New Lexus LBX crossover aims to snap up well-heeled city typesAt just over 4m long and 1.5m high, the Lexus Breakthrough Crossover is about as large as a Ford Focus hatchbackMon Jun 05 2023 - 07:00
Volkswagen plans EV battery revolution at new gigafactoryNew battery gigafactory is just the start of VW’s electric plansThu Jun 01 2023 - 05:00
Our Test Drive: Volvo XC90As the plug-in hybrid Volvo XC90 prepares to be replaced by the all-electric EX90, we ask is it the safest car ever built?Wed May 31 2023 - 08:54
Concorso D’Eleganza: Concept cars hint at a rich new production reality BMW, Rolls-Royce, and Hyundai all brought stunning show cars to the Lake Como classic luxury car eventWed May 31 2023 - 00:00
A first look at the BMW i5 M60We take a look at the BMW i5 M60, the first all-electric 5 Series BMW, ahead of its expected launch on the Irish market in 2024.Wed May 24 2023 - 13:32
BMW 5 Series goes all-electric with i5Chunky styling for BMW’s eighth-generation 5 SeriesWed May 24 2023 - 13:00
Our Test Drive: Audi A8Can the plug-in hybrid Audi A8 give the same Ronin-esque high octane feel of its predecessor the S8? We put it to the test.Wed May 24 2023 - 09:41
How to make a smaller Volvo as safe as a big oneWith the EX30, Volvo wants to improve on the safety record of its XC90, in which no drivers or passengers are known to have been killedWed May 24 2023 - 03:00
A drive in the carbon-bodied, limited-edition Polestar 1We know Polestar through its EV fastback model and recent launches of two all-electric SUVs, but the Polestar 1 hybrid was the firm's original calling card.Wed May 17 2023 - 09:38
Our Test Drive: Jeep Grand Cherokee HybridThe Cherokee is Jeep's European market range-topper with the quality to match a premium price tag. Electric range not as good as some rivals but wildly capable.Wed May 17 2023 - 09:37
Peugeot relaunches 2008 with longer-range EV model and new hybrid versionFrench carmaker looks to boost flagging sales with revised crossoverWed May 17 2023 - 02:00
Alfa Romeo makes the gorgeous Tonale crossover – then spoils it with a bad decisionThe Tonale blends a modern crossover shape with classic Italian styling cues. Pity about the awkwardness under the hoodTue May 16 2023 - 02:00
Tesla ends right-hand-drive Model S and Model X productionIrish customers who have an unfulfilled order for either of the two largest Tesla models have been given three options by the US-based electric car brandFri May 12 2023 - 16:27
Could a shock Saab comeback be on the cards?Chinese company NEVS has created an EV that could have 1,000km range – if anyone will build itThu May 11 2023 - 05:00
Free Electrons programme: ‘You could think of it as the X Factor for tech start-ups’Bootcamp event aims to mine the best carbon reduction ideas from tech startupsThu May 11 2023 - 05:00
Our Test Drive: Alfa Romeo Tonale 280hp PHEV eAWD VeloceAlfa's medium-sized hybrid crossover has more character than a BMW X1, but is let down by interior space and a disappointing driving experience for the brand.Wed May 10 2023 - 08:45
First drive in BYD’s Atto3: Who’s BYD? It’s only overtaken Tesla as the world’s biggest EV makerThe Atto 3 looks nice and drives reasonably well. It’s as nothing compared to BYD’s towering ambitionsWed May 10 2023 - 02:00
Our Test Drive: Mercedes 190E CosworthThe 1983 Mercedes 190E Cosworth is a precursor to modern-day AMGs.Wed May 03 2023 - 18:17
The 1983 car that gave birth to modern MercedesThe 190E Cosworth, a precursor to modern-day AMGs, was a high-stakes bet. How does it feel to drive one now?Wed May 03 2023 - 00:00
The Irish company driving racing simulators into real lifeBased at Mondello Park, Digital Motorsports has taken pole position in the racing sims sector, but it’s got big ambitions beyond the trackThu Apr 27 2023 - 05:00
Merc’s new E-Class boasts 115km electric rangeSensible-looking new saloon launches with three plug-in hybrid optionsWed Apr 26 2023 - 17:03
Our Test Drive: Jeep AvengerThe Avenger is Jeep's first all-electric offering and the smallest car in the current line-up. It's fine, but really a compact hatchback in a Jeep facemask.Wed Apr 26 2023 - 08:46
Quick Test: BYD Dolphin and SealThe BYD Atteo 3 is already in Ireland, while later this year the Chinese giant will bring the five-door hatchback Dolphin and Tesla-challenging Seal on stream.Wed Apr 26 2023 - 08:46
Jeep’s Avenger looks to reclaim lost groundThe original 4x4 brand has never taken off in Ireland. Could this electric Avenger be the superhero Jeep needs?Wed Apr 26 2023 - 01:00
Our Test Drive: BYD ATTO 3BYD is one of the biggest car companies you've never heard of, but the Chinese brand's all-electric ATTO 3 is about to hit the Irish market just around now.Wed Apr 19 2023 - 09:04
