New drives for 2026: Our motoring editor previews the exciting car models set to hit the road this year
The class of 2026 arrives with one of the most diverse model line-ups in years, spanning performance EVs,…
There will be more electric cars on Irish roads this year, along with more affordable models – The Irish Times
In a global sense, Irish car sales are blip. Our annual new car sales figures of in and…
Standout models and overall best buy – The Irish Times
A quick tally shows that we’ve driven well over 170 new cars between us in the last 12…
Different Klasse: How BMW’s iX3 is set to shake up the premium EV market
First Drive: German car-maker has created an 800-km EV that combines technology, driver engagement and quality in one…
Company cars and executive rides – The Irish Times
For a company car driver with a €30,000/€40,000/€60,000 limit Company cars used to be the home turf of…
Android Auto Is Getting Gemini, Google’s AI Assistant
Google Gemini is replacing Google Assistant on Android Auto. The new AI-powered assistant is rolling out globally in…
Figure humanoid robots retire bruised after 11 months of work at BMW
California-based Figure AI announced on Wednesday that it is officially retiring its Figure 02 (F.02) humanoid robots. The…
Irish Car of the Year 2026 is revealed
All-electric Renault 5 wins top prize at motoring awards Tom Dennigan of Continental Tyres, Renault’s Seamus Morgan and…
BMW Salutes a Half-Century of 3-Series with 50 Jahre Edition
The BMW 3-Series just celebrated its 50th birthday and to mark the occasion comes a limited run of…
Global shares down as US government shutdown and AI anxieties take centre stage – The Irish Times
A risk-off week in global markets ended with most of the big stock indices falling on Friday as…
German car industry seeks fightback amid slumping market share – The Irish Times
Munich’s trade fair is too vast to count as a last-chance saloon. Yet that was the framing for…