Frankfurt motor show 2019: What’s new and what’s going to happen?Frankfurt this year will see several (literally) electric debuts, a new Land Rover Defender, and the fastest Lambo ever builtMon Sept 09 2019 - 12:18
Porsche Taycan finally revealed ahead of big show debutBig performance numbers but electric supercar falls short of 500km rangeThu Sept 05 2019 - 10:13
What can museums tell us about a car maker’s soul?A visit to Ferrari’s, Lamborghini’s and Pagani’s museums sparks some musings on the message from the famous Italian brandsWed Sept 04 2019 - 07:10
Sisk plans to invest €2.8m in electric company carsEV move acknowledged as first step on the road to decarbonisationMon Sept 02 2019 - 05:29
Ford could recreate flagging Mondeo as a crossoverCarmaker appears to keep options open by registering Mondeo Evos name in EuropeWed Aug 28 2019 - 03:30
Get ready for cars 2.0It’s not just that cars will change in the next few years, it’s that our whole idea of how they work willFri Aug 23 2019 - 00:00
Why we should ban autonomous cars nowSilicon Valley tech is about making money, not saving or improving livesThu Aug 22 2019 - 04:15
Mercedes launches EQV electric MPV and a plugin A-ClassAs much as 75km electric range for Merc’s new pluginsWed Aug 21 2019 - 10:26
The burning question: could hydrogen fuel really be the next big thing?New consortium Hydrogen Mobility Ireland seeks to create a H2 refuelling network in IrelandWed Aug 21 2019 - 07:05
Ten seconds and your car is goneReport from WhatCar reveals astonishing vulnerability of keyless-entry systemsWed Aug 14 2019 - 04:48
BMW’s new plugin 330e adds up rather nicelyImpressive official figures mean the 330e should be future-proofed against tax changesTue Aug 13 2019 - 23:01
Could carbon-offsetting be making a charitable comeback?Irish organisation Vita says it can offset emissions in a socially impactful wayThu Aug 08 2019 - 06:00
Porsche lets customers clean the conscience with carbon offsetting for as little as €50You can now salve your 911-driving conscience for a yearWed Aug 07 2019 - 17:58
Ford signs deal with Bord Gáis for home electric car chargersMove comes ahead of launch of Ford’s new long-range electric Mach One SUVWed Aug 07 2019 - 06:15
Should Ireland swap sides after Brexit?Could we open up our motor market, and cure the import ills, by changing to the right side of the road?Sun Aug 04 2019 - 19:15
Porsche already swamped with orders for electric TaycanPorsche Centre Dublin says ‘customer interest is growing’ in the new TaycanWed Jul 31 2019 - 14:13
BMW 3 Series Touring bucks the trend for crumbling estatesEstate version of the 3 Series sells strongly, and that could accelerate as higher Co2 taxes start to hit SUVsWed Jul 31 2019 - 01:00
Audi’s mighty S4 hoists the diesel flag highDefeat devices? Electric revolution? Never mind that, feel the torque…Tue Jul 30 2019 - 19:45
Car prices could rise by €2,500, putting 12,000 jobs at risk, warns motor tradeGovernment needs to urgently change motor tax regime to account for new emissions testing system, says SIMITue Jul 30 2019 - 13:52
Nissan will offer home battery for electric storageX-Storage system can be charged up with low-cost night-rate power, or from solar panelsTue Jul 23 2019 - 20:25
Clicks, beeps and hisses: the music of the 1969 moon landingRadio chatter from the Apollo 11 landing still sounds like science fiction 50 years onThu Jul 18 2019 - 06:00
Best buys - luxury Sports: Stunning Lexus coupe still out in frontBritish brands in the chase with Porsche’s Panamera hybrid also in the runningTue Jul 16 2019 - 18:00
Best buys - luxury saloons: The car in front is an S-ClassThe Merc is still the boss, but there’s now a Tesla giving chaseTue Jul 16 2019 - 18:00
Best buys - people carriers: Ford’s roomy S-Max is king of the MPVsIt’s a dwindling market as more buyers move to crossovers, but there are still families who need the spaceTue Jul 16 2019 - 18:00
Best buys - Sports cars and coupes: Magic Mazda just shades it against brilliant BMWThe MX-5 boasts old-school charm, but the 2 Series Coupe is a sweetheartTue Jul 16 2019 - 18:00
