Is there any evidence of safety problems arising from EVs’ acceleration or lower noise levels?Helping to separate electric vehicle myths from facts, we’re here to answer all your EV questionsTue Jul 16 2024 - 07:00
Dacia Spring gives you only what you needCompact EV is likely to be Ireland’s cheapest when it goes on saleMon Jul 15 2024 - 05:00
Digital labs provide the glue for adhesive maker Henkel’s R&D effortsGroup’s global network allows Tallaght-based research centre to play a key role in ever-evolving development of superglueThu Jul 11 2024 - 05:00
Our Test Drive: Lexus LBXThe Lexus LBX packs a lot of quality into a small package, but the Toyota Yaris crossover, on which the Lexus is based, offers far better value for money.Wed Jul 10 2024 - 08:56
EV costs are coming down while ranges are going upYou don’t need to wait for the ‘magic bullet’ of a cheap electric car — they’re already here. Neil Briscoe reportsWed Jul 10 2024 - 05:00
When the grants are gone, will EVs be more expensive to run than petrol cars are now?Helping to separate electric vehicle myths from facts, we’re here to answer all your EV questionsTue Jul 09 2024 - 05:00
Could drivers become too reliant on new speed warnings and limiters?Legislation kicks in on Sunday, but it doesn’t mean that your car will automatically slow downSat Jul 06 2024 - 14:00
Our Test Drive: Mazda MX-30The plug-in hybrid Mazda MX-30, complete with rotary engine, is quirky, but that may not be enough to see it sell in large numbers. Video: Neil BricoeThu Jul 04 2024 - 11:25
Our Test Drive: Polestar 4What the Polestar 4 lacks in a rear window it more than makes up for in typical Scandinavian quality and refinement. Video: Neil BriscoeWed Jul 03 2024 - 12:00
Fiat 600′s sharp pricing might be the launchpad the brand needsCan a cutesy-faced crossover put Fiat back among the big sellers in Ireland?Wed Jul 03 2024 - 06:00
What are the charging options if I live in an apartment?Helping to separate electric vehicle myths from facts, we’re here to answer all your EV questionsTue Jul 02 2024 - 05:00
Our Test Drive: Dacia Jogger HybridDacia have always been cheap, but with the hybrid Jogger they may have evolved to not only be cheap, but be hip and in-fashion. Video: Neil BriscoeWed Jun 26 2024 - 08:45
Our Test Drive: Jeep AvengerJeep as brand has never sold well in Ireland, despite its unique historical importance, but the Avenger could mark the start of a new era. Video: Neil BriscoeWed Jun 26 2024 - 08:45
Can the EV doubts driving a decline in sales be overcome?BMW Ireland tries to allay electric car worries, but is too much being asked of consumers on trust?Wed Jun 26 2024 - 05:00
Ferrari defends title in chaotic rainy race at Le Mans24hrs title returns to Maranello but it wasn’t easy for the red carsThu Jun 20 2024 - 17:15
Our Test Drive: Fiat 600Fiat has suffered from decades of declining sales in Ireland, but a competitively priced 600 Hybrid could help it woo back car buyers. Video: Neil BriscoeThu Jun 20 2024 - 10:45
What will the EU’s new Chinese car tariff mean for buyers?New tariffs will vary by manufacturer, but European car makers deem the measures pointless, even counterproductiveWed Jun 19 2024 - 06:00
Competing in the Gordon Bennett Rally, we feel the crunch in our 98-year-old racing carMy son and I strive to get ahead in an Austin 7, from Tullow to Stradbally and back, at a top speed of 40mphWed Jun 19 2024 - 06:00
Will my electric vehicle range be affected by the weather?Helping to separate electric vehicle myths from facts, we’re here to answer all your EV questionsTue Jun 18 2024 - 05:00
Our Test Drive: BYD Seal ExcellenceThe BYD Seal Excellence offers improved performance over its own base version, while impressive, the base model's superior range could make it a better buy.Fri Jun 14 2024 - 08:38
Our Test Drive: Polestar 3The Polestar 3 is well positioned to compete with the likes of the BMW iX, Mercedes EQE and Audi Q8 e-tron, albeit it comes with a similarly high price tag.Thu Jun 13 2024 - 10:17
Do electric cars hold their value? Are there bargains to be had?Helping to separate electric vehicle myths from facts, we're here to answer all your EV questionsTue Jun 11 2024 - 10:00
Robot cars: The autonomous vehicles are coming, or are they?Car makers appear to be abandoning the idea of fully self-driving carsTue Jun 11 2024 - 05:45
Polestar 3 is an SUV that doesn’t want to be tallSino-Swedish electric car maker has taken the lifts out of the 3′s shoesSun Jun 09 2024 - 23:15
Our Test Drive: Peugeot 2008, electric or petrol?When considering the Peugeot 2008, buyers can opt for a petrol version, over electric. But which is the better buy? Video: Neil BriscoeThu Jun 06 2024 - 14:22
