The car of the future will be more about software than hardwareVolkswagen aims to simplify, speed up and revolutionise development of new carsWed Mar 23 2022 - 06:05
Formula One’s form book is all at seaRed Bull appear to be in front, but the key will be taming the porpoiseWed Mar 16 2022 - 20:33
Tyre tester for the day: How do you create a new tyre?Continental has spent five years creating the SportContact7 - testing it on the track was in orderWed Mar 16 2022 - 07:15
Ford Europe focuses on electric and divides up its operationsFord will divide into separate electric and combustion engine business unitsMon Mar 14 2022 - 13:55
Skoda’s electric Enyaq RS is a lounge lizard in running shoesSUV remains stubbornly sensible despite coupe-like body and more powerSun Mar 13 2022 - 13:24
Morgan to bring its three-wheeled fun to Ireland and has electric future in sightOne Irish order already for €78,000 Super 3 that’s due to arrive in AugustWed Mar 9 2022 - 07:26
New car buyers in slow lane as delivery delays stretch into 2023Production problems may mean waiting a few weeks for delivery ... or several monthsWed Mar 9 2022 - 07:10
War in Ukraine hits car factories and electric car productionFord, VW and BMW among manufacturers to slow production amid conflictThu Mar 3 2022 - 14:12
Would taxing cars by weight be the fairest future option?The car taxation system is going to have to evolve to meet the electric revolutionWed Mar 2 2022 - 07:05
Craig Breen overcomes tragedy to lead Ford’s rally fightbackWaterford’s Craig Breen has faced more than a few difficulties in his rallying career, but he’s Ford’s de-facto Number One as the rally circus heads to SwedenThu Feb 24 2022 - 09:45
Skoda’s new Fabia is very ordinary – that’s something to celebrateIn a world of over-styled and over-marketed cars, the Fabia is wonderfully refreshingWed Feb 23 2022 - 08:30
Will small cars run out of road?Costs are pushing small cars out of the market but is electric power a saviour or the fatal blow?Wed Feb 16 2022 - 06:16
Kia’s new Sportage: Proof that SUVs are now ordinaryKorean SUV feels like just another mid-size, mid-spec family car in a very crowded classWed Feb 9 2022 - 07:00
Has Ford lost its focus in Europe as sales of its heavy hitters fall?The Focus and Fiesta could be chopped as they suffer an identity crisis in electric eraWed Feb 2 2022 - 05:59
Irish buyers with €25,000 can opt for an electric Fiat 500 or new seven-seat DaciaTwo new entrants to Irish market are a funky all-electric city car or a practical seven-seat petrol-powered people carrierTue Feb 1 2022 - 09:00
BMW brings electric power to classic MinisElectric ‘restomods’ will be factory-approved and individually numberedWed Jan 26 2022 - 10:14
Audi’s e-tron Quattro S: A maddeningly desirable car, but mainly just maddeningSporty electric SUV is wonderful in isolation, but doesn’t make sense in the wider worldWed Jan 26 2022 - 08:19
Could pickups become more popular than SUVs in Europe?As Tesla delays Cybertruck production, will electric power change our view on trucks?Wed Jan 26 2022 - 05:56
Merc’s electric GLB and Suzuki’s estate car reach IrelandNew battery SUV and a hybrid estate go on saleThu Jan 20 2022 - 16:41
Irish motorists fell out of love with Fiat – John Saunders thinks he can change thatFiat, Alfa Romeo and Jeep have a new distributor. Is it the start of an Italian renaissance?Wed Jan 19 2022 - 06:45
Peugeot’s new electric 308 claims a range of 400kmNew electric hatch benefits from latest battery tech developmentThu Jan 13 2022 - 10:29
Ford’s Mustang Mach-E proves batteries can be funAgile handling for Ford’s new electric SUV, but it’s messy in some areasWed Jan 12 2022 - 07:05
New car deliveries in State set to be affected by global chip shortageCar dealers indicate they have more interest from consumers than they have cars to sellWed Jan 12 2022 - 06:11
BMW shows off a colour-changing car in Las VegasElectric iX gets experimental paintwork, as well as a high-power 619hp M60 versionWed Jan 12 2022 - 06:00
Seat’s all-electric Cupra: An arguably prettier, cheaper Volkswagen ID-3Seat’s semi-premium sporting brand begins its EV journey, but why choose one over a VW ID.3?Wed Jan 5 2022 - 07:00
