Q&A: Renault’s executive vice president on elusive electric profits, the Nissan Alliance, and a hydrogen future

First drive: Renault Zoe now comes in two flavours and is a much more tempting offer with claims of a 395km range

First drive: Sublime, capable and indulgent all wrapped up in a handsome package

The new XCeed has the all-important styling to become more a mainstream seller - and a plug-in hybrid version is on the way

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

High-performance hatch is a pleasure to drive and in many ways it is a VW GTI beater, apart from its price tag

What really made the car a star was that while it drew inspiration from the classic MGB, it came with Mazda’s famed reliability

First drive: Kick your foot down in any mode and GTE mode engages delivering a surge of combined petrol and electric power

Revamped interior is the most noticeable change

Continental showcases concept tyre featuring tiny sensors that inform car of tyre’s health

‘I think the industry has been too traditional’, says the Elon Musk of the nautical world

New rear wheel drive ID.3 will be available from 2020 with a choice of three battery capacities

Norman Crowley-backed Electrifi to invest €50m in Wicklow operation employing 150

Driving the converted 308 is both a thrilling and terrifying experience

First drive: New SUV will blend into south Dublin with new gizmos and looks

PSA’s new compact premium electric car delivers more than the sum of its parts

Hatchback makeover adds driving technology but reworked styling remains boxy

New Audi Q3 can now face a growing number of rivals with confidence

Available in five or seven-seat format, it looks set to power further growth at the VW Group’s Spanish brand

Wind tunnel testing played a big part in the GT’s development, where 200km/h was the key wind speed used to flow over the car