Hyundai reveals new slippery saloon all-electric Ioniq 6The Ioniq 6 is sized to compete with the Tesla Model 3 and Polestar 2, and should be priced accordingly.Wed Jun 29 2022 - 10:24
Honda Civic e:HEV – Impressive hybrid marks the start of Honda’s comeback in EuropeNew-generation hatchback is a worthy challenger to the mighty Toyota CorollaTue Jun 28 2022 - 09:30
Volkswagen previews all-electric Passat replacementID. Aero concept debuts in ChinaMon Jun 27 2022 - 18:05
‘Ultimate test between man and machine’: The dangers and thrills of motorbike racingRoad racing is unique to Ireland and the Isle of ManSat Jun 25 2022 - 06:00
The best seven-seat cars you can buy with budgets of €10,000 to €50,000 upwardsWith a baby boom well under way, you may need some extra seats for the nippersWed Jun 22 2022 - 07:00
Dutch start-up Lightyear brings its solar-powered electric car to marketThe lightyear 0 solar car won’t charge to infinity, nor beyond, but will get you a claimed 70km of ‘free’ mileage each dayTue Jun 21 2022 - 17:59
We are being sold a fantasy about autonomous vehiclesWe’re thinking about autonomous cars all wrong - Academic paper finds that self-driving cars will always depend on ‘attachments’Wed Jun 15 2022 - 06:00
Le Mans 2022: Survive to driveThe headline results look familiar but they speak of a major 24hrs earthquake to comeMon Jun 13 2022 - 10:11
Taking a smarter approach to charging electric vehiclesCork entrepreneur David Watson is leading the charge to smarter chargingThu Jun 09 2022 - 05:00
From rev-happy past to electric future: BMW’s M hits 50Can an all-electric i4 M50 match up to its glorious seventies and eighties predecessors?Wed Jun 08 2022 - 07:00
Software takes the driving seat at Formula OneHow Dell and McLaren have come together to find the slices of a second it needs to compete at the top end of Formula OneWed Jun 08 2022 - 06:30
DeLorean: It’s back, it’s electric and it plans to challenge Porsche and TeslaNew Alpha5 model gets gullwing doors but ditches the sharp-edged stylingWed Jun 01 2022 - 13:22
Will recovery services still be relevant in an electric age?Electric cars are theoretically more reliable than their combustion counterparts. What does that mean for the mobile emergency service?Wed Jun 01 2022 - 06:45
Peugeot’s new 308: What’s the French for ‘sophisticated’?French car company’s new hatchback is pricey, but makes up for that with a classy performanceWed May 25 2022 - 09:36
A biofuels proposal to slash emissions while boosting the farming sectorReport argues that biofuels are critical to meeting 2030 targets, but some are scepticalThu May 19 2022 - 05:00
EU’s clean car plans don’t go far enough, say criticsLack of interim targets could make electric vehicles more expensiveWed May 18 2022 - 01:33
Merc’s new electric EQE - better than its big brotherNew Mercedes E-Class-sized EV is more agile, if a little less comfy, than the larger EQS launched alongside itTue May 17 2022 - 13:54
Nissan’s new Ariya hits some high notesAt last, Nissan has a second electric model to go with the Leaf. Is it any good, though?Mon May 16 2022 - 15:47
Audi RS e-Tron GT has that elusive characteristic – star qualityMore power makes Audi’s low-slung electric saloon even more intoxicatingWed May 11 2022 - 06:00
Car buyers could end up paying hundreds more in subscriptionsEU’s consumer watchdog says subscription software opens up ‘a data dystopian scenario’Wed May 11 2022 - 05:35
Opel Combo-e: Electric MPV is an ideal battery car for familiesAs long as those families don’t need to drive too far. . .Wed May 04 2022 - 07:05
Dacia Jogger: New seven-seat MPV seems like a safe betForget the crash-test rating controversy – this Dacia gem could be ideal family transportWed May 04 2022 - 06:50
Electric cars are too expensive? New figures suggest notIt is claimed EV buyers could stand to save as much as €3,900 per year on motoring costsWed Apr 27 2022 - 05:55
NCAP safety ratings under fire following Dacia controversyNew Jogger family car gets one-star rating, but has it been tested properly?Tue Apr 26 2022 - 10:27
BMW’s new i7 luxury EV claims 600km rangeLuxury electric car will reach Irish customers this DecemberWed Apr 20 2022 - 13:00
