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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
Car sales nervously reliant on PCP

Car sales nervously reliant on PCP

Personal Contract Purchases are the lifeblood of the motor trade these days, but they could turn poisonous for consumers

Wed May 24 2017 - 05:45

Renault’s ‘Megane Coupe’ name is fake news

It’s rather good looking and offers very smooth ride – but definitely not a coupe

Wed May 24 2017 - 05:02
Germany holding back diesel emissions legislation, say critics

Germany holding back diesel emissions legislation, say critics

Emissions reforms await Berlin’s approval but UK magazine says VW’s diesel fix is making cars thirstier

Thu May 18 2017 - 19:28
New Audi Q5 exposes the fault in our star ratings

New Audi Q5 exposes the fault in our star ratings

Objectively, the Q5 could be a four-star car, but I’m not feeling the love, so I could also give it a one

Thu May 18 2017 - 18:39
Mayo gearing up to host biggest Mini festival in Europe

Mayo gearing up to host biggest Mini festival in Europe

Some 1,200 Minis and 3,000 fans expected to attend event at Westport House

Wed May 17 2017 - 05:00
Renault Zoe’s 400km battery claims to salve the pangs of battery worries

Renault Zoe’s 400km battery claims to salve the pangs of battery worries

Can Zoe 4.0 transform range anxiety into range confidence?

Thu May 11 2017 - 20:00
Ultimate SUV: 2,000hp Toyota Land Cruiser clocks  370km/h

Ultimate SUV: 2,000hp Toyota Land Cruiser clocks 370km/h

Former NASCAR driver Carl Edwards hits jaw-dropping speed on Mojave runway

Tue May 09 2017 - 13:38
Car review: Aston Martin DB11’s ‘smaller’ V12 still has a big heart

Car review: Aston Martin DB11’s ‘smaller’ V12 still has a big heart

Sadly at circa €300,000 its reserved for only the most affluent petrolheads

Tue May 09 2017 - 09:12
Germany demands electric-car quotas as India  to be all-electric by 2030

Germany demands electric-car quotas as India to be all-electric by 2030

EU lagging behind as fears quotas needed to spur on e-car makers

Wed May 03 2017 - 19:55
BMW looks to electrify Irish motorists with new 530e

BMW looks to electrify Irish motorists with new 530e

Plug-in hybrid saloon perfect for city driving but commuters likely to opt for diesel 5 Series

Tue May 02 2017 - 20:35
The car-driving robots are coming, but how quickly?

The car-driving robots are coming, but how quickly?

Technology for robotic cars already here, but next steps could be harder than we think

Wed Apr 26 2017 - 05:00
Tesla test drive: acceleration feels like being shoved down a lift shaft

Tesla test drive: acceleration feels like being shoved down a lift shaft

World’s most talked-about car maker opens store and starts putting cars on Irish roads

Mon Apr 24 2017 - 23:04
Opel’s new Grandland X will take on the Qashqai

Opel’s new Grandland X will take on the Qashqai

Opel’s third SUV breaks cover to enter the hotly contested market segment

Thu Apr 20 2017 - 16:46
Volkswagen’s ID Crozz is its future electric crossover

Volkswagen’s ID Crozz is its future electric crossover

Shanghai motor show star is the third pillar of VW’s electric car commitments

Thu Apr 20 2017 - 16:44
Toyota’s FT-4X concept harks back to the classic Land Cruiser

Toyota’s FT-4X concept harks back to the classic Land Cruiser

Concept could preview a new, small, Toyota crossover to take on the Nissan Juke

Thu Apr 20 2017 - 16:41
Skoda’s Kodiaq sets the bar for affordable SUVs

Skoda’s Kodiaq sets the bar for affordable SUVs

The mighty seven-seater will be hated by its rivals as it entices Irish motorists with ease

Thu Apr 20 2017 - 16:39
New York auto show: Yankees roll out the big guns for horsepower orgy

New York auto show: Yankees roll out the big guns for horsepower orgy

Dodge’s 850hp Challenger Demon is the perfect car for Trump’s America

Fri Apr 14 2017 - 12:20
For robots to be better drivers, they must be more human

For robots to be better drivers, they must be more human

IBM patents system to help self-driving cars learn from insights and instincts of people

Tue Apr 11 2017 - 18:00
Read my lips: Irish start-up gets teeth into verification tools

Read my lips: Irish start-up gets teeth into verification tools

Belfast firm is building lip-reading tools to improve speech-controlled systems

Thu Apr 06 2017 - 05:00
London clamps down on diesels as market share plummets

London clamps down on diesels as market share plummets

JPMorgan Chase predicts European diesel car sales will almost halve by 2020

Wed Apr 05 2017 - 11:50
Fall in car sales disguised by heavy discounts and pre-registering

