Hyundai Ioniq 5 N road test: stellar hot hatch brings unmatched driving fun to the EV eraKorean gem can be both sedate and insane, boasting the ability to mix hardcore performance with everyday practicalityMon Jun 03 2024 - 06:30
Ireland’s electric vehicle charging network: How is it faring?The global recession played its part in derailing Ireland as a pioneer in EV development. But other EU states hit by the financial crisis have met or exceeded their targets for EV infrastructureSat Jun 01 2024 - 06:00
Will car buyers in Ireland be the big winners when Volkswagen starts selling directly to customers?The Republic is the test site for VW’s new venture, which will leave dealers with handover duties and service and repairsFri May 31 2024 - 06:00
VW Group to sell cars directly to Irish customers for all its brands from 2026Change will move sales online and leave dealers with handover and aftersales businessTue May 28 2024 - 14:11
The Irish Times Innovation Awards 2024: Everything you need to knowThe Irish Times Innovation Awards, now in their 15th year, is inviting entries for 2024Thu May 16 2024 - 07:34
EV review: New Smart #1 may have the recipe just rightIt may lack the innovation of the original Smart, but its links to Mercedes could be its route to successWed May 15 2024 - 08:15
VW ID.7: Impressive limo-length EV with a big range – and price tagIt’s a sign of the price increases across the motoring world that this VW family saloon starts at €57,000Wed Apr 17 2024 - 07:00
Is it better to buy an electric car now or to wait? Conor Pope and Michael McAleer debate the optionsLatest figures suggest many consumers are holding out for better charging infrastructure and battery technology, and lower prices. But what are the risks of waiting?Tue Apr 16 2024 - 06:00
Electric vehicles: why are sales falling?Uncertainty, misinformation and lack of awareness about generational improvements in EV technology are all part of the issueTue Apr 02 2024 - 16:18
Electric car sales in Ireland drop 14% despite rise in overall new car marketSales of regular hybrids are up 19.5% while plug-in hybrids rose 10.7%; even diesels are up 9%Tue Apr 02 2024 - 13:10
New Land Cruiser proves itself a rugged off-roader with retro looksToyota’s muscular cruiser gets a retro new look to add style to its off-road substanceTue Apr 02 2024 - 00:15
Revamped Peugeot’s 2008 proves tempting in petrol as much as electricThe popular small crossover has an improved EV range but the sprightly petrol model proves to be more fun to driveTue Mar 19 2024 - 06:00
Hybrids are hot with buyers as new car sales up 18%Sales of electric vehicles are not keeping pace with the overall market growth, latest industry figures showFri Mar 01 2024 - 12:35
How I voted – and why – in Europe’s Car of the YearThe seven finalists for Europe’s Car of the Year 2024 were all worthy of making the final cut. Here is how I rated themWed Feb 28 2024 - 05:00
Renault Scenic named Europe’s Car of the Year 2024French all-electric crossover saw off stiff competition from BMW’s new 5 Series/i5Mon Feb 26 2024 - 08:00
Mercedes marks the end of an era with new diesel CLEImpressively refined and powered by a quality engine, can it justify the price hike over rivals?Wed Feb 14 2024 - 03:00
Renault revamps the Clio but is it better to wait for the new 5 EV?There’s a buzz around the upcoming 5 that could undermine the Clio’s midlife revivalWed Feb 07 2024 - 02:07
Dacia aims for Dakar success in 2025The Renault-owned car brand has also brought on board a team of drivers that includes nine-time World Rally champion Sébastien LoebTue Jan 30 2024 - 10:41
The new Toyota Prius that looks good and is fun to drive. We never thought we’d be writing thatThe biggest hurdle is the price, but the latest Prius possesses an allure the model never had beforeWed Jan 24 2024 - 01:00
Hyundai Ioniq 6 versus BYD Seal: Two of our top cars for 2024 go head to headFrom The Irish Times Top 50 cars for 2024, one of the biggest calls to make was deciding between these two impressive newcomersWed Jan 03 2024 - 04:00
The 50 best cars for 2024 - and the winner is ...We reveal our top 10 cars for next year and why they are the bestWed Dec 20 2023 - 10:41
The 50 best cars for 2024 – in reverse order: 30-11We list our choice of the top 50 new cars buyers should consider for 241 registrations - and whyTue Dec 19 2023 - 06:00
The 50 best cars for 2024 – in reverse order: 50 to 31We list our choice of the top 50 new cars buyers should consider for 241 registrations - and whyMon Dec 18 2023 - 05:00
Kia EV9 fits the bill for well-heeled buyers seeking seven-seat all-electric SUVKia EV9's driving dynamics and some cabin features don’t live up to the hefty priceWed Dec 13 2023 - 08:00
Stylish new Renault Scenic seeks to reinvent itself for electric ageComfortable and roomy electric car is confident on the road but lacks some of the original’s practical traitsWed Dec 06 2023 - 09:38
