The space race that never endsRoadTest/Renault Espace: It's the grand-père of the MPV generation, launched in 1984, and as time takes its toll, its undergone…Wed Oct 29 2003 - 00:00
Rover gets Streetwise - on the roadAs part of the makeover of MG Rover, and as we await the introduction of its crucial Ford Focus/VW Golf rival late next year, …Wed Oct 22 2003 - 01:00
Fiat gives Multipla a dressing downThe uniquely stylish but daring design of the Fiat Multipla is to be toned down in the next generation if photos of the future…Wed Oct 22 2003 - 01:00
Much more than mere eye candyBMW 520i SE: When tasked with creating the next generation of the 5-series - arguably the best car in the BMW range at the time…Wed Oct 22 2003 - 01:00
Following the letter of the law in the NCT testIt's not only language but size that matters when it comes to the National Car Test (NCT)Wed Oct 22 2003 - 01:00
Jaguar devours diesel premiumGood news for diesel fans as the unfair premium charged on diesel powered models takes another blow thanks to Jaguar, which is…Wed Oct 22 2003 - 01:00
Kia divorce Irish partnerKorean car firm Kia has taken charge of Irish distribution after a parting of the ways with previous importer, millionaire truck…Wed Oct 15 2003 - 01:00
A conservative transport dreamMitsubishi Lancer Are Irish motoring tastes more in tune with Moscow than Munich? Are we more Bucharest than Barcelona? These…Wed Oct 15 2003 - 01:00
Sneak peek at Ford's new FocusIt's the car that aims to keep Ford at the top of the sales charts and lead the troubled manufacturer back to profitabilityWed Oct 15 2003 - 01:00
BMW joins VRT lamentWith car prices already up five per cent this year and further increases on the way due to new EU rules, a senior European car…Wed Oct 08 2003 - 01:00
It's the Scenic route to the space raceRenault Megane Scénic II The race to space was surprisingly driven by the FrenchWed Oct 08 2003 - 01:00
New look for Land Rover's soft-roaderThe new Land Rover Freelander is due for an Irish launch in November, according to a spokesperson for Land Rover IrelandWed Oct 08 2003 - 01:00
Audi's Le Man supercar may make it to the showroomsAmid the hype and hyperbole of the recent Frankfurt Motor show, the introduction of an Audi supercar, the Le Mans, may have slipped…Wed Oct 08 2003 - 01:00
Motor sector urges cuts in VRTMotor trade body SIMI has called for the Minister for Finance to reduce vehicle registration tax (VRT) rates by 2Thu Oct 02 2003 - 01:00
Volvo stands up to the big boysVolvo has something of a contraceptive reputation in motoring: a trustworthy marque with enough protection to prevent unplanned…Wed Oct 01 2003 - 01:00
Premium hits Irish diesel salesAs new car industry forecasts claim diesel power may make up 28 per cent of world sales by 2015, the premium on new diesels cars…Wed Oct 01 2003 - 01:00
New EU rules on car sales in effectMuch ado about nothing. That's one way of describing the changes to EU rules on car sales which come into force today.Wed Oct 01 2003 - 01:00
UCD students show their bottle - and their throttleWhile there's little chance of an indigenous motor industry in Ireland, we are able to bring forth top class motoring talent, …Wed Oct 01 2003 - 01:00
X5 and Yaris Verso top Which car listBMW's X5 and Toyota's Yaris Verso have come top of Britain's largest reliability and satisfaction survey, published by Which? …Wed Oct 01 2003 - 01:00
VW calls in its Irish importer for talksVolkswagen is preparing to revamp its marketing and distribution network in several European countriesWed Sept 10 2003 - 01:00
Renault: the Scenic routeRenault is keeping its focus on an eight per cent market share next year thanks to the arrival of the remaining elements of its…Wed Sept 10 2003 - 01:00
Renault: the Scenic routeRenault is keeping its focus on an eight per cent market share next year thanks to the arrival of the remaining elements of its…Wed Sept 03 2003 - 01:00
MINI's diesel: the torque of the townThe Mini One D The diesel challenge continues apaceWed Aug 27 2003 - 01:00
