Friday Find 6th February 2015

Friday Find 6th February 2015
Using motorway lanes in Ireland: a guide

Everything you need to know about the correct use of motorway lanes in Ireland.
Why do Irish motorists care so little about living?

Why do Irish motorists care so little about living?
Driving on snow and ice

A few tips on driving on ice and snow in Ireland.
2013 road trip part two: winter driving

2013 road trip part two: winter driving
Hyundai Montana: Big and bloody useful

Hyundai Montana: Big and bloody useful
As deaths increase, is it time for tougher penalties for drivers?

Road deaths continue to climb despite reduced traffic.
Getting on the road: How to apply for your learner permit

Next step after you've passed your theory test? Apply for a learner permit.
Bad weather is good for driving

Don’t hate on crappy Irish weather; instead, use it to improve your driving skills and the safety of our roads.
BMW puts the M into Mondello Park

We try out the BMW Driving Experience Powered by M at Mondello Park.
Why our future is only going to be partially electric

Why our future is only going to be partially electric
Why not speeding is so difficult

Why not speeding is so difficult
Getting on the road

Taking your first steps to getting behind the wheel of a car.
Keeping cyclists and pedestrians safe

What the Rules of the Road says about protecting vulnerable road users.
Can you ever drive in a bus lane in Ireland?

Everything Irish drivers need to know about bus lanes.
Getting on the road: Your essential driver training

Bear in mind that the 12 lessons are just the start...
My working week: Dave Humphreys

My working week: Dave Humphreys
My working week: Dave Humphreys

My working week: Dave Humphreys
Getting on the road: Taking the driving test

The BIG DAY has arrived - it's time to take your driving test.
Audi progresses with 'driverless' tech

Audi progresses with 'driverless' tech
How does Ireland's new BIK system work?

The benefit-in-kind setup for taxing company car use has just changed in Ireland, dramatically so.
Like convertibles? You're probably not Irish...

Cartell.ie confirms there are few soft-tops in the Irish car park.
2013 road trip part one: best laid plans

2013 road trip part one: best laid plans
First impressions: Volvo XC60 R-Design

First impressions: Volvo XC60 R-Design
Rosemary Smith RIP

Legendary Irish rally and racing driver, Rosemary Smith, dies aged 86.
Passing the driving theory test; part 2

Passing your driving theory test; part two.
New laws ban texting while driving, but little else besides

New laws ban texting while driving, but little else besides
My working week: Neil Briscoe

My working week: Neil Briscoe
Random thoughts while driving across Ireland

Can you tell that Neil has been doing a lot of mileage recently?
Car lights: what you need and how to use them

A guide to what the Rules of the Road says about car lights.
Friday Find 13th March 2015

Friday Find 13th March 2015
My first Bentley experience

My first Bentley experience
Five of the best hatchbacks in Ireland

Our list of Ireland's best hatchbacks covers all shapes and sizes.
Old roads seemed so much faster...

Old roads seemed so much faster...
Car psychology 101: what your car says about you.

Car psychology 101: what your car says about you.
Unleashing your inner Truckasaurus

Unleashing your inner Truckasaurus
Getting on the road: Taking - and passing - your driver theory test

The driver theory test is just like any other exam - you must prepare.
Embracing the slowness

Embracing the slowness
How to teach your own kids to drive

With his own children getting older, Neil Briscoe is now staring down the barrel of this particular gun...
Brexit and the Irish motorist

What Irish drivers need to know to prepare for a deal or no deal Brexit.
Five of the best compact MPVs in Ireland

We choose our favourite compact MPVs on the market.
Using technology to change driver behaviour

Using technology to change driver behaviour
On track in the 2012 BMW M5

On track in the 2012 BMW M5
Five best executive saloons in Ireland

Whether you're in business or looking for something premium, these are the best executive saloons on the Irish market.
What gets my goat: Bluetooth availability

What gets my goat: Bluetooth availability
2013 road trip part three: Ireland's roads

2013 road trip part three: Ireland's roads
Side of the road... defending lane hoggers

Side of the road... defending lane hoggers
Should we start driving in Ireland at 16?

