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Mercedes EQB 300: A tempting electric seven-seater for families

Akin to a shrunken G-Wagon, this SUV offers plenty of space inside and a 419km range

Wed Jun 01 2022 - 07:01

Kia go an extra mile in style with the new Niro crossover

New generation comes with more character and a drivability geared towards its customer base

Mon May 23 2022 - 06:40

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer: Premium quality but lacks people-carrier practicality

There is a serious flaw with this supposed practical family car: it’s not that spacious

Wed May 18 2022 - 07:00

Mercedes remaps its future aiming at electric luxury

An all-electric product onslaught is underway, heralding a new age for the German car giant

Tue May 17 2022 - 13:53

A new electric vehicle that lifelong BMW fans can embrace

The i4 excels on the road without trading comfort for competency

Wed Apr 27 2022 - 07:00

Family-friendly VW Polo defies trend towards SUVs

While many small family hatchbacks have become behemoths, this model has not

Wed Apr 13 2022 - 07:00

ESB raises prices for public charging of electric vehicles sharply

Kilowatt-hour fees to increase by between 30% and 47%

Tue Apr 05 2022 - 16:54

Used car prices soar 53% since January 2020

Annual inflation for used car prices now 30 per cent, data from DoneDeal shows

Thu Mar 31 2022 - 12:36

Lexus NX450h: Premium hybrid crossover puts Lexus back on track

New compact SUV offers impressive steering, ride quality and plush interior

Wed Mar 30 2022 - 07:05

Volkswagen Taigo: Faux SUV squeezed into VW’s range proves unmemorable

German carmaker’s latest offering has smart tech features but is expensive for what it is

Wed Mar 16 2022 - 07:02

Kia EV6 named Europe’s 2022 Car of the Year

Seven finalists compete for coveted title from longest-running international car award

Mon Feb 28 2022 - 16:47

Toyota enters the fully electric age with its promising BZ4X

Buyers will have to wait several months for all-wheel drive versions of new BZ brand

Thu Feb 24 2022 - 07:00

Average new car prices jump 20% in five years – now at over €35,000

The average price of new car last year was €35,199

Wed Feb 23 2022 - 00:01

Gowan motors chief takes dim view of stalled new-car supply

Interview: ‘No heads have rolled. Someone got it wrong,’ says dismayed company boss Mick Dwan

Fri Jan 21 2022 - 12:30

Volkswagen ID.4 GTX: €72,000 is a step too far for an electric car

Volkswagen has built a superbly comfortable electric crossover and should stop there

Wed Jan 19 2022 - 07:05

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

Wed Dec 22 2021 - 07:00

State targets over 585,000 electric car registrations in last three years of decade

Government’s Climate Action Plan target is for 945,000 EVs on the road by 2030

Wed Dec 22 2021 - 06:45

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

Wed Dec 15 2021 - 06:00

Toyota’s first all-electric SUV due in Ireland next May

Promising a range of 450km, the new EV is claiming to deliver serious off-road ability

Fri Dec 03 2021 - 13:42

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

Motor industry warns changes to grants will undermine climate targets

Wed Dec 01 2021 - 15:24

BMW iX 40 M Sport: A luxury load-lugger with better handling than a Tesla

Electric family SUV offers comfort and impressive handling but comes at a price

Wed Dec 01 2021 - 07:05

Seven new models make the final cut for Car of the Year 2022

Six of the seven finalists are all-electric models

Mon Nov 29 2021 - 11:14

In Shannon, tech companies are preparing for big data to take the wheel

By gathering data over the next decade, Seagate expects to launch autonomous cars

Wed Nov 24 2021 - 04:18

Petrol and diesel prices hit record highs, AA data shows

Petrol prices have risen 27% in a year and diesel 28%, hitting low-income families hardest

Tue Nov 23 2021 - 11:48

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

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

Wed Nov 10 2021 - 07:05

Extensive climate plan targets 50% fall in transport emissions

Main provisions for achieving goal is through a massive shift to electric-powered vehicles

Thu Nov 04 2021 - 16:37

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

Wed Nov 03 2021 - 07:05

Car-buyers willing to purchase online without testing a new car

Covid-19 pandemic has led to an overhaul in the way we buy cars, according to a new report

Mon Nov 01 2021 - 13:14

Majority want e-scooter users to have insurance and licence – AA survey

60% of those surveyed do not think e-scooters are used safely in Ireland

Wed Oct 20 2021 - 10:56

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

Fri Oct 15 2021 - 08:00

New car prices set to rise for higher emission vehicles

Budget 2022: Petrol and diesel prices go up from midnight

Tue Oct 12 2021 - 17:36

Tax incentives and electric vehicles: what can Ireland learn from other countries?

Recent overhaul of regime in Denmark represents a major U-turn on tax breaks

Mon Oct 11 2021 - 14:24

Nissan’s new Qashqai: Still in the race, but it’s not out in front

The original Qashqai was a crossover hit, but the update is on the conservative side

Wed Oct 06 2021 - 06:15

Tough Danish law sees cars seized from speeders on the spot – then sold

Measures were introduced with cross-party support following a spate of fatal crashes

Wed Oct 06 2021 - 05:45