Renault sales fall more dramatically than market during CovidCarmaker still losing market share as sales recover in first half of 2021Mon Aug 02 2021 - 05:02
VW Touareg R PHEV: It’s eye-wateringly fast. But is it worth €95k? Here’s how it shapes upVolkswagen’s high performance SUV shares a platform with the Bentley Bentayga HybridWed Jul 28 2021 - 07:05
Formula One turns to Amazon’s supercomputer in the cloudUsing Amazon Web Services, the team in charge of Formula One’s 2022 regulations are trying to stay one step ahead of the teamsWed Jul 28 2021 - 06:45
The Lisburn woman in the front seat of Ford’s latest transformationInterview: Lisa Brankin, managing director, Ford of Britain and IrelandFri Jul 23 2021 - 13:00
Ford Puma ST hits sweet spot between manic and mundaneTop-notch hot hatch crossover balances family and funWed Jul 21 2021 - 07:15
Tesla’s Irish profits double despite Covid lockdownTurnover at the electric car company’s Irish operation rose 256% last yearWed Jul 14 2021 - 17:09
AA pulls the plug on Roadwatch traffic and travel reportsBroadcasts will end from today with the AA focussing on other areas of its businessFri Jul 09 2021 - 14:41
Can the Mercedes-Benz S-Class retain its crown as king of the luxury car set?For decades it has been a pioneer of the latest automotive innovations and luxury trendsWed Jul 07 2021 - 07:15
BMW returns to form with new 2 Series coupeRefraining from the growling grille on recent models the rear-wheel drive coupe starts at €48,515Tue Jul 06 2021 - 09:36
Peugeot adds to new 308 range with sharp-suited wagonThe SW variant of the range will be popular on the continent but a relatively small seller in IrelandTue Jun 22 2021 - 03:00
BMW 128Ti: Racy rival to Golf GTi steals hot-hatch crown from VWThis powerful, racy BMW hits the sweet spot between performance and refinementWed Jun 09 2021 - 07:20
Hyundai Santa Fe PHEV: Bold engineering, plus features that would be at home on a MercedesThis roomy seven-seat SUV is a great family car for well-heeled motorists entering the electric worldWed Jun 02 2021 - 07:10
Kevin Davidson: BMW boss eyes up excess pandemic savingsInterview: What will happen to showrooms? Pandemic fuels revolution in how new cars are soldFri May 28 2021 - 13:02
Opel Mokka-e: Easy to drive, easy to live with, and a change from cookie-cutter blandnessCool and comfortable Mokka could entice many to make the move to electricWed May 26 2021 - 07:10
Mercedes-Benz GLC300 plug-in hybrid: Is this Irish motorists’ bridge to the future?GLC 300 de PHEV 4matic offers a diesel engine and electric power at a competitive priceWed May 12 2021 - 07:05
Toyota Highlander: Has this big family SUV missed its chance?Seven-seat SUV is reasonable value, but the plug-in hybrid Kia Sorento may have stolen its thunderWed Apr 28 2021 - 07:15
Mercedes-Benz E300e PHEV: High-performance hybrid could tick all the boxesRoad test: The E-Class still has edge on rivals, with sharper steering an added bonusWed Apr 21 2021 - 07:25
Hyundai i20: Korean overtakes some of its rivals in the supermini raceKorean firm has created a dynamic i20 that Toyota, Peugeot and VW need to take note ofWed Apr 14 2021 - 07:15
Motor trade sees 48,188 new cars registered this year despite lockdownNew car sales in first quarter down just 3.2% on last year; registration of used imports up 5.5%Thu Apr 01 2021 - 12:11
Kia Sorento PHEV: Seven-seater with practicality and comfort in abundanceRoad test: For lugging a family about in comfort it’s really impressiveWed Mar 31 2021 - 07:05
Volkswagen’s ID.4 crossover arrives in Irish showroomsNew arrival is marketed as an all-electric crossover SUV, so it also boasts towing abilityWed Mar 31 2021 - 01:00
Lexus signals new styling with all-electric LF-Z crossoverPremium Japanese brand promises several new all-electric models in coming yearsTue Mar 30 2021 - 11:17
Kia’s all-electric EV6 crossover will have a 585bhp performance versionGT version will deliver a 0-100km/h time of just 3.5 secondsTue Mar 30 2021 - 09:12
Motor trade seeks to reopen showrooms from April 5thSize of dealerships and low average footfall supports a safe reopening, argues SIMIMon Mar 22 2021 - 13:22
