The Irish Times

Opel Combo-e: Electric MPV is an ideal battery car for families

As long as those families don’t need to drive too far. . .

Wed May 04 2022 - 07:05

Dacia Jogger: New seven-seat MPV seems like a safe bet

Forget the crash-test rating controversy – this Dacia gem could be ideal family transport

Wed May 04 2022 - 06:50

MG’s 5 is a half-way house – but it’s a pleasant one

Compact electric estate has an excellent mix of practicality and price

Wed Apr 20 2022 - 07:00

Irish buyers with €25,000 can opt for an electric Fiat 500 or new seven-seat Dacia

Two new entrants to Irish market are a funky all-electric city car or a practical seven-seat petrol-powered people carrier

Tue Feb 01 2022 - 09:00

Merc’s electric GLB and Suzuki’s estate car reach Ireland

New battery SUV and a hybrid estate go on sale

Thu Jan 20 2022 - 16:41

Toyota’s Yaris Cross channels the charm of the original Rav4

Toyota’s smallest crossover is actually the same size as the first Rav4, in the mid-1990s

Wed Sept 01 2021 - 09:50

Volkswagen launches a baby crossover coupe

New Taigo will sit alongside the T-Cross in the small crossover market

Wed Jul 28 2021 - 12:00

Hyundai i20: Korean overtakes some of its rivals in the supermini race

Korean firm has created a dynamic i20 that Toyota, Peugeot and VW need to take note of

Wed Apr 14 2021 - 07:15

Peugeot launches new shark-nosed 308 hatchback

New 308 gets plugin-hybrid options, but no all-electric model as yet

Thu Mar 18 2021 - 12:28

Tucson hybrid: Hyundai’s best mainstream model yet

You expect major tech advances when you buy a Merc. But a Hyundai? Hats off

Wed Jan 27 2021 - 07:15

Peugeot gives its new 2008 crossover the family look – and an all-electric option

Mini crossover is engaging to drive and electric version should entice new customers

Tue Dec 10 2019 - 17:31

Mazda CX-30 is set to become a best-seller – and we can see why

Behind the wheel of our high-grade test cars, the feeling was borderline premium

Wed Jul 31 2019 - 07:43

Renault Nissan team up with Google for in-car tech

Renault Nissan and Mitsubishi are about to do what many carmakers have been trying to avoid: let Google into the dashboard

Tue Sept 18 2018 - 11:20

Two new SUVs roll onto the Irish market

Jeep’s new Wrangler and the high performance Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio land on Irish shores

Wed Aug 01 2018 - 06:47

New Ford Focus still the most fun to drive of any mainstream hatchback

Former bestseller an attractive option for families thanks to new choice of formats

Thu Jul 19 2018 - 07:15

Could the new Santa Fe test Ireland’s faith in the Hyundai crossover?

Space is still its big selling point but the pricey Korean is no longer the value option

Wed Jun 27 2018 - 06:35

Hyundai’s new Santa Fe revealed in Korea

Big SUV gets a major makeover with styling touches from the smaller Kona

Tue Feb 06 2018 - 13:14

Five must have features on your new car - and three options you can do without

When perusing the options list on your new car watch the bottom line but make sure you choose with an eye to attracting the next owner as well

Fri Jan 19 2018 - 18:14

Nissan turns over a new Leaf with next-gen electric car

Five-door hatchback promises a range of nearly 400km and several smart new features

Wed Sept 06 2017 - 13:01

New York auto show: Yankees roll out the big guns for horsepower orgy

Dodge’s 850hp Challenger Demon is the perfect car for Trump’s America

Fri Apr 14 2017 - 12:20

Read my lips: Irish start-up gets teeth into verification tools

Belfast firm is building lip-reading tools to improve speech-controlled systems

Thu Apr 06 2017 - 05:00

Kia Rio closes on supermini competition

Sweeter steering and greater interior room contribute to enhanced package

Fri Feb 10 2017 - 20:38

New Crossland X is Opel’s SUV-styled replacement for the Meriva

New compact crossover has flexible interior, but is virtually the same size as a Mokka X

Tue Jan 17 2017 - 23:30

27 Skoda Fabia: A roomy and reliable little gem

With an affordable price tag and a range of high-tech engines, it’s hard to fault this car

Wed Dec 07 2016 - 06:34

Paris Motor Show: New Kia Rio gains small car sophistication

New small hatch joined on stage by updated Carens and sportier Soul

Thu Sept 29 2016 - 11:03

Paris Motor Show: Nissan’s new Micra shakes of the fuddy-duddy image

Nissan promises that the new Micra is more sporty and more high-tech than ever before

Thu Sept 29 2016 - 10:56

Hyundai reveals new i30 ahead of Paris motor show debut

Korean firm’s hatchback will take on Volkswagen Golf, Ford Focus and Opel Astra

Fri Sept 09 2016 - 17:07

Road test: Peugeot 2008 gains masculine features but retains practicality

Peugeot’s updated small crossover looks more stylish but is as useful under the skin as it was before

Wed Aug 24 2016 - 06:00

First Drive: Kia’s hybrid-powered Niro moves in right direction

Niro has been designed as a low-emissions fuel-efficient hybrid from the ground up

Wed Jul 20 2016 - 01:00

Ford seeks to take a lead as car firms commute to tech world

Carmakers are becoming a familiar sight at tech shows with the likes of gesture control now featuring in production cars

Mon Feb 22 2016 - 16:44

Frankfurt motor show: Seat still hasn’t finished its SUV

Leon Cross Sport Show Car is still not the finished article

Tue Sept 15 2015 - 17:13

Frankfurt motor show: New VW Tiguan offered in two flavours

New 4x4 will come in short and long wheelbase models depending on market

Mon Sept 14 2015 - 20:39

Predictable Volkswagen Touran a smart choice for families

The new MPV won’t set your pulse racing but it is spacious and very safe to drive

Thu Jul 23 2015 - 14:44

Audi unveils new A4 after shedding 100kgs

All new, but conservatively styled, Audi’s mid-sized mainstay sheds weight and turns further upmarket

Wed Jul 01 2015 - 07:27