Europe’s Car of the Year: meet the seven finalists
Shortlist features Alfa Romeo Junior, Citroën ë-C3/C3, Cupra Terramar, Dacia Duster, Hyundai Inster, Kia EV3 and Renault 5
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Two new cars show Honda can be sensible and edgy at the same time
New hybrid crossover and steaming-hot hot hatch show Honda hasn’t given up on Europe just yet
Green ‘flash’ registration plates for motorists on Irish roads with zero-emission vehicles
The plates ‘will help us visualise our zero emission future’, says Eamon Ryan
Can I tow a 1,200kg trailer with an EV?
Helping to separate electric vehicle myths from facts, we’re here to answer all your EV questions
Motor insurers’ profitability falls to lowest level since 2017 as damage claims rise
Motor insurance sector would have made a loss in 2023 had reserves not been released
Is it safe to bring electric cars on ferries?
Helping to separate electric vehicle myths from facts, we’re here to answer all your EV questions
Renault 5 delivers retro fun and a nippy drive
Can a €30,000 enlarged supermini really represent the same ‘affordable mobility’ motoring of the original?
Can the Ford Explorer arrive late to the EV party and still impress?
Brand’s second EV has excellent all-round electric performance and frugality, but it lacks a sense of fun
Are there any plans to make EV chargers accessible to wheelchair users?
Your EV questions answered: Helping to separate electric car myths from facts
Kia EV3 first drive: New all-electric crossover ticks the right boxes to survive the EV sales slump
With starting prices at €36,790, Kia is certainly bang on the money when it comes to the competition
Budget 2025 Q&A: Your PAYE tax breaks, mortgage relief and employee gift limit queries answered
Dominic Coyle of The Irish Times and Beryl Power from PwC answered readers’ questions in our post-budget live blog which has now finished. You can read back on all the questions and answers below
New electric car sales down 26% on last year
While Toyota remains the best-selling new car brand, Audi has climbed into sixth position overall this year
EU carmakers pressure Brussels to delay stricter emission rules
Drop in electric vehicle sales puts manufacturers at risk of ‘multibillion-euro’ fines and production cuts
Test drive: the Peugeot E-3008 electric SUV-coupe is a long-range surprise
Dramatic styling inside and out for the new Peugeot, but the real story here is the tech underneath
Buying a second-hand car? Here’s what to check and how to get a better deal
From bringing a mechanic to running a history check, here’s your guide to navigating the second-hand market
Double-digit rise in tax on fuel needed to curb carbon emissions
Dublin Economics Workshop hears call for shift from ownership taxes such as VRT and motor tax towards usage taxes such as excise duty on fuels and congestion charges
The Grand Tour: One for the Road review - As Clarkson, Hammond and May motor into the great beyond, is this the end of car TV?
Television: Their brand of television is Marmite on wheels, and some will cheer their departure, but is this the end for car-based telly?
Volvo EX90 review: New luxury all-electric seven-seater simply makes sense
With a range of over 600km, a focus on safety and a serene driving character, it’s only the price tag that will hold this Swede back from sales success
How long will my car last?
If you’re very lucky, 400,000km seems to be the answer, and if longevity is of utmost importance to you, look to Japan
Skoda’s new Superb truly lives up to its badge
New Superb Combi estate makes a mockery of our SUV obsession
What’s really happening with electric car sales?
The headlines are full of EV doom and gloom, but that’s not the full story
MG’s impressive small hybrid undercuts Toyota and Renault on price
Is this new hatchback as good as its competition, though?
Maserati is safe – for now – but will other Stellantis brands be shut down?
Chief executive’s dire warning is partially retracted, but Stellantis faces difficulties in balancing the needs of 15 different car makers
I’m finally ready to ditch my car. Here’s how I’ll manage it
This must be how aristocrats felt about their servants: a necessary appendage to one’s lifestyle
Car insurers should prove they are passing reduced claims costs on to motorists, says Sinn Féin’s Doherty
Car insurance premiums have increased by more than 8% in the past year, CSO figures show
Audi’s long-awaited new Q6 EV arrives in Ireland
The family-sized e-tron is loaded with new tech and heralds a model offensive over the next two years
Safety measures in new vehicles to become mandatory from this weekend
Drowsiness detection and advanced emergency braking among ADAS measures to be introduced
Fiat 600′s sharp pricing might be the launchpad the brand needs
Can a cutesy-faced crossover put Fiat back among the big sellers in Ireland?
