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Ford aims to make a surge in the electric market with its new Mustang

We took the new all-electric crossover onto the streets of London

Toyota C-HR: A proper premium hybrid crossover that’s a halfway house to electric

Toyota C-HR: A proper premium hybrid crossover that’s a halfway house to electric

New C-HR offers stylish looks but some drivers would be better sticking to diesels

First Drive: BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe struggles to live up to its billing

First Drive: BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe struggles to live up to its billing

This is a chunky compact saloon car and, compared with Mercedes CLA, the 2GC looks frumpy

Jaguar Land Rover flying parts in suitcases from China

Jaguar Land Rover flying parts in suitcases from China

CEO admits uncertainty over whether the company would have enough parts to maintain production in the UK

Hyundai and Kia create new electric car platform

Hyundai and Kia create new electric car platform

New EV structure co-developed with Canoo

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Skoda testing its upcoming all-electric SUV in Laois

Czech company claims its new Enyaq, due on sale next year, is derived from the Irish name Enya

Confusion reigns in motor trade as politicians are blamed

Political ‘misinformation’ fuels uncertainty as electric-only age follows diesel debacle

How far can electric cars go on one charge?

And should that really matter?

Ford’s new Puma hits our funny bone

Ford has created, in the new Puma, arguably the most likeable crossover yet

Cute and quirky new electric car from Honda is great fun to drive

First drive in the new Honda e impresses, even with a limited range

January surge in hybrid sales but new car market down 3.5%

Toyota is the best-seller in the new 201 registration market

Nissan accuses rivals of undermining Government’s electric vehicle target

Irish importer says plan for 1m electric vehicles by 2030 is ‘wholly achievable’

Volkswagen cuts €5,000 off the price of its electric Golf

Cut price e-Golf is on the run out ahead of the arrival of new ID.3 - but is it better to wait?

Nimble electric Mini makes few compromises

First Drive: Technical advances of BMW i3 deliver energy for playful instant classic

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

Seat unveils its new Leon - as Luca steals some of its thunder

The new Leon features more sporty lines than its German sister, the Golf and will come with plug-in hybrid variants

Luca de Meo named chief of French carmaker Renault

Italian joins company as it tries to repair relationship with alliance partner Nissan

Opel’s introduces new plug-in hybrid SUV - but is the price right?

First drive: New hybrid Grandland X claims 59km on full-electric power before the petrol engine kicks in

2020 bargain cars: What to buy with a limited budget in mind

The prime picks for budget-minded motorists looking for something wearing a 201-plate

Bridgestone’s connected tyre could be a safety breakthrough

Glued-in chip can tell the car’s on-board systems what condition your tyres are in

VW Passat plug-in hybrid is the bridge to an electric future

Spacious family saloon, with cavernous boot and ample leg room in rear for three adults

FF will not progress new speeding Bill if in government after election

Enforcement of fines should be fixed before new legislation introduced, FF’s Marc MacSharry says

Profits rise at BMW’s Irish operation despite drop in demand

BMW registrations fell 7.9% to 4,284 with Mini sales down 11% to 555

Toyota prepares to motor into brave new electric future

Carmaker eyes global sales of 5.5m hybrids a year by 2025 and 1m fully electric vehicles by 2030

Toyota’s hot Yaris gets Irish input

Rally driver Chris Meeke gets early drive in GR Yaris hot hatch

Road Test

The Toyota C-HR, which starts at €30,620, offers stylish looks and a premium finish

Toyota C-HR: A proper premium hybrid crossover that’s a halfway house to electric

Motors
Michael McAleer
February 19, 2020, 07:00

New C-HR offers stylish looks but some drivers would be better sticking to diesels

Ford Puma 1.0 125hp Ecoboost Hybrid Titanium

Ford’s new Puma hits our funny bone

Motors
Neil Briscoe
February 5, 2020, 13:20

Ford has created, in the new Puma, arguably the most likeable crossover yet

The Model X is not as polished a product as the smaller, cheaper Model 3, but it is fascinating, it is interesting, it is intriguing. And how often can you say all that about a modern car?

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

Motors
Neil Briscoe
January 29, 2020, 03:55

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

VW Passat

VW Passat plug-in hybrid is the bridge to an electric future

Motors
Michael McAleer
January 22, 2020, 06:10

Spacious family saloon, with cavernous boot and ample leg room in rear for three adults

Mazda 3: the saloon certainly looks the part but its engine tech lets it down

Mazda 3: Handsome saloon’s clever engine tech doesn’t stand up in court

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Neil Briscoe
January 7, 2020, 19:31

Skyactiv-X engine is supposed to be the Holy Grail but it’s more of a sippy cup

The development team of the new Clio has got the interior mix of physical buttons and touchscreen controls just right

Fifth-generation Clio scores with its Gallic charm and practical appeal

Motors
Michael McAleer
December 11, 2019, 06:15

The new version delivers on comfort, safety and tech, but still trails rivals in terms of driving dynamics

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Jaguar Land Rover flying parts in suitcases from China

February 19, 2020, 07:42

CEO admits uncertainty over whether the company would have enough parts to maintain production in the UK

Hyundai and Kia create new electric car platform

Neil Briscoe
February 18, 2020, 19:25

New EV structure co-developed with Canoo

VW offers direct payouts to sidestep German emissions lawsuit

February 14, 2020, 20:07

Final payment under offer would be fraction of that handed to US drivers

Skoda testing its upcoming all-electric SUV in Laois

Michael McAleer
February 12, 2020, 15:48

Czech company claims its new Enyaq, due on sale next year, is derived from the Irish name Enya

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