The best BIK-friendly electric cars for less than €40,000Constantly changing company car tax rules confusing you? Stick with these cars and you won’t go wrongWed Apr 19 2023 - 05:00
Unloved, unsung, unsold: The cars we should be buying, but are not The lower echelons of the sales charts are home to a host of cars that are really good but don’t resonate with Irish car buyersWed Apr 19 2023 - 01:00
BYD bursts on to the electric vehicle market with eye-catching looks and performanceChinese brand’s Dolphin and Seal are impressive, and prices are likely to be competitiveMon Apr 17 2023 - 15:21
VW’s ID saloon gets bigger battery for 700km rangeVolkswagen confirms its new ID.7 will get an 86kWh battery packMon Apr 17 2023 - 14:00
Our Test Drive: Mercedes-Benz GLC 300e 4MATICThe GLC 300e hybrid has a 31kWh battery, giving it competition-beating electric-only range of up to 130kms. It is, however, expensive compared to rivals.Wed Apr 12 2023 - 08:36
Nissan’s new X-Trail is good enough to give premium brands pauseNew hybrid-engined SUV is classy and comfy but its fuel economy is disappointingWed Apr 12 2023 - 02:00
How has Ireland’s car market changed with a decade of two registration plates?From financial crash to Brexit, Covid, and the chip crisis, the Irish car market has changed out of all recognition in the past decadeWed Apr 12 2023 - 00:00
Our Test Drive: Peugeot 408 1.2 GTThe 408 GT is a sleek four-door coupe/crossover that is roomy and practical, without the unnecessary height of an SUV. Looks great and drives well.Wed Apr 05 2023 - 12:49
Self-driving cars could actually drive up emissions due to unintended consequencesAre autonomous cars ‘a solution in search of a problem’? An MIT study suggests the answer could be yesWed Apr 05 2023 - 02:00
Our Test Drive: BMW X1 xDrive 2.3i M SportThe Third-generation X1 is better than previous iterations and is an impressive car. SUV buyers will love it, but we'd go for other models in the BMW range.Wed Mar 29 2023 - 08:54
A quick look at the Hyundai Ioniq 6We get a preview of the Hyundai Ioniq 6 ahead of taking it for a full test. With its Tatra-like streamlined good looks, the early signs are really good.Wed Mar 29 2023 - 08:53
VW chief Thomas Schäfer: ‘Ireland is becoming strongly electrified’Now based in Co Wicklow, Schäfer says Irish customers can expect to see more affordable electric models from the brandWed Mar 29 2023 - 02:00
The way you buy cars is about to change as car giants seek to cut out the middle manCar giants are trying to cut out the middleman and move away from traditional dealership models, but what will that actually mean for Irish car buyers?Wed Mar 29 2023 - 02:00
Hyundai’s streamlined Ioniq 6 glides into IrelandUltra-sleek electric saloon priced from €48,295 — until July…Tue Mar 28 2023 - 15:48
Ford Focus heads for the exit but remains one of the best cars to driveIf only we hadn’t rejected brilliant hatchbacks like this, the world might be in a better place right nowWed Mar 22 2023 - 00:15
Ford’s new electric Explorer takes aim at Tesla and VWAll-electric Explorer crossover is built in Cologne but uses VW underpinningsTue Mar 21 2023 - 12:00
VW’s new electric model promises EV motoring for less than €25,000New concept car previews an affordable electric model for 2025Wed Mar 15 2023 - 20:46
BMW confirms electric 5 Series will get Touring estate and M versionsMunich not writing off estates as the i5 preps for its arrival later this yearWed Mar 15 2023 - 15:17
Meet the first Irish-made Volkswagen BeetleWith St Patrick's Day coming up, it is a good time to appreciate the first Irish-built Volkswagen Beetle, assembled on Dublin's Shelbourne Road back in 1950.Wed Mar 15 2023 - 14:37
Meet the Ballsbridge-built Beetle that made history for VolkswagenAt its headquarters in Wolfsburg, VW still has the first Beetle built outside of Germany, made in Dublin in 1950Wed Mar 15 2023 - 10:02
Our Test Drive: Ford Focus 1.0 EcoboostEver since the first generation in 1998 the Focus has been one of the best family cars available, and a terrific drive. Should you get one while you still can?Wed Mar 15 2023 - 09:15
Mazda’s CX-60 review: It shows all that’s wrong with plug-in hybrid EVsPlug-in hybrids often come in for an unfair kicking from EV-angelists. With this one, it’s fair…Wed Mar 15 2023 - 02:00
Are EV buyers being overcharged for private leases?Eco think-tank says buyers are being gouged, but leasing providers say that’s not the caseWed Mar 08 2023 - 12:30
Our test drive: Mazda CX-60 PHEVThe CX-60 PHEV is the Japanese marque's attempt to go premium, but is let down by a chassis that makes if feel lumpen and leaden compared with other Mazdas.Wed Mar 08 2023 - 08:57
Eco-experts say ‘e-fuels’ are a busted flushTransport & Environment estimates that there would only be enough synthetic petrol for 2% of cars by 2035Wed Mar 01 2023 - 15:06
