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According to Renault design director Gilles Vidal, the Renault 5 prototype “embodies modernity, a vehicle relevant to its time: urban, electric, attractive”. Renault to revive its famous 5 supermini as it lays out cost-cutting plan

New boss of French car company plans leaner, electric future

Audi and BMW present contrasting electric faces Audi and BMW present contrasting electric faces

All the while, Tesla is catching up…

How to drive away with a bargain: Top tips for buying a new car in 2021 How to drive away with a bargain: Top tips for buying a new car in 2021

New-car sales are set to rise. Here’s how to make the most of your purchase

Even at $1.5m, Joe Biden’s ‘Beast’ isn’t the priciest presidential limo Even at $1.5m, Joe Biden’s ‘Beast’ isn’t the priciest presidential limo

Cheaper than a Bugatti Chiron, it’s a bargain compared with past White House limousines

Car of the Year: Time to rate the best cars we hope to be driving in 2021 Car of the Year: Time to rate the best cars we hope to be driving in 2021

Despite Covid-19, new cars are coming on the market, and it’s motor hacks’ duty to judge them

1: BMW 3 Series – Our top choice for 2020 reminds us why driving is fun Top 100 Our choice of the top 10 cars for 2020
  • #3: Kia eSoul - Quirky crossover
  • #5: Jaguar I-Pace a great electric drive
  • #8: Mazda 3 - premium at mass-market price
  • #10: Toyota Camry - relaxing and refined
  • Top 100 Countdown
Mitsubishi leaves, with a legacy of broken electric dreams behind it

Mitsubishi leaves, with a legacy of broken electric dreams behind it Japanese car brand departs Irish market in 2021, but will owners be tempted by return of MG?

The age of SUVs: tectonic shifts in the cars we buy and how we buy them

The age of SUVs: tectonic shifts in the cars we buy and how we buy them ‘The real big change is the move towards electrification and sustainability’

Audi e-Tron Sportback: A seriously handsome, impressive and pricey e-SUV

Audi e-Tron Sportback: A seriously handsome, impressive and pricey e-SUV Take note BMW and Mercedes – Audi has set the bar when it comes to chop-top styling

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

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

Ford’s new all-electric Mustang to be sold online directly

Ford’s new all-electric Mustang to be sold online directly Mach E will arrive in Ireland next summer with prices starting at €50,000

BMW’s 5 Series proves its worth amid plugin-hybrid controversy

BMW’s 5 Series proves its worth amid plugin-hybrid controversy Whether plugin-hybrids are good, bad, or indifferent, the updated 5 Series is a class act

Millennials set to drive boom in car ownership in 2021

Millennials set to drive boom in car ownership in 2021 Despite Covid-19’s economic impact, dealers are buckling in for a bumper sales year

The best cars you can buy for €10,000

The best cars you can buy for €10,000 Buying on a budget? We’ve found 10 of the best second-hand cars, from BMW to Dacia

Electric cars may be even cleaner than makers claim

Electric cars may be even cleaner than makers claim Study suggesting EVs need 77,000km on clock to be ‘greener’ than conventional car debunked

Toyota to launch first all-electric crossover car

Toyota to launch first all-electric crossover car Japanese company also continuing to invest in development of solid-state battery packs

The Irish Times top 50 cars for 2021

The Irish Times top 50 cars for 2021 Fully electric cars are gaining ground fast – and some old favourites have been reborn

Kia’s spacious Sorento is like a sittingroom on wheels

Kia’s spacious Sorento is like a sittingroom on wheels Stylish, roomy and comfortable seven-seater is awash with gadgets

Mercedes faces stiff competition from itself with the GLA

Mercedes faces stiff competition from itself with the GLA Puzzling new model ditches comfortable middle ground for space between rock and hard place

Toyota embraces hydrogen age with vastly improved Mirai

Toyota embraces hydrogen age with vastly improved Mirai Japanese giant heralds new family car with evangelical zeal of its original Prius launch

