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Performance SUVs: a (non)rebuttal

Performance SUVs are wrong and bad. Except when they’re not.

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First impressions: Volkswagen Polo Blue GT

First impressions: Volkswagen Polo Blue GT

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Polestar experiments at Goodwood

Polestar has revealed an experimental EV at the Goodwood Festival of Speed.

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Baby hot hatches with fire power

Baby hot hatches with fire power

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Friday's fantasy: caught in the classifieds

Friday's fantasy: caught in the classifieds

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First drive on Irish roads: BMW 1 Series M Coupé

First drive on Irish roads: BMW 1 Series M Coupé

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The problem with modern performance cars

Neil reckons performance cars are losing sight of their original role in life.

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Fiat 500 gets testoserone injection

Fiat 500 gets testoserone injection

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Shoe-string motoring: update on Craig's fleet of bangers

Shoe-string motoring: update on Craig's fleet of bangers

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Why do car journalists bang on about handling?

Why do car journalists bang on about handling?

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Shoe-string motoring fleet update

Shoe-string motoring fleet update

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My working week: Dave Humphreys

My working week: Dave Humphreys

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Car psychology 101: what your car says about you.

Car psychology 101: what your car says about you.

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How to put analogue thrills into digital hypercars

Rimac and Lotus go head-to-head in bid to make the first true driver’s electric car.

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Amazon data can make for faster Ferraris

Amazon Web Services joins with the Ferrari F1 team to crunch its racing data.

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Five best family saloon cars in Ireland

Five best family saloon cars in Ireland

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Fuel economy: why you are unlikely to match manufacturer figures

Fuel economy: why you are unlikely to match manufacturer figures

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Why not speeding is so difficult

Why not speeding is so difficult

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Honda Type R celebrates 25 years of high-revving

The Type R badge is synonymous with Honda's focus on greater performance. We drive some of the highlights.

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Five of the best electric cars in Ireland

We choose the five best electric cars on sale in Ireland.

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Volkswagen Golf GTE or GTI? An owner decides...

Volkswagen Golf GTE or GTI? An owner decides...

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Why our future is only going to be partially electric

Why our future is only going to be partially electric

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What exactly is a hybrid?

Hybrid power is a logical stepping stone to full electrification, but which hybrid suits you?

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Shoe-string motoring: road trip in the Renaultsport Clio

Shoe-string motoring: road trip in the Renaultsport Clio

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Pininfarina to launch sustainable hypercar

Limited-run electric hypercar from Pininfarina to rival Bugatti and Pagani.

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Nissan shows Ireland its sporty side

Nissan shows Ireland its sporty side

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Ford Fiesta ST vs. Opel Corsa OPC

Ford Fiesta ST vs. Opel Corsa OPC

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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.

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How to renew your Irish driving licence

Online renewals now the way to go for Irish driving licence.

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Old roads seemed so much faster...

Old roads seemed so much faster...

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When Dave met Bobby...

Dave wonders, can Audi's autonomous technology really be better than me?

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Inver launches enhanced fuels for Ireland

Irish fuel company, Inver, launches enhanced petrol and diesel 'Xtra' fuels.

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Busting the electric car myths

Your indispensable guide to going all-electric.

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We need to turn everything off

Shocking figures reveal worrying habits of Irish drivers.

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Deep Dive: Audi's plug-in hybrid Q5

How exactly does Audi's new plug-in SUV work for you?

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Deep Dive: Honda CR-V Hybrid system

Ever wondered how Honda’s new CR-V hybrid work? We have all the answers.

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Bit breezy out...

Hints and tips for staying safe in storm winds.

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The route to electrification - the Toyota way

There are many layers to electrified driving - here’s how Toyota does it.

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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.

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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.

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First Impressions: Volkswagen Golf Estate

First Impressions: Volkswagen Golf Estate

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Riding shotgun in the 2012 Porsche 911

Riding shotgun in the 2012 Porsche 911

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CompleteCar.ie at the Irish Festival of Speed

CompleteCar.ie at the Irish Festival of Speed

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My working week: Shane O' Donoghue

My working week: Shane O' Donoghue

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Shoe-string motoring: Craig fondly remembers his Lexus

Shoe-string motoring: Craig fondly remembers his Lexus

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Driving on snow and ice

A few tips on driving on ice and snow in Ireland.

