https://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/motors/en-ieRTÉ 2025-RTÉ Commercial Enterprises Ltd, Registration No: 155076, Donnybrook, Dublin 4, Ireland.Mon, 23 Jun 2025 08:07:26 +0100https://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/motors/2025/0620/1519568-review-cupra-born-vz-is-a-step-closer-to-an-electric-hot-hatch/Cupra boosts Born power with VZFri, 20 Jun 2025 17:12:30 +0100https://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/motors/2025/0620/1519568-review-cupra-born-vz-is-a-step-closer-to-an-electric-hot-hatch/Motorshttps://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/motors/2025/0620/1519603-ranger-launches-europes-first-plug-in-hybrid-pick-up/Ranger launches as Europe's first plug-in hybrid pick-upFri, 20 Jun 2025 22:43:33 +0100https://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/motors/2025/0620/1519603-ranger-launches-europes-first-plug-in-hybrid-pick-up/Motorshttps://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/motors/2025/0620/1519470-nissans-new-leaf-is-due-for-launch-early-next-year/Nissan can fairly lay claim to introducing the original of the mass-market EV species when it launched its Leaf model 15 years ago.Fri, 20 Jun 2025 09:15:41 +0100https://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/motors/2025/0620/1519470-nissans-new-leaf-is-due-for-launch-early-next-year/Motorshttps://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/motors/2025/0616/1517977-review-tavascan-is-cupras-first-all-electric-suv/As Cupra's first fully electric SUV coupe, it aims to stand out with its aggressive styling.Mon, 16 Jun 2025 06:00:42 +0100https://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/motors/2025/0616/1517977-review-tavascan-is-cupras-first-all-electric-suv/Motorshttps://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/motors/2025/0615/1518196-review-bmw-refines-hybrid-x5-xdrive/The X5 has evolved through multiple generations, refining luxury, performance, and versatility.Sun, 15 Jun 2025 06:00:49 +0100https://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/motors/2025/0615/1518196-review-bmw-refines-hybrid-x5-xdrive/Motorshttps://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/motors/2025/0610/1517625-first-drive-mgs-new-budget-electric-suv/Chinese electric car companies continue to surprise the market.Tue, 10 Jun 2025 09:25:26 +0100https://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/motors/2025/0610/1517625-first-drive-mgs-new-budget-electric-suv/lifestylehttps://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/motors/2025/0614/1518208-review-ix-has-increased-range-with-premium-levels-of-comfort/Review: iX has increased range with premium levels of comfort but its appearance is devisive.Sat, 14 Jun 2025 06:00:03 +0100https://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/motors/2025/0614/1518208-review-ix-has-increased-range-with-premium-levels-of-comfort/Motorshttps://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/motors/2025/0601/1514648-toyota-reveal-new-models-to-be-launched-in-2025-and-beyond/Toyota reveal new RAV4, Corolla Cross, bZ4X Touring, Aygo X and Lexus ES.Sun, 01 Jun 2025 23:02:35 +0100https://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/motors/2025/0601/1514648-toyota-reveal-new-models-to-be-launched-in-2025-and-beyond/Motorshttps://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/motors/2025/0603/1516483-toyota-to-launch-its-smallest-hybrid-next-year/Toyota will end production of petrol-only cars next year when its smallest model, the Aygo, goes hybrid.Tue, 03 Jun 2025 14:59:07 +0100https://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/motors/2025/0603/1516483-toyota-to-launch-its-smallest-hybrid-next-year/Motorshttps://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/motors/2025/0601/1516210-review-tesla-model-y-has-gone-through-some-changes/Review: The Tesla Model Y refresh has its work cut out to keep competitors at bay.Sun, 01 Jun 2025 17:06:20 +0100https://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/motors/2025/0601/1516210-review-tesla-model-y-has-gone-through-some-changes/Motorshttps://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/motors/2025/0528/1514616-the-dolphin-surf-is-byds-latest-small-city-car/The Dolphin Surf is BYD's latest small city car with a low price point in EuropeWed, 28 May 2025 06:08:22 +0100https://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/motors/2025/0528/1514616-the-dolphin-surf-is-byds-latest-small-city-car/Motorshttps://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/motors/2025/0527/1514875-review-formentor-stands-out-in-suv-crowd-with-serious-styling/Review: Formentor stands out in SUV crowd with serious styling & added dynamics but its priceyTue, 27 May 2025 06:00:20 +0100https://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/motors/2025/0527/1514875-review-formentor-stands-out-in-suv-crowd-with-serious-styling/Motorshttps://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/motors/2025/0515/1513063-dacias-new-family-crossover-suv-the-bigster/Dacia's