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Frankfurt 2017 – the car industry gets the third degree

Frankfurt 2017 – the car industry gets the third degree

There will be tough questions asked – and VW will be coming in for more than anyone else

Wed Sept 06 2017 - 07:25
Honda cans diesel engine for new CR-V

Honda cans diesel engine for new CR-V

New high-tech hybrid replaces DERV in Honda’s big-selling SUV

Tue Sept 05 2017 - 14:04
Can you buy a car and still keep your middle-class conscience clean?

Can you buy a car and still keep your middle-class conscience clean?

Is it possible to dodge the diesel debacle, and the environmental excuses, and buy a big hunk of mobile metal?

Wed Aug 30 2017 - 06:12
BMW prepping sporty S version of the i3 electric car

BMW prepping sporty S version of the i3 electric car

Hotter i3 to appear alongside facelifted standard model at Frankfurt show

Tue Aug 29 2017 - 01:00
Could this new Volkswagen outsell the Golf?

Could this new Volkswagen outsell the Golf?

New small SUV coming to Ireland in November as diesel scandal continues to swirl

Thu Aug 24 2017 - 09:04
Insignia is grand, but is it enough for senior ranks?

Insignia is grand, but is it enough for senior ranks?

Opel’s big new saloon impresses in many areas but fails to reach necessary heights

Wed Aug 23 2017 - 07:15
Jeep’s grandfather clause - and the roots of the modern crossover

Jeep’s grandfather clause - and the roots of the modern crossover

For a history buff finally taking the time to follow in his grandfather’s Normandy footsteps, there’s only one vehicle of choice

Fri Aug 18 2017 - 14:44
Hyundai to refocus on electric cars to beat business blues

Hyundai to refocus on electric cars to beat business blues

390km battery Kona SUV due next year

Fri Aug 18 2017 - 14:21
Germany’s car giants struggle to clean up their image

Germany’s car giants struggle to clean up their image

The reputation of diesel technology is in tatters following growing claims that the car firms have been playing – and in some cases cheating – regulatory regimes

Fri Aug 04 2017 - 06:03
Car makers see vision of the future in 1947 Citroen 2CV

Car makers see vision of the future in 1947 Citroen 2CV

What can a classic in modern Paris tell us about the French auto industry?

Wed Aug 02 2017 - 07:15
Jaguar’s cheaper F-Type still sings soulfully

Jaguar’s cheaper F-Type still sings soulfully

Four cylinder engine is no barrier to pleasure with big cat’s sports car

Wed Aug 02 2017 - 00:00
Range Rover Velar: designed to conquer the urban jungle

Range Rover Velar: designed to conquer the urban jungle

First Drive: Midsized SUV seamlessly blends on-road performance with off-road prowess

Tue Aug 01 2017 - 15:05
Car sales decline slows in July but trade looks anxiously to 2018

Car sales decline slows in July but trade looks anxiously to 2018

Sharp discounts in UK diesel sales could lead to more imports

Tue Aug 01 2017 - 13:48
BMW commits to electric versions of every model

BMW commits to electric versions of every model

Munich promises battery Mini hatch for 2019, and i-Next for 2021

Thu Jul 27 2017 - 08:23
Car buyers can save up to €9,500 by shopping up North

Car buyers can save up to €9,500 by shopping up North

Our survey of top 10 most imported cars reveals serious value across the Border

Wed Jul 26 2017 - 07:15
Robotic cars could slash transport costs but cause unemployment

Robotic cars could slash transport costs but cause unemployment

Cost-per-mile could be cut to less than €1, but the taxi industry will suffer badly

Wed Jul 26 2017 - 05:03
Mazda sticks to winning formula with new CX-5

Mazda sticks to winning formula with new CX-5

Family crossover is quite similar to previous model but has been tweaked in all right areas

Wed Jul 19 2017 - 06:15
Ferrari’s magic V12 is like a time warp to the 1950s

Ferrari’s magic V12 is like a time warp to the 1950s

GTC4 Lusso mixes V12 music and all-wheel drive tech to distinctly old-fashioned effect

Wed Jul 05 2017 - 05:15
Car sales fall again in June as imports continue to rise

Car sales fall again in June as imports continue to rise

13,300 cars brought in from UK so far this year

Mon Jul 03 2017 - 14:46
Seat’s new Ibiza puts a little pimento in the supermini stew

Seat’s new Ibiza puts a little pimento in the supermini stew

New small hatchback has more room, more toys, but is still well priced starting at €14,995

Thu Jun 29 2017 - 22:41
Best buys: SUV

Best buys: SUV

Wed Jun 28 2017 - 08:31
Best buys: Sports saloons

Best buys: Sports saloons

The BMW 3 Series wins but the Audi A4 and Mercedes-Benz C-Class are worthy contenders

Wed Jun 28 2017 - 04:00
Best buys: Luxury Cars

Best buys: Luxury Cars

Wed Jun 28 2017 - 03:00
Jaguar boss: 'It’s still OK to buy diesel cars'

Jaguar boss: 'It’s still OK to buy diesel cars'

Jeremy Hicks says new-build diesels are environmentally sound as buyers plan to desert DERV

Tue Jun 27 2017 - 12:12
BMW’s new X3 brings back petrol models to its crossover range

BMW’s new X3 brings back petrol models to its crossover range

New X3 prices start at €58,580 and the new car looks generally similar to the outgoing model with design touches from the smaller X1

