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“Trinity is going to be a time machine,” said VW brand boss Dr Ralf Brandstatter. VW’s ID.3 and ID.4 pictured at the company’s Wolfsburg facility. Photo: AFP/Getty Images VW aims to bring self-driving cars to the masses by 2030

Car giant is planning over-the-air software updates for its ID cars every 12 weeks

Before you buy an electric vehicle, ask: Will I drive it enough to make it eco-friendly? Before you buy an electric vehicle, ask: Will I drive it enough to make it eco-friendly?

If you can't rack up the miles, then you might be better off with a traditional gas guzzler

Morgan sports cars make a surprise return to Ireland Morgan sports cars make a surprise return to Ireland

Cork-based Edgewood Automotive takes on franchise for classically-styled roadster

New car sales up 5.3% in February despite Covid lockdown restrictions New car sales up 5.3% in February despite Covid lockdown restrictions

End of reduced VAT rate from March 1st led to strong pre-orders last month

Toyota Yaris named Europe’s Car of the Year 2021 Toyota Yaris named Europe’s Car of the Year 2021

Supermini’s victory partly down to rave reviews for its rally-inspired GR version

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
Maughan family group bought Irish Opel franchise for €9.5m

Maughan family group bought Irish Opel franchise for €9.5m Group will own 10% share of new car market after it regains control of Citroën

MG ZS EV: A new jump start for families into the age of electric motoring

MG ZS EV: A new jump start for families into the age of electric motoring A spacious family EV for under €30k sounds tempting, but there are drawbacks to consider

Raiding Ford’s archives for tales of cars that never were

Raiding Ford’s archives for tales of cars that never were Secret Fords: Volume One, Steve Saxty’s new book, sheds light on Ford’s secret 1980s projects

Mercedes’ new C-Class gets S-Class cabin

Mercedes’ new C-Class gets S-Class cabin Merc’s mid-size saloon revived to take on the BMW 3 Series

Hyundai unveils the first of its new range of all-electric models

Hyundai unveils the first of its new range of all-electric models Ioniq is set to be the subbrand for its assault on electric rivals. First up is the Ioniq 5

New Mercedes-Benz C-Class gets a radical new interior

New Mercedes-Benz C-Class gets a radical new interior Images of the new C-Class have leaked online ahead of official launch this week

Seat’s Cupra crossover offers premium appeal – and now comes with a plug

Seat’s Cupra crossover offers premium appeal – and now comes with a plug Formentor is a welcome alternative to the boxy copycat hybrids on the market

Tesla Model 3 Long Range: Electric motoring at its finest

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

Ford will only sell all-electric cars in Europe from 2030

Ford will only sell all-electric cars in Europe from 2030 US brand says it will abandon petrol, diesel and hybrids at the end of the decade

Buying a used car? Here’s why prices look set to rise

Buying a used car? Here’s why prices look set to rise Tax changes triggered by Brexit have increased the cost of imports that dealers rely on

Green shoots of something exciting from Opel

Green shoots of something exciting from Opel First drive: New Mokka-e shows the German brand is now pointing in the right direction

GR Yaris: Toyota’s pocket-rocket rally car is a star in the making

GR Yaris: Toyota’s pocket-rocket rally car is a star in the making 11:23 €50,000 price tag may seem steep, but it’s not outlandish given what the car delivers

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

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

DS 4 arrives to poach buyers from Mercedes and BMW

DS 4 arrives to poach buyers from Mercedes and BMW Can Citroën’s posh brand gamble finally pay off?

Electric car revolution: How Ireland could lead the field

Electric car revolution: How Ireland could lead the field The island is almost perfect for EVs. But more drivers outside Dublin need to switch

Volkswagen’s ID.4 is heading our way. Is it worth €36,000 of your money?

Volkswagen’s ID.4 is heading our way. Is it worth €36,000 of your money? The German giant’s new electric vehicle arrives hot on the ID.3’s heels. Which is better?

Car making to return to Ireland with hypercars built in Wicklow

Car making to return to Ireland with hypercars built in Wicklow Entrepreneur Norman Crowley brings car design greats together to create new electric vehicles built here

New Tesla Model S boasts 1,100hp and a range up to 840km

New Tesla Model S boasts 1,100hp and a range up to 840km New luxury electric saloon offers more power but less steering wheel

New car sales drop 18% in January but used imports rise despite Brexit

New car sales drop 18% in January but used imports rise despite Brexit Lockdown restrictions hit new car sales but market was only down 8% until final day of January

Tucson hybrid: Hyundai’s best mainstream model yet

Tucson hybrid: Hyundai’s best mainstream model yet You expect major tech advances when you buy a Merc. But a Hyundai? Hats off

Road Test

The MG ZS EV  is the first mass market Chinese-built car to go on sale in Ireland. Expect a lot more to follow MG ZS EV: A new jump start for families into the age of electric motoring
  • Motors
  • Michael McAleer
  • February 24, 2021, 07:05

A spacious family EV for under €30k sounds tempting, but there are drawbacks to consider

Tesla Model 3 Long Range: some quality concerns remain, but this is right at the sharp end of electric motoring Tesla Model 3 Long Range: Electric motoring at its finest
  • Motors
  • Neil Briscoe
  • February 17, 2021, 07:05

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

The GR Yaris might even seem like a sound buy to a dedicated petrolhead. 11:23 GR Yaris: Toyota’s pocket-rocket rally car is a star in the making
  • Motors
  • Michael McAleer
  • February 10, 2021, 07:20

€50,000 price tag may seem steep, but it’s not outlandish given what the car delivers

Stylish: this new Tucson turns heads Tucson hybrid: Hyundai’s best mainstream model yet
  • Motors
  • Michael McAleer
  • January 27, 2021, 07:15

You expect major tech advances when you buy a Merc. But a Hyundai? Hats off

Range Rover Sport D350: Fab to drive. But everyone you pass will hate you
  • Motors
  • Neil Briscoe
  • January 27, 2021, 07:05

With this SUV's big-six diesel engine, the old oil-burning technology is going out on a high

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

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VW aims to bring self-driving cars to the masses by 2030
  • Michael McAleer
  • March 5, 2021, 10:10

VW aims to bring self-driving cars to the masses by 2030 Car giant is planning over-the-air software updates for its ID cars every 12 weeks

Morgan sports cars make a surprise return to Ireland
  • Neil Briscoe
  • March 3, 2021, 05:40

Morgan sports cars make a surprise return to Ireland Cork-based Edgewood Automotive takes on franchise for classically-styled roadster

New car sales up 5.3% in February despite Covid lockdown restrictions
  • Michael McAleer
  • March 2, 2021, 17:04

New car sales up 5.3% in February despite Covid lockdown restrictions End of reduced VAT rate from March 1st led to strong pre-orders last month

Volvo shows new C40 EV as it plans to go fully electric
  • Neil Briscoe
  • March 2, 2021, 14:30

Volvo shows new C40 EV as it plans to go fully electric Volvo Ireland says online sales plans will not affect the size of the dealer network

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