MG’s 5 is a half-way house – but it’s a pleasant oneCompact electric estate has an excellent mix of practicality and priceWed Apr 20 2022 - 07:00
Ireland’s next motor racing star: ‘I originally started at the age of nine’Alex Dunne wants to be F1’s next big thing and is making a name for himself in GermanyWed Apr 20 2022 - 06:41
Irish construction giant debuts its first all-electric JCBJohn Sisk’s battery-powered telehandler a step in the right directionThu Apr 14 2022 - 05:14
Why have new cars become so expensive?Improved safety and increased raw material costs are driving up the prices of new carsWed Apr 13 2022 - 06:45
What’s worth more – a painted BMW or an exploding Lamborghini?BMW’s Koons art car goes up against the bizarre world of NFTs in an explosive contestWed Apr 13 2022 - 05:00
Cars move from carbon fibre to carbon-absorbing fibreA Swiss company is working on a flax-based material that could change the industryThu Apr 07 2022 - 03:00
Mercedes CLS – a large smoothie, with less bananaUpdated design is gorgeous, looking like the love-child of Brad Pitt and an E-class saloonWed Apr 06 2022 - 07:00
Mercedes set to take legal responsibility for ‘autonomous’ car crashesCarmaker indemnifies drivers using ‘Level 3’ software in Germany against accidentsWed Apr 06 2022 - 04:49
Polestar’s horoscope is looking goodHow Irish buyers will take to Sino-Swedish brand remains to be seen, but its first all-electric model is a belterThu Mar 31 2022 - 08:00
Mini testing its new EV in the Arctic CircleNew electric Mini will be made in China, and be smaller than the current hatchbackWed Mar 30 2022 - 01:00
‘The tide is nature’s battery’: How tidal power can help replace gas and oilStuart Murphy’s TPGen24 hopes to build £5bn generator ‘islands’ off coast of UKThu Mar 24 2022 - 04:58
Volvo’s electric C40 is an expensive conundrumThe C40 has so much going for it, but it’s a perplexing carWed Mar 23 2022 - 07:05
The car of the future will be more about software than hardwareVolkswagen aims to simplify, speed up and revolutionise development of new carsWed Mar 23 2022 - 06:05
Formula One’s form book is all at seaRed Bull appear to be in front, but the key will be taming the porpoiseWed Mar 16 2022 - 20:33
Tyre tester for the day: How do you create a new tyre?Continental has spent five years creating the SportContact7 - testing it on the track was in orderWed Mar 16 2022 - 07:15
Ford Europe focuses on electric and divides up its operationsFord will divide into separate electric and combustion engine business unitsMon Mar 14 2022 - 13:55
Skoda’s electric Enyaq RS is a lounge lizard in running shoesSUV remains stubbornly sensible despite coupe-like body and more powerSun Mar 13 2022 - 13:24
Morgan to bring its three-wheeled fun to Ireland and has electric future in sightOne Irish order already for €78,000 Super 3 that’s due to arrive in AugustWed Mar 09 2022 - 07:26
New car buyers in slow lane as delivery delays stretch into 2023Production problems may mean waiting a few weeks for delivery ... or several monthsWed Mar 09 2022 - 07:10
War in Ukraine hits car factories and electric car productionFord, VW and BMW among manufacturers to slow production amid conflictThu Mar 03 2022 - 14:12
Would taxing cars by weight be the fairest future option?The car taxation system is going to have to evolve to meet the electric revolutionWed Mar 02 2022 - 07:05
Craig Breen overcomes tragedy to lead Ford’s rally fightbackWaterford’s Craig Breen has faced more than a few difficulties in his rallying career, but he’s Ford’s de-facto Number One as the rally circus heads to SwedenThu Feb 24 2022 - 09:45
Skoda’s new Fabia is very ordinary – that’s something to celebrateIn a world of over-styled and over-marketed cars, the Fabia is wonderfully refreshingWed Feb 23 2022 - 08:30
Will small cars run out of road?Costs are pushing small cars out of the market but is electric power a saviour or the fatal blow?Wed Feb 16 2022 - 06:16
Kia’s new Sportage: Proof that SUVs are now ordinaryKorean SUV feels like just another mid-size, mid-spec family car in a very crowded classWed Feb 09 2022 - 07:00
