The secrets behind the new Nissan Leaf’s style: ‘Hopefully it’s a pleasant shock’We dig into the new all-electric Leaf’s style details with Nissan’s European vice-president of design Giovanny ArrobaWed Jun 25 2025 - 06:15
In an impressive leap forward there’s a faint sense of Jeep to the new Dacia Duster hybrid Restyled Duster offers a frugal 1.6-litre engine but prompts some quality concernsTue Jun 24 2025 - 07:00
New Leaf of life for Nissan: Can 604km-range EV revive the struggling giant?The Japanese car brand badly needs a big hit right now, but betting on the electric car market feels riskyTue Jun 17 2025 - 13:00
Should electric car incentives be more creative?Helping to separate electric-vehicle myths from facts, we are here to answer all your EV questionsTue Jun 17 2025 - 12:33
Audi’s small Q3 grows up for its third generationLatest Q3 looks to Q5 and Q6 e-tron for styling inspirationMon Jun 16 2025 - 20:30
Skoda’s sporty Elroq RS neatly mixes pace and practicalityMore power and four-wheel drive make the Elroq even more appealing, if rather priceyMon Jun 16 2025 - 14:02
Peugeot E-3008: Electric all-wheel-drive is like a cheat code for fast carsPeugeot's new range-topper is quick, poised and more efficient than you would expectWed Jun 11 2025 - 07:30
Cupra’s Terramar two-engined hybrid leaves us in two mindsIt’s quick, well-made and lower-slung than you might think, but there’s something missingWed Jun 11 2025 - 07:07
Alpine A290: an EV that will have you smiling and giggling on almost every driveA290 is the first Alpine to be officially sold in Ireland and not only is it a belter, it’s also quite affordableTue Jun 10 2025 - 12:25
EV Q&A: Why can’t I have a swing-out arm for kerbside charging in Dublin? Helping to separate electric-vehicle myths from facts, we are here to answer all your EV questionsTue Jun 10 2025 - 06:30
What can Irish aviation learn from the carbon-reducing experience of New Zealand?Christchurch Airport in New Zealand is at the cutting edge of cutting emissionsThu Jun 05 2025 - 05:00
Driving test logjam: how to beat the long waiting timesThe RSA has published a plan to shorten the wait for tests, but there are ways around the system right nowWed Jun 04 2025 - 07:00
EV Q&A: Why doesn’t Ireland use roadside furniture for charging electric vehicles?Helping to separate electric-vehicle myths from facts, we are here to answer all your EV questionsTue Jun 03 2025 - 10:17
Regal Rolls-Royces roll up to help preserve Ireland’s Georgian legacyA coming together of minds sees Rolls-Royce 20-Ghost Club and Irish Georgian Society mark 45 years of working togetherSun Jun 01 2025 - 06:00
The VW Buzz is a superhero, here to save us from villainous SUVsMost seven-seat cars fudge the third row and turn it into a kids-only zone. Not this oneWed May 28 2025 - 07:00
Leapmotor joins the Chinese ranks in Ireland in SeptemberMore Chinese electric cars coming, this time with Gowan Auto as the importerTue May 27 2025 - 15:21
EV Q&A: Should I buy an out-of-warranty, used electric car?Helping to separate electric-vehicle myths from facts, we are here to answer all your EV questionsTue May 27 2025 - 05:00
You’d be genuinely mad to buy an SUV unless you need it - just look at latest climate and safety figures The new Kodiaq is efficient, but the Superb estate is a much better optionFri May 23 2025 - 05:51
Beware the car hire honey trap: We had the most intensive inspection of a returned rental I’ve ever seenOur hire car experience went from sunny to cloudy in minutesWed May 21 2025 - 06:00
EV Q&A: Why do electric cars still have old-fashioned 12-volt batteries?Helping to separate electric vehicle myths from facts, we’re here to answer all your EV questionsTue May 20 2025 - 10:48
Is the State about to miss another EV target?Mobility Partnership Ireland says ‘more ambition’ is needed to hit electric car charging targetsTue May 13 2025 - 05:31
EV Q&A: Why does our car not work with some chargers?Helping to separate electric vehicle myths from facts, we’re here to answer all your EV questionsTue May 13 2025 - 05:00
Changing your playlist can make you a safer driver, claims Allianz researchInsurer’s research shows that music with a slower beat keeps you calm behind the wheelMon May 12 2025 - 09:56
Renault 4’s electric reboot charms you like few other carsRetro styling cloaks an up-to-date EV package that’s just about practical enoughFri May 09 2025 - 09:48
Updated BMW M2: adorable, fun and ludicrously powerfulYes, it’s overpriced, but this muscular, wound-up little coupe has more power than a 1970s F1 carThu May 08 2025 - 06:00
Has Jeff Bezos-backed Slate just revolutionised the electric car?Ultra-simple, ultra-customisable, and ultra-cheap – the EV pick-up intends to upend the car industryWed May 07 2025 - 06:45
