Motoring

BMW i5 Series Touring review: Iconic given a chance
BMW i5 Series Touring review: Iconic given a chance
BMW i5 40M Sport Pro Touring

Sat, 23 Nov, 2024

Honda ZR-V review: An excellent mix of practicality and pleasure
Honda ZR-V review: An excellent mix of practicality and pleasure
Honda’s new ZR-V is spacious and has lots of gadgets and safety features

Sat, 16 Nov, 2024

DACIA JOGGER HYBRID (RJI HEV)
Dacia Jogger HEV review: delivers on desirability
The Dacia Jogger Hybrid has a 1.6 litre petrol engine which is mated with two electric motors

Sat, 16 Nov, 2024

Renault Rafale review: a coupe SUV we actually like
Renault Rafale review: a coupe SUV we actually like
The Renault Rafale has changed this column’s opinion of coupe SUVs

Sun, 03 Nov, 2024

Mini Cooper EV review: a magic revival of a motoring classic
Mini Cooper EV review: a magic revival of a motoring classic
The new electric Mini Cooper S is smart looking, very good to drive, and has a good range

Sat, 26 Oct, 2024

Press Test Drive AMG C 43 & AMG EQE 53, 2022, Colmar Press Test Drive AMG C 43 & AMG EQE 53, 2022, Colmar
Mercedes AMG EQE review: A visceral drive from an EV Merc
Mercedes AMG EQE 43 features a unique and eye-catching 21 alloys and the black gloss lower front bumper; the interior, below, is also quite spectacular.

Sat, 19 Oct, 2024

SEAT Arona and Ibiza review: Small motors get an extra edge
SEAT Arona and Ibiza review: Small motors get an extra edge
This week we’re doing something slightly different in that we are reviewing – magic, this – two cars at the very same time

Mon, 30 Sep, 2024

Hand refilling the car with fuel at the gasoline station
7 of the most efficient petrol and diesel cars on sale today
Don’t fancy making the switch to an EV just yet? These new cars deliver top-notch efficiency from ‘traditional’ fuels

Tue, 24 Sep, 2024

Mazda CX-60 review: Is it enough to pull sales from its premium rivals?
Mazda CX-60 review: Is it enough to pull sales from its premium rivals?
The CX-60 is the largest SUV that Mazda makes and while from a side view it might look slightly slab-sided, from the front and rear it looks determinedly aggressive and pleasing to the eye

Sat, 21 Sep, 2024

Sustainable motoring: What could be the alternatives to electric vehicles?
Sustainable motoring: What could be the alternatives to electric vehicles?
The automotive industry is facing one of the biggest challenges since the car was invented. What could we see in the future from how they are fuelled?

Thu, 19 Sep, 2024

Cupra Ateca VZ review: Hot SUV has licence to thrill
Cupra Ateca VZ review: Hot SUV has licence to thrill
The spacious and powerful Curpa Ateca VZ has a top speed of 240km/h

Sun, 15 Sep, 2024

Maxus MIFA 9 review: Taking an EV MPV to the max
Maxus MIFA 9 review: Taking an EV MPV to the max
The Maxus MIFA 9 is a three-tonne luxury MPV limo available as a seven or eight-seater

Sat, 07 Sep, 2024

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BMW ix2 review: Is it just an accessory?
The BMW iX2 is a comfort to drive, despite somewhat failing the first glance eye test

Sat, 31 Aug, 2024

Garda Covid-19 Checkpoint - N7 Motorway, Dublin
S How bad driving habits cost Irish motorists hundreds every year
Penalty points on your licence can have an immediate impact on your insurance premiums — so proceed with caution

Fri, 30 Aug, 2024

Toyota C-HR review: concept gets more funky with much improved upgrades
Toyota C-HR review: concept gets more funky with much improved upgrades
On first sight, the new Toyota C-HR leaps out at you. A complex arrangement of body pressings which make the car look like it’s in motion, even when it’s standing still

Sat, 24 Aug, 2024

Ford to shift EVs strategy by building lower-cost pickups and commercial van
Ford to shift EVs strategy by building lower-cost pickups and commercial van
Ford is changing its electric vehicle plans and now will focus on making two new electric pickup trucks and a new commercial van.

