Q&A: Renault’s executive vice president on elusive electric profits, the Nissan Alliance, and a hydrogen future

First drive: Renault Zoe now comes in two flavours and is a much more tempting offer with claims of a 395km range

First drive: Sublime, capable and indulgent all wrapped up in a handsome package

The new XCeed has the all-important styling to become more a mainstream seller - and a plug-in hybrid version is on the way

Behind the wheel of our high-grade test cars, the feeling was borderline premium

High-performance hatch is a pleasure to drive and in many ways it is a VW GTI beater, apart from its price tag

What really made the car a star was that while it drew inspiration from the classic MGB, it came with Mazda’s famed reliability

First drive: Kick your foot down in any mode and GTE mode engages delivering a surge of combined petrol and electric power

Revamped interior is the most noticeable change

Continental showcases concept tyre featuring tiny sensors that inform car of tyre’s health

‘I think the industry has been too traditional’, says the Elon Musk of the nautical world

New rear wheel drive ID.3 will be available from 2020 with a choice of three battery capacities

Norman Crowley-backed Electrifi to invest €50m in Wicklow operation employing 150

Driving the converted 308 is both a thrilling and terrifying experience

First drive: New SUV will blend into south Dublin with new gizmos and looks

PSA’s new compact premium electric car delivers more than the sum of its parts

Hatchback makeover adds driving technology but reworked styling remains boxy

New Audi Q3 can now face a growing number of rivals with confidence

Available in five or seven-seat format, it looks set to power further growth at the VW Group’s Spanish brand

Wind tunnel testing played a big part in the GT’s development, where 200km/h was the key wind speed used to flow over the car

Mercedes enters the electric race with its new EQC SUV

First drive: Following on from success with the 3008 and 5008 comes the French firm’s new sporty saloon

At €50,000 the Insignia GSi represents the firm’s performance rival to high-end premium alternatives

Connectivity and practicality a priority as the premium brand pursues increased sales volume

Dr David Murnaghan offered implants out of concern for Michael Sheridan’s oral health

Original Ecosport was frankly awful and while this one is better, it’s far too expensive

New compact device has wider 180-degree field of vision and range of safety features

Japanese brand struggling to make its mark amongst Irish new car buyers

Irish buyers are fixated on SUVs and crossovers but the 308 should not be overlooked

Assistant State Pathologist expresses reservations about forensic science used to convict Cork doctor

The French firm’s new 3008 demonstrates how far traction control systems have come in recent years

Car firm aims to make people’s lives better, ‘by changing the way the world moves’

Philip Cross was convicted of poisoning his wife in a case that shocked Victorian Ireland

The ‘ministerial Merc’ gets a major makeover including self-driving features

DriveGuard run-flat tyres are repairable and can be fitted to many types of cars

Association of Professional Motoring Press set up by breakaway journos