The Irish Times

Scenic Vision concept a sustainability showcase for Renault

Hybrid model with facial recognition, new safety features and recycled interior materials

Thu May 19 2022 - 09:30

A stylish plug-in hybrid SUV that could take on the premium players

Mazda CX-60 is a class act (aside from a slightly sluggish eight-speed gearbox)

Wed May 11 2022 - 05:00

Nissan Ariya set to make long-awaited arrival mid-summer

Striking looking electric vehicle forms key part of new six-vehicle line-up for manufacturer

Wed Mar 30 2022 - 01:00

First drive: DS9 E-Tense is a supersized class act, but will it sell?

Some buyers unfairly see a premium car from France as a Citroën with notions

Wed Mar 09 2022 - 05:21

VW taps into microbus nostalgia with all-electric ID Buzz

ID Buzz will initially arrive as a five-seater or a commercial ID Cargo van

Sun Feb 20 2022 - 23:01

Toyota Aygo X: Composed and impressive for its class

A good-looking car, its dual colour exterior is full of details and creases

Tue Feb 08 2022 - 05:00

First drive: BMW’s new i4 all-electric coupe

New saloon makes a compelling argument to transition to greener energy

Tue Oct 12 2021 - 23:00

This BMW iX SUV has that controversial new grille. You’d be mad to dismiss it

BMW’s design vision has been ridiculed before. And then it has been copied by just about everybody

Tue Sept 28 2021 - 23:00

Ian Bailey seeks new review of Garda investigation into du Plantier murder

Bailey has written to Garda Commissioner alleging a conspiracy to frame him for killing

Sun May 23 2021 - 18:10

First Drive: BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe struggles to live up to its billing

This is a chunky compact saloon car and, compared with Mercedes CLA, the 2GC looks frumpy

Wed Feb 19 2020 - 00:01

Cute and quirky new electric car from Honda is great fun to drive

First drive in the new Honda e impresses, even with a limited range

Wed Feb 05 2020 - 10:24

Mercedes makes another stab at creating a car for the Russian mafia

We’re still left wondering why anyone would opt for the GLE coupe over the excellent regular crossover version

Fri Dec 13 2019 - 15:04

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

Plug-in hybrid BMW cleans up the image of premium SUVs

First drive: BMW X5 xDrive45e promises a realistic electric-only range of 67-87km

Thu Nov 07 2019 - 17:18

Renault overhauls its all-electric city car and adds hot hatch performance

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

Wed Oct 02 2019 - 06:00

Renault predicts electric car sharing is the future

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

Wed Oct 02 2019 - 06:00

BMW’s 8 Series Gran Coupe has the looks to match its on-road fun

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

Wed Sept 25 2019 - 23:01

Kia’s new crossover could be the pick of the bunch

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

Mon Sept 09 2019 - 16:00

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

Ford Focus ST: Quick and comfortable but is it worth the price?

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

Wed Jul 24 2019 - 06:15

Mazda marks MX-5 anniversary with a reminder of what made this car so great

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

Tue Jul 23 2019 - 19:15

Volkswagen’s plug-in Passat embraces new tech services

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

Tue Jun 25 2019 - 17:22

Revised Renault Zoe promises greater electric zip

Revamped interior is the most noticeable change

Mon Jun 17 2019 - 12:00

Smart tyres: The rubber on the road is about to get a lot more sophisticated

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

Thu May 23 2019 - 04:45

Making waves: The future of the boating industry is electric

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

Thu May 23 2019 - 04:07

Bigger than the Beetles - Volkswagen opens orders for its new ID.3 electric car

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

Thu May 09 2019 - 07:27

Irish start-up converting classics into electric supercars

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

Thu Apr 11 2019 - 11:32

Test drive: Classic Ferrari goes electric as Wicklow aims to be Ireland’s Motown

Driving the converted 308 is both a thrilling and terrifying experience

Thu Apr 11 2019 - 11:29

Range Rover’s Evoque ticks all the boxes in orderly fashion

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

Mon Apr 01 2019 - 06:00

DS 3 Crossback E-Tense is more than just a Citroën with notions

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

Thu Mar 21 2019 - 19:45

First Drive: Mercedes-Benz B Class is as boxy as ever

Hatchback makeover adds driving technology but reworked styling remains boxy

Wed Nov 28 2018 - 06:00

Audi’s Q3 crossover adds a little soul

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

Mon Sept 24 2018 - 23:01

Seat introduces its largest SUV yet - the Tarraco

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

Wed Sept 19 2018 - 21:21

Ford’s new GT supercar embodies the company’s rich racing pedigree

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

Wed Sept 19 2018 - 04:35