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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Formentor is a welcome alternative to the boxy copycat hybrids on the market

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

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

Tax changes triggered by Brexit have increased the cost of imports that dealers rely on

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

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

German giant’s new electric super-saloon arrives in April – and it’s gorgeous

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

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?

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

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 luxury electric saloon offers more power but less steering wheel

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

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

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

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

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 Ireland says online sales plans will not affect the size of the dealer network

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