Mercedes begins its dealer revolution as it introduces new E-Class and CLE coupeThe Irish dealer network is going to be overhauled with new showrooms akin to boutique hotel lobbiesSat Dec 02 2023 - 12:30
Seven new cars shortlisted for Europe’s Car of the Year 2024Competitiors for the prestigious title include four electric SUVsMon Nov 27 2023 - 11:56
Peugeot’s sleek new 3008 delivers a premium and practical electric driveIt’s not racy but there is enough to like about this fastback to lure mainstream buyersSun Nov 26 2023 - 23:01
Sports data company Orreco wins Irish Times Innovation of the Year awardThe company has developed an AI-platform to help athletes avoid injury and illness and also assist girls and women involved in sportsWed Nov 15 2023 - 14:11
Kia EV9: All-electric seven-seat SUV with Range Rover pretentionsIt's a distinctively aggressive looking SUV but it fails to match the looks when it comes to driving funWed Nov 08 2023 - 09:00
First drive: Revamped Toyota C-HR delivers sharper styling and handling plus plug-in powerSecond generation of Toyota’s European-targeted small crossover is more refined and efficientWed Oct 25 2023 - 02:00
Carbon tax: Petrol and diesel prices to rise up to 3c per litreBenefit-in-kind (BIK) relief on company cars has been extendedTue Oct 10 2023 - 15:44
BMW turns down the bling and turns up the fun with new i5The brand’s engineers have sought to offer the same car and driving characteristics regardless of powertrainSun Oct 01 2023 - 23:01
Subaru Solterra brings the brand to the EV market but can it retain its DNA?It’s nice to see Subaru mixing it with mainstream brands – and with a price starting at €51,495, it’s competitiveWed Sept 20 2023 - 01:00
Time to complete entries for The Irish Times Innovation awardsIreland’s entrepreneurs are invited to file their entries this week for the awardsTue Sept 19 2023 - 19:49
Peugeot promises to be EV leader in Europe as it reveals new 3008New all-electric e-3008 claims a range of 700km on a single chargeTue Sept 12 2023 - 13:00
Reducing speed limits is only one fix needed to solve problem of rising road deathsAnalysis: Government must also bolster enforcement action and tackle serial speeders, mobile phone use and drink- and drug-driving if it is reduce road fatalitiesWed Sept 06 2023 - 17:49
Renault unveils new Scenic as all-electric compact SUVOne of the original small people carriers, the Scenic has been re-invented for the EV age with a more SUV format and a promised range of up to 620kmMon Sept 04 2023 - 15:37
Two new Lamborghinis registered in Ireland as new car sales top 112,000New car market up 18.3 per cent with even Lamborghini and Ferrari recording sales hereFri Sept 01 2023 - 12:09
Software issue dents our time in Volvo’s longer range XC40 EVSwedish carmaker’s all-electric family crossover can now deliver more than 550km on a single chargeWed Aug 30 2023 - 00:00
Irish Times Innovation Awards 2023 opens for entriesEntrepreneurs, inventors and innovative companies are invited to enter this year’s awardsThu Aug 24 2023 - 01:00
Mercedes EQS SUV review: A long-range, seven-seater EV with a limo interior As you’d expect, the cabin is plush and the legroom in the second row is akin to transatlantic business classWed Aug 23 2023 - 01:00
Renault’s Irish operations to be taken over by owner of Nissan Ireland From November the Renault and Dacia brands will be managed by the owners of Nissan in IrelandFri Aug 11 2023 - 13:55
Government’s handling of EV grants system ‘shambolic’ says Ford bossJohn Manning says the various grants and incentives are being used as ‘political footballs’Thu Aug 03 2023 - 12:36
Honda seeks to revive its fortunes with new all-electric crossoverThe oddly-named e:Ny1 is aimed to pitch the Japanese brand squarely in the popular EV crossover marketMon Jul 31 2023 - 08:00
Mercedes hoping new tech and luxury touches will justify expected E-Class price hikeGerman premium brand delivers S-Class tech and better Plug-in range in its new generation E-ClassTue Jul 25 2023 - 01:00
Renault has little sales success to show from its Late Late Show sponsorshipFrench brand spent millions on sponsorship but its share of the new car sales market has fallen dramatically over the past two decadesFri Jul 14 2023 - 05:00
Hyundai slices and dices SUV market again as Kona offers competition to its best-selling TucsonThe new Kona is now big enough to work as the only car needed for smaller familiesWed Jul 12 2023 - 01:00
Toyota builds its best Prius yet – and one that has more to offer than just eco credentialsAfter 25 years, the Prius has evolved from oddball eco warrior to great-looking family coupeWed Jun 28 2023 - 01:20
Toyota’s new generation C-HR will come with plug-in hybrid powerThe coupe crossover will be offered with a choice of regular or plug-in hybrid powerMon Jun 26 2023 - 14:37