European proposals could put 16-year-olds behind the wheel.
Getting on the road: Now you've passed your test

Successfully passing your test is only the start of your driving career.
The curious case of MINI’s politicised tail-lights

MINI’s new rear lights have stirred up controversy in Ireland.
Sensational new BMW 6 Series Convertible

Sensational new BMW 6 Series Convertible
Is it legal to park in an EV charging bay?

Is it against the law to park an ICE car in a charging bay? Or just bad manners?
Gordon Bennett Cup run to relive 1903

Annual veteran car run will take place on the June bank holiday weekend.
The perfect car for hot weather?

Some thoughts on driving electric cars on hot days.
First impressions: Skoda Fabia in Ireland

First impressions: Skoda Fabia in Ireland
Government must do more to facilitate EV switch: report

Survey of Irish EV owners shows dissatisfaction with charging network and more.
Baby hot hatches with fire power

Baby hot hatches with fire power
Friday Find 17th April 2015

Friday Find 17th April 2015
Ex school teacher gets schooled

Ex school teacher gets schooled
First impressions: Opel Corsa

First impressions: Opel Corsa
Roundabouts in Ireland: a driver's guide

The humble, yet often confusing, roundabout explained.
Van driving at its best

Van driving at its best
Five of the best seven-seat MPVs in Ireland

We choose the five best seven-seat MPVs on sale in Ireland.
The Autobest 2016 awards

The Autobest 2016 awards
How to book the driving theory test

How to book the driving theory test
Father's Day Gift Guide For Petrolheads

Got a car-nut dad, grandad, or uncle to buy for this June? We can help with that...
Will big touchscreens get the chop?

Are physical controls going to make a comeback?
First Impressions: Audi A6 2.0 TDI 190hp Ultra

First Impressions: Audi A6 2.0 TDI 190hp Ultra
Still not entirely convinced by Lexus CT 200h

Still not entirely convinced by Lexus CT 200h
How to de-ice your car in the morning

With heavy frosts covering the country, here are some dos and don’ts of getting the ice off your car.
Discussion point: is this it for cars?

Discussion point: is this it for cars?
Never mind how far can you go in an EV; how long can you live in one?

Christian Schlüter has covered more than 100,000km in an ID. Buzz, bringing VW Bus fans together.
Motorway boredom solved!

How do you alleviate the tedium of a long motorway jaunt? Set yourself a challenge.
The Walkinstown Roundabout: Navigating Ireland's Arc de Triomphe

Dublin's Walkinstown Roundabout - is it really the lawless jamboree it looks like?
Deep Dive: Audi's plug-in hybrid Q5

How exactly does Audi's new plug-in SUV work for you?
How does the Renault Arkana's hybrid system work?

Renault's hybrid tech is fiendishly clever, and based on Formula One experience...
The route to electrification - the Toyota way

There are many layers to electrified driving - here’s how Toyota does it.
Is less really more?

Is less really more?
My working week: Dave Humphreys

My working week: Dave Humphreys
Five best mid-sized SUVs and crossovers in Ireland

Here's our pick of the best crossovers and mid-sized SUVs currently on sale.
'Steer-by-wire'? No thanks!

'Steer-by-wire'? No thanks!
Fuel economy: why you are unlikely to match manufacturer figures

Fuel economy: why you are unlikely to match manufacturer figures
CompleteCar.ie in China - day 2 - the Great Wall

CompleteCar.ie in China - day 2 - the Great Wall
Eye contact: the future of driverless tech

How the future of autonomous driving tech is all about eye contact.
Winter, snow and ice driving tips

A few things that are worth considering if the roads are icy and there's a chance of snow.
So, what's a SEAT Exeo then?

So, what's a SEAT Exeo then?
My working week: Paul Healy

My working week: Paul Healy
What exactly is a hybrid?

Hybrid power is a logical stepping stone to full electrification, but which hybrid suits you?
Friday Find 27th March 2015

Friday Find 27th March 2015
How to drive on snow - BMW M135i style

How to drive on snow - BMW M135i style
You can't buy a Hyundai Staria, but you can rent one...

