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Ford’s new Capri is little more than a soulless crossover

Ford’s new Capri is little more than a soulless crossover

The car giant had a great opportunity to showcase its skills – instead it delivered an exercise in cost control

Wed Nov 06 2024 - 06:40
Slump in electric car sales continues in October

Slump in electric car sales continues in October

Some brands have suffered more than others with Volkswagen and Hyundai both seeing EV sales down 37.5% on last year

Fri Nov 01 2024 - 13:00
Hyundai Inster: Small EV with a big personality set to shine in 2025

Hyundai Inster: Small EV with a big personality set to shine in 2025

This affordable small electric car is just what’s needed to revive an EV market stuffed with bland, expensive crossovers

Thu Oct 31 2024 - 23:00
New EVs: What’s coming to the market soon?

New EVs: What’s coming to the market soon?

The variety of new electric cars is expanding fast – here’s our pick of models coming down the road

Thu Oct 24 2024 - 08:00
Renault 5 delivers retro fun and a nippy drive

Renault 5 delivers retro fun and a nippy drive

Can a €30,000 enlarged supermini really represent the same ‘affordable mobility’ motoring of the original?

Wed Oct 16 2024 - 05:45
Kia EV3 first drive: New all-electric crossover ticks the right boxes to survive the EV sales slump

Kia EV3 first drive: New all-electric crossover ticks the right boxes to survive the EV sales slump

With starting prices at €36,790, Kia is certainly bang on the money when it comes to the competition

Wed Oct 09 2024 - 07:00
Lotus Emeya review: The latest twist in its tale is an electric grand tourer

Lotus Emeya review: The latest twist in its tale is an electric grand tourer

Can a brand synonymous with light sports cars really compete with a 2.5-tonne five-door electric saloon?

Wed Oct 02 2024 - 06:00
Petrol and diesel prices to rise but better news for company EV buyers

Petrol and diesel prices to rise but better news for company EV buyers

Budget 2025: Motor Insurers Insolvency Compensation Fund levy at 1% on premiums to end from January 1st, benefitting up to 2.2m policyholders

Tue Oct 01 2024 - 16:13
New electric car sales down 26% on last year

New electric car sales down 26% on last year

While Toyota remains the best-selling new car brand, Audi has climbed into sixth position overall this year

Tue Oct 01 2024 - 15:09
Test drive: Does the Golf GTi still have a role in the electric age?

Test drive: Does the Golf GTi still have a role in the electric age?

Nearly 50 years after VW pioneered the mainstream hot hatch has it still got the recipe right?

Wed Sept 04 2024 - 06:00
Volvo EX90 review: New luxury all-electric seven-seater simply makes sense

Volvo EX90 review: New luxury all-electric seven-seater simply makes sense

With a range of over 600km, a focus on safety and a serene driving character, it’s only the price tag that will hold this Swede back from sales success

Tue Sept 03 2024 - 08:59
Hyundai Santa Fe review: Luxury SUV from mainstream brand challenges the established elites

Hyundai Santa Fe review: Luxury SUV from mainstream brand challenges the established elites

This tech-filled seven-seater delivers on comfort if not quite on driving fun

Tue Aug 20 2024 - 09:30
Skoda Kodiaq review: A solid, sensible choice – but at a price

Skoda Kodiaq review: A solid, sensible choice – but at a price

The popular crossover may look the same, but it’s had an interior revamp

Thu Aug 08 2024 - 07:00
EV sales are down 25% so far this year, back to levels last seen in 2022

EV sales are down 25% so far this year, back to levels last seen in 2022

Some 13,885 new electric vehicles have been registered so far this year, a market share of 13.2% compared with 17.6% a year ago

Thu Aug 01 2024 - 12:58
Lexus LBX Elegant review: a tidy little crossover for empty nesters

Lexus LBX Elegant review: a tidy little crossover for empty nesters

Stylish exterior and luxury interior attempts to overcome downsizing

Wed Jul 24 2024 - 06:00
Audi’s long-awaited new Q6 EV arrives in Ireland

Audi’s long-awaited new Q6 EV arrives in Ireland

The family-sized e-tron is loaded with new tech and heralds a model offensive over the next two years

Wed Jul 17 2024 - 07:00
Ford revives the Capri as an all-electric crossover

Ford revives the Capri as an all-electric crossover

After a 38-year absence, the famous coupé is back - only this time as a quasi-SUV