Our Test Drive: Opel Astra EstateIs Opel missing a trick with it's new Astra Estate and falling short of Peugot's 308? Video: Neil BriscoeThu Jun 06 2024 - 14:16
BMW’s updated 3 Series sees its electric range double to 101kmUpdated versions of 330e and 330e plug-in hybrid come ahead of incoming ‘Neue Klasse’ all-electric i3 saloon in 2027Wed Jun 05 2024 - 07:00
How long do electric vehicle batteries last and are they expensive to replace?Helping to separate electric vehicle myths from facts, we're here to answer all your EV questionsWed Jun 05 2024 - 05:00
VW’s new electric car could cost as little as €20,000The VW Up replacement will be launched in 2027Wed May 29 2024 - 10:37
Ireland is second most expensive for EV charging in Europe, says reportOnly Germans pay more for their electric motoring in EuropeTue May 28 2024 - 10:06
Commitment to more electric car chargers will still take timeRollout still has to go through planning processesMon May 27 2024 - 15:20
BMW i5 Touring road test: the 1,200km electric car drive from Munich to DublinHow best to test a prominent new electric car? Simple – pick one up in Munich and drive it homeMon May 27 2024 - 05:15
Our Test Drive: BMW i5 M60The BMW i5 M60 is an all-electric, four-wheel drive, high-performance vehicle - and very different to the standard i5, with over 600hp.Sun May 26 2024 - 14:39
Our Test Drive: BMW i5 TouringThe i5 Touring is the latest in a 33-year, 1.2-million sales line for BMW. They've taken the existing i5 - and simply extended the roof and added a tailgate.Sun May 26 2024 - 14:36
Volkswagen Touareg R review: sporty makeover struggles to live up to its nameMaking the big Touareg into a supposedly sporty R model just ruins the recipeWed May 22 2024 - 08:00
Stalling EV sales in Europe could mean plug-in hybrids will be around for longerFord and Volkswagen may extend the life of combustion-engine modelsWed May 22 2024 - 06:00
Our Test Drive: Volkswagen Touareg R hybridThe VW Touareg R hybrid is a missed opportunity to create a blue-collar high-performance hero: the R brand has been squandered on a big, comfy, refined SUV.Tue May 21 2024 - 13:56
Our Test Drive: Mercedes-Benz CLE CoupéAs Mercedes-Benz pivots to SUVs and crossovers, the CLE Coupé represents the only low-slung, two-door car in the Mercedes range. Video: Neil BriscoeWed May 15 2024 - 11:59
Our Test Drive: Volkswagen ID. BuzzPractical, refined and effortlessly cool, the Volkswagen ID. Buzz is a welcome throwback to the golden era of VW buses. Video: Neil BriscoeWed May 15 2024 - 10:35
Range anxiety: Almost one sixth of EV drivers have run their batteries flat, US survey finds Some 16% of drivers said they’ve been stranded with a flattened battery, but almost all say they’ll buy another EV nextWed May 15 2024 - 09:34
Are car touchscreens safe? Safety regulator lays down the law From 2026, the crash-testing experts will strip safety points from cars that overly rely on touchscreensWed May 15 2024 - 08:00
Yangwang U8: BYD’s monster SUV is already infamousIt speeds. It spins. It floats. But the 3.6-tonne luxury behemoth is unlikely to come to IrelandWed May 08 2024 - 07:00
Mini Countryman review: Slick cabin and great screen, but too hefty and too blunt to be a true MiniElectric Countryman has weight and range issuesWed May 08 2024 - 06:00
Test drive: BYD’s Seal-U SUV to come with hybrid powerIs the Chinese group’s latest car a backward step or a useful way to fill the EV sales gap?Wed May 01 2024 - 07:30
Skoda’s diesel Octavia RS: there are just some cars that feel made for IrelandWhen the bright green RS estate arrived for testing, it felt like Christmas and a birthday had come at onceWed May 01 2024 - 06:00
Tesla cuts prices further in Irish market Electric vehicle manufacturer is looking to kickstart stalling demand in market with ever-growing competitionTue Apr 30 2024 - 05:00
Our Test Drive: Renault ScenicIt is a Scenic, but not as you remember. Renault has revived the classic Scenic name, which now comes as an all-electric SUV, not an MPV.Fri Apr 26 2024 - 09:30
Our Test Drive: Mercedes-Benz E300eThe Mercedes-Benz E300e provides the comfort and poise that one expects of an E-Class, but, perhaps surprisingly, it offers superb plug-in hybrid performance.Fri Apr 26 2024 - 09:29
Stella Li of Chinese car maker BYD: ‘We don’t want to engage in a price war’President of BYD Europe talks about the firms’s efforts to expand into Europe, how the lack of infrastructure is impeding EV sales, and how plug-in hybrids prepare the way for all-electric carsFri Apr 26 2024 - 06:00
Bustling Beijing show proves China is automotive top dogBYD shows plethora of new models as Beijing show overshadows EuropeThu Apr 25 2024 - 11:24
