Citroën
Love at first sight led me to a whirlwind adventure with my Citroën 2CV
Cornering at speed, going roofless and smuggling a TV were all possible in the ‘Deux Chevaux’
Car size isn’t everything
Compared to the original Citroën 2CV, today’s cars are bigger, heavier, more powerful – and more wasteful
The 2CV was basic, so little could go wrong
Makers Citroën made a virtue of it being anything but a luxury car
Citroën eile: Return of 2CV brings back wonderful memories and hope for future
More than five million of the basic cars were made – now the model is being relaunched as a simple electric vehicle
Citroën’s relaunch of a classic could be just what the electric car market needs
Price and simplicity are key selling points for the French car-maker’s new 2CV model
Paris Motor Show 2026: Europe comes out swinging against China
European brands flex their styling muscles in Paris, but is China still ahead on tech?
‘I don’t give a damn, honk away’: Is this 105-year-old Ireland’s oldest driver?
Hugh O’Neill still drives his Citroën C5 to the shops and says he is a better driver now than when he was in his 20s
Would you buy this €35,995 French hatchback instead of a BMW?
France can sell €25,000 handbags, so why does it struggle to convince us to buy its premium cars like DS?
Jeep’s rugged electric Compass 4x4 kicks off new European sales push
Avenger and Compass will shortly be joined by three new models, one of them built in China by Dongfeng
Fiat rediscovers its soul with the Grande Panda
New version borrows from the past without becoming trapped by it, delivering a charming, spacious, family car
The Irish Times guide to the best affordable seven-seat family cars
Here’s our pick of the best new seven-seaters to buy for those on a budget
Are we witnessing the beginning of the end for SUVs?
Four-door saloons are making a comeback in the US, while European brands are pondering a return to MPVs
DS moves up a gear in its bid to pit French luxury against dominant German cars
Rebrand combined with a variety of new and revised models ought to lift marque’s modest fortunes in Ireland
Mercedes-Benz CLA crowned Europe’s Car of the Year 2026
Electric range and driver appeal prove decisive as the German premium car saw off competition from six other finalists
My verdict – and votes – on the seven finalists for Europe’s Car of the Year
From bargain SUVs to cutting-edge EVs, here’s how they ranked – and why one stood apart
DS No 8: Can this French electric flagship finally make its mark?
Stylish, smooth and distinctive — but price could be its biggest test
What’s driving up the cost of car insurance in Ireland?
There are steps to take to reduce your premium even as new tech increases prices
Citroën’s affordable electric e-C3 will have to keep watch on rivals
The new C3 is finally in Ireland, but it’s already wading into a crowded market
Beware the car hire honey trap: We had the most intensive inspection of a returned rental I’ve ever seen
Our hire car experience went from sunny to cloudy in minutes
Attacking Tesla will not help Europe’s car industry
Elon Musk’s company sells carbon credits to the likes of Peugeot, Opel, Citroën, Fiat and Alfa Romeo
The five cheapest cars on sale in Ireland right now. Two are EVs
Surprisingly good cars that are also the lowest-priced on the Irish market – and two are EVs
Renault 5 named Europe’s Car of the Year 2025
The French electric car won the prestigious prize, seeing off competition from seven finalists including the Kia EV3 and Hyundai Inster
What car should I buy in 2025 if ... I need a small runaround?
It’s time to start picking our best buys from the current crop of new cars on the market
New EVs: What’s coming to the market soon?
The variety of new electric cars is expanding fast – here’s our pick of models coming down the road
How to pick the right electric car for you? Do your homework
EV buyers have more choice than ever before, with a wide variety of styles, price points, battery sizes and ranges
Every new electric car coming Irish showrooms in 2024
The electric car market is set to explode this year, with new – and, crucially, more affordable – models arriving
Will an EV end up costing more or less than a petrol or diesel car?
From insurance and fuel to up-front purchase costs and depreciation, motorists need to carefully weigh the financial pros and cons of EV ownership
DS 7 is a perfectly decent car but hasn’t found its essence
Latest update of a car that’s been around since 2017 needs to decide what it wants to be
The best BIK-friendly electric cars for less than €40,000
Constantly changing company car tax rules confusing you? Stick with these cars and you won’t go wrong
Peugeot 408: Good looks can only get you so far
Visual attraction isn’t enough to carry this fastback saloon past its sibling rival
Opel Combo-e: Electric MPV is an ideal battery car for families
As long as those families don’t need to drive too far. . .
Dacia Jogger: New seven-seat MPV seems like a safe bet
Forget the crash-test rating controversy – this Dacia gem could be ideal family transport
MG’s 5 is a half-way house – but it’s a pleasant one
Compact electric estate has an excellent mix of practicality and price
Russia hits back at sanctions with export bans
Exports of equipment and some forestry products banned until end of 2022
First drive: DS9 E-Tense is a supersized class act, but will it sell?
Some buyers unfairly see a premium car from France as a Citroën with notions
David McWilliams: Europe’s crisis a chance to shift away from reliance on Russian fossil fuels
Vladimir Putin has personally given the sustainable energy sector its biggest shot in the arm for years
Craig Breen overcomes tragedy to lead Ford’s rally fightback
Waterford’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 Sweden
Irish buyers with €25,000 can opt for an electric Fiat 500 or new seven-seat Dacia
Two new entrants to Irish market are a funky all-electric city car or a practical seven-seat petrol-powered people carrier
Gowan motors chief takes dim view of stalled new-car supply
Interview: ‘No heads have rolled. Someone got it wrong,’ says dismayed company boss Mick Dwan
Irish motorists fell out of love with Fiat – John Saunders thinks he can change that
Fiat, Alfa Romeo and Jeep have a new distributor. Is it the start of an Italian renaissance?
Toyota's surprise reveal of its electric car lineup that’s coming our way
Presentation in Tokyo aims to deflect accusations of electric car delays
Gowan Group completes acquisition of FCA Ireland
Transaction includes distribution of Fiat, Alfa Romeo, Jeep and Fiat Professional in Ireland
Citroen Ami is more electric appliance than car but it’s ideal urban transport
The cabin is basically a plastic bucket and every bit as noisy, but it’s drier than a bike, safer than a scooter, and nicer than taking a taxi
Slinky French DS 4 impresses on home turf – but what about in Ireland?
Comfort and style top DS’s agenda. The question now is whether Irish buyers will take note
Munich Motor Show: Renault’s new all-electric Megane crossover
Irish buyers will get their chance to buy an all-electric Megane in the second half of next year
Opel Grandland: Does some rhinoplasty put it ahead by a nose?
Grandland is restyled inside and out, but can it rise above its predecessor’s average status?
UK Vauxhall factory to receive £100m investment to produce EVs
Move secures future of of Ellesmere Port factory in northwest of country
Man accused in Lunney trial disputes link to phone number allegedly used during attack
Prosecution claims it has linked number to man through pizza order, holiday booking
Gear shift: Irish car buyers now demanding more luxury
Luxury brands are popular but we also want more high-end features from ‘regular’ carmakers
Citroën gears up for a new Irish market assault
Can the French brand find a road to success across the luxury and affordable markets?
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