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Mercedes reveals its new luxury electric car a 770km range

New electric S-Class - the EQS - is expected in showrooms for sales next year

Hyundai i20:  Korean overtakes some of its rivals in the supermini race Hyundai i20: Korean overtakes some of its rivals in the supermini race

Korean firm has created a dynamic i20 that Toyota, Peugeot and VW need to take note of

Dacia’s new Sandero hit with two-star safety rating Dacia’s new Sandero hit with two-star safety rating

Euro NCAP rates the new Sandero’s safety performance as ‘out of step with the market’

Audi e-Tron GT: Expensive but brilliant, staggeringly desirable electric car Audi e-Tron GT: Expensive but brilliant, staggeringly desirable electric car

The Tesla Model S feels leaden-footed compared with this incredible driving experience

Jeep’s cultural appropriation dilemma puts other carmakers on notice Jeep’s cultural appropriation dilemma puts other carmakers on notice

Cherokee Nation says it objects to Jeep using its name for cars

Semiconductor chip shortage halts car production

Semiconductor chip shortage halts car production Car firms say global shortage concerns whole motor industry ‘and affects all our production sites’

Volkswagen ID.4: Craving an SUV? VW’s all-electric new model could be for you

Volkswagen ID.4: Craving an SUV? VW’s all-electric new model could be for you The ID.3 actually ticks just about every box, but crossovers are still king for Irish drivers

Motor trade sees 48,188 new cars registered this year despite lockdown

Motor trade sees 48,188 new cars registered this year despite lockdown New car sales in first quarter down just 3.2% on last year; registration of used imports up 5.5%

Kia Sorento PHEV: Seven-seater with practicality and comfort in abundance

Kia Sorento PHEV: Seven-seater with practicality and comfort in abundance Road test: For lugging a family about in comfort it’s really impressive

VW’s new Tiguan satisfies, but for how much longer?

VW’s new Tiguan satisfies, but for how much longer? Yes, it’s an impressive diesel SUV, but the clock is ticking…

Volkswagen’s ID.4 crossover arrives in Irish showrooms

Volkswagen’s ID.4 crossover arrives in Irish showrooms New arrival is marketed as an all-electric crossover SUV, so it also boasts towing ability

Lexus signals new styling with all-electric LF-Z crossover

Lexus signals new styling with all-electric LF-Z crossover Premium Japanese brand promises several new all-electric models in coming years

Kia’s all-electric EV6 crossover will have a 585bhp performance version

Kia’s all-electric EV6 crossover will have a 585bhp performance version GT version will deliver a 0-100km/h time of just 3.5 seconds

No Volkswagen rebrand as firm admits it issued fake news release as joke

No Volkswagen rebrand as firm admits it issued fake news release as joke Earlier statements and confirmations said it was rebranding its US operations

Ford will kill the Mondeo in 2022

Ford will kill the Mondeo in 2022 The once ubiquitous family saloon will be no more

Alpine A110: Near-perfect sports car points the way to a glorious electric future

Alpine A110: Near-perfect sports car points the way to a glorious electric future Renault’s sporting brand will morph from this petrol two-seater into a full-battery lineup

Are you sharing too much data with your car?

Are you sharing too much data with your car? Pairing your phone with your vehicle can inadvertently give your information to third parties

Peugeot launches new shark-nosed 308 hatchback

Peugeot launches new shark-nosed 308 hatchback New 308 gets plugin-hybrid options, but no all-electric model as yet

Motor trade seeks to reopen showrooms from April 5th

Motor trade seeks to reopen showrooms from April 5th Size of dealerships and low average footfall supports a safe reopening, argues SIMI

Citroën C4: Delivers comfort and practicality with smart styling touches

Citroën C4: Delivers comfort and practicality with smart styling touches First drive: Remarkably restrained but overall ride felt firmer than expected

Why do car dealers charge bank-manager fees to service your vehicle?

Why do car dealers charge bank-manager fees to service your vehicle? Servicing fees are high – up to €125 an hour – but so are the skills needed to keep cars safe

Opel makes a battery Manta

Opel makes a battery Manta Classic 1970 coupe gets electric power and digital cabin

Volkswagen plans to make cheaper electric batteries – and plenty of them

Volkswagen plans to make cheaper electric batteries – and plenty of them German giant to build six battery factories and invest €400m in rapid-charging points in Europe

Fiat’s electric 500 ‘leaves German premium cars sitting at the lights’

Fiat’s electric 500 ‘leaves German premium cars sitting at the lights’ First drive: Fiat has gone retro with this foray into the all-electric world

BMW’s M division delivers fastest M3 – and likely the last with petrol power

BMW’s M division delivers fastest M3 – and likely the last with petrol power German giant’s sixth-generation M3 combines agile handling with three-litre, twin-turbo power

Road Test

Impressive: Hyundai’s new i20 is on par with the  class-leading Peugeot 208 in terms of driving dynamics Hyundai i20: Korean overtakes some of its rivals in the supermini race
  • Motors
  • Michael McAleer
  • April 14, 2021, 07:15

Korean firm has created a dynamic i20 that Toyota, Peugeot and VW need to take note of

Now we just have to hope that Audi’s new-found magic electric touch can spread to the more affordable models that will wear the e-Tron badg Audi e-Tron GT: Expensive but brilliant, staggeringly desirable electric car
  • Motors
  • Neil Briscoe
  • April 9, 2021, 12:00

The Tesla Model S feels leaden-footed compared with this incredible driving experience

The ID.4 has a taller front end than the ID.3. Volkswagen ID.4: Craving an SUV? VW’s all-electric new model could be for you
  • Motors
  • Neil Briscoe
  • April 7, 2021, 07:05

The ID.3 actually ticks just about every box, but crossovers are still king for Irish drivers

Kia Sorento PHEV Kia Sorento PHEV: Seven-seater with practicality and comfort in abundance
  • Motors
  • Michael McAleer
  • March 31, 2021, 07:05

Road test: For lugging a family about in comfort it’s really impressive

Volkswagen’s new Tiguan. VW’s new Tiguan satisfies, but for how much longer?
  • Motors
  • Neil Briscoe
  • March 31, 2021, 07:02

Yes, it’s an impressive diesel SUV, but the clock is ticking…

Alpine A110 Légende: This near-perfect sports car   gives us hope of a  more enjoyable electric future Alpine A110: Near-perfect sports car points the way to a glorious electric future
  • Motors
  • Neil Briscoe
  • March 24, 2021, 07:10

Renault’s sporting brand will morph from this petrol two-seater into a full-battery lineup

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Mercedes reveals its new luxury electric car a 770km range
  • Neil Briscoe
  • April 15, 2021, 17:54

Mercedes reveals its new luxury electric car a 770km range New electric S-Class - the EQS - is expected in showrooms for sales next year

Dacia’s new Sandero hit with two-star safety rating
  • Neil Briscoe
  • April 14, 2021, 10:53

Dacia’s new Sandero hit with two-star safety rating Euro NCAP rates the new Sandero’s safety performance as ‘out of step with the market’

Jeep’s cultural appropriation dilemma puts other carmakers on notice
  • Neil Briscoe
  • April 7, 2021, 05:50

Jeep’s cultural appropriation dilemma puts other carmakers on notice Cherokee Nation says it objects to Jeep using its name for cars

Motor trade sees 48,188 new cars registered this year despite lockdown
  • Michael McAleer
  • April 1, 2021, 12:11

Motor trade sees 48,188 new cars registered this year despite lockdown New car sales in first quarter down just 3.2% on last year; registration of used imports up 5.5%

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