The monstrous BMW X7 weighs more than 2.3 tonnes but the handling is as sharp as most saloons; meanwhile, the interior can only be described as opulent, with sumptuous seating.

Golf is back in full swing this week as Covid restrictions are eased.

Mercedes’ new luxury electric — the EQS — is expected to have its market launch here next September, following its international unveiling this week.

The Toyota Yaris' looks, combined with it overcoming hybrid limitations, proved decisive in winning the prestigious ECOTY gong

For Audi, the Q4 e-Tron is its first real chance to grab a slice of the compact crossover SUV market so far dominated by Tesla.

Despite Ford Ireland now but a sub-office of Ford of Britain, its still got two of the most popular marques on the market. And its latest release is one to revel in

This is a car which has natural ‘everyman’ appeal, but derivative versions such as the vRS strain have also built a strong customer base.

Fiat was a top-three brand in Ireland for decades and its cars here were as ubiquitous as the Catholic Church. Last year Fiat sold a total of 219 vehicles here.

Morgan has recently appointed a distributor for Ireland and the company, still on the go after some 111 years, has now unleashed the first in its ‘CX-Generation'

GR already a nailed-on classic

Latest Opel model is a work in progress

Aston Martin has pledged to build all its electric cars from 2025.

 Mustang Mach-e is an impressive entry into the electric vehicle market

Only 25% of Irish drivers would buy an EV, though they are 70% cheaper to run. A new campaign wants to change their minds

The beautiful Mercedes E-Class coupe is for the aspirational

Ford Capri was marketed as Europe's Mustang

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Opel brand has loyal Irish following

Audi's A3 Sportback has all the bases covered — from performance, to looks, to passenger comfort and technology levels

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Convertible not suited to Irish weather

E300de is top class PHEV

Temperatures are set to plummet just as restrictions begin to ease. Here's how to make sure your car is ready for the wintery conditions

As budgets tighten and every penny counts, there are simple measures you can take to reduce your outlay on motoring 

Toyota sports car revamped 

Declan Colley says this 'grand tourismo' from BMW  is the paragon of comfort and luxury it is supposed to be 

A1 Citycarver is made for city streets

As a car to crush long distances in great comfort and provide excellent tax benefits as well, the Peugeot 508 PHEV is among the best we’ve seen

Gran Coupe handles well, but lacks extravagant comfort

Declan Colley says the e-208 is a game-changer in the move to electric motoring; mirroring the abilities of the conventional engined cars they aim to replace

Declan Colley says this car is one of the more interesting contenders in the crossover segment and Toyota has done much to consolidate the C-HR’s position as a premier contender

VW says customers will be drawn by their first fully electrically driven SUV generating zero local emissions

Declan Colley, not a fan of the SUV coupe segment, is enamoured by Audi's Q3 Sportback and says it is actually an eye-catching and attractive thing

This  Swedish SUV contender more than holds its own in this company and possibly even shades most of them.

Great news for those who struggle to park, the world's first fully self-parking car is on the way.

The stalwart of the Škoda model line-up, the Octavia, has won many hearts  in  Ireland since  it launched here in 1998 and the latest version costs a minimum €23,950, for the 1. 0l, TSI Active hatchback.

The race to electrified motoring continues unabated and so high are the stakes that no car company can afford to be left behind.

The latest version of the world’s bestselling luxury car, the Mercedes S-Class, was unveiled in Stuttgart, in Germany, this week.

Declan Colley is someone who could drool unashamedly in relation to the performance aspects of the BMW X6 and its sublime driveability, but wouldn't like to be seen in one

The Toyota Corolla GR is not so much a hot hatch, but one which has had the not-so-hot chillies applied to its rear end, making it something of a tepid hatch

Czech car-maker takes first major step forward in design with all-electric SUV 

Gowan Distributors Limited is carrying out a voluntary recall of 1,039 Peugeot Expert and Traveller vehicles.

Volvo at vanguard of the drive for green

Ford has announced it is temporarily suspending sales of the new Kuga PHEV model because of a fire risk.

There is a new limited edition of the Toyota Rav4. As its name makes clear, the new RAV4 Hybrid Black Edition has a powerful one-colour treatment that makes Toyota’s mid-size SUV stand out from the crowd.

While the good outweighs the bad, the downsides are frustrating, says Declan Colley

Sharp witted readers – or even those like myself with only a modicum of memory left – may recall in February last that Examiner Motoring gave a damning verdict on the Mazda CX-30, the new small SUV from the innovative Japanese manufacturer.

Honda decides its Jazz supermini should play a new tune, introducing hybrid power and a crossover model called the Crosstar, reports Matt Robinson

Declan Colley reports on the new VW ID 3, which promises to usher in a new age of car making, car buying and car using

The EV revolution is even finding its way into Porsche’s portfolio. Luckily, the Taycan is, predictably, a brilliant machine. Matt Robinson reports