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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

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

Hyundai overhauls management in electric vehicle push

South Korean company is investing €44bn in emerging technology over next five years

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

Electric and plug-in models now account for 15% of new car sales

Motor industry warns changes to grants will undermine climate targets

Audi Q4 e-Tron: Comfortable crossover worth a look if price is right

Lined up against latest array of all-electric models on the market, it looks a little bland

Renault Megane E-Tech: Stylish family crossover will rattle its German rivals

French carmaker’s renaissance continues as fifth-gen Megane overtakes its opponents

Fort Motor Group puts showroom in Tallaght on the market for €5m

Property will be sold with vacant possession as motor group reviews Dublin outlets

Kia EV6: Stunning crossover challenges Tesla for the premium EV throne

Korean carmaker’s new gem offers impressive 400km-plus range and fast-charge tech

First drive: Tesla’s new Model Y crossover can see off its challengers

Coming in at €70,000, it is at the top end of the price range for these mid-sized crossovers

Is this the world’s fastest electric car charger?

ABB says new charger can add 100km of range in three minutes – if you can generate enough power for it

Why your new EV should have a heat-pump

Clever, but expensive, tech makes for longer electric ranges

Merc’s EQA brings down its electric price point

The EQA is Mercedes’ most affordable electric model, but it is still pretty pricey

BMW 128Ti: Racy rival to Golf GTi steals hot-hatch crown from VW

This powerful, racy BMW hits the sweet spot between performance and refinement

Rimac’s all-electric hypercar: 0-100 in two seconds, a 400km/h top speed, and yours for €2m

Nevera has the performance to rival a Bugatti Chiron but with no prickling of your eco-conscience

Hyundai Santa Fe PHEV: Bold engineering, plus features that would be at home on a Mercedes

This roomy seven-seat SUV is a great family car for well-heeled motorists entering the electric world

Toyota Highlander: Has this big family SUV missed its chance?

Seven-seat SUV is reasonable value, but the plug-in hybrid Kia Sorento may have stolen its thunder

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

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

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

Apple’s tried and true approach may hold for car project

Talks with some brand-name carmakers have stalled

Sales at Joe Duffy Motors Group rose 9% to €321m in 2019

Company plans to expand its used car business in 2021, opening a new ZuCar supermarket in Dublin

Electric car revolution: How Ireland could lead the field

The island is almost perfect for EVs. But more drivers outside Dublin need to switch

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