Car News Archive

ABT raises Audi RS 4 bar to 510hp

1 February 2018 New ABT Engine Control kit for monster Audi RS 4 offers gains of 60hp and 80Nm for fast estate.

Skoda Vision X urban crossover previewed

1 February 2018 Skoda’s Vision X concept for Geneva is going to be the sub-Karoq SUV in Czech firm’s line-up.

Toyota takes top sales spot with hybrid sales

1 February 2018 Overall new car market down by 4.8 per cent in January.

Can you hear the Thunder of Lister?

1 February 2018 New Jaguar F-Type-based Lister Thunder has 675hp and will do in excess of 320km/h.

Penalty points for incorrect tyre pressure

31 January 2018 First penalty points handed out for incorrect tyre pressures.

Jaguar claims I-Pace will fast-charge in 45 minutes

31 January 2018 Jaguar takes its electric car ice testing ahead of public launch.

Number of original Irish market cars is shrinking

30 January 2018 Imported car numbers have increased tenfold since 2000.

Electric grant scheme for taxis and public vehicles

30 January 2018 New €7,000 grant for electric taxis revealed.

Much-awaited Skoda Karoq is now on Irish soil

30 January 2018 Prices start at €27,715 for the well-specced Ambition version.

Hyundai teases us with new Santa Fe

30 January 2018 New seven-seat SUV to get advanced safety tech.

McLaren Special Operations shows off MSO X

26 January 2018 Ten MSO-built cars celebrate McLaren’s GT racing heritage.

First glimpse of BMW's 8 Series

25 January 2018 BMW testing the 8 Series in Italy but rear shot shows off forthcoming coupe's stunning lines.