Your EV questions answered: the environmental and human costs of mining for battery materials
Helping to separate electric vehicle myths from facts, we’re here to answer all your EV questions
Your EV questions answered: 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 questions
Your EV questions answered: Do electric cars hold their value?
Helping to separate electric vehicle myths from facts, we're here to answer all your EV questions
Polestar 3 is an SUV that doesn’t want to be tall
Sino-Swedish electric car maker has taken the lifts out of the 3′s shoes
BMW’s updated 3 Series sees its electric range double to 101km
Updated versions of 330e and 330e plug-in hybrid come ahead of incoming ‘Neue Klasse’ all-electric i3 saloon in 2027
Your EV questions answered: 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 questions
Hyundai Ioniq 5 N road test: stellar hot hatch brings unmatched driving fun to the EV era
Korean gem can be both sedate and insane, boasting the ability to mix hardcore performance with everyday practicality
Will car buyers in Ireland be the big winners when Volkswagen starts selling directly to customers?
The Republic is the test site for VW’s new venture, which will leave dealers with handover duties and service and repairs
Ireland is second most expensive for EV charging in Europe, says report
Only Germans pay more for their electric motoring in Europe
Volkswagen Touareg R review: sporty makeover struggles to live up to its name
Making the big Touareg into a supposedly sporty R model just ruins the recipe
Stalling EV sales in Europe could mean plug-in hybrids will be around for longer
Ford and Volkswagen may extend the life of combustion-engine models
Mini Countryman review: Slick cabin and great screen, but too hefty and too blunt to be a true Mini
Electric Countryman has weight and range issues
Skoda’s diesel Octavia RS: there are just some cars that feel made for Ireland
When the bright green RS estate arrived for testing, it felt like Christmas and a birthday had come at once
VW ID.7: Impressive limo-length EV with a big range – and price tag
It’s a sign of the price increases across the motoring world that this VW family saloon starts at €57,000
Aston Martin’s new DB12 Volante is loud, sleek and proud
This car is so gorgeous it reminds you why you fell in love with cars in the first place
New long-life electric car battery with 1.5m-kilometre warranty could spell end of longevity concerns
Chinese battery giant announces long-lasting EV battery
Is it better to buy an electric car now or to wait? Conor Pope and Michael McAleer debate the options
Latest figures suggest many consumers are holding out for better charging infrastructure and battery technology, and lower prices. But what are the risks of waiting?
New Land Cruiser proves itself a rugged off-roader with retro looks
Toyota’s muscular cruiser gets a retro new look to add style to its off-road substance
Motorists set to face congestion or clean-air zone charges under new traffic plan
Cabinet signs off strategy from Minister for Transport that will put pressure on councils to choose between congestion charges or clean-air zones
Could motorists be charged for driving through gridlocked cities and towns under new plan?
Some form of congestion charge is inevitable in our cities and large towns by 2030
Revamped Peugeot’s 2008 proves tempting in petrol as much as electric
The popular small crossover has an improved EV range but the sprightly petrol model proves to be more fun to drive
The second coming of diesel? HVO fuel promises diesel drivers 90% emissions reduction
Not so fast: critics say Europe is being flooded with destructive palm oil posing as the cooking oil-derived fuel
Which electric car battery is best? EV battery types explained
Once we bought on the basis of engine size and type. Now we need to start thinking about battery chemistry
What is the point of the BMW X2′s existence?
Chop-top crossover loses rear space but is more fun to drive than you might expect
How I voted – and why – in Europe’s Car of the Year
The seven finalists for Europe’s Car of the Year 2024 were all worthy of making the final cut. Here is how I rated them
Mercedes marks the end of an era with new diesel CLE
Impressively refined and powered by a quality engine, can it justify the price hike over rivals?
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