Mon Jun 26 2017 - 16:34
Best buys: City Cars

Best buys: City Cars

We identify the best in class and some rivals to consider

Wed Jun 21 2017 - 07:00
Best buys: Family Hatchbacks

Best buys: Family Hatchbacks

We identify the best in class and some rivals to consider

Wed Jun 21 2017 - 07:00
Best buys: Premium hatchbacks

Best buys: Premium hatchbacks

BMW 1 Series has transformed from an ugly ducking to ... a slightly better-looking duckling

Wed Jun 21 2017 - 07:00
Jaguar to enter compact SUV market as it reveals E-Pace

Jaguar to enter compact SUV market as it reveals E-Pace

Smaller F-Pace that will rival Audi Q2 and BMW X1 should significantly boost Jag’s sales

Wed Jun 21 2017 - 05:42
Le Mans 24hrs: Porsche and Toyota cash cows undermined by affordable racers

Le Mans 24hrs: Porsche and Toyota cash cows undermined by affordable racers

Hybrid wondercars humbled by pro-am LMP2 racers in the round-the-clock French classic

Sun Jun 18 2017 - 15:37
New VW Polo must up its Irish game to take on the Fiesta

New VW Polo must up its Irish game to take on the Fiesta

Volkswagen’s new Polo, launched in Berlin, gets new chassis and more space

Fri Jun 16 2017 - 12:43
BMW tries to revive its spacious GT with a 6 Series badge

BMW tries to revive its spacious GT with a 6 Series badge

5 Series GT replacement gains posher name, but is still a very niche concept

Wed Jun 14 2017 - 17:16
Best buys: Supercars

Best buys: Supercars

BMW i8, Aston Martin DB11 and Lexus LC excite but are no match for Porsche 911

Wed Jun 14 2017 - 06:00
Best buys: Compact crossovers

Best buys: Compact crossovers

The well-built Suzuki Vitara trumps its rivals, offering comfort and plenty of space

Wed Jun 14 2017 - 06:00
Best buys: Executive saloons

Best buys: Executive saloons

Mercedes-Benz E-Class rises above the rest, offering improved performance and styling

Wed Jun 14 2017 - 06:00
Amazon makes moves to start selling cars in Europe

Amazon makes moves to start selling cars in Europe

Retail giant wants to be your new car dealer, but must cross a skepticism hurdle first

Tue Jun 13 2017 - 12:36
Gassing up could save us money and emissions

Gassing up could save us money and emissions

New-generation of gas-powered cars could tide us over until the electric revolution, so why aren’t there any for sale yet?

Tue Jun 13 2017 - 05:56
Best buys: Family saloons

Best buys: Family saloons

Mazda’s unimpeachable quality hard to beat while, Skoda, Ford and Toyota have much to offer

Wed Jun 07 2017 - 06:00
New fuel rules will drive up car prices and motor tax costs

New fuel rules will drive up car prices and motor tax costs

New official fuel tests coming in September but Irish tax systems are not ready

Wed Jun 07 2017 - 06:00
Best buys: Coupés and sports cars

Best buys: Coupés and sports cars

If you like to drive, you need look no further than the BMW 2 Series

Wed Jun 07 2017 - 06:00
Best buys: Crossovers

Best buys: Crossovers

We identify the best in class and some rivals to consider

Wed Jun 07 2017 - 06:00
UK diesel sales slump could spell disaster for Irish car values

UK diesel sales slump could spell disaster for Irish car values

Diesel sales in Britain fall by one fifth in May

Tue Jun 06 2017 - 13:30
Tesla’s Model 3 will be instrument-free

Tesla’s Model 3 will be instrument-free

Elon Musk has said a great deal about the upcoming Model 3 saloon.

Thu Jun 01 2017 - 10:47
The Nazi SS officer who  reinvented the modern car engine

The Nazi SS officer who reinvented the modern car engine

You spin me right round: Felix Wankel’s design brought rotary engines to life, but does the design have a future?

Thu Jun 01 2017 - 10:30
Best buys: Large SUVs

Best buys: Large SUVs

Whatever your budget or motoring needs, we identify the best in class, some worthy contenders and something a bit different from the rest

Wed May 31 2017 - 06:00
Best buys: MPVs

Best buys: MPVs

VW Touran a classic pointy-nosed, high-roof, roomy MVP monobox that fits the bill

Wed May 31 2017 - 06:00
Best buys: Superminis

Best buys: Superminis

We give you the best, two worthy contenders and a wild card entry

Wed May 31 2017 - 06:00
The best eco-friendly cars for every budget

The best eco-friendly cars for every budget

Fancy an electric future? How about a hybrid? We guide you to the best eco-friendly cars on the market, from city cars to SUVs

Wed May 31 2017 - 06:00
Bad tyres not being hit with enough penalty points

Bad tyres not being hit with enough penalty points

Continental criticises low levels of penalty points issued for illegal or defective tyres

Wed May 31 2017 - 05:33
Ever heard of Evel Kneviel? Roger Moore’s greatest Bond car moments

Ever heard of Evel Kneviel? Roger Moore’s greatest Bond car moments

Saying farewell to the beloved actor, who died this week aged 89, in the best way possible; by remembering his iconic car chases

Thu May 25 2017 - 10:59
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