Promises, promises: What is 2020 not delivering?Flying cars, accident-free cars, and electric everything. Just some of the 2020 motoring promises that aren’t going to be fulfilledWed Sept 02 2020 - 07:15
Skoda promises its electric SUV will be ‘keenly priced’ in IrelandNo sooner does Volkswagen’s new all-electric ID.3 arrive on Irish shores, than Skoda unveils its first electric SUVTue Sept 01 2020 - 19:35
VW Grand California has all you need for camping – except CaliforniaNot even Volkswagen’s biggest and best campervan can keep our man in the vanWed Aug 26 2020 - 07:15
Land Rover launches virus-busting update for Evoque and Discovery SportNew cabin air filter may help to trap virus particles, while both cars get new engine optionsWed Aug 26 2020 - 00:01
Has Mercedes thrown a spanner in its own works with the appealing new GLB?Instantly likable ‘mini Defender’ puts pressure on similar GLA and more ‘prestigious’ GLCWed Aug 19 2020 - 07:15
Is now the time for businesses to invest in electric vehicles?Dublin distributor Harris advises companies to at least think about the future-proofingWed Aug 19 2020 - 05:45
Why turning up the satnav could help cure your children’s car sicknessJaguar Land Rover’s Irish researchers say it’s one of the ways of reducing effects by up to 60%Wed Aug 19 2020 - 05:28
Formula One turns 70 in an uncertain ageFan-free races, and tracks in isolated bubbles. It’s all changed since F1 was a kidThu Aug 06 2020 - 20:27
Court says Land Rover shape can’t be trademarkedUK court ruling frees up Ineos to proceed with its Grenadier Defender-cloneWed Aug 05 2020 - 10:33
Ford Kuga: Impressive plug-in hybrid SUV underlines motor giant’s renaissanceUS carmaker’s new offering comes with nice styling, sharp price and lots of electric milesWed Aug 05 2020 - 07:15
Tesla wants an electric Golf rivalElon Musk confirms plans for smaller, cheaper Tesla to investorsTue Aug 04 2020 - 12:51
Will coronavirus convince us all to buy campervans?As interest in campers swells in Britain, Volkswagen reckons there’s an Irish opening tooWed Jul 29 2020 - 07:05
Audi wants to use your car to power your homeGerman carmaker teams up with the Hager Group to investigate bi-directional chargersWed Jul 29 2020 - 04:00
Which used cars won’t let you down? And which will?The least reliable car brands are dominated by high-end luxury and supercar marquesWed Jul 22 2020 - 07:20
Prepare for ‘new normal’ of paying subscriptions for optional extrasBMW preparing its cars for post-purchase equipment paymentsWed Jul 15 2020 - 07:25
Ford’s working class hero for these tough timesFocus ST reminds us why we love a fast FordWed Jul 15 2020 - 07:15
Government won’t name date for EV grants for car dealersDealers are calling for the removal of the financial hurdle currently facing electric car demonstratorsFri Jul 10 2020 - 10:58
ESB adds pricing to its slower chargers for electric carsElectric car drivers will now pay 29c per kilowatt to charge their carsWed Jul 08 2020 - 14:03
Taxis under pressure to switch to electricProgramme for Government says taxis have ‘disproportionate impact’ on air qualityWed Jul 08 2020 - 07:45
Land Rover lookalike Ineos Grenadier revealed‘No nonsense’ 4x4 designed to full the utilitarian void left behind by the old Land Rover DefenderWed Jul 08 2020 - 07:15
Driving change: Will 3D printing revolutionise car-making?With contractions looming, car makers are rethinking their manufacturing processesWed Jul 08 2020 - 00:00
The Irish Times guide to new electric cars for 2020 and 2021From the Audi e-Tron to Volvo XC40 P8, via Nissan and Tesla, we rate a full 36 modelsWed Jul 01 2020 - 07:00
New Opel Mokka off to an electric startDramatic styling for Opel’s new small crossoverFri Jun 26 2020 - 10:44
New Arteon and all-electric ID.3 lead VW product assault this autumnGerman company about to launch arguably its most important car since the GolfTue Jun 23 2020 - 23:01
