Motors

This car is so gorgeous it reminds you why you fell in love with cars in the first place

Chinese battery giant announces long-lasting EV battery

China’s electric-car makers remain bullish but elsewhere many EV manufacturers are hedging their bets

With a Peugeot e-2008 you can expect style and fashion, but overall it may struggle to compete with its sister car, the 308, never mind its Chinese rivals.

The Honda e:NY1 (read as "anyone") offers attention to detail inside, but its lack of battery range and hefty price tag have created a dud for the car giant.

The all-electric BYD Dolphin offers a stylish interior, with a remarkably affordable price tag, once you can look beyond the quirky aquatic name.

New technology from Mobileye could speed up development

Toyota’s muscular cruiser gets a retro new look to add style to its off-road substance

The EX30 is Volvo's most compact model and comes with a choice of battery sizes and types. Let down by rear space and a fiddly, distracting touchscreen.

This stainless steel tank with its flat panels and almost sharp edges looks like a space cowboy has taken the wrong exit on the Milky Way

BMW has offered a vision of the future, with the all-electric Vision Neue Klasse X set to be available for purchase towards the end of 2025.

The Vision Neue Klasse X concept brings back small BMW grilles

This updated 508 represents something of a dying breed: that of the low-slung, sleek saloon. A practical, relevant, all-rounder with long-haul ease of use.

At the more expensive end of the EV spectrum, the all-new EX90 comes with a choice of power outputs and, being a Volvo, sophisticated safety features.

Prices for second-hand electric cars are on the floor, so there are savings to be made for savvy buyers

Compact electric crossover gets 400km range and sub-€30,000 price

Smart returns with the uniquely named #1, the Brabus edition, but is its styling enough to make it stand out in the electric car field? We put it to the test.

Not so fast: critics say Europe is being flooded with destructive palm oil posing as the cooking oil-derived fuel

The Sportage is 30 years old and while it may lack flair, its efficiency and practicality could see it top the list of most cars sold in Ireland.

EX90 packs big space and big range, but at a big price

While VW still has estates for the Irish market, despite the hegemony of the SUV, the new Passat will not reach these shores. A shame, as it's really good.

Once we bought on the basis of engine size and type. Now we need to start thinking about battery chemistry

Chop-top crossover loses rear space but is more fun to drive than you might expect

The iX2 is quite fun and decent to drive but not so much as the petrol M35i. Space in the back is quite cramped but interior quality and boot space are good.

The Tiguan is completely new and comes in diesel and plug-in hybrid petrol forms. The hybrid should do up to 100km electric power only, conditions depending.