Peugeot e-2008: Disappointing battery range overshadows beautiful design

Peugeot e-2008: Disappointing battery range overshadows beautiful design New SUV looks the part but underperforming battery may spook potential buyers

Mini gets creative with new wacky MPV

Mini gets creative with new wacky MPV Does the ‘Urbanaut’ concept herald a future for people carriers? Mini seems to think so

BMW’s new all-electric SUV causes a stir with its styling

BMW’s new all-electric SUV causes a stir with its styling The new iX may be all about the plug-in power and automated driving features - but all the talk is of that grille

Cupra Formentor: Fun car with good space and stylish touches but price is a hurdle

Cupra Formentor: Fun car with good space and stylish touches but price is a hurdle The chef who cooked up Cupra strategy has been shown to have recipe for success in past

Skoda confirms Irish prices for its new all-electric Enyaq crossover

Skoda confirms Irish prices for its new all-electric Enyaq crossover After grants the Enyaq 60, with a range of 390km, should reach driveways from €38,762

Are plug-in hybrids an eco fig leaf?

Are plug-in hybrids an eco fig leaf? If they are not being plugged in, they are worse for the environment

Road Test

Audi e-Tron Sportback 55 quattro: a seriously impressive and stylish SUV Audi e-Tron Sportback: A seriously handsome, impressive and pricey e-SUV
  • Motors
  • Neil Briscoe
  • December 23, 2020, 07:25

Take note BMW and Mercedes – Audi has set the bar when it comes to chop-top styling

BMW 530e M-Sport:  incisive and entertaining to drive BMW’s 5 Series proves its worth amid plugin-hybrid controversy
  • Motors
  • Neil Briscoe
  • December 16, 2020, 07:25

Whether plugin-hybrids are good, bad, or indifferent, the updated 5 Series is a class act

The Mercedes GLA’s 200D diesel engine feels a little old fashioned in this hybrid-electric world but it’s hugely economical in daily use. Mercedes faces stiff competition from itself with the GLA
  • Motors
  • Neil Briscoe
  • December 2, 2020, 07:05

Puzzling new model ditches comfortable middle ground for space between rock and hard place

The most striking feature is the styling as the Sorento follows the trend towards bigger and bolder front grilles. Kia’s spacious Sorento is like a sittingroom on wheels
  • Motors
  • Michael McAleer
  • December 2, 2020, 07:05

Stylish, roomy and comfortable seven-seater is awash with gadgets

Striking: the Peugeot e-2008 wins big in terms of styling Peugeot e-2008: Disappointing battery range overshadows beautiful design
  • Motors
  • Neil Briscoe
  • November 18, 2020, 07:25

New SUV looks the part but underperforming battery may spook potential buyers

This short-wheelbase model is, surely, the Defender as she is meant to be spoken. Land Rover Defender 90 has more capabilities than any car on market
  • Motors
  • Neil Briscoe
  • November 4, 2020, 07:19

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Toyota unveils its new 24-hour party piece for Les Mans campaign
  • Neil Briscoe
  • January 15, 2021, 11:16

Toyota unveils its new 24-hour party piece for Les Mans campaign The GR010 Hybrid will take part in the endurance race in June, coronavirus allowing

Kia joins the rush transform from car maker to ‘mobility provider’
  • Michael McAleer
  • January 15, 2021, 10:14

Kia joins the rush transform from car maker to ‘mobility provider’ Korean car company plans seven new electric models by 2027

Audi and BMW present contrasting electric faces
  • Neil Briscoe
  • January 14, 2021, 20:25

Audi and BMW present contrasting electric faces All the while, Tesla is catching up…

Renault to revive its famous 5 supermini as it lays out cost-cutting plan
  • Michael McAleer
  • January 14, 2021, 18:00

Renault to revive its famous 5 supermini as it lays out cost-cutting plan New boss of French car company plans leaner, electric future

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