Nikola Motor takes a big-money punt on the hydrogen futureFounder Trevor Milton: ‘For my generation, revenue is not everything’Thu Jun 18 2020 - 05:00
Volkswagen’s all-electric ID.3 family hatchback to start at €34,000VW’s all-important electric hatch arrives in Ireland soon, but software delays remainWed Jun 17 2020 - 13:53
How enthusiasm for cars can break down racial boundariesCars can be a great leveller with ‘meet-ups’ helping to bring fans of all race togetherWed Jun 17 2020 - 07:00
What happens to filling stations when we’re all electric?With the electric revolution gathering speed, what happens to the parish (petrol) pump?Wed Jun 10 2020 - 05:00
Charles Hurst car dealer group plans 200 job cutsBelfast-based dealer group suffering as car sales recovery stuttersFri Jun 05 2020 - 15:55
Dealer group trashes Government plans for petrol ban from 2030Carbon Reduction Alliance says confusion is holding back market recoveryWed Jun 03 2020 - 08:02
Cleaning up public transport emissions should be priorityLeading Irish researcher says emissions cheating by car companies was flagged in 2010Wed Jun 03 2020 - 07:05
BMW gives 5 Series more electric optionsNew plug-in 545e version is coming, plus mild hybrids for everyoneFri May 29 2020 - 15:11
Electric cars covering more kilometres than petrol modelsEVs nudge ahead of petrol in distance stakes as car makers boast of charging speedsWed May 27 2020 - 07:15
Golf GTI comes to Ireland in the autumn with more power, more techVW’s affordable performance hero packs bigger punch and additional digital optionsThu May 14 2020 - 08:06
Elon Musk’s Starlink could take wonders of night sky away from usAlarm raised that sky could be overrun with hundreds of thousands of tiny satellitesThu May 14 2020 - 06:00
Irish slider: the boy who made Richard Hammond sufferCork’s Conor Shanahan, ace drifter, now has Red Bull backingWed May 13 2020 - 07:30
Dacia gets the boot in with affordable LoganSpacious and practical estate gives the lie to ever-popular not-so-useful SUVsWed May 06 2020 - 12:13
Sportback-and-sides haircut for Audi’s Q3 SUVRoad test: Trying to turn an SUV into a coupe just doesn’t work - except when it doesWed Apr 29 2020 - 07:15
BMW goes back to its roots with 1 SeriesBasic 118i feels more like a proper BMW than models costing thousands moreWed Apr 22 2020 - 09:29
Wrap party: Adding vinyl to your car could save you in the long runIn a world of grey and black cars, vehicle wraps are a cheap way of changing coloursWed Apr 22 2020 - 07:00
Drive me home, robot!The new decade is here, so when can I get my autonomous car?Wed Apr 22 2020 - 00:00
Houston, we have a problem: the myths of Apollo 13There was one thing Hollywood got right about the mission: the necessity of expertsFri Apr 17 2020 - 01:00
Is this the moment for digital motorsports?Online racing jumps in popularity as Covid-19 crisis grinds real racing to a haltWed Apr 15 2020 - 07:15
Upgraded Lexus RX revs up to German challengeHybrid devotion paying off but big news is revamped infotainment systemWed Apr 15 2020 - 06:00
Chinese car market reports rise in sales as customers return to showroomsSales and registrations of interest pick up as lockdowns are liftedTue Apr 14 2020 - 03:00
BMW’s new flagship will be a fully-electric 7 Series650hp electric powertrain rumoured for ultimate BeemerFri Apr 10 2020 - 12:21
Air pollution from cars worsens Covid-19 effects, claims Italian researchersVirus may be attaching itself to airborne particles from exhaust fumesWed Apr 08 2020 - 10:17
Edd China and the joys of simple mechanicsTV’s favourite spanner-man is just the soothing balm we need right nowWed Apr 08 2020 - 06:45
Car makers confront confusion over hybrids and EVsSignificant numbers of buyers don’t have the full facts when choosing a new carFri Apr 03 2020 - 00:00
VW’s new car claims to be carbon-neutral at birthWhat are the best eco-friendly driving options for us all?Fri Apr 03 2020 - 00:00