How much range will your electric vehicle lose in cold weather?Winter slows chemical processes in batteries. How can you keep your car going?Wed Jan 5 2022 - 06:45
Q&A: What is a PCP, and should I use one to buy a car?PCP deals look tempting, but make sure to read the fine printWed Jan 5 2022 - 06:15
Is recycling old cars, instead of selling them abroad, better for the planet?Ireland’s recycling systems need to improve to minimise each car’s carbon footprintMon Dec 27 2021 - 06:08
And the winner of the Irish Times car of the year is...It was a very tight race between two Koreans and a French entryWed Dec 22 2021 - 07:00
Lancia aims to be the Italian Mercedes as it plots an electric renaissanceOnce close to extinction, brands like Lancia and MG are radically reworking their line-upsWed Dec 22 2021 - 05:45
Renault’s Zoe and the disappearing safety starsEuro NCAP has given the new Renault Zoe zero stars in its crash test, but does that tell the whole story?Wed Dec 15 2021 - 12:03
The Irish Times car buyer’s guide for 2022: Electric cars, hybrids, crossovers and SUVsThe new car market is reshaping utterly. These are our picks of the most popular types of vehicleWed Dec 15 2021 - 06:00
Toyota's surprise reveal of its electric car lineup that’s coming our wayPresentation in Tokyo aims to deflect accusations of electric car delaysTue Dec 14 2021 - 10:33
Max Verstappen interview: ‘Don’t expect any changes’Combative Dutch driver says winning the F1 world title hasn’t changed his outlookMon Dec 13 2021 - 16:06
Tesla Model 3 Performance: It’s flawed, but this is an addictive electric vehicleThe new Model 3 remains a convincing electric sports saloonWed Dec 8 2021 - 07:05
Could Ireland be on the cusp of a biofuel revolution?“Electrification of cars is important in reducing emissions but it cannot do it all”Wed Dec 8 2021 - 03:45
Should you get a home charger for your electric car?If you have off-street parking, it’s the way to go. But there are many aspects to considerWed Dec 1 2021 - 06:45
Hybrid-engined Land Rover Defender a step in the right directionModest range on electric power rendered more practical by rapid chargingWed Nov 24 2021 - 06:45
BMW 2 Series Coupe: Punchy, pugnacious German gem is a driver’s dreamM240i would probably have raised an eyebrow or two at Cop26 but it offers unrivalled funWed Nov 17 2021 - 07:05
Can we trust carmakers behind the wheel on climate targets?Volvo will ‘fine’ itself for carbon emissions, but the wider motor industry needs to actWed Nov 17 2021 - 06:00
Hyundai gets into the flying car businessSpin-off company established to develop autonomous air taxisWed Nov 17 2021 - 05:15
Mercedes EQV: This is not a van – it’s a Mobile Command PostAll-electric EQV is eye-wateringly expensive, but it may be worth it for the dad pointsWed Nov 10 2021 - 06:25
Toyota Aygo X: Do we need a mini-SUV ‘shaped by European cities’?Ultra-compact crossover will replace current Aygo, but it’s a bit pricierFri Nov 5 2021 - 05:00
Innovation: AI and the global software arms racePower, water, communication and transport are controlled by computers. AI is vital to allThu Nov 4 2021 - 05:46
Italy and France line up to push back EU’s combustion engine planLamborghini and Renault call for the 2035 ban to be modified, but for very different reasonsWed Nov 3 2021 - 05:27
Mercedes’ new SL returns to the model’s rootsAMG takes the SL back to its race-car derived originsThu Oct 28 2021 - 15:50
Forget cars, electric motorbikes could be the next big thingTackling the challenge of batteries and their weight is going to be difficult, howeverThu Oct 28 2021 - 05:01
Mercedes GLE 350de Coupé plug-in hybrid review: Wrong car, wrong timingThis car screams: ‘Yeah, I wanted a big SUV but I didn’t need it to be practical’Wed Oct 27 2021 - 07:05
Golf GTI’s Northern Irish grandparentsWithout Ballymena’s Robert McBurney we might not have had 45 years of funWed Oct 27 2021 - 06:45
New Range Rover goes all-electric in 2024All-new RR’s new air filtration systems claims to filter out virusesTue Oct 26 2021 - 18:37