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Car size isn’t everything
Compared to the original Citroën 2CV, today’s cars are bigger, heavier, more powerful – and more wasteful
Chinese cars in Ireland: Here’s our rundown of each brand and what it sells
With an ever-expanding roster of Chinese brands entering the Irish car market, here’s our rundown of each one and what it sells
Peugeot E-308 review: Who needs an SUV when hatchbacks are this good?
With sharper styling, more electric range and engaging handling, the updated Peugeot E-308 makes a persuasive case for ditching the SUV habit
What’s the best EV for low mileage?
Practical advice on your motoring queries, from buying, selling or issues you have with your current car
Irish motor-claim costs up 10% as inflation drives damage expenses
Benefits of insurance reform being ‘eroded by excessive legal costs’, says industry group
What are telematics policies, and how can they knock thousands off motor insurance costs?
Telematics policies use technology to track a driver’s habits through a small device or app
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?
BYD’s plug-in hybrid delivers impressive range but disappointing road manners
Timely PHEV supermini promises up to 105km of electric driving, but its ride, steering and refinement disappoint
Which EVs won’t make me feel carsick?
Practical advice on your motoring queries, from buying and selling to issues with your current car
Peugeot’s electric E-208 GTi proves that fun still lives. This is a real 1980s throwback
Electric cars don’t have to be dull and Peugeot’s hot hatch proves it
First look at Jaguar Type 01: Can this 1,030hp electric car save the brand?
It has taken five years to design and two years to hype, but will Jag’s electric reinvention take root?
Mercedes GLC review: A brilliant electric SUV that tries far too hard to get noticed
This is one of the most refined electric SUVs, so why dress it up like a newcomer desperate to make an impression?
Best used electric estates: what should replace my diesel Mazda6?
Practical advice on your motoring queries, from buying, selling or issues you have with your current car
Audi’s new Q7 is diesel-only until next year
Big new SUV is properly in-your-face, but there’s a better option if you don’t need the seven seats…
Car dealer and salesman convicted over ‘spiced up’ written-off vehicles
Buyer’s insurance company notified him a vehicle he bought for €11,500 was a recorded write-off following a crash in 2023
Range Rover Sport goes electric without losing its appetite for performance
The new electric Sport offers 609km of range, 350kW charging and 550PS, but a brief first drive raises questions about its firm ride
Volkswagen ID.Polo first drive: The Germans remember how to make a VW
After missteps with the first generation of ID cars, Volkswagen goes back to basics with an electric Polo that majors on space, comfort and the fundamentals of driving
Does going electric still save me money if my fuel is VAT-refundable?
Practical advice on your motoring queries, from buying, selling or issues you have with your current car
How to save hundreds of euro on the cost of running your car
On The Money: Driving is expensive but there are plenty of ways to save some cash
Nissan’s new Leaf is a big change, but it is ageing well
The years have rolled by, but the Leaf remains a solid EV choice
Stricter rules needed on headlights in era of LEDs, SUVs and automatic dipping
Dazzling other drivers before dipping your lights is not polite, safe or acceptable
Morgan proves that when tradition meets tech, the result is joy
Latest Super 3 and Supersport 400 mix handcrafted panels with aerospace tech
Do you really know how much your car costs? Most drivers do not, research shows
Tendency to underestimate annual costs widespread across age groups and income levels, ESRI finds
What can I do if I suspect the VRT applied to my camper van is wrong?
Practical advice on your motoring queries, from buying and selling to issues with your current car
Dacia’s Spring is back for another go at the affordable EV market
New Spring is bigger, more practical, and basically a Twingo underneath
Why motor industry lobbied for changes to vehicle registration plates
Since 1987, the year of first registration has been prominently displayed on number plates
Volkswagen approves plan to cut 50,000 jobs in major overhaul
Labour chiefs say compromise on restructuring prevented ‘dangerous escalation’
Why we have years on our car number plates
If there were a return to reasonably anonymous registration numbers, the motor industry and consumers would welcome it
Range Rover Electric: Can you save the planet and still drive the archetypal luxury SUV?
Range Rover has finally electrified the car that defined the luxury SUV. It’s silent, capable and surprisingly convincing, provided your wallet can withstand the strain
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?
Why are we only supposed to charge EV batteries to 80%?
Motors Q&A: By charging between 20% and 80%, you are being kinder to your vehicle’s battery and preserving more of its health for the long term
We’re moving from the Netherlands to Ireland and we need a new car
Advice on your motoring queries, from buying and selling to issues with your current car
Cars, not online shopping, are the real reason Ireland’s town centres are dying, reader argues
Aisling Judge argues that car dependence has made town centres less attractive and encouraged services to move outside them
Honda Prelude is a case of engineers striking back
The reborn Prelude looks underwhelming on paper, yet its balance and poise remind you why Honda once had such a formidable engineering reputation
I want to buy a European electric vehicle. What should I buy?
Advice on your motoring queries, from buying and selling to issues with your current car
Skoda dramatically undercuts its EV SUV rivals on price with the new Peaq
The new seven-seat Peaq is significantly more affordable than its Hyundai and Kia rivals, while Skoda’s Irish boss reckons the dam on electric car sales has finally broken
Mazda’s new CX-5 feels like a step back, but the price makes amends
Only one engine choice for the new Mazda SUV for now, so you might be better off waiting
Touchscreen controls in cars are out, and physical buttons are back
Chinese authorities say physical buttons will now have to be included for all essential functions
How much will I need to buy another new car in three years?
Advice on your motoring queries, from buying and selling to issues with your current car
EV chargers are in short supply – and so too is drivers’ patience
Once friendly exchanges are now tetchy as demand has increased and queues form
‘I put €50-€70 in petrol in my car every week. How much would going electric save?’
‘My average commute is up to 650km each week with a cost in petrol of about €50-€70′
Mercedes CLA hybrid – a car so good, we almost like it in spite of ourselves
There are many issues with Merc’s new CLA, but once you drive it, you’ll be hooked
Big reduction in costs could see explosion of robot car services
As costs fall, partly thanks to AI, autonomous driving services including robotaxis are set to increase dramatically
Can the new Volkwagen Passat put an end to Ireland’s misguided SUV nightmare?
An estate-only model is what we asked for, but can VW steal back this market from Skoda?
BYD’s Sealion 5 does a smashing Toyota impression
New PHEV SUV is well-priced and competent, but unexciting, which might just be the sweet spot of the Irish market
Range Rover breaks from SUVs with radical electric GT
The new grand tourer represents the biggest departure in Range Rover’s history as it moves beyond SUVs
Driver arrested six times on suspicion of driving while intoxicated in 2025
Medical Bureau of Road Safety report shows highest level of alcohol found in a driver’s blood last year was 450mg/100ml, nine times over the legal limit
What are the requirements when importing a car from the North and Britain?
Advice on your motoring queries, from buying and selling to issues with your current car
Where F1 greats, Irish engineers and multimillion-euro hypercars collide
Goodwood’s Festival of Speed may have the air of a garden party, but it’s where motorsport history comes alive
Chinese car exports topping one million deepens anxiety in Europe’s automobile industry
VW confirmed that it is considering up to 100,000 job cuts
What’s the best affordable EV for commuting and country driving?
Advice on your motoring queries, from buying and selling to issues with your current car
Renault Twingo has everything going for it - except one crucial detail
The revived city EV is efficient, practical and full of charm, but its success in Ireland will hinge on price
Blood on the carpet as Volkswagen tries to head off existential threat
Up to 70,000 job losses likely as German carmaker considers €30bn cost-cutting programme
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