Electric vehicle Q&A: Which EV charging point apps do I need? Helping to separate electric vehicle myths from facts, we’re here to answer all your EV questionsTue May 06 2025 - 05:00
Polestar opens a proper Irish dealership – is this the end of the agency model?Polestar turns, in part, to a more conventional way of selling cars. Others seem to be following suitWed Apr 30 2025 - 06:15
Electric vehicle Q&A: What if I can’t charge at home?Helping to separate electric vehicle myths from facts, we’re here to answer all your EV questionsTue Apr 29 2025 - 05:00
EU ban would mean direction of travel towards heavier carsIf the EU’s putative ban is introduced, it wouldn’t come into force until 2029Thu Apr 24 2025 - 06:00
Greasing the wheels: is eco-fuel supply ready to make a dent in our emissions?Replacements for petrol and diesel already exist but diversification of inputs will be crucial as airlines compete with motorists for suppliesThu Apr 24 2025 - 05:00
Ireland won’t reach its EV target of one million by 2030 – here’s whyThe Irish Government’s brave target of hitting seven figures with electric cars may already have passed us byThu Apr 24 2025 - 05:00
Dacia’s boss wants to move upmarket, but without a big shift in pricesThe Bigster SUV breaks new commercial ground for Dacia, but Denis Le Vot wants to ensure that the brand sticks to its affordable rootsWed Apr 23 2025 - 07:00
Skoda’s sporty Octavia RS is still the Farmer’s Ferrari, but has it lost its edge?Big boot? Check. Turbo engine? Check. Thrilling to drive? Errr…Wed Apr 23 2025 - 06:00
How long can I expect my EV's battery to last? And what happens when it dies?Helping to separate EV myths from facts, we’re here to answer all your questionsTue Apr 22 2025 - 05:00
Is Northern Ireland’s new car market overly reliant on disability grants?Half of all cars sold in the North last year were part of Motability schemeWed Apr 16 2025 - 07:00
What do I need to do to take my EV across France this summer? From charging station maps to paymentsElectric vehicles: Helping to separate EV myths from facts, we’re here to answer all your questionsTue Apr 15 2025 - 05:00
Will Verne autonomous taxis put carmaker Mate Rimac leagues ahead of the competition? The brains behind Rimac and Bugatti is looking at a 2026 date to launch his rival to Elon Musk’s CybercabThu Apr 10 2025 - 05:00
Peugeot 5008 Hybrid: Impressively spacious seven-seater with an ineffably French feelMasses of room in the new 5008, and it’s stylish too – just don’t expect it to be quickWed Apr 09 2025 - 07:59
Will there be more Government initiatives for EVs?Electric vehicles: Helping to separate EV myths from facts, we’re here to answer all your questionsTue Apr 08 2025 - 05:00
BYD shows off megawatt EV charger – 400km for five minutes’ chargingThe rapid-charging figure is a potential game-changer as Chinese car maker BYD begins to set up its own charging networkMon Apr 07 2025 - 05:00
Avalanche of new car brands will soon dominate the Irish marketA whole phalanx of new names in the car market are poised to fight for Irish car buyers’ attention. But which ones are worth looking at?Wed Apr 02 2025 - 05:00
Irish Tesla owners on Musk’s EV company: ‘I’m either stuck with it, or I have to take a big financial hit’What do Irish Tesla owners think about Elon Musk and his EV company? Here, they have their say Fri Mar 28 2025 - 14:53
Dacia Bigster may have a cheesy name but it could be the brand’s grand fromageDacia has enlarged its range with the new Bigster that sets a new standard for brandThu Mar 27 2025 - 11:00
Nissan reveals three new electric car models: Crossover Leaf, all-electric Micra and JukeNissan might be on its financial uppers, but the company has reveled three crucial new electric modelsWed Mar 26 2025 - 15:07
How bad might things get for Tesla?Irish sales of the controversial electric car brand are holding up and will probably increase overall this yearWed Mar 26 2025 - 06:18
Ineos Grenadier Quartermaster pickup review: Flawed but still a guilty pleasureThe big, rugged pickup truck is compromised in many ways – and expensiveWed Mar 26 2025 - 06:11
Ferrari sold five cars in Ireland last year, Alfa Romeo sold 43. How do these brands survive? Several brands in the State sold fewer than 100 new cars last year. What does the future hold for them?Tue Mar 25 2025 - 05:28
Dublin company behind glow-in-the-dark road markings that could be a lifesaverTrials in Sligo show positive results but the experience elsewhere has been mixed, despite potential for lower emissions and less environmental disruption Thu Mar 20 2025 - 05:00
Can software updates make my EV better?Helping to separate electric vehicle myths from facts, we’re here to answer all your EV questionsTue Mar 18 2025 - 05:48
