Motoring Touring de force: BMW finally launches M3 estateA more practical M3 has been on the cards for years, but BMW has finally decided to put the car into production. Is it everything enthusiasts had hoped for?
Companies Insurer FBD reports profits of €74 million for 2022Gross written premium of €383 million was up 3.4 per cent
Motoring Opel’s sporty new electrified line lacks a certain sparkCar makers love nostalgia, and Opel is the latest to resurrect a name from the past as part of its electrified future. Will buyers warm to the new GSe badge?
Motoring Alpine sports car goes all out before it goes electricThe most hardcore version of the Alpine A110 sports car yet is a fitting swansong to petrol power for the brand
Motoring Classic features and clean tech make for a cracking new GranTurismo coupéThe Italian luxury vehicle manufacturer has brought out a replacement for the old GranTurismo coupé, swapping the thunderous V8 engine for a choice of V6 petrol or electric power
Motoring Crossback crossed out as smallest DS gets a new nameFrench premium hopeful DS has updated its smallest SUV and simplified the name, but is the revamped DS 3 any good?
Motoring Latest Type R doesn’t drive hot hatch Civic forward enoughLike the latest-generation Civic, the high-performance version boasts a better, more upmarket interior, but although it’s a mighty performer, does it deliver a superior drive?
Motoring Citroën expands its electric repertoire with the new e-C4 XThe often-innovative French brand is keen to distance itself from the mainstream market, and its new e-C4 X might signal the slow demise of the SUV
Motoring NCT delays: 20% of inspectors quit during Covid113 mechanics left their roles during the pandemic, leaving the service struggling to keep on top of rising demand for NCT appointments
Motoring Toyota reinvents its popular Prius – this time as an object of desireAn all-new Prius arrives in Ireland this year, adding good looks and a premium cabin to its usual focus on efficiency
Legal Limerick car dealer fined €2,000 by court over misleading DoneDeal adRaheen Auto Centre used a photo which did not show the true amount of mileage on the vehicle
Motoring Used car prices may finally be levelling off following 70% surgePrices soared during Covid, but DoneDeal said this is now being replaced by more ‘normal’ price growth
Motoring BMW’s new M4 CSL super-coupé not special enough to justify the badge‘Coupé, sport and lightweight’ carries the weight of expectation and, despite the incredible performance, the hardcore coupé isn’t the giant leap forward that fans might have anticipated
Motoring Flagship powertrain fails to thrill in Skoda’s Enyaq electric SUVThe high-performance, RS version of the Enyaq SUV needs to be more than just an illuminated face
Motoring Volkswagen works smarter, not harder with new AmarokGreater digitalisation and fresh looks define the new Volkswagen Amarok pickup, with help from a major competitor
Motoring Peugeot takes family cars in a new direction with striking 408 fastbackPeugeot’s styling team is on a roll, and now it has created the 408 – a car that sits somewhere between the 308 hatchback and 3008 SUV
Motoring Ultimate Polestar 2 gives drivers that bit of extra spark in an electric carYou will need to move fast if you want to secure an example of the limited-edition Polestar 2 BST 270
Motoring New-look MG electric estate adds style to practicality The MG5 EV has already proved its worth with customers, but the updated version adds a much-needed modern feel to the electric estate
Motoring Wacky name adorns a surprisingly serious electric hatchbackGreat Wall Motor’s electric-only Ora brand is making its first steps into the European car market and, despite its Funky Cat moniker and copycat styling, the debut model from the Chinese manufacturer demands to be taken seriously
Motoring The sky’s the limit for Maserati’s drop-top MC20 Cielo supercarMaserati builds on the brilliance of its MC20 supercar with this stunning convertible version