Fall in car sales disguised by heavy discounts and pre-registering

Sales decline of 8 per cent in year to date shored up by end-of-month registrations

Mon Apr 03 2017 - 18:41
Skoda plans electric revolution for 2020

Skoda plans electric revolution for 2020

Self-driving Vision E concept promises 500km in a single charge

Wed Mar 29 2017 - 13:10
Penny-pinching on tyre tech is putting lives at risk

Penny-pinching on tyre tech is putting lives at risk

Car makers accused of fitting unsafe pressure monitors to save €10

Wed Mar 29 2017 - 07:26
‘I was spooked by BMW’s hot coupe in California’

‘I was spooked by BMW’s hot coupe in California’

Laguna Seca was a letdown but at Mondello the M2 revealed itself as a dream car

Tue Mar 28 2017 - 15:11
Renault emissions inquiry implicates entire management team

Renault emissions inquiry implicates entire management team

French carmaker finds itself at centre of global diesel emissions scandal

Wed Mar 15 2017 - 22:43
New BMW i3 the best electric car this side of a Tesla

New BMW i3 the best electric car this side of a Tesla

It might not be cheap but it’s charming, fun and has seriously extended range

Wed Mar 15 2017 - 11:10
New Honda Civic heads back in time for inspiration

New Honda Civic heads back in time for inspiration

10th-gen Civic gets more sporty feel but will petrol-only models entice Irish motorists?

Fri Mar 10 2017 - 15:39
Fine new metal revs up at Geneva motor show

Fine new metal revs up at Geneva motor show

Volvo, Opel, Honda and Ford were among the majors showcasing cars to the industry

Wed Mar 08 2017 - 02:28
Geneva Motor Show: Bentley surprises with electric Speed 6 concept

Geneva Motor Show: Bentley surprises with electric Speed 6 concept

Bentley says 6e would be able to drive between London and Paris on a single charge

Tue Mar 07 2017 - 18:42
Geneva Motor Show: New XC60 could be Volvo’s most important car

Geneva Motor Show: New XC60 could be Volvo’s most important car

Mini-me to the bigger XC90, the XC60 could become Volvo’s most profitable model

Tue Mar 07 2017 - 18:23
Geneva Motor Show: Merc supercar is AMG’s 50th birthday gift

Geneva Motor Show: Merc supercar is AMG’s 50th birthday gift

AMG GT 4.0-litre turbo V8 Concept will go on sale later this year

Tue Mar 07 2017 - 18:14
Geneva Motor Show: Updated Nissan Qashqai set for  ‘robot’ driving

Geneva Motor Show: Updated Nissan Qashqai set for ‘robot’ driving

Nissan’s big seller looks much the same but it’s getting ready for autonomous driving

Tue Mar 07 2017 - 17:30
Geneva Motor Show: Sedate show hides real fears for the future

Geneva Motor Show: Sedate show hides real fears for the future

Climates both political and environmental weighing on car makers’ minds

Tue Mar 07 2017 - 16:41
Geneva Motor Show: Soon, robots will take care of the drudgery of driving

Geneva Motor Show: Soon, robots will take care of the drudgery of driving

Ahead lie the years of autonomous cars, electric power, and ride-on-demand.

Tue Mar 07 2017 - 16:23
Geneva motor show: Renault aims for sporting revival

Geneva motor show: Renault aims for sporting revival

Revitalised Alpine brand takes on Porsche, while 465hp Zoe tries to do a Tesla

Tue Mar 07 2017 - 14:54
Geneva Motor Show: Raging bull squares off with the prancing horse

Geneva Motor Show: Raging bull squares off with the prancing horse

Ultra-fast new Ferrari and Lamborghini compete with 640hp Lambo and 800hp Ferrari

Tue Mar 07 2017 - 14:41
Geneva motor show: Mitsubishi plots comeback with Eclipse SUV

Geneva motor show: Mitsubishi plots comeback with Eclipse SUV

Qashqai-sized rival will arrive here in time for 181-plate registrations

Tue Mar 07 2017 - 14:33
Geneva Motor Show: Audi mixes eco ambitions with hot coupe

Geneva Motor Show: Audi mixes eco ambitions with hot coupe

RSQ8 with its 476hp hybrid engine is cool, but our hearts are stolen by the 450hp RS5…

Tue Mar 07 2017 - 09:28
Geneva motor show: Hyundai veers between sensible and sci-fi

Geneva motor show: Hyundai veers between sensible and sci-fi

Conventional i30 estate sits alongside robot suits and a fuel cell car

Tue Mar 07 2017 - 09:04
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