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Mini intends to preserve the history of each car by keeping the engine, gearbox and so on saved and logged, so that the process of electrification can be easily reversed if a future owner wants to restore their Mini Recharged to its original specification BMW brings electric power to classic Minis

Electric ‘restomods’ will be factory-approved and individually numbered

Audi’s e-tron Quattro S: A maddeningly desirable car, but mainly just maddening Audi’s e-tron Quattro S: A maddeningly desirable car, but mainly just maddening

Sporty electric SUV is wonderful in isolation, but doesn’t make sense in the wider world

Could pickups become more popular than SUVs in Europe? Could pickups become more popular than SUVs in Europe?

As Tesla delays Cybertruck production, will electric power change our view on trucks?

Gowan motors chief takes dim view of stalled new-car supply Gowan motors chief takes dim view of stalled new-car supply

Interview: ‘No heads have rolled. Someone got it wrong,’ says dismayed company boss Mick Dwan

Volkswagen ID.4 GTX: €72,000 is a step too far for an electric car Volkswagen ID.4 GTX: €72,000 is a step too far for an electric car

Volkswagen has built a superbly comfortable electric crossover and should stop there

Irish motorists fell out of love with Fiat – John Saunders thinks he can change that

Irish motorists fell out of love with Fiat – John Saunders thinks he can change that Fiat, Alfa Romeo and Jeep have a new distributor. Is it the start of an Italian renaissance?

Peugeot’s new electric 308 claims a range of 400km

Peugeot’s new electric 308 claims a range of 400km New electric hatch benefits from latest battery tech development

Ford’s Mustang Mach-E proves batteries can be fun

Ford’s Mustang Mach-E proves batteries can be fun Agile handling for Ford’s new electric SUV, but it’s messy in some areas

Prices for used cars up 56% over the last two years

Prices for used cars up 56% over the last two years 2:58 Registration figures for first 10 days of new year show hybrids are now the most popular new cars

New car deliveries in State set to be affected by global chip shortage

New car deliveries in State set to be affected by global chip shortage Car dealers indicate they have more interest from consumers than they have cars to sell

BMW shows off a colour-changing car in Las Vegas

BMW shows off a colour-changing car in Las Vegas Electric iX gets experimental paintwork, as well as a high-power 619hp M60 version

Seat’s all-electric Cupra: An arguably prettier, cheaper Volkswagen ID-3

Seat’s all-electric Cupra: An arguably prettier, cheaper Volkswagen ID-3 Seat’s semi-premium sporting brand begins its EV journey, but why choose one over a VW ID.3?

Q&A: What is a PCP, and should I use one to buy a car?

Q&A: What is a PCP, and should I use one to buy a car? PCP deals look tempting, but make sure to read the fine print

How much range will your electric vehicle lose in cold weather?

How much range will your electric vehicle lose in cold weather? Winter slows chemical processes in batteries. How can you keep your car going?

And the winner of the Irish Times car of the year is...

And the winner of the Irish Times car of the year is... It was a very tight race between two Koreans and a French entry

State targets over 585,000 electric car registrations in last three years of decade

State targets over 585,000 electric car registrations in last three years of decade Government’s Climate Action Plan target is for 945,000 EVs on the road by 2030

Lancia aims to be the Italian Mercedes as it plots an electric renaissance

Lancia aims to be the Italian Mercedes as it plots an electric renaissance Once close to extinction, brands like Lancia and MG are radically reworking their line-ups

The Irish Times car buyer’s guide for 2022: Electric cars, hybrids, crossovers and SUVs

The Irish Times car buyer’s guide for 2022: Electric cars, hybrids, crossovers and SUVs The new car market is reshaping utterly. These are our picks of the most popular types of vehicle

Renault’s Zoe and the disappearing safety stars

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Toyota's surprise reveal of its electric car lineup that’s coming our way

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Max Verstappen interview: ‘Don’t expect any changes’

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Tesla Model 3 Performance: It’s flawed, but this is an addictive electric vehicle

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Could Ireland be on the cusp of a biofuel revolution?

Could Ireland be on the cusp of a biofuel revolution? “Electrification of cars is important in reducing emissions but it cannot do it all”

Toyota’s first all-electric SUV due in Ireland next May

Toyota’s first all-electric SUV due in Ireland next May Promising a range of 450km, the new EV is claiming to deliver serious off-road ability

BMW iX 40 M Sport: A luxury load-lugger with better handling than a Tesla

BMW iX 40 M Sport: A luxury load-lugger with better handling than a Tesla Electric family SUV offers comfort and impressive handling but comes at a price

Road Test

Audi’s e-tron Quattro S Audi’s e-tron Quattro S: A maddeningly desirable car, but mainly just maddening
  • Motors
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Sporty electric SUV is wonderful in isolation, but doesn’t make sense in the wider world

According to Volkswagen, GTX sits alongside GTI, GTE and GTD. Stellar company indeed. Volkswagen ID.4 GTX: €72,000 is a step too far for an electric car
  • Motors
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  • January 19, 2022, 07:05

Volkswagen has built a superbly comfortable electric crossover and should stop there

A Mustang Mach-E Extended Range AWD can take you for a theoretical 540km thanks to its massive 91kWh battery Ford’s Mustang Mach-E proves batteries can be fun
  • Motors
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  • January 12, 2022, 07:05

Agile handling for Ford’s new electric SUV, but it’s messy in some areas

Cupra Born: solid but not thrilling – yet Seat’s all-electric Cupra: An arguably prettier, cheaper Volkswagen ID-3
  • Motors
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  • January 5, 2022, 07:00

Seat’s semi-premium sporting brand begins its EV journey, but why choose one over a VW ID.3?

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  • December 8, 2021, 07:05

The new Model 3 remains a convincing electric sports saloon

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Merc’s electric GLB and Suzuki’s estate car reach Ireland
  • Neil Briscoe
  • January 20, 2022, 16:41

Merc’s electric GLB and Suzuki’s estate car reach Ireland New battery SUV and a hybrid estate go on sale

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  • January 13, 2022, 10:29

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