Opel

Winter slows chemical processes in batteries. How can you keep your car going?

Transaction includes distribution of Fiat, Alfa Romeo, Jeep and Fiat Professional in Ireland

The cabin is basically a plastic bucket and every bit as noisy, but it’s drier than a bike, safer than a scooter, and nicer than taking a taxi

Crisis in microchip supply is causing production problems for carmakers

Car makers also facing more immediate crisis due to ongoing semiconductor shortage

Grandland is restyled inside and out, but can it rise above its predecessor’s average status?

Compact hatchback faces fierce competition in crossover SUV market segment

Luxury French brand here to take on Mercedes and Audi

Man suffered ‘significant’ injury, judge says, after incident at Limerick roundabout

Move secures future of of Ellesmere Port factory in northwest of country

New Megane goes SUV, new Astra gets Manta styling

Overall pass rate for initial tests in 2020 was 43.7%, according to RSA figures

Cool and comfortable Mokka could entice many to make the move to electric

Can the French brand find a road to success across the luxury and affordable markets?

With only a 200km range, can Opel’s new electric van cross the country with ease?

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

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

New car sales in first quarter down just 3.2% on last year; registration of used imports up 5.5%

Aygo X Prologue concept previews Toyota’s next (last?) small petrol model

First drive: Remarkably restrained but overall ride felt firmer than expected

Classic 1970 coupe gets electric power and digital cabin

Owners of centre seeking €30m after allegedly defective Opel went on fire

Shortage of chips a worry for merged Fiat Chrysler/PSA motor giant

Group will own 10% share of new car market after it regains control of Citroën

First drive: New Mokka-e shows the German brand is now pointing in the right direction

Can Citroën’s posh brand gamble finally pay off?

Confused about electric vehicles? Here’s how to tell your EV from your PHEV and MHEV

‘The real big change is the move towards electrification and sustainability’

The best of the new metal coming in the new year

New SUV looks the part but underperforming battery may spook potential buyers

If they are not being plugged in, they are worse for the environment

Smaller battery equals greater environmental gains, but will customers buy in to that?

Seen & Heard: Marlet funding, Gigable growth, retailers’ VAT refund concerns

New petrol Yaris does not have the edge over its rivals but delayed hybrid model could change things

French offering is a practical family car that maximises space and value for money

IM Group is handing back the Irish distribution rights from next April

Irish-based EVE wants to remove obstacles to buying an EV such as lack of charging points

Some electric vehicles still cost €10,000 more than petrol versions of the same cars

Not ready to go full electric? A plug-in hybrid could be a low emission option

While it may lack full-on electric performance, the Pug is a hit on price, premium finish and useable range