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The revenue implications of shifting away from combustion engines will be significant

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Winter slows chemical processes in batteries. How can you keep your car going?

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

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

Tesla Model 3 Performance: It’s flawed, but this is an addictive electric vehicle

The new Model 3 remains a convincing electric sports saloon

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

Audi Q4 e-Tron: Comfortable crossover worth a look if price is right

Lined up against latest array of all-electric models on the market, it looks a little bland

Mercedes EQV: This is not a van – it’s a Mobile Command Post

All-electric EQV is eye-wateringly expensive, but it may be worth it for the dad points

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

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

First drive: BMW’s new i4 all-electric coupe

New saloon makes a compelling argument to transition to greener energy

‘It happened so fast’: Inside a fatal Tesla Autopilot crash

Gaps in Tesla’s driver-assistance systems and distractions can have tragic consequences

Will the lithium shortage put the brakes on electric-car plans?

Experts say greater reliance on hybrids, rather than EVs, could be better for planet

Electronic safety aids in cars are no panacea. Just ask a pilot

Aviation shows over-reliance on electronics can degrade skill of drivers and pilots alike

BMW’s electric revolution kicks off in Ireland in November

New iX SUV and i4 coupe arrive with more Munich battery power

Volkswagen ID.4: Craving an SUV? VW’s all-electric new model could be for you

The ID.3 actually ticks just about every box, but crossovers are still king for Irish drivers

Kia’s all-electric EV6 crossover will have a 585bhp performance version

GT version will deliver a 0-100km/h time of just 3.5 seconds

Tesla Model 3 Long Range: Electric motoring at its finest

Some gripes remain, but the Model 3 is a strong EV all-rounder that is well ahead of it rivals

Audi finally reveals its Tesla Model S challenger – the e-Tron GT

German giant’s new electric super-saloon arrives in April – and it’s gorgeous

Electric car revolution: How Ireland could lead the field

The island is almost perfect for EVs. But more drivers outside Dublin need to switch

VW set to steal a major lead in EV range and recharge from 2024

German car giant plans to switch to Solid State EV batteries by 2024

New car sales up 20% in November despite lockdown

Private buyer market is down just 9.4%, compared to a 30% drop in corporate sales

Tesla gets ‘moderate’ grade for its driver assistance software

Euro NCAP launches new assessment to clear doubts over driver assistance systems

Tesla’s value drops $50bn as Musk’s cheaper battery three years away

Shares closed down 5.6 per cent and dropped another 6.9 per cent after hours

Taxis under pressure to switch to electric

Programme for Government says taxis have ‘disproportionate impact’ on air quality

The Irish Times guide to new electric cars for 2020 and 2021

From the Audi e-Tron to Volvo XC40 P8, via Nissan and Tesla, we rate a full 36 models

Electric cars covering more kilometres than petrol models

EVs nudge ahead of petrol in distance stakes as car makers boast of charging speeds

Skoda takes to Irish roads as it finalises new all-electric flagship SUV

Czech firm’s Enyaq crossover SUV aims to combine usable range and affordability

Nissan’s big-battery Leaf left behind in electric charge

Extra capacity doesn’t pay off when it comes to range anxiety

Virtual Geneva proves pixels can’t replace real-world car shows

This week showed why the internet is a poor place for a car show: cars need tactility

Peugeot 208 wins Car of the Year 2020

French supermini sees off close race with Tesla Model 3 and Porsche Taycan to take top prize

And the winner is... Yes, it’s time for the prestigious Car of the Year award

Motoring’s Oscars will be announced next week. Here’s who I’ll be casting my vote for

Taking Ford Ireland out of the pitlane

John Manning has the unenviable task of trying to take Ford back to the top in Ireland

Tesla’s next-gen Model X: A frustrating €95k drive – but everyone else will love it

It reaches 100km/h in 4.6sec, but the gadget-laden Model X isn’t much of a driver’s car

Electric car sales up 11% at the start of 2020 sales

Initial figures for first 10-days shows fall in used imports as new NOx tax comes into force

Used car imports surpass 100,00 for second straight year

Consumers taking advantage of favourable exchange rate to buy used models in UK

26: Mercedes-Benz S-Class – the true luxury car king

Top cars for 2020: The car against which all other luxury models are judged - and invariably fall short

Seven shortlisted for Car of the Year 2020

New cars from Tesla, Toyota, BMW, Porsche, Ford, Peugeot and Renault make the final cut

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