Hyundai seeks Irish EV credit where it’s dueHyundai Ireland boss Stephen Gleeson speaks about the challenges and triumphs of running one of Ireland’s best-selling car brandsTue Jul 29 2025 - 06:00
Increased incentives could alter the maths for EV targetsCurrent electric vehicle figures don’t add up but a Climate Change Advisory Council proposal might drive things in the right directionThu Jul 24 2025 - 05:00
Stalled by ‘goodwill’ for car repairs: Are Irish drivers being left in the lurch?Repair work on major faults can be complicated by patchy warranties and a system tilted against consumersWed Jul 23 2025 - 07:50
Hyundai’s big Ioniq 9 feels like an EV upgrade, but will buyers make the switch?The market for new electric cars seems to be growing again, but will buyers reach up for Hyundai’s pricey all-electric seven-seater?Tue Jul 22 2025 - 10:02
The new Mercedes CLA – range anxiety? What’s that?Merc’s sleek new four-door EV goes for mile and miles on one chargeWed Jul 16 2025 - 23:01
Mini Cooper S Convertible review: This soft-top proves that open air is betterMini Cooper S Convertible isn't quite a cure-all but it would certainly take your mind off a bad dayWed Jul 16 2025 - 07:15
BYD’s Land Cruiser rival inches closer to IrelandBYD’s luxury brand Denza is coming to the UK, and it’s got an ultra-rugged plug-in hybrid 4x4 tooWed Jul 16 2025 - 06:45
Mazda’s new CX-5 gains space, but loses engine optionsJust a single engine choice for the incoming new €39,965 Fri Jul 11 2025 - 12:15
Is China’s car industry on the brink of crisis?Car makers are selling and exporting new cars as ‘zero miles’ used in an effort to keep factories runningWed Jul 09 2025 - 08:02
Volkswagen Buzz attempting journey around the world visits IrelandRainer Zietlow wants to take an electric car to the ends of the EarthTue Jul 08 2025 - 20:18
EV Q&A: How do I know if I’m getting good economy from an electric car?Helping to separate electric-vehicle myths from facts, we are here to answer all your EV questionsTue Jul 08 2025 - 06:30
Company car leasing avoids value depreciation in a volatile market Could leasing with a full-service option, where all the ancillary costs are covered, be the answer for a small firm? Wed Jul 02 2025 - 05:00
Car makers sound alarm as China turns off tap on mineral supplies Rare-earth metals in short supply, causing some models to pause productionTue Jul 01 2025 - 10:00
EV Q&A: Will ‘vegan’ interiors be hard-wearing in the long term?Helping to separate electric-vehicle myths from facts, we are here to answer all your EV questionsThu Jun 26 2025 - 06:00
The secrets behind the new Nissan Leaf’s style: ‘Hopefully it’s a pleasant shock’We dig into the new all-electric Leaf’s style details with Nissan’s European vice-president of design Giovanny ArrobaWed Jun 25 2025 - 06:15
In an impressive leap forward there’s a faint sense of Jeep to the new Dacia Duster hybrid Restyled Duster offers a frugal 1.6-litre engine but prompts some quality concernsTue Jun 24 2025 - 07:00
New Leaf of life for Nissan: Can 604km-range EV revive the struggling giant?The Japanese car brand badly needs a big hit right now, but betting on the electric car market feels riskyTue Jun 17 2025 - 13:00
Should electric car incentives be more creative?Helping to separate electric-vehicle myths from facts, we are here to answer all your EV questionsTue Jun 17 2025 - 12:33
Audi’s small Q3 grows up for its third generationLatest Q3 looks to Q5 and Q6 e-tron for styling inspirationMon Jun 16 2025 - 20:30
Skoda’s sporty Elroq RS neatly mixes pace and practicalityMore power and four-wheel drive make the Elroq even more appealing, if rather priceyMon Jun 16 2025 - 14:02
Peugeot E-3008: Electric all-wheel-drive is like a cheat code for fast carsPeugeot's new range-topper is quick, poised and more efficient than you would expectWed Jun 11 2025 - 07:30
Cupra’s Terramar two-engined hybrid leaves us in two mindsIt’s quick, well-made and lower-slung than you might think, but there’s something missingWed Jun 11 2025 - 07:07
Alpine A290: an EV that will have you smiling and giggling on almost every driveA290 is the first Alpine to be officially sold in Ireland and not only is it a belter, it’s also quite affordableTue Jun 10 2025 - 12:25
EV Q&A: Why can’t I have a swing-out arm for kerbside charging in Dublin? Helping to separate electric-vehicle myths from facts, we are here to answer all your EV questionsTue Jun 10 2025 - 06:30
What can Irish aviation learn from the carbon-reducing experience of New Zealand?Christchurch Airport in New Zealand is at the cutting edge of cutting emissionsThu Jun 05 2025 - 05:00