Frankfurt shows the way of the futureEvery motor show features its fair share of extravagance and a mix of the strange and the wonderful in all things automotiveWed Aug 27 2003 - 01:00
Peugeot points to new 407Peugeot is remaining coy about its announcement that it will "reveal a new design at the Frankfurt Motor Show next month", but…Wed Aug 27 2003 - 01:00
Keep your eyes on the road!With plans for more varied speed limits and "zero tolerance" speeding initiatives introduced in several British towns, drivers…Wed Aug 27 2003 - 01:00
The right location to roll out history"You can't have Rolls Royce next to a Pizza HutWed Aug 27 2003 - 01:00
That's all, Volks!It seems Volkswagen is determined to move away from its tradition of building "the people's car" and instead build "the bosses…Wed Aug 06 2003 - 01:00
Call for roadside drug testingThe RAC Ireland has called for roadside testing for drug use, claiming that details released by Durham police in Britain found…Wed Jul 30 2003 - 01:00
Car sales set for 145,000 in 2003New car sales for July are expected to show the market down just over 6 per cent, with registration figures likely to reach 145…Wed Jul 30 2003 - 01:00
Honda joins the diesel throng, but will we follow?Honda has finally deigned to produce a diesel engine. Due to be introduced in the Accord range first, the 2Wed Jul 23 2003 - 01:00
Moving onto another Astra planeOpel has published official shots of its fifth generation Astra, due for debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show this September, where…Wed Jul 23 2003 - 01:00
Ferrari's new 456This is the first official sketches of what insiders say will be Ferrari's replacement for the four-seater 456 GT, due to hit…Wed Jul 16 2003 - 01:00
Tall and testing talesLearners are putting their faith in myth and legend, it seems, when it comes to preparing for the driving testWed Jul 09 2003 - 01:00
Jag gets lift-offRoadTest: Jaguar XJ8 Jaguar has long been a gentleman's conveyanceWed Jul 09 2003 - 01:00
Revamped Nubira keeps costs competitiveDaewoo has announced Irish prices for its new Nubira model range, the first new model in a busy revamp of the range since the…Wed Jul 09 2003 - 01:00
The A3's luxurious evolutionAudi's new A3 arrives in our showrooms this week, hoping to maintain the popularity of its predecessor, which established the…Wed Jul 02 2003 - 01:00
New car sales down 6.5% partly due to fall in car hireNew car sales are down 6.5 per cent for the first six months of the yearWed Jul 02 2003 - 01:00
Honda's Accord Tourer is the top looker in the model rangeIt's amazing how some cars look so much more distinctive in their estate formatWed Jun 25 2003 - 01:00
The Charade stops playing gamesROAD TEST/Daihatsu Charade: With the average speed in Dublin now in the region of 8 mph, 0-60 mph performance is not always …Wed Jun 25 2003 - 01:00
Nubira, first fruit of Daewoo GM unionGM Daewoo has made a phoenix-like recovery from financial oblivionWed Jun 25 2003 - 01:00
Prius gets an Irish previewToyota's latest version of the hybrid Prius was previewed for the first time in Ireland last night, revealing a new design more…Wed Jun 25 2003 - 01:00
Raising the roof with SaabSaab will offer a soft-top version of its 9-3 from October, missing the summer sunshine but meeting the unique demands of a signficant…Wed Jun 18 2003 - 01:00
Chapter 2: the new Lancer challenges Europe's leadersMitsubishi's makeover continues apaceWed Jun 11 2003 - 01:00
Swedes lead the safety waySwedish automotive safety firm Autoliv has designed a new seat belt system involving a standard 3-point belt and a supplementary…Wed Jun 04 2003 - 01:00
Ford gives Mondeo a discreet faceliftFord is giving the Mondeo a facelift, but there is significant moves afoot under the bonnetWed Jun 04 2003 - 01:00
Road safety education is stalled says campaignerThe educational side of road safety is not functioning at the moment, according to Vivian Foley, road safety campaigner and author…Wed May 28 2003 - 01:00
All change for Lexus SUVIn the midst of a growing debate over role of SUVs in our in our society, the new Lexus RX300 has a lot to live up to.Wed May 14 2003 - 01:00