Citroën C4: Delivers comfort and practicality with smart styling touchesFirst drive: Remarkably restrained but overall ride felt firmer than expectedWed Mar 17 2021 - 07:45
Fiat’s electric 500 ‘leaves German premium cars sitting at the lights’First drive: Fiat has gone retro with this foray into the all-electric worldWed Mar 10 2021 - 07:05
BMW’s M division delivers fastest M3 – and likely the last with petrol powerGerman giant’s sixth-generation M3 combines agile handling with three-litre, twin-turbo powerWed Mar 10 2021 - 05:05
VW aims to bring self-driving cars to the masses by 2030Car giant is planning over-the-air software updates for its ID cars every 12 weeksFri Mar 05 2021 - 10:10
New car sales up 5.3% in February despite Covid lockdown restrictionsEnd of reduced VAT rate from March 1st led to strong pre-orders last monthTue Mar 02 2021 - 17:04
Toyota Yaris named Europe’s Car of the Year 2021Supermini’s victory partly down to rave reviews for its rally-inspired GR versionMon Mar 01 2021 - 15:47
Maughan family group bought Irish Opel franchise for €9.5mGroup will own 10% share of new car market after it regains control of CitroënSat Feb 27 2021 - 05:15
MG ZS EV: A new jump start for families into the age of electric motoringA spacious family EV for under €30k sounds tempting, but there are drawbacks to considerWed Feb 24 2021 - 07:05
Seat’s Cupra crossover offers premium appeal – and now comes with a plugFormentor is a welcome alternative to the boxy copycat hybrids on the marketWed Feb 24 2021 - 06:00
Hyundai unveils the first of its new range of all-electric modelsIoniq is set to be the subbrand for its assault on electric rivals. First up is the Ioniq 5Tue Feb 23 2021 - 09:13
Ford will only sell all-electric cars in Europe from 2030US brand says it will abandon petrol, diesel and hybrids at the end of the decadeWed Feb 17 2021 - 10:55
Sales at Joe Duffy Motors Group rose 9% to €321m in 2019Company plans to expand its used car business in 2021, opening a new ZuCar supermarket in DublinWed Feb 17 2021 - 05:00
Green shoots of something exciting from OpelFirst drive: New Mokka-e shows the German brand is now pointing in the right directionFri Feb 12 2021 - 06:00
GR Yaris: Toyota’s pocket-rocket rally car is a star in the making€50,000 price tag may seem steep, but it’s not outlandish given what the car deliversWed Feb 10 2021 - 07:20
Volkswagen’s ID.4 is heading our way. Is it worth €36,000 of your money?The German giant’s new electric vehicle arrives hot on the ID.3’s heels. Which is better?Wed Feb 03 2021 - 07:05
New car sales drop 18% in January but used imports rise despite BrexitLockdown restrictions hit new car sales but market was only down 8% until final day of JanuaryMon Feb 01 2021 - 12:25
Tucson hybrid: Hyundai’s best mainstream model yetYou expect major tech advances when you buy a Merc. But a Hyundai? Hats offWed Jan 27 2021 - 07:15
Kia joins the rush transform from car maker to ‘mobility provider’Korean car company plans seven new electric models by 2027Fri Jan 15 2021 - 10:14
Renault to revive its famous 5 supermini as it lays out cost-cutting planNew boss of French car company plans leaner, electric futureThu Jan 14 2021 - 18:00
New car sales fall 26.5% on back of latest lockdownCar companies call for VAT reduction to run until JuneMon Jan 11 2021 - 11:27
Car of the Year: Time to rate the best cars we hope to be driving in 2021Despite Covid-19, new cars are coming on the market, and it’s motor hacks’ duty to judge themFri Jan 08 2021 - 08:00
Ford’s new all-electric Mustang to be sold online directlyMach E will arrive in Ireland next summer with prices starting at €50,000Wed Dec 16 2020 - 06:32
Millennials set to drive boom in car ownership in 2021Despite Covid-19’s economic impact, dealers are buckling in for a bumper sales yearWed Dec 16 2020 - 06:06
Toyota to launch first all-electric crossover carJapanese company also continuing to invest in development of solid-state battery packsMon Dec 07 2020 - 14:20
Kia’s spacious Sorento is like a sittingroom on wheelsStylish, roomy and comfortable seven-seater is awash with gadgetsWed Dec 02 2020 - 07:05
New car sales up 20% in November despite lockdownPrivate buyer market is down just 9.4%, compared to a 30% drop in corporate salesTue Dec 01 2020 - 19:40
