheaper than its nearest competitors, the Volkswagen ID.3 and the Renault Megane E-TechFri Sept 30 2022 - 02:00
Bigger and better BMW X1 surprises with grown-up appeal and impressive electric powerNew generation of the compact SUV now comes in an all-electric version that’s sure to appeal to Irish premium buyersSun Sept 25 2022 - 23:00
In BMW’s upgraded 3-Series, the real difference is this high-tech cabinA car’s midlife revamp used to involve new seat covers and an extra cupholder. That’s all changedWed Sept 21 2022 - 01:00
Lexus hits the SUV sweet spot with its new plug-in hybrid RXLatest generation Lexus RX delivers over 60km of all-electric drivingFri Sept 09 2022 - 12:45
Volkwagen’s ID.Buzz is the classic VW campervan reinvented — with a not so classic price tag There’s plenty of excitement about VW’s all-electric family car, which hits the right notes with its retro styling but starts at a hefty €65,890Tue Sept 06 2022 - 23:01
Volkswagen boss predicts rising prices for petrol and diesel carsThomas Schäfer says he wants people to ‘love’ the VW brand again after admitting shortcomings in in-car software developmentsTue Sept 06 2022 - 10:30
BMW spots a gap in the luxury market for its new 7 SeriesThe Bavarian brand is hoping to lure buyers away from its rival MercedesWed Aug 31 2022 - 01:00
Toyota’s Aygo X: This new city car is pitched at the upper end of the market. Here’s what you get for your moneyThis small car has the same safety and entertainment-tech features as its bigger rivalsWed Aug 24 2022 - 04:00
New car market down 17.3% in July amid calls to retain supports for electric vehiclesSales of all-electric vehicles continue to grow despite downturnTue Aug 02 2022 - 14:16
Mercedes EQE: Is this the best electric car you can buy right now?This Merc is better than its big brother and a better balance than anything else out there right nowWed Jul 20 2022 - 07:00
Suzuki’s new Swace: An alternative to the crossover crazeSuzuki’s new Swace is yet another reason to look beyond the mock off-roaderWed Jul 13 2022 - 07:06
Electric cars and hybrids now account for 44% of Irish new car salesSales of EVs are almost double what they were this time last yearFri Jul 01 2022 - 12:47
Mercedes EQS seeks to be a super-luxury electric leaderCan this be the plug-in alternative to the benchmark S-Class? Not quiteWed Jun 29 2022 - 07:00
Peugeot looks beyond SUV era with new 408French brand owned by Stellantis introduces a new "fastback" saloonWed Jun 22 2022 - 13:16
Polestar 2 review: Stars align for this new Tesla slayerNew Sino-Swede delivers plenty of potential for premium electric car buyersWed Jun 15 2022 - 07:00
New cars for rental market down 80% on 2019New car market continues to suffer from supply problemsWed Jun 01 2022 - 15:27
Mercedes EQB 300: A tempting electric seven-seater for familiesAkin to a shrunken G-Wagon, this SUV offers plenty of space inside and a 419km rangeWed Jun 01 2022 - 07:01
Kia go an extra mile in style with the new Niro crossoverNew generation comes with more character and a drivability geared towards its customer baseMon May 23 2022 - 06:40
BMW 2 Series Active Tourer: Premium quality but lacks people-carrier practicalityThere is a serious flaw with this supposed practical family car: it’s not that spaciousWed May 18 2022 - 07:00
Mercedes remaps its future aiming at electric luxuryAn all-electric product onslaught is underway, heralding a new age for the German car giantTue May 17 2022 - 13:53
Irish motor dealers join Ukraine humanitarian supply effortCustomers invited to drop off essential suppliers to dealerships for delivery to UkraineTue May 10 2022 - 12:36
A new electric vehicle that lifelong BMW fans can embraceThe i4 excels on the road without trading comfort for competencyWed Apr 27 2022 - 07:00
Family-friendly VW Polo defies trend towards SUVsWhile many small family hatchbacks have become behemoths, this model has notWed Apr 13 2022 - 07:00
ESB raises prices for public charging of electric vehicles sharplyKilowatt-hour fees to increase by between 30% and 47%Tue Apr 05 2022 - 16:54
New car sales up 4% this year as electric sales doubleToyota is the best-selling brand with Hyundai’s Tucson Ireland’s favourite new carFri Apr 01 2022 - 10:59
Used car prices soar 53% since January 2020Annual inflation for used car prices now 30 per cent, data from DoneDeal showsThu Mar 31 2022 - 12:36
Lexus NX450h: Premium hybrid crossover puts Lexus back on trackNew compact SUV offers impressive steering, ride quality and plush interiorWed Mar 30 2022 - 07:05
Volkswagen Taigo: Faux SUV squeezed into VW’s range proves unmemorableGerman carmaker’s latest offering has smart tech features but is expensive for what it isWed Mar 16 2022 - 07:02
Ionity EV fast charger subscribers hit with overcharging on bank accountsIrish subscribers report seven months of subscription fees withdrawn on one-dayFri Mar 04 2022 - 16:16
Kia EV6 named Europe’s 2022 Car of the YearSeven finalists compete for coveted title from longest-running international car awardMon Feb 28 2022 - 16:47
Toyota enters the fully electric age with its promising BZ4XBuyers will have to wait several months for all-wheel drive versions of new BZ brandThu Feb 24 2022 - 07:00
Average new car prices jump 20% in five years – now at over €35,000The average price of new car last year was €35,199Wed Feb 23 2022 - 00:01
Mercedes C-Class: Diesel saloon impresses in its likely last hurrahCar has premium comfort but there is no escaping that diesel seems gruff in current ageWed Feb 16 2022 - 07:05
Jaguar’s I-Pace: An electric car veteran that keeps pace with the new modelsThe four-year-old Jag is still very competitive in a market that should have left it behindWed Feb 02 2022 - 07:05
Diesel car sales overtaken by hybrid but supply issues slowing market downJanuary sales only matched last year, when Covid lockdown forced showrooms to closeTue Feb 01 2022 - 10:24
