VW’s China playbook may come back to haunt it when rivals take it to Europe – The Irish Times
Boxy, sturdy and no-nonsense, the Volkswagen Santana became a hit among Chinese government officials after the German carmaker…
What’s the best affordable EV for commuting and country driving? – The Irish Times
I currently have a petrol VW T-Cross, and I’m looking to make the switch to [an] electric car.…
Are we witnessing the beginning of the end for SUVs? – The Irish Times
Honda is going through something of a torrid time, in a global sense. While the new Prelude coupe…
The auto industry’s ‘annus horribilis’: Trump’s tariffs, Chinese rivals and EV slowdown drag the sector into heavy losses | Economy and Business
“Our business model has changed.” That’s what Oliver Blume, the chief executive of the Volkswagen Group, Europe’s largest…
Nissan Micra EV launches in Ireland
The all-new Nissan Micra has been officially launched in Ireland, now as a fully electric car with the…
Review: Five stars for this classic compact family car which has returned with a glow-up, a battery and an Instagram account
Sometimes it pays to give old model a new look which says it’s ready for adventure – but…
‘I’m a different person now to who I was a couple of years ago. I’ve evolved’ – The Irish Times
We’re sitting in the front room of Ryan Tubridy’s mews home in Monkstown, south Co Dublin, where we…
My verdict – and votes – on the seven finalists for Europe’s Car of the Year – The Irish Times
It’s that time of year again, when we score the seven finalists for Europe’s Car of the Year…
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,…
Long-term report: Can the Renault Scenic convince an EV newbie?
The time has finally come — I’ve embraced an electric car as a long-termer. Meet the Renault Scenic,…
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…
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…