‘I’m learning German. It’s not that different to how people speak in Dundalk’Wild Geese: James Redmond, OxfordFri Jul 12 2019 - 05:49
Best buys - city cars: Volkswagen’s still Up on top for urban runaroundsAsian rivals are closing in, but the German still has a leadTue Jul 09 2019 - 20:00
Minis’s first electric hits Ireland priced from €27,765Mini will go electric in its 60th anniversary with a little help from an Irish engineerTue Jul 09 2019 - 13:57
New Renault Clio feels more grown up, with less fun factorRenault likely onto a winner as it treads a careful – but largely successful – path with the new ClioWed Jul 03 2019 - 06:00
Best buys – family saloons: Czech mate has so much space it echoes insideSkoda Superb lives up to its name, but Camry’s return adds some life to dwindling saloon marketTue Jul 02 2019 - 17:00
Best buys - family hatchbacks: Toyota topples the German king from its throneVW’s Golf still in the race though, while Mazda 3 is gorgeous alternativeTue Jul 02 2019 - 17:00
Best buys - small hatchbacks: Ford’s Fiesta tops the list thanks to excellent STCitroën’s C3 has the flair, while Seat’s Ibiza is a common sense choiceTue Jul 02 2019 - 17:00
Best buys - premium hatchbacks: BMW 1 Series goes out on topGermans have total control of this sector - even with a bit of British flavourTue Jul 02 2019 - 17:00
Best buys - Premium large SUVs: Audi has an edge but BMW’s seven-seater is right behindThe Germand rule the roost in this luxury end of the market - but don’t discount Land RoverWed Jun 26 2019 - 11:55
Unleash the dogs of deliverySmall robotic drones known as delivery dogs may soon be dropping parcels to a door near youWed Jun 26 2019 - 00:00
Collaboration is the key to success in the autonomous car worldCar companies seek similar for close relationship, possibly moreWed Jun 26 2019 - 00:00
Best buys - family SUVs: Peugeot’s seven-seater still our starOf the rest, VW has a tempting offer in the larger Tiguan AllspaceTue Jun 25 2019 - 17:00
Best buys - Premium SUVS: Mercedes takes the lead in this popular classImproved engines keep the premium SUV market humming alongTue Jun 25 2019 - 17:00
Car market could plummet to as few as 55,000 sales next yearNew tighter emissions testing could push vehicles into higher tax bracketsMon Jun 24 2019 - 05:11
Best buys - compact crossovers: Seat takes top prize but why not buy an estate?There’s also a Korean, French and surprise Italian option on our listTue Jun 18 2019 - 17:00
Best buys - family crossovers: Toyota hybrid tops our listThe C-HR is our top pick but Peugeot 3008 and Seat Ateca have family appeal when space is a requirementTue Jun 18 2019 - 17:00
Best buys - Premium Crossovers: Swedes take a surprising lead over the GermansVolvo has the edge over rivals but the Lexus should be included in any shortlistTue Jun 18 2019 - 17:00
Best buys - electric cars: Koreans have the extra charge to lead the growing packGlobal demand will dictate supply for now, but what’s our top three - and wild card - in motoring with a plugTue Jun 18 2019 - 17:00
How clean is an electric car, really?Debate over plugin-hybrids re-ignites controversy over just how good for the environment an EV can beMon Jun 17 2019 - 20:10
Will the Government continue subsidising hybrids?Department of Environment ‘considering all options’ when it comes to promoting low-carbon motoringWed Jun 12 2019 - 06:12
Merc’s updated GLC keeps one eye on the past and one on the futureDiesel, plugin-hybrid, V8 or hydrogen power? The GLC can cater to all whimsFri Jun 07 2019 - 23:01
Only a quarter of diesel pollution recalls have been completedPressure group says Ireland lagging behind when it comes to cleaning up dieselsThu Jun 06 2019 - 13:32
Honda’s NSX adds hellfire to hybrid powerHybrid turbo V6 supercar monsters Mondello ParkWed Jun 05 2019 - 09:50
Who’s to blame when a self-driving car crashes?While we are constantly told by Silicon Valley geniuses that software will always make safer decisions than a human, it’s clearly not the caseThu May 30 2019 - 16:22
BMW’s new 1 Series hatchback goes full front-wheel driveThe model has long struggled against front-drive rivals from Mercedes, Audi and VWWed May 29 2019 - 16:43
