Volkswagen ID.4 GTX: €72,000 is a step too far for an electric car

Volkswagen has built a superbly comfortable electric crossover and should stop there

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It was a very tight race between two Koreans and a French entry

State targets over 585,000 electric car registrations in last three years of decade

Government’s Climate Action Plan target is for 945,000 EVs on the road by 2030

The Irish Times car buyer’s guide for 2022: Electric cars, hybrids, crossovers and SUVs

The new car market is reshaping utterly. These are our picks of the most popular types of vehicle

Toyota’s first all-electric SUV due in Ireland next May

Promising a range of 450km, the new EV is claiming to deliver serious off-road ability

Electric and plug-in models now account for 15% of new car sales

Motor industry warns changes to grants will undermine climate targets

BMW iX 40 M Sport: A luxury load-lugger with better handling than a Tesla

Electric family SUV offers comfort and impressive handling but comes at a price

Seven new models make the final cut for Car of the Year 2022

Six of the seven finalists are all-electric models

In Shannon, tech companies are preparing for big data to take the wheel

By gathering data over the next decade, Seagate expects to launch autonomous cars

Petrol and diesel prices hit record highs, AA data shows

Petrol prices have risen 27% in a year and diesel 28%, hitting low-income families hardest

Renault Megane E-Tech: Stylish family crossover will rattle its German rivals

French carmaker’s renaissance continues as fifth-gen Megane overtakes its opponents

Extensive climate plan targets 50% fall in transport emissions

Main provisions for achieving goal is through a massive shift to electric-powered vehicles

Kia EV6: Stunning crossover challenges Tesla for the premium EV throne

Korean carmaker’s new gem offers impressive 400km-plus range and fast-charge tech

Car-buyers willing to purchase online without testing a new car

Covid-19 pandemic has led to an overhaul in the way we buy cars, according to a new report

Majority want e-scooter users to have insurance and licence – AA survey

60% of those surveyed do not think e-scooters are used safely in Ireland

First drive: Tesla’s new Model Y crossover can see off its challengers

Coming in at €70,000, it is at the top end of the price range for these mid-sized crossovers

New car prices set to rise for higher emission vehicles

Budget 2022: Petrol and diesel prices go up from midnight

Tax incentives and electric vehicles: what can Ireland learn from other countries?

Recent overhaul of regime in Denmark represents a major U-turn on tax breaks

Nissan’s new Qashqai: Still in the race, but it’s not out in front

The original Qashqai was a crossover hit, but the update is on the conservative side

Tough Danish law sees cars seized from speeders on the spot – then sold

Measures were introduced with cross-party support following a spate of fatal crashes

Tax plan would force up car prices by €1,500, industry group warns

Increasing VRT on electric vehicles and low-emitting cars ‘entirely unconscionable’

Call to cap tax relief on electric vehicles at €40,000

Budget 2022: Tax Strategy Group calls for extension of VRT relief and changes to BIK rates

BMW iX3: All-electric arrival is a pleasure to drive

Handling is on par with combustion-engined rivals, with lovely weighting to the steering

Munich motor show: Climate change casts uncomfortable shadow over event

Car makers also facing more immediate crisis due to ongoing semiconductor shortage

Renault Arkana: Mid-sized family crossover drives softly and subtly

Plenty of room in the car, which is surprising given the coupe lines of the silhouette

New car sales up 25% as demand for electric vehicles surges

Hybrids now account for over 25% of the new car market

Hyundai Bayon: Baby Korean crossover struggles to live up to its hype

Compact hatchback faces fierce competition in crossover SUV market segment

Toyota arrives late to the party with a plug-in Rav4 and a baby crossover

New hybrid Yaris Cross comes in below the C-HR with prices starting at €27,260

Elon Musk: ‘He takes chances that could lead to demise. But if they work, they change the world’

A new book looks at the rise, near-fall and spectacular comeback of the Tesla boss

PSNI officer given two year sentence for exploiting vulnerable woman

Mark Goddard (36) pleaded guilty to disclosing information from police computer system

Hyundai Ioniq 5: Korean manufacturer delivers aesthetically stunning car

With heat pumps as standard the Ioniq’s performance is on par with VW’s ID.4

Volvo’s first all-electric model has been a long time coming. Is it worth the wait?

The Swedish brand’s decision to opt for the XC40 crossover as the entry point makes sense

Why used cars are suddenly so expensive

Supply constraints and demand are pushing up prices, but cost of change key for most motorists

Renault sales fall more dramatically than market during Covid

Carmaker still losing market share as sales recover in first half of 2021

VW Touareg R PHEV: It’s eye-wateringly fast. But is it worth €95k? Here’s how it shapes up

Volkswagen’s high performance SUV shares a platform with the Bentley Bentayga Hybrid

The Lisburn woman in the front seat of Ford’s latest transformation

Interview: Lisa Brankin, managing director, Ford of Britain and Ireland

Ford Puma ST hits sweet spot between manic and mundane

Top-notch hot hatch crossover balances family and fun

Tesla’s Irish profits double despite Covid lockdown

Turnover at the electric car company’s Irish operation rose 256% last year

AA pulls the plug on Roadwatch traffic and travel reports

Broadcasts will end from today with the AA focussing on other areas of its business

Can the Mercedes-Benz S-Class retain its crown as king of the luxury car set?

For decades it has been a pioneer of the latest automotive innovations and luxury trends

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