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
C-HR+ plugs Toyota into the future it should’ve built years ago
Sharper, faster and finally family-friendly — the new C-HR+ feels like the car Toyota always meant to make
First drive: Can Kia’s EV4 save the hatchback in the electric age?
The Koreans deliver room, range and reassurance – but will buyers bite?
Pump prices rise, but cost of plugging in remains untouched
Budget 2026 relatively gentle on motorists
Nissan Leaf grows up: New EV delivers on range, comfort and refinement
Third-generation model puts Leaf back among pack leaders if Nissan gets the price right
Leapmotor T03 review: New city car delivers on function, but is it fun?
Small, electric and affordable – the Leapmotor T03 could be the budget EV many have been waiting for
Priced for stockbrokers, driven on school runs: Volvo EX90 tested
A luxury seven-seater with Scandinavian chic and cutting-edge safety, but the Koreans are offering similar space for €30,000 less
Family cars: What to buy when you’ve more kids than cash
From sliding doors to Isofix points, here’s how to find space without blowing the budget
Hyundai Ioniq 9: Better value than rival seven-seaters, and without many compromises
Spacious, practical and under €80,000, this Korean heavyweight is more than a match for premium rivals
VW Tayron review: More than merely a stretched Tiguan with a plug?
New PHEV crossover splits opinion – and seating – in the race for family-friendly motoring
EVs accounted for 25% of new car sales in Wicklow in July but it was just 10% in Mayo
EVs now account for 17 per cent of new car sales
Betting tax increase in budget could raise €53m, says Department of Finance
Single-point increase in Vehicle Registration Tax could raise €28 million, Tax Strategy Group suggests