new family crossover SUV, the BigsterThu, 15 May 2025 13:18:37 +0100https://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/motors/2025/0515/1513063-dacias-new-family-crossover-suv-the-bigster/Motorshttps://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/motors/2025/0526/1515015-toyota-to-launch-rav-4-plug-in-with-extended-range/Toyota's latest iteration of the Rav 4 plug-in is to have a significant increase in battery capacityMon, 26 May 2025 13:39:07 +0100https://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/motors/2025/0526/1515015-toyota-to-launch-rav-4-plug-in-with-extended-range/Motorshttps://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/motors/2025/0516/1513266-review-hondas-hr-v-a-spacious-suv/Review: Honda's HR-V, an efficient, comfortable and spacious SUVFri, 16 May 2025 12:44:51 +0100https://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/motors/2025/0516/1513266-review-hondas-hr-v-a-spacious-suv/Motorshttps://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/motors/2025/0513/1512591-ford-issues-update-on-potential-fire-risk-with-kuga-models/Ford has issued an update to almost 3,000 Irish owners of Kuga plug-in models.Tue, 13 May 2025 12:18:51 +0100https://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/motors/2025/0513/1512591-ford-issues-update-on-potential-fire-risk-with-kuga-models/Motorshttps://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/motors/2025/0512/1512347-review-the-junior-elettrica-alfas-very-first-electric-suv/Beautiful design has always been Alfa's forte, does the Junior Elettrica hit the mark?Mon, 12 May 2025 09:38:28 +0100https://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/motors/2025/0512/1512347-review-the-junior-elettrica-alfas-very-first-electric-suv/Motorshttps://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/motors/2025/0504/1511076-is-dacia-spring-irelands-cheapest-new-ev/The Dacia Spring is Ireland's cheapest new EV starting at €15,990Sun, 04 May 2025 18:44:18 +0100https://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/motors/2025/0504/1511076-is-dacia-spring-irelands-cheapest-new-ev/Motorshttps://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/motors/2025/0503/1510646-citroen-launch-new-c5-aircross/Citroën launch new C5 Aircross with sharper lines, more comfort and bigger battery optionsSat, 03 May 2025 06:00:04 +0100https://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/motors/2025/0503/1510646-citroen-launch-new-c5-aircross/Motorshttps://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/motors/2025/0430/1510256-review-the-new-cupra-leon/You don't see many cars with a low-slung profile these days...Wed, 30 Apr 2025 11:08:26 +0100https://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/motors/2025/0430/1510256-review-the-new-cupra-leon/Motorshttps://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/motors/2025/0429/1509770-xpeng-g6-has-model-y-buyers-lining-up-with-competitive-pricing/Xpeng G6 has Model Y buyers lining up with competitive pricingTue, 29 Apr 2025 06:00:38 +0100https://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/motors/2025/0429/1509770-xpeng-g6-has-model-y-buyers-lining-up-with-competitive-pricing/Motorshttps://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/motors/2025/0426/1509658-review-byd-sealion-the-tesla-challenger/BYD Sealion 7Sat, 26 Apr 2025 22:43:21 +0100https://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/motors/2025/0426/1509658-review-byd-sealion-the-tesla-challenger/Motorshttps://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/motors/2025/0426/1509635-review-mw-x3-20d-an-electric-suv-with-diesel-pulling-power/The BMW X3 20d is priced in the luxury bracket and has plenty of pulling power from a 900km + diesel tankSat, 26 Apr 2025 17:16:39 +0100https://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/motors/2025/0426/1509635-review-mw-x3-20d-an-electric-suv-with-diesel-pulling-power/Motorshttps://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/motors/2025/0422/1508867-new-toyota-land-cruiser-launch-date-set-for-june/It's 15 years since the launch of an all-new Land Cruiser...Tue, 22 Apr 2025 12:26:44 +0100https://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/motors/2025/0422/1508867-new-toyota-land-cruiser-launch-date-set-for-june/Motorshttps://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/motors/2025/0417/1508192-high-tariffs-on-chinese-cars-sold-in-europe-may-be-scrapped/Thu, 17 Apr 2025 12:31:13 +0100https://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/motors/2025/0417/1508192-high-tariffs-on-chinese-cars-sold-in-europe-may-be-scrapped/Motorshttps://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/motors/2025/0417/1508125-volvos-ex40-has-a-fresh-interior-and-improved-battery/Fresh face of EX40 has XC40 underpinnings with improved battery chargingThu, 