VRT rules on cars bought abroad are unfair, says buyer who believes they breach EU tax rules
Consumers’ inability to get estimate on likely VRT costs before buying a car abroad is a significant issue
Volvo’s new EX60 sets latest EV range benchmark of ‘up to 810km on one charge’
Model with three battery and drivetrain options is due to go on sale here from summer
Opel Frontera aims downmarket for a clash with Dacia
New Frontera is a potential Jogger rival with electric or hybrid choices
Irish start-up could improve EV battery life and performance
Drive, which recently won a Research Ireland prize, says cooling is the secret
Carbon neutral fuels: When will we see them and why are some so staunchly opposed?
The idea of carbon-free ‘petrol’ sounds tempting, but barriers remain to its adoption
Renault’s Rafale PHEV unleashes a debate, but not the one you expect
Plug-in hybrids have a whole separate controversy to deal with, but here we’re talking about price, value and prestige
Cold weather, hot metal: Brussels Motor Show hits its stride
New EVs, big debuts and a power vacuum left by Geneva
Honda Civic 2.0 i-MMD Advance: This car is searingly expensive, but is it worth it?
It’s just as well that the Civic hybrid is a fantastic car, because its price tag is ludicrous
There will be more electric cars on Irish roads this year, along with more affordable models
We’ll see more shifts to agency sales in 2026, and battery power will continue to expand beyond its urban roots, but the jury’s still out on HVOs
The Kia EV5 is close to unbeatable, but needs a touch more range
It looks classy and drives well – just don’t call it an electric Sportage
From canal stunts to championship titles: Alec Poole is Dublin’s unsung racing pioneer
How he won the Saloon Car Championship from behind the wheel and the Touring Car Championship from behind the pitwall
Gearing up for 2026: the most exciting cars launching next year
The focus might switch to hybrids but some of the most anticipated releases will be fully electric
Toyota enters Irish insurance market, with Lexus drivers also eligible to avail of cover
Products will include some cover specific to both car brands
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














