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 - 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
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
‘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 - 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 – 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 - 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
Collaboration is the key to success in the autonomous car worldCar companies seek similar for close relationship, possibly moreWed Jun 26 2019 - 00:00
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
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 - 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
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
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
Is Audi breaking ranks with VW Group over hydrogen strategy?Luxury brand says it’s reviving its hydrogen car plans despite VW pushing electricsWed May 29 2019 - 06:45
New Opel Corsa leaks just days before its official revealNew supermini takes on the styling of the larger Grandland XThu May 23 2019 - 13:42
Irish Electrifi signs €40m deal to build electric Jaguar E-Types450hp battery-powered classic will be in direct competition with Jaguar’s own plansMon May 20 2019 - 21:12
Audi A4 gets makeover and mild hybrid power in bid to stay ahead of rivalsWill new styling and sporty S4 diesel model ensure A4 remains best-selling sport saloon?Fri May 17 2019 - 14:55
Past and present of an iconic British car – the MiniSixtieth anniversary models of this car remind us of the brand’s storied historyWed May 15 2019 - 06:00
Land Rover shows off new Defender in disguiseLand Rover tries to distract us from new Defender’s styling by using Prince HarryFri May 10 2019 - 20:07
Peugeot named as most dependable car brand in UK by JD PowerInfluential consumer ranking agency finds Peugeot as more reliable than Japanese or European rivalsFri May 10 2019 - 11:47
Drive west: Ireland developing as a hub for robot car developmentJaguar Land Rover and Valeo plan west of Ireland expansion for autonomous vehicle techThu May 09 2019 - 05:45
Will the electric car switch trigger motor industry unemployment?Irish motor trade is sanguine for now, but the broader industry is braced for a jobs shock from electric vehiclesWed May 08 2019 - 06:09
Illuminating the futureVehicle headlights have achieved a peak of luminescent perfection. So what’s the next step?Wed May 01 2019 - 07:45
Toyota Ireland revives Land Cruiser Business modelTax-break special SUV makes a comeback on the Irish marketWed Apr 24 2019 - 11:48
Irish road test: Newly refreshed Toyota Camry makes a welcome returnFour-door saloon makes rock-solid comeback to Irish shores after 15-year absenceWed Apr 24 2019 - 07:35
Independent aftermarket car services could be wiped out by 2030FIA warns increasing car connectivity could lead to monopoly on vehicle data in just over a decadeWed Apr 24 2019 - 07:15
Is a car club a better solution for company cars?Using a managed car club, rather than buying and running your own fleet, could save money and stressWed Apr 24 2019 - 00:00
Mercedes shows off chunky GLB in Shanghai that aims to be a mini G-WagenA-Class-based SUV meant to evoke the image of the rugged G-Wagen off-roaderWed Apr 17 2019 - 09:45
Mercedes-Benz’s new CLA splits the four-door hairsSmart-looking four-door coupe might have to fight for attention with new A-Class saloonWed Apr 17 2019 - 08:31
Top 10 hybrid cars on the marketHybrid cars are a bridge between the present petrol and the future of electric vehicles, but how good are they?Fri Apr 12 2019 - 06:00
Top 10 electric cars on the marketWith increasing interest in electric vehicles, which ones are worthy of the attention?Fri Apr 12 2019 - 00:00
The 2030 electric car switchover. Will we be ready?Sales of electric cars in Ireland are growing, but are they growing fast enough?Fri Apr 12 2019 - 00:00
Car ownership may not be dying but habits are changingReports of millennials’ motoring disinterest is likely down to a simple lack of fundsWed Apr 10 2019 - 07:04