Wed, 21 Aug, 2024

Mazda2 hybrid review: A first rate choice in a limited market
Mazda2 hybrid review: A first rate choice in a limited market
The new Mazda2 Hybrid uses Toyota technology, with added spec and a slight body redesign

Sat, 17 Aug, 2024

Volkswagen ID. Buzz review: a brilliant entry that'll steal your heart
Volkswagen ID. Buzz review: a brilliant entry that'll steal your heart
The ID Buzz’s prominent VW logo at the front and the two-tone paint scheme are real throwbacks to the Type 2, but also eye-catchers for the uninitiated

Sat, 10 Aug, 2024

Volvo XC60 PHEV review: Classy SUV lacks dynamism
Volvo XC60 PHEV review: Classy SUV lacks dynamism
Buyers looking at the Swedish option will not be disappointed by the quality of what’s on offer, but if you’re looking for true engagement, you may well find you’re looking elsewhere

Sat, 13 Jul, 2024

Peugeot E308 review: Evolution of EV to excellence
Peugeot E308 review: Evolution of EV to excellence
The new Peugeot E308 will provide a range of 370/80km with sensible driving

Tue, 02 Jul, 2024

Volkswagen ID.7 review: The German's doing what they do best
Volkswagen ID.7 review: The German's doing what they do best
Volkswagen’s ID.7 is a great electric car at a time when EV sales are slack. It is as good as the BMW i5 and the Mercedes EQE, but cheaper.

Thu, 27 Jun, 2024

Peugeot 2008 review: Keeping 'old order' alive
Peugeot 2008 review: Keeping 'old order' alive
The Peugeot 2008 PureTech 130 offers a strong alternative to a cooling EV market

Sun, 23 Jun, 2024

Land Rover Defender 110 X review: Doing the business in luxury
Land Rover Defender 110 X review: Doing the business in luxury
LAND ROVER DEFENDER 110 X Rating ...

Sun, 23 Jun, 2024

Opel Astra Sports Tourer review: A pretty accomplished beast for the money
Opel Astra Sports Tourer review: A pretty accomplished beast for the money
There is a generous mix of practicality with style going on here

Sun, 02 Jun, 2024

How China's EV makers aim to beat Tesla and legacy automakers in Europe
How China's EV makers aim to beat Tesla and legacy automakers in Europe
Chinese EV titans BYD, and Great Wall Motor are preparing a fusillade of product launches - about 20 over the next five years

Thu, 30 May, 2024

Lexus LBX review: Five-star sophistication
Lexus LBX review: Five-star sophistication
The new LBX is an excellent little car and could become the best-selling Lexus ever

Sat, 25 May, 2024

Peugeot e-2008 review: an EV only as good as its rivals
Peugeot e-2008 review: an EV only as good as its rivals
Peugeot e-2008 suffers by comparison with its stablemates

Wed, 24 Apr, 2024

Toyota Land Cruiser review: The most sophisticated one yet
Toyota Land Cruiser review: The most sophisticated one yet
‘We believe that this Land Cruiser model should be offered as a practical and affordable off-roader. We resolved that going back to our roots would be core to the Land Cruiser brand going forward’

Wed, 17 Apr, 2024

Honda e:Ny1 review: Dull looks conceal an electric performer
Honda e:Ny1 review: Dull looks conceal an electric performer
Honda’s e:Ny1 lacks the flair of its predecessor, the E, but it compensates by driving very well and actually having the battery range it claims

Thu, 11 Apr, 2024

Toyota Prius review: 'Sexy-looking' hybrid option proves electric
Toyota Prius review: 'Sexy-looking' hybrid option proves electric
The Prius is sexy-looking and, in line with Toyota’s new ‘no more boring cars’ mantra, stands out from the crowd

Tue, 02 Apr, 2024

BYD Seal review: The Chinese brand will sit swimmingly on Irish roads
BYD Seal review: The Chinese brand will sit swimmingly on Irish roads
Good looking, smart, high-tech, and cheap for what you get, the Seal will introduce the Chinese company to a larger market

