Car Reviews, News, & Advice | The Irish Times Motors

BMW issues another recall: this time over fire risk

BMW issues another recall: this time over fire risk

German car firm is recalling 3-Series models over potential fire hazard

Volvo creates a box on wheels that’s not boxy

Volvo creates a box on wheels that’s not boxy

New V60 carries plenty, but looks more stylish than most

BMW’s new 3 Series set for Paris debut

BMW’s new 3 Series set for Paris debut

All-important new model will feature two plug-in electric variants and a full-electric version

Volkswagen limits new Touareg SUV’s chances of success in Ireland

Volkswagen limits new Touareg SUV’s chances of success in Ireland

First drive: VW Touareg brings a proper premium fit and finish to the market, showcasing Volkswagen in a very positive light

Can Ireland play a role in the autonomous car revolution?

Can Ireland play a role in the autonomous car revolution?

With some 100 automotive software firms here, we can leap to forefront of new tech

Driverless cars on streets in Ireland not that far fetched

Driverless cars on streets in Ireland not that far fetched

When it comes to an autonomous vehicle future, planning will be fundamental

Murphy and Gunn BMW garage in Milltown, Dublin. It’s believed Murphy and Gunn is seeking to retain a servicing and repair contract with the car firm. Photograph: Aidan Crawley

Murphy & Gunn expected to end BMW franchise after 50 years

Other well-known outlets also likely to leave brand by October, industry sources say

Volkswagen is recalling its new Polo model due to an issue with the rear seatbelt. It’s estimated the recall will affect 2,000 cars in the Republic.

VW recalls 2,000 new Polos in Ireland over rear seatbelt issue

Carmaker warns seatbelt could be unintentionally released in some ‘rare situations’

Volvo saw car sales rise 14 per cent to 147,407 units in the first quarter.

China’s Geely hires three investment banks to float Volvo

Dual listing in Sweden and Hong Kong under consideration

Rolls-Royce at last releases its diamond-standard SUV

The Cullinan is the first 4x4 from Rolls-Royce

SensL Technologies is one of the leading suppliers of silicon photomultiplier sensor technology for light-sensing applications. Photograph: Getty Images

Irish firm developing self-driving car tech sold in multimillion euro deal

SensL bought by On Semiconductor, a Fortune 500 company listed on the Nasdaq

Advertisers will be keen to target owners of autonomous cars who will have nothing else to do behind the wheel

Will autonomous cars make roads safer, or just make money?

The MobilityX conference in Dublin and Mayo will discuss the future for driverless cars, but some sceptics are questioning the hype behind autonomous vehicles

Audi finds emissions problem with another 60,000 cars

Emissions troubles poised to overshadow AGM on Wednesday

Nissan has become the latest carmaker to shun the scandal-tainted fuel source. Photograph: Johnny Milano/Bloomberg

Nissan to phase out diesel cars in Europe

Japanese carmaker will cease to launch diesel passenger vehicles from 2021

The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross is good looking but underdeveloped underneath and less than satisfying to drive

Mitsubishi’s new crossover eclipsed by rivals

Eclipse Cross looks smart, but fails to mount a convincing mid-size SUV challenge

BMW’s i8 Roadster is a car that can thrill, visually excite, and even give you a dose of the aural tingles, yet all shot through with a genuine environmental conscience

BMW’s i8 Roadster: how to be gorgeous and still care for the environment

First drive: sports car brings open-air posing to the eco-friendly yurt village

Road Test

Volvo creates a box on wheels that’s not boxy

Motors
Neil Briscoe
May 17, 2018, 18:59

New V60 carries plenty, but looks more stylish than most

Volkswagen limits new Touareg SUV’s chances of success in Ireland

Motors
Michael McAleer
May 15, 2018, 13:53

First drive: VW Touareg brings a proper premium fit and finish to the market, showcasing Volkswagen in a very positive light

The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross is good looking but underdeveloped underneath and less than satisfying to drive

Mitsubishi’s new crossover eclipsed by rivals

Motors
Neil Briscoe
May 9, 2018, 06:03

Eclipse Cross looks smart, but fails to mount a convincing mid-size SUV challenge

BMW M5: don’t fight the power of this big family supercar

Motors
Michael McAleer
May 2, 2018, 06:42

Here’s proof that technology needn’t get in the way of traditional driving pleasure

Volkswagen Polo GTI

Can VW’s pocket rocket Polo GTi leave the Golf lagging behind?

Motors
Michael Sheridan
April 25, 2018, 06:45

First drive: Volkswagen Polo GTi

We reckon that in mixed driving 200-250km should be easily achieved in the new Nissan Leaf

Is Nissan’s new Leaf a turning point in Ireland’s electric car journey?

Motors
Neil Briscoe
April 18, 2018, 07:58

Second-gen electric hatch boasts impressive range and is a pleasure to drive

Next ›

News

BMW issues another recall: this time over fire risk

Michael McAleer
May 18, 2018, 18:51

German car firm is recalling 3-Series models over potential fire hazard

BMW’s new 3 Series set for Paris debut

Michael Taylor
May 17, 2018, 14:04

All-important new model will feature two plug-in electric variants and a full-electric version

Volvo’s the latest to ditch diesel

Neil Briscoe
May 16, 2018, 10:47

New S60 will not come with a diesel option

Murphy & Gunn expected to end BMW franchise after 50 years

Michael McAleer
May 14, 2018, 04:02

Other well-known outlets also likely to leave brand by October, industry sources say

CAR REVIEW SEARCH

Irish Times Life & Style

Follow @IrishTimesLife

Top 100 We count down the best cars for 2018

Videos

Subscriber Only

The diamond maker: “It’s like looking at a little bit of heaven on your finger”

The diamond maker: “It’s like looking at a little bit of heaven on your finger”

To celebrate the launch of the Superb wedding car competition, Škoda’s Made For Ireland series meets wedding jewellery specialists, Abana Jewellers

Sponsored by Škoda

Most Read in Life & Style

‘My boyfriend loses interest in sex after he orgasms’

Britain’s Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex kisses his wife Meghan, Duchess of Sussex as they leave St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle. Photograph: Ben Stansall/AFP/Getty Images

Meghan Markle exudes sleek style in choice of wedding dress

“On balance, this time hasn’t seemed so bad. There was mischief, of course. Posters torn down, the odd row on the street. Yet the media debates, the opinion pieces, the posters, the protests were all predictable.” Photograph: Dara Mac Donaill

Seán Moncrieff: If the referendum fails, then what?

Moroccan lamb with almonds and raisins. Photograph: Emma Jervis

Easy mid-week recipes

Alex Patricia Cullen-Delsol.

Waiting for my own child to die, while looking like I was expecting a baby, was hell

‘In a different juristiction I would have been operated on mid-trimester with minimal risk to a foetus, but the Eighth Amendment meant no doctor could intervene until such time as I faced a real and immediate risk of death.’

‘I needed surgery but because I was pregnant, I was left to rot’

Berlin’s TV Tower seen from Alexanderplatz. Photograph: iStock

Welcome to My Place . . . Berlin

So you want all the plants? Photograph: Getty

Pot luck: What to buy – and what not to buy – at the garden centre

‘Johnny Sexton was basically saying I’m Leinster and Ireland’s unsung hero’

Anita Boyle with her son Conor: ‘We need to amend the Eighth, not repeal it.’

The doctors told me my son would not live. He is now 18 months old

Real news has value

Sign In

Forgot Password?

Sign Out