Driving test logjam: how to beat the long waiting timesThe RSA has published a plan to shorten the wait for tests, but there are ways around the system right nowWed Jun 04 2025 - 07:00
EV Q&A: Why doesn’t Ireland use roadside furniture for charging electric vehicles?Helping to separate electric-vehicle myths from facts, we are here to answer all your EV questionsTue Jun 03 2025 - 10:17
Regal Rolls-Royces roll up to help preserve Ireland’s Georgian legacyA coming together of minds sees Rolls-Royce 20-Ghost Club and Irish Georgian Society mark 45 years of working togetherSun Jun 01 2025 - 06:00
The VW Buzz is a superhero, here to save us from villainous SUVsMost seven-seat cars fudge the third row and turn it into a kids-only zone. Not this oneWed May 28 2025 - 07:00
Leapmotor joins the Chinese ranks in Ireland in SeptemberMore Chinese electric cars coming, this time with Gowan Auto as the importerTue May 27 2025 - 15:21
EV Q&A: Should I buy an out-of-warranty, used electric car?Helping to separate electric-vehicle myths from facts, we are here to answer all your EV questionsTue May 27 2025 - 05:00
You’d be genuinely mad to buy an SUV unless you need it - just look at latest climate and safety figures The new Kodiaq is efficient, but the Superb estate is a much better optionFri May 23 2025 - 05:51
Beware the car hire honey trap: We had the most intensive inspection of a returned rental I’ve ever seenOur hire car experience went from sunny to cloudy in minutesWed May 21 2025 - 06:00
EV Q&A: Why do electric cars still have old-fashioned 12-volt batteries?Helping to separate electric vehicle myths from facts, we’re here to answer all your EV questionsTue May 20 2025 - 10:48
Is the State about to miss another EV target?Mobility Partnership Ireland says ‘more ambition’ is needed to hit electric car charging targetsTue May 13 2025 - 05:31
EV Q&A: Why does our car not work with some chargers?Helping to separate electric vehicle myths from facts, we’re here to answer all your EV questionsTue May 13 2025 - 05:00
Changing your playlist can make you a safer driver, claims Allianz researchInsurer’s research shows that music with a slower beat keeps you calm behind the wheelMon May 12 2025 - 09:56
Renault 4’s electric reboot charms you like few other carsRetro styling cloaks an up-to-date EV package that’s just about practical enoughFri May 09 2025 - 09:48
Updated BMW M2: adorable, fun and ludicrously powerfulYes, it’s overpriced, but this muscular, wound-up little coupe has more power than a 1970s F1 carThu May 08 2025 - 06:00
Has Jeff Bezos-backed Slate just revolutionised the electric car?Ultra-simple, ultra-customisable, and ultra-cheap – the EV pick-up intends to upend the car industryWed May 07 2025 - 06:45
Electric vehicle Q&A: Which EV charging point apps do I need? Helping to separate electric vehicle myths from facts, we’re here to answer all your EV questionsTue May 06 2025 - 05:00
Polestar opens a proper Irish dealership – is this the end of the agency model?Polestar turns, in part, to a more conventional way of selling cars. Others seem to be following suitWed Apr 30 2025 - 06:15
Electric vehicle Q&A: What if I can’t charge at home?Helping to separate electric vehicle myths from facts, we’re here to answer all your EV questionsTue Apr 29 2025 - 05:00
EU ban would mean direction of travel towards heavier carsIf the EU’s putative ban is introduced, it wouldn’t come into force until 2029Thu Apr 24 2025 - 06:00
Greasing the wheels: is eco-fuel supply ready to make a dent in our emissions?Replacements for petrol and diesel already exist but diversification of inputs will be crucial as airlines compete with motorists for suppliesThu Apr 24 2025 - 05:00
Ireland won’t reach its EV target of one million by 2030 – here’s whyThe Irish Government’s brave target of hitting seven figures with electric cars may already have passed us byThu Apr 24 2025 - 05:00
Dacia’s boss wants to move upmarket, but without a big shift in pricesThe Bigster SUV breaks new commercial ground for Dacia, but Denis Le Vot wants to ensure that the brand sticks to its affordable rootsWed Apr 23 2025 - 07:00
Skoda’s sporty Octavia RS is still the Farmer’s Ferrari, but has it lost its edge?Big boot? Check. Turbo engine? Check. Thrilling to drive? Errr…Wed Apr 23 2025 - 06:00
How long can I expect my EV's battery to last? And what happens when it dies?Helping to separate EV myths from facts, we’re here to answer all your questionsTue Apr 22 2025 - 05:00
Is Northern Ireland’s new car market overly reliant on disability grants?Half of all cars sold in the North last year were part of Motability schemeWed Apr 16 2025 - 07:00