17 Apr 2025 10:54:43 +0100https://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/motors/2025/0417/1508125-volvos-ex40-has-a-fresh-interior-and-improved-battery/Motorshttps://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/motors/2025/0413/1507382-nisans-e-power-qashqai-delivers-refined-urban-cruiser/Qashqai e-Power delivers refined urban cruiser, does it still compete?Sun, 13 Apr 2025 07:54:06 +0100https://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/motors/2025/0413/1507382-nisans-e-power-qashqai-delivers-refined-urban-cruiser/Motorshttps://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/motors/2025/0412/1507056-puma-gen-e-launches-with-clever-gigabox-storage/Fords Puma Gen-E launches with clever GigaBox storage but will the price be competitive?Sat, 12 Apr 2025 06:00:52 +0100https://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/motors/2025/0412/1507056-puma-gen-e-launches-with-clever-gigabox-storage/Motorshttps://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/motors/2025/0406/1506112-review-aceman-oozes-style-sophistication/Aceman oozes style & sophistication, with infotainment upgrades it could be a winnerSun, 06 Apr 2025 10:07:39 +0100https://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/motors/2025/0406/1506112-review-aceman-oozes-style-sophistication/Motorshttps://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/motors/2025/0406/1505755-first-drive-the-new-byd-suv-coupe-arrives-in-ireland/Video by Leah Carroll. Words by Donal Byrne.Sun, 06 Apr 2025 06:00:09 +0100https://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/motors/2025/0406/1505755-first-drive-the-new-byd-suv-coupe-arrives-in-ireland/Motorshttps://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/motors/2025/0403/1505618-review-the-dacia-spring-trying-out-irelands-cheapest-ev/The unique selling point of the Dacia Spring is obviously its price...Thu, 03 Apr 2025 08:41:33 +0100https://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/motors/2025/0403/1505618-review-the-dacia-spring-trying-out-irelands-cheapest-ev/Motorshttps://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/motors/2025/0401/1504779-the-lexus-rz-300e-is-big-on-comfort-small-on-real-world-range/Big on comfort, small on real world range, the Lexus RZ 300e is a decent urban runaboutTue, 01 Apr 2025 06:00:32 +0100https://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/motors/2025/0401/1504779-the-lexus-rz-300e-is-big-on-comfort-small-on-real-world-range/Motorshttps://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/motors/2025/0328/1504600-renault-goes-for-nostalgia-with-its-new-electric-models/By today's standards, the original Renault 5 is a museum piece from the 1970s.Fri, 28 Mar 2025 14:00:46 +0000https://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/motors/2025/0328/1504600-renault-goes-for-nostalgia-with-its-new-electric-models/Motorshttps://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/motors/2025/0327/1503314-bigster-raises-the-stakes-for-the-mid-size-c-suv-segment/The Bigster raises the stakes for the mid-size C-SUV segment; with space, tech & hybrid on offer with the lure of competitive pricingThu, 27 Mar 2025 11:05:18 +0000https://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/motors/2025/0327/1503314-bigster-raises-the-stakes-for-the-mid-size-c-suv-segment/Motorshttps://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/motors/2025/0325/1503878-quartermaster-workhorse-goes-the-distance-in-the-extreme-outdoors/Quartermaster workhorse goes the distance in the extreme outdoors workspace.Tue, 25 Mar 2025 12:23:57 +0000https://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/motors/2025/0325/1503878-quartermaster-workhorse-goes-the-distance-in-the-extreme-outdoors/Motorshttps://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/motors/2025/0317/1502488-cupras-new-tavascan-and-terramar/Words by Donal Byrne, video by Leah Carroll.Mon, 17 Mar 2025 08:53:23 +0000https://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/motors/2025/0317/1502488-cupras-new-tavascan-and-terramar/Motorshttps://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/motors/2025/0317/1502483-third-generation-duster-beats-premium-brands-for-tech/Third generation Duster comes with better infotainment tech than some premium brandsMon, 17 Mar 2025 08:25:30 +0000https://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/motors/2025/0317/1502483-third-generation-duster-beats-premium-brands-for-tech/Motorshttps://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/motors/2025/0313/1501838-review-fords-controversial-new-capri-ev/Words by Donal Byrne, video by Leah Carroll.Thu, 13 Mar 2025 08:59:30 +0000https://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/motors/2025/0313/1501838-review-fords-controversial-new-capri-ev/Motorshttps://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/motors/2025/0312/1501604-review-teslas-new-chinese-rival-the-xpeng-g6/From a distance