DriveYou service offers access to Hyundai Staria van, and a lot more.
Carjacking: steps to take to protect yourself

Carjacking: steps to take to protect yourself
Congestion charge? Not yet thanks.

Some people think Ireland’s cities need a congestion charge to ease traffic. Here’s our take.
99% of road safety stats are bullshit

Ignore the stats and instead focus on how road users feel - and road design - to enhance Ireland's road safety.
Friday Find 5th June 2015

Friday Find 5th June 2015
The case for driving enjoyment

The case for driving enjoyment
UK looks to driverless future, we’re stuck in neutral

UK looks to driverless future, we’re still stuck in neutral
Won the Euromillions? This is how Dave would spend it...

Won the Euromillions? This is how Dave would spend it...
Ecobest Challenge 2025: How far will your EV really go?

We test 15 of the latest EVs until they stop driving, as part of the 2025 Ecobest Challenge, run by Autobest.
Climate Action Plan means less driving, more EVs

Could low-cost loans be the answer to getting more people into electric cars?
Shoe-string motoring: road trip in the Renaultsport Clio

Shoe-string motoring: road trip in the Renaultsport Clio
Perfect presents for petrolheads

Perfect presents for petrolheads
‘Petrolgate’ looms as emissions scrutiny turns away from diesel

With diesel now in (slow) decline, legislators, manufacturers and eco-warriors are staking out a new battleground of petrol engine emissions.
Ehang Autonomous Aerial Vehicle

Ehang reveals its autonomous manned drone
Ireland leads the way in adopting electrified Volvos

Some 95 per cent of Volvos sold in Ireland last year came with a plug.
Five of the best performance cars in Ireland

We choose the five best performance cars on sale in Ireland.
WLTP/RDE: what does it mean to me?

Taking a look at changes to emissions testing, that came into effect from September 1.
What's the difference between PCP and HP car finance?

Want to know your PCP from your HP car finance? We have you covered...
Am I insured if my car doesn't have an NCT?

Delays in the NCT system are causing worries for Irish drivers regarding insurance.
My working week: Dave Humphreys

My working week: Dave Humphreys
DS brings 10 years of expertise in Formula E to its roadgoing EVs

New ultra-long-range DS No.8 benefits from electric racing tech from Formula E.
Robot or No-Bot?

Robot or No-Bot?
What we think Toyota is really saying about pre-registering

What we think Toyota is really saying about pre-registering
Driving the Transfagarasan Highway

We drive the Transfagarasan Highway, in a Dacia Duster. No, seriously.
Augmented Reality in the Car Industry

Augmented Reality in the Car Industry
Are driverless cars really that close to reality?

Are driverless cars really that close to reality?
Five best coupes in Ireland

There's never been a better time to be in the market for a new coupe; here are some of the best models on sale today in Ireland.
Senna’s letter helps mark Leinster Motor Club’s 100th

Letter to Leinster Motor Club from Ayrton Senna just one part of the club’s storied history.
Why are hybrid Toyotas so popular in Ireland?

Toyota is once again the best-selling car brand in Ireland this year, and its hybrids dominate the sales charts.
10 Best Hybrid Cars for City Driving in Ireland

Looking for a fuel-efficient car for urban life in Ireland? These hybrids combine low emissions, low running costs and smart design to suit any city commute.
My working week: Shane O' Donoghue

My working week: Shane O' Donoghue
Continental simulator tech reduces carbon footprint

Driving simulator reduces tyre development time by up to one year for Continental.
Pitching a tent

Pitching a tent
What's the best car you've ever driven?

What's the best car you've ever driven?
Friday Find 20th March 2015

Friday Find 20th March 2015
Bertie Fisher remembered in new book

Rally ace’s death caused contemporaries to quit the sport.
Subarus are more fun when it’s slippery

Two days in icy Finnish conditions remind us just how rugged Subaru’s cars are.
Don't kill diesel yet

The UK motor industry shows why diesel can't be written off just yet.
Land Rover Discovery Sport in Australia

Land Rover Discovery Sport in Australia
My working week: Dave Humphreys

My working week: Dave Humphreys
Farewell to Ferdia

Farewell to Ferdia
Business needs to get on the EV bandwagon

VW's e-Golf shows why batteries make for better business right now.
Neil pops his cherry - Ferrari style

Neil pops his cherry - Ferrari style
My Working Week: Dave Humphreys

My Working Week: Dave Humphreys
Volkswagen Touareg or Toyota Land Cruiser?