Sun, 24 Mar, 2024

Das neue Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupé The new Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupé
Mercedes CLE Coupé review: A driving experience to be excited for
The Mercedes CLE Coupé is an attractive 2+2, where two adults can be seated comfortably, and two not-so-comfortably

Mon, 04 Mar, 2024

Renault Clio review: Racing into gap left by the Ford Fiesta
Renault Clio review: Racing into gap left by the Ford Fiesta
Renault has greatly improved the Clio’s appeal with a stylish wash and brush-up and much greater desirability thanks to a more upmarket approach to specification levels

Sat, 02 Mar, 2024

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Mercedes E300e review: The best PHEV we’ve yet come across
The Mercedes E300e AMG Line Plus is an excellent hybrid, and a great option given the waning consumer interest in all-electric cars.

Sat, 17 Feb, 2024

Audi A6 review: A diesel drive that still packs a punch
Audi A6 review: A diesel drive that still packs a punch
Audi has given the A6 a little bit of a refresher to allow it to keep pace with its rivals for a little longer than was expected and the car has been dickied up a bit with various cosmetic and tech changes on this, the basic turbodiesel model

Sat, 10 Feb, 2024

Suzuki Swace review: No thrills just economy and practicality
Suzuki Swace review: No thrills just economy and practicality
The reliable Swace is a just a Toyota Corolla with a Suzuki badge

Tue, 06 Feb, 2024

Volkswagen Golf: 50 years of an icon
Volkswagen Golf: 50 years of an icon
As the Golf celebrates half a century of production, we take a look back at its impressive history.

Fri, 02 Feb, 2024

BMWi5 review: It delivers but watch the add-ons
BMWi5 review: It delivers but watch the add-ons
New BMW i5 is a car that’s very easy to like, but — yet again — the main issue here is the expense and the veracity of the range capability of an electric car

Wed, 31 Jan, 2024

Kia EV9 GT review: A match for its premium rivals
Kia EV9 GT review: A match for its premium rivals
Kia’s excellent new EV9 GT is a blocky, square, and frankly, unusual-looking thing and its 2+2+2 seating layout is also unusual but there’s a ‘first class’ airline vibe about it

Mon, 22 Jan, 2024

Jeep Avenger EV review: A cracker from an unexpected source
The Irish Examiner's top cars of 2023
Declan Colley presents his selection of best cars tested in each category throughout 2023 for the Irish Examiner’s Motoring column, from small and affordable to the very top of the luxury pile

Wed, 17 Jan, 2024

Renault Arkana E-Tech review: Underneath its sporty look hides a family car
Renault Arkana E-Tech review: Underneath its sporty look hides a family car
The Renault Arkana E-Tech is a snappy-looking SUV coupe, but it isn’t fast and is better-suited to families, with its abundance of space, comfort and technology

Wed, 17 Jan, 2024

Bicycle on the snow
Life Hack: Cold weather tips for drivers, cyclists and pedestrians
Temperatures are dropping and the roads can be difficult to navigate in winter. Here are some helpful tips for drivers, cyclists and pedestrians using our roads during the cold weather

Tue, 16 Jan, 2024

Person scraping ice from a windshield
How to drive safely and protect your car during a cold snap
Here's how to make sure your car is ready for the wintery conditions

Mon, 08 Jan, 2024

Tesla store, tesla logo
Tesla faces inquiry by Norway's safety regulator over suspension failures
A decision is expected by Christmas. The agency has the authority to order a recall if an automaker refuses

Thu, 21 Dec, 2023

Toyota Hilux GR Sport review: Glammed-up for a different driver
Toyota Hilux GR Sport review: Glammed-up for a different driver
The Toyota Hilux is traditionally popular among the farming community and tradesmen. However, the Hilux GR Sport is unlikely to appeal to this demographic

Wed, 20 Dec, 2023

BMW M2 review: Packs malevolence with menace
BMW M2 review: Packs malevolence with menace
The new BMW M2 is a fire-breathing, rip-snorting, fine-tuned piece of engineering and design

Tue, 19 Dec, 2023

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