you would be hard pressed to distinguish the new Chinese XPeng G6 from a Tesla Model Y...Wed, 12 Mar 2025 09:41:05 +0000https://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/motors/2025/0312/1501604-review-teslas-new-chinese-rival-the-xpeng-g6/Motorshttps://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/motors/2025/0312/1501394-toyota-outlines-bev-gr-lexus-strategy-at-kenshiki-forum/Toyota outlines BEV, GR, Lexus and Multi-pathway strategy at Kenshiki forumWed, 12 Mar 2025 00:01:20 +0000https://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/motors/2025/0312/1501394-toyota-outlines-bev-gr-lexus-strategy-at-kenshiki-forum/Motorshttps://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/motors/2025/0309/1501115-cyberster-marks-return-of-convertible-coupe-for-mg/Cyberster marks return of convertible coupe for MG, showcasing their premium brand intentionsSun, 09 Mar 2025 20:02:57 +0000https://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/motors/2025/0309/1501115-cyberster-marks-return-of-convertible-coupe-for-mg/Motorshttps://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/motors/2025/0305/1500304-is-hyundai-inster-the-best-affordable-electric-car-on-the-market/To say the arrival of Hyundai's new small EV, the Inster, has surprised the market would be an understatement.Wed, 05 Mar 2025 11:13:22 +0000https://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/motors/2025/0305/1500304-is-hyundai-inster-the-best-affordable-electric-car-on-the-market/Motorshttps://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/living/2025/0304/1500104-a-financial-advisors-guide-to-buy-a-car/John Lowe of MoneyDoctors.ie sets out a comprehensive guide to help you navigate the car-buying journey efficiently.Tue, 04 Mar 2025 12:28:16 +0000https://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/living/2025/0304/1500104-a-financial-advisors-guide-to-buy-a-car/livinghttps://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/motors/2025/0301/1499415-2076124741448/MG Hybrid ZS, a competitively priced budget SUVSat, 01 Mar 2025 06:10:01 +0000https://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/motors/2025/0301/1499415-2076124741448/Motorshttps://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/motors/2025/0228/1499476-increased-car-costs-now-real-issue-amid-tariffs-uncertainty/If there is one subject senior figures in the car industry are anxious to avoid, it's tariffs.Fri, 28 Feb 2025 13:57:38 +0000https://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/motors/2025/0228/1499476-increased-car-costs-now-real-issue-amid-tariffs-uncertainty/Motorshttps://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/motors/2025/0226/1499009-peugeots-new-seven-seat-family-5008-goes-electric-and-hybrid/The interior of the 5008 is bit of a revelation, writes Donal Byrne.Wed, 26 Feb 2025 09:27:20 +0000https://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/motors/2025/0226/1499009-peugeots-new-seven-seat-family-5008-goes-electric-and-hybrid/Motorshttps://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/motors/2025/0225/1498262-2069194821262/Renault Symbioz has style but competition is close for comfort & priceTue, 25 Feb 2025 06:00:25 +0000https://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/motors/2025/0225/1498262-2069194821262/Motorshttps://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/motors/2025/0221/1498031-bmw-develops-produces-battery-tech-in-house-for-neue-klasse/BMW recently showcased their Gen6 battery technology for the upcoming Neue Klasse generation of carsFri, 21 Feb 2025 12:14:26 +0000https://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/motors/2025/0221/1498031-bmw-develops-produces-battery-tech-in-house-for-neue-klasse/Motorshttps://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/motors/2025/0214/1496804-2060666437357/"I think the arrival of Hyundai's Inster has taken many in the Irish motor industry by surprise."Fri, 14 Feb 2025 12:27:27 +0000https://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/motors/2025/0214/1496804-2060666437357/Motorshttps://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/motors/2025/0217/1497201-2063427653117/The latest BMW M5 V8 has gone hybrid but has that affected its performance saloon status?Mon, 17 Feb 2025 09:37:45 +0000https://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/motors/2025/0217/1497201-2063427653117/Motorshttps://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/motors/2025/0208/1495556-2054456901316/208 Hybrid adds efficiency and weight to superb city carSat, 08 Feb 2025 18:29:35 +0000https://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/motors/2025/0208/1495556-2054456901316/Motorshttps://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/motors/2025/0205/1494114-2045648965159/The HS PHEV surprises with high quality and comfort but driver aids distractWed, 05 Feb 2025 06:00:30 +0000https://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/motors/2025/0205/1494114-2045648965159/Motorshttps://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/motors/2025/0131/1494119-2045665349441/Citroën launch new look C4 with ë-C4 & C4X hybrid/electric variantsFri, 31 Jan 2025 16:41:23 +0000https://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/motors/2025/0131/1494119-2045665349441/Motorshttps://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/motors/2025/0202/1494382-2047497797013/New C3 Aircross launched as a multi-powertrain compact SUV in petrol, hybrid and electric versionsSun, 02 Feb 2025 19:53:31 +0000https://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/motors/2025/0202/1494382-2047497797013/Motorshttps://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/motors/2025/0130/1493774-new-chinese-competitor-emerges-to-take-on-tesla-in-europe/Xpeng has Tesla very much in focus in terms of new and conquest sales.Thu, 30 Jan 2025 09:30:18 +0000https://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/motors/2025/0130/1493774-new-chinese-competitor-emerges-to-take-on-tesla-in-europe/Motorshttps://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/motors/2025/0126/1492960-2039769669467/Without an E63, the E53 AMG Hybrid is the top of the E-Class treeSun, 26 Jan 2025 08:17:50 +0000https://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/motors/2025/0126/1492960-2039769669467/Motorshttps://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2025/0509/1491884-electric-cars-ev-range-anxiety-temperature/Gerald Bruton has learned a lot about range anxiety and capitalising on cheap electricity since buying his first EV at 81 years of ageFri, 09 May 2025 06:30:24 +0100https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2025/0509/1491884-electric-cars-ev-range-anxiety-temperature/Electric Carshttps://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/motors/2025/0125/1492653-2037331013042/Suzuki's Swift, a light & fun city car now comes with 12v hybrid efficiencySat, 25 Jan 2025 06:00:38 +0000https://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/motors/2025/0125/1492653-2037331013042/Motorshttps://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/motors/2025/0124/1492652-volkswagen-to-launch-25-000-ev-later-this-year/VW's new €25,000 EV - the ID 2 - will arrive here by the end of the year and will be followed by an even cheaper model.Fri, 24 Jan 2025 09:08:58 +0000https://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/motors/2025/0124/1492652-volkswagen-to-launch-25-000-ev-later-this-year/Motorshttps://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/motors/2025/0117/1491470-2029570117192/The EV3 completes Kia's EV trilogy which kicked off with the successful EV6Fri, 17 Jan 2025 14:28:23 +0000https://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/motors/2025/0117/1491470-2029570117192/Motorshttps://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/motors/2025/0115/1490936-review-dacia-duster-budget-suv/For a comfortable and fuel-efficient 1.6 petrol hybrid the Dacia has a distinct advantage but you don't get everything you wish for.Wed, 15 Jan 2025 09:22:30 +0000https://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/motors/2025/0115/1490936-review-dacia-duster-budget-suv/Motorshttps://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/motors/2025/0110/1490179-e-bike-shopping-exploring-alternative-commuting-options/E-Bike shopping,exploring alternative commuting optionsFri, 10 Jan 2025 20:14:52 +0000https://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/motors/2025/0110/1490179-e-bike-shopping-exploring-alternative-commuting-options/Motorshttps://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/motors/2024/1221/1487749-2000686661347/Mercedes Multipurpose T-Class is more luxury van than high-end people carrier.Sat, 21 Dec 2024 17:31:55 +0000https://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/motors/2024/1221/1487749-2000686661347/Motorshttps://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/motors/2024/1221/1487744-2000576581377/We're used to BYDs impressive battery technology and now they've introduced us to their latest hybrid engineSat, 21 Dec 2024 16:43:45 +0000https://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/motors/2024/1221/1487744-2000576581377/Motorshttps://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/motors/2024/1221/1485026-1982723653183/Edgy Mercedes EQE AMG 43 has style & pace but does AMG translate to electric?Sat, 21 Dec 2024 06:35:05 +0000https://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/motors/2024/1221/1485026-1982723653183/Motorshttps://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/motors/2024/1219/1487357-skoda-to-launch-its-most-affordable-compact-electric-suv/First Drive - Skoda Elroq.Thu, 19 Dec 2024 10:10:09 +0000https://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/motors/2024/1219/1487357-skoda-to-launch-its-most-affordable-compact-electric-suv/Motorshttps://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/1230/1486781-electric-car-prices-battery-ranges-2025-guide/Here's