Volkswagen Touareg or Toyota Land Cruiser?
Shoe-string motoring fleet update

Shoe-string motoring fleet update
Side of the road... waiting for a tow truck.

Side of the road... waiting for a tow truck.
Volkswagen's special ID offers for 232

Fancy a Volkswagen ID. on 0 per cent finance? You can have one...
Mazda MX-5 hits 35

Mazda's fabulous roadster hits a milestone birthday this year.
Meeting the inventor of ESP

Meeting the inventor of ESP
Editor's picks: Geneva Motor Show 2018

You've read the news, now read what we think were the stars of the 2018 Geneva Motor Show.
No bridge too far for Land Rover

No bridge too far for Land Rover
Cheapest cars to insure for young drivers in Ireland

We’ve picked nine of the cheapest cars to insure for young drivers in Ireland that are currently available.
Shoe-string motoring: more time in the Fiat Seicento

Shoe-string motoring: more time in the Fiat Seicento
Shoe-string motoring: getting the Fiat through its NCT

Shoe-string motoring: getting the Fiat through its NCT
Tyres: the most important part of your car

Tyres: the most important part of your car
My working week: Shane O' Donoghue

My working week: Shane O' Donoghue
Renault Zoe vs. Opel Corsa-e electric car comparison

Can the updated Renault Zoe stave off competition from the more conventional new Opel Corsa-e?
My working week: Paul Healy

My working week: Paul Healy
From Paris to Dublin in the new Peugeot 308 GTi.

From Paris to Dublin in the new Peugeot 308 GTi.
Toyota: to infinity, and beyond...

When we return to the Moon, we'll be bringing cars. Maybe Toyotas.
Renault 4L celebrates its 60th

One of Renault's icons, the 4L could be due for an electric resurgence.
Road trip: Fiat 500 through the hills of Tuscany

A few days in the land of wine and supercars proved that most of the stereotypes are correct: Italy is fantastic.
Mercedes-EQ - what it means to Ireland

The Irish market is about to become very familiar with the Mercedes-EQ electric brand.
Deep dive: Lexus LC 500h hybrid tech-fest

We get under the slinky skin of the Lexus hybrid sports coupe, the LC 500h.
Toyota's hybrid SUVs hit the zeitgeist

Toyota got ahead of the competition by combining the two things that everyone wants - a hybrid and an SUV. Here are the options.
Nissan shows Ireland its sporty side

Nissan shows Ireland its sporty side
Fascination: The new number plate

Fascination: The new number plate
How to bag a Benz for under €3,000

How to bag a Benz for under €3,000
Passenger preview: Porsche Panamera S E-Hybrid

Passenger preview: Porsche Panamera S E-Hybrid
Men more likely to be swayed by flash cars...

Men more likely to be swayed by flash cars...
Eight top tips on how to prepare your car for its NCT

Top tips to help you prepare your car to pass the NCT, including dealing with delays.
My working week: Dave Humphreys

My working week: Dave Humphreys
Robot cars could be affordable in just two years’ time

Influential US institute says self-driving cars are about to demolish our model of car ownership.
New Gordon Bennett event recreates original route

A new Gordon Bennett event for pre-1940 cars takes place around Athy next Saturday.
Shamrock to take centre stage

Shamrock to take centre stage
CUPRA Born's identity

CUPRA is boosting the appeal of the Born for 232, so what are you getting?
Ford Mondeo celebrates its silver anniversary

Once an acme of the road, the Ford Mondeo has slipped to minority status as four-door saloon sales collapse.
Deep Dive: Honda CR-V Hybrid system

Ever wondered how Honda’s new CR-V hybrid work? We have all the answers.
Ford Ka vs. Fiat 500 superminis

Ford Ka vs. Fiat 500 superminis
Honda e vs. Peugeot e-208 electric car comparison

Is the Honda e's charm enough to sway buyers from the longer-range Peugeot e-208?