Wed Jul 10 2024 - 18:36
Alfa’s new Junior EV delivers on brand’s sporty DNA

Alfa’s new Junior EV delivers on brand’s sporty DNA

Alfa Romeo’s all-electric Junior crossover lives up to its driving promise on the Balocco proving ground

Tue Jul 09 2024 - 12:00
New electric car sales down 25% in first half of year

New electric car sales down 25% in first half of year

The drop comes despite a 1.7 per cent overall increase in new car registrations, with 78,942 new cars on Irish roads so far this year

Mon Jul 01 2024 - 13:38
Polestar 4 is the shining light of this all-electric brand

Polestar 4 is the shining light of this all-electric brand

It boasts a much-improved interior, a sleek look and a starting price of €68,600, which is over €30,000 less than the flagship Polestar 3 model

Mon Jul 01 2024 - 11:01
VW Tiguan review: Tempting SUV in a world of uncertainty

VW Tiguan review: Tempting SUV in a world of uncertainty

Diesel version is the buyers’ favourite within this practical and premium-styled crossover

Wed Jun 26 2024 - 07:00
Sales of new electric cars down 22% so far this year

Sales of new electric cars down 22% so far this year

EV sales have fallen in seven of the last nine months

Tue Jun 04 2024 - 14:27
Hyundai Ioniq 5 N road test: stellar hot hatch brings unmatched driving fun to the EV era

Hyundai Ioniq 5 N road test: stellar hot hatch brings unmatched driving fun to the EV era

Korean gem can be both sedate and insane, boasting the ability to mix hardcore performance with everyday practicality

Mon Jun 03 2024 - 06:30
Ireland’s electric vehicle charging network: How is it faring?

Ireland’s electric vehicle charging network: How is it faring?

The global recession played its part in derailing Ireland as a pioneer in EV development. But other EU states hit by the financial crisis have met or exceeded their targets for EV infrastructure

Sat Jun 01 2024 - 06:00
Will car buyers in Ireland be the big winners when Volkswagen starts selling directly to customers?

Will car buyers in Ireland be the big winners when Volkswagen starts selling directly to customers?

The Republic is the test site for VW’s new venture, which will leave dealers with handover duties and service and repairs

Fri May 31 2024 - 06:00
VW Group to sell cars directly to Irish customers for all its brands from 2026

VW Group to sell cars directly to Irish customers for all its brands from 2026

Change will move sales online and leave dealers with handover and aftersales business

Tue May 28 2024 - 14:11
The Irish Times Innovation Awards 2024: Everything you need to know

The Irish Times Innovation Awards 2024: Everything you need to know

The Irish Times Innovation Awards, now in their 15th year, is inviting entries for 2024

Thu May 16 2024 - 07:34
EV review: New Smart #1 may have the recipe just right

EV review: New Smart #1 may have the recipe just right

It may lack the innovation of the original Smart, but its links to Mercedes could be its route to success

Wed May 15 2024 - 08:15
VW ID.7: Impressive limo-length EV with a big range – and price tag

VW ID.7: Impressive limo-length EV with a big range – and price tag

It’s a sign of the price increases across the motoring world that this VW family saloon starts at €57,000

Wed Apr 17 2024 - 07:00
Is it better to buy an electric car now or to wait? Conor Pope and Michael McAleer debate the options

Is it better to buy an electric car now or to wait? Conor Pope and Michael McAleer debate the options

Latest figures suggest many consumers are holding out for better charging infrastructure and battery technology, and lower prices. But what are the risks of waiting?

Tue Apr 16 2024 - 06:00
Electric vehicles: why are sales falling?

Electric vehicles: why are sales falling?

Uncertainty, misinformation and lack of awareness about generational improvements in EV technology are all part of the issue

Tue Apr 02 2024 - 16:18
Electric car sales in Ireland drop 14% despite rise in overall new car market

Electric car sales in Ireland drop 14% despite rise in overall new car market

Sales of regular hybrids are up 19.5% while plug-in hybrids rose 10.7%; even diesels are up 9%

Tue Apr 02 2024 - 13:10
New Land Cruiser proves itself a rugged off-roader with retro looks

New Land Cruiser proves itself a rugged off-roader with retro looks

Toyota’s muscular cruiser gets a retro new look to add style to its off-road substance

Tue Apr 02 2024 - 00:15
Revamped Peugeot’s 2008 proves tempting in petrol as much as electric