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Blog: Volvo wants you to take your online life with you

Blog: Volvo wants you to take your online life with you

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Discussion point: is this it for cars?

Discussion point: is this it for cars?

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Mercedes-EQ - what it means to Ireland

The Irish market is about to become very familiar with the Mercedes-EQ electric brand.

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Tyres: the most important part of your car

Tyres: the most important part of your car

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Video break: 10,000rpm battle

Warning: contains VTEC. And an Altezza.

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Getting on the road

Taking your first steps to getting behind the wheel of a car.

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BMW M4 Coupe vs. Jaguar F-Type Coupe comparison

Although these cars are very different in personality, their pricing pitches them up against one another. Can we choose a favourite?

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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.

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Hot hatch twin test: BMW M135i vs Mercedes-AMG A 35

Two premium German hot hatches, the BMW M135i and Mercedes-AMG A 35 are equally matched, yet they're very different.

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Will Brembo Sensify revolutionise braking?

The Brembo Sensify system doesn’t re-invent the wheel, but it is a new way of stopping one.

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Toyota RAV4 celebrates 30 years

The first truly popular ‘soft-roader’ enters its fourth decade.

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BMW M2 vs. Ford Focus RS comparison

We pit the two most exciting high-performance cars of 2016 against each other on Irish roads.

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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?

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In-car subscription services explained

Customers have reacted angrily to subscription services for luxury extras, but are they the future?

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Bizarre V12-engined BMW Z3 surfaces

Bizarre V12-engined BMW Z3 surfaces

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Performance SUVs: they're not half-bad

Whenever petrolheads hear the words 'performance' and 'crossover/SUV' together, they become apoplectic with rage. But one person isn't quite feeling the same...

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Taking a closer look at the MG Cyberster

We checked out a near-production-ready example of the electric MG Cyberster.

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Buying an Alfa Romeo - is it safe?

The unexpected answer seems to be… yes.

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Will ‘intelligent’ speed limiters work?

Electronic speed limiters will be mandatory for all new cars sold across the EU from next year.

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The History of Morgan Motor Company

The History of Morgan Motor Company

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Mazda’s MX-5 and mental wellbeing

Life just feels better when you drive a convertible - and there’s scientific evidence to prove it.

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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.

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Why do Irish motorists care so little about living?

Why do Irish motorists care so little about living?

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Getting on the road: Taking the driving test

The BIG DAY has arrived - it's time to take your driving test.

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Matt Robinson's motoring moment of the year

Matt looks back on a high-powered 2017.

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BAC plans hydrogen Mono sports car

BAC looks to create a zero-emissions sports car that's still light and agile.

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Spending time with an old friend

Spending time with an old friend

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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.

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Will big touchscreens get the chop?

Are physical controls going to make a comeback?

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Top tips for passing your driving test in Ireland

We've got the tips to help you pass your driving test in Ireland first time.

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The weirder side to Geneva Motor Show

The weirder side to Geneva Motor Show

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Let’s reward small and light

Channelling our inner Colin Chapman would be of benefit to all aspects of motoring.

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2018 LA Auto Show - Editor's Picks

We check out the most interesting cars at this year's LA Auto Show in the States.

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Toyota: to infinity, and beyond...

When we return to the Moon, we'll be bringing cars. Maybe Toyotas.

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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.

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Ferrari F40: thirty years old, still the king

Ferrari F40: thirty years old, still the king

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Skoda Fabia vs. Toyota Yaris comparison

The reliable old Toyota Yaris has to face an onslaught of contenders these days, including this pup, the impressive Skoda Fabia.

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Peugeot's digital-first race car

The Peugeot 9X8 is set to take on the challenge of Le Mans, but it has been racing digitally for months.

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Editor's picks: Frankfurt Motor Show 2017

Electric vehicles and Chinese brands were the talk of the 2017 Frankfurt Motor Show.

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Readers' cars: Skoda Superb Combi 4x4

Readers' cars: Skoda Superb Combi 4x4

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