Best cars to buy in 2026: Standout models and overall best buy
A late arrival steals the show in a year that’s seen a huge fleet of new models - and brands - arriving on the market
Best cars to buy in 2026 for downsizers and driving enthusiasts
In the last of our series, we offer our choice for those wishing to downsize, plus for those who simply love to drive
Best cars to buy in 2026: First-time EVs, seven seaters and long-distance drives
In the latest part of our series of top picks, we offer up our choice of cars for rural and family buyers
Ford to partner with Renault to build EVs for European market
Deal is part of a wider effort by US car maker to revive its fortunes in Europe and combat Chinese surge
BMW’s future arrives in the iX3: Faster, smarter and sharper to drive
First Neue Klasse model promises rapid charging, long legs and impressive dynamics and throws in floating AI assistant
Best cars to buy in 2026: Company cars and executive rides
In the second part of our series on top picks, we go from limited budgets to luxury executive models, across electric, hybrid and petrol options
Highest ever number of new electric cars sold in Ireland in 2025
Electric models surge to an 18.4% share as Toyota heads for another year on top
Toyota hits reset on its electric crossover with new name and big upgrades
Fresh badge, new battery and sharper styling aim to revive Toyota’s EV push
Best cars to buy in 2026: from family EVs to city runabouts
It’s time to put ourselves in the buyer’s seat, so here’s the first part of our suggested cars to buy in 2026
Can Alpine’s new EV crossover really take on Porsche?
The A390 brings torque, tech and just enough mischief to make drivers smile
AI won’t replace the handshake, serial entrepreneur tells new innovators
Start-up mentor Kevin Neary urges founders to focus on relationships, not algorithms
Driving Japan’s comeback: Can its carmakers reignite a nation’s lost innovation?
Toyota, Honda and Mazda race to rediscover inventive spark that once defined the country
Seven shortlisted for Car of the Year 2026
Retro reinventions and electric newcomers lead this year’s shortlist
New Corolla, Century and beyond: Toyota’s bold new world
A fresh Corolla, an ultra-luxury marque, and a vision that stretches from Africa to the metaverse
DS No 8: Can this French electric flagship finally make its mark?
Stylish, smooth and distinctive — but price could be its biggest test