Revamped Peugeot’s 2008 proves tempting in petrol as much as electric

The popular small crossover has an improved EV range but the sprightly petrol model proves to be more fun to drive

Tue Mar 19 2024 - 06:00
Hybrids are hot with buyers as new car sales up 18%

Hybrids are hot with buyers as new car sales up 18%

Sales of electric vehicles are not keeping pace with the overall market growth, latest industry figures show

Fri Mar 01 2024 - 12:35
How I voted – and why – in Europe’s Car of the Year

How I voted – and why – in Europe’s Car of the Year

The seven finalists for Europe’s Car of the Year 2024 were all worthy of making the final cut. Here is how I rated them

Wed Feb 28 2024 - 05:00
Renault Scenic named Europe’s Car of the Year 2024

Renault Scenic named Europe’s Car of the Year 2024

French all-electric crossover saw off stiff competition from BMW’s new 5 Series/i5

Mon Feb 26 2024 - 08:00
Mercedes marks the end of an era with new diesel CLE

Mercedes marks the end of an era with new diesel CLE

Impressively refined and powered by a quality engine, can it justify the price hike over rivals?

Wed Feb 14 2024 - 03:00
Renault revamps the Clio but is it better to wait for the new 5 EV?

Renault revamps the Clio but is it better to wait for the new 5 EV?

There’s a buzz around the upcoming 5 that could undermine the Clio’s midlife revival

Wed Feb 07 2024 - 02:07
Dacia aims for Dakar success in 2025

Dacia aims for Dakar success in 2025

The Renault-owned car brand has also brought on board a team of drivers that includes nine-time World Rally champion Sébastien Loeb

Tue Jan 30 2024 - 10:41
The new Toyota Prius that looks good and is fun to drive. We never thought we’d be writing that

The new Toyota Prius that looks good and is fun to drive. We never thought we’d be writing that

The biggest hurdle is the price, but the latest Prius possesses an allure the model never had before

Wed Jan 24 2024 - 01:00
Hyundai Ioniq 6 versus BYD Seal: Two of our top cars for 2024 go head to head

Hyundai Ioniq 6 versus BYD Seal: Two of our top cars for 2024 go head to head

From The Irish Times Top 50 cars for 2024, one of the biggest calls to make was deciding between these two impressive newcomers

Wed Jan 03 2024 - 04:00
The 50 best cars for 2024 - and the winner is ...

The 50 best cars for 2024 - and the winner is ...

We reveal our top 10 cars for next year and why they are the best

Wed Dec 20 2023 - 10:41
The 50 best cars for 2024 – in reverse order: 30-11

The 50 best cars for 2024 – in reverse order: 30-11

We list our choice of the top 50 new cars buyers should consider for 241 registrations - and why

Tue Dec 19 2023 - 06:00
The 50 best cars for 2024 – in reverse order: 50 to 31

The 50 best cars for 2024 – in reverse order: 50 to 31

We list our choice of the top 50 new cars buyers should consider for 241 registrations - and why

Mon Dec 18 2023 - 05:00
Kia EV9 fits the bill for well-heeled buyers seeking seven-seat all-electric SUV

Kia EV9 fits the bill for well-heeled buyers seeking seven-seat all-electric SUV

Kia EV9's driving dynamics and some cabin features don’t live up to the hefty price

Wed Dec 13 2023 - 08:00
Stylish new Renault Scenic seeks to reinvent itself for electric age

Stylish new Renault Scenic seeks to reinvent itself for electric age

Comfortable and roomy electric car is confident on the road but lacks some of the original’s practical traits

Wed Dec 06 2023 - 09:38
Mercedes begins its dealer revolution as it introduces new E-Class and CLE coupe

Mercedes begins its dealer revolution as it introduces new E-Class and CLE coupe

The Irish dealer network is going to be overhauled with new showrooms akin to boutique hotel lobbies

Sat Dec 02 2023 - 12:30
Seven new cars shortlisted for Europe’s Car of the Year 2024

Seven new cars shortlisted for Europe’s Car of the Year 2024

Competitiors for the prestigious title include four electric SUVs

Mon Nov 27 2023 - 11:56
Peugeot’s sleek new 3008 delivers a premium and practical electric drive

Peugeot’s sleek new 3008 delivers a premium and practical electric drive

It’s not racy but there is enough to like about this fastback to lure mainstream buyers

Sun Nov 26 2023 - 23:01
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