what's available if you're in the market for a new car and want to go electric in 2025Mon, 30 Dec 2024 06:54:18 +0000https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/1230/1486781-electric-car-prices-battery-ranges-2025-guide/Electric Carshttps://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/motors/2024/1217/1486632-1991999045155/Opel Corsa introduces hybrid powertrain for added efficiency, with updated exterior and interior detailsTue, 17 Dec 2024 06:00:51 +0000https://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/motors/2024/1217/1486632-1991999045155/Motorshttps://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/motors/2024/1212/1486195-1989249605442/Opel's Frontera has returned and now sits between the Grandland and the Mokka in the lineupThu, 12 Dec 2024 16:52:52 +0000https://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/motors/2024/1212/1486195-1989249605442/Motorshttps://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/motors/2024/1212/1486191-1989249605025/Kia's EV 3 adds to moderation of EV prices in IrelandThu, 12 Dec 2024 16:40:45 +0000https://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/motors/2024/1212/1486191-1989249605025/Motorshttps://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/motors/2024/1204/1484597-1979887173497/The Golf GTI has dropped the haptics, added the buttons back & is more fun than you could ask and all for a hefty price.Wed, 04 Dec 2024 10:06:21 +0000https://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/motors/2024/1204/1484597-1979887173497/Motorshttps://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/motors/2024/1129/1483788-first-drive-toyotas-new-land-cruiser/Now in its fifth incarnation, Toyota's new Land Cruiser is an even more accomplished workhorse for those whose work involves extreme conditions.Fri, 29 Nov 2024 15:19:33 +0000https://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/motors/2024/1129/1483788-first-drive-toyotas-new-land-cruiser/Motorshttps://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/1209/1485393-china-electric-cars-ireland-price-batteries-tariffs/It's a complex question involving a huge number of factors from US tariffs to the Chinese governmentMon, 09 Dec 2024 07:19:58 +0000https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/1209/1485393-china-electric-cars-ireland-price-batteries-tariffs/Electric Carshttps://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/motors/2024/1129/1483777-1972893253281/Dacia's new Spring may be the cheapest electric car in Ireland but it does have clear limitationsFri, 29 Nov 2024 14:12:46 +0000https://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/motors/2024/1129/1483777-1972893253281/Motorshttps://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/motors/2024/1126/1482991-1969535557291/The Macan has been Porsche's top selling SUV and with the latest version they've added electricTue, 26 Nov 2024 10:23:14 +0000https://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/motors/2024/1126/1482991-1969535557291/Motorshttps://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/motors/2024/1124/1482665-1969534533172/It's gotten bigger over the years and now the iconic Mini Cooper is electricSun, 24 Nov 2024 10:35:54 +0000https://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/motors/2024/1124/1482665-1969534533172/Motorshttps://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/motors/2024/1118/1481581-hyundai-breaks-electric-car-price-barrier/With the arrival of Hyundai's new Inster and the imminent arrival of Dacia's Spring model, the budget barriers for electric cars are being broken.Mon, 18 Nov 2024 12:40:53 +0000https://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/motors/2024/1118/1481581-hyundai-breaks-electric-car-price-barrier/Motorshttps://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/motors/2024/1116/1481033-bmw-i5-touring-estate-5-series-goes-electric/BMW i5 Touring, estate 5 series goes electric but is there enough passenger space?Sat, 16 Nov 2024 06:16:59 +0000https://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/motors/2024/1116/1481033-bmw-i5-touring-estate-5-series-goes-electric/Motorshttps://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/motors/2024/1108/1479820-review-suzukis-swift-remains-an-excellent-budget-car-option/The car isn't all-new but it does have some subtle styling changes...Fri, 08 Nov 2024 09:35:22 +0000https://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/motors/2024/1108/1479820-review-suzukis-swift-remains-an-excellent-budget-car-option/Motorshttps://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/motors/2024/1107/1479569-1950377029411/Mini Countryman packs in plenty of fun but All4 means a small rangeThu, 07 Nov 2024 08:43:24 +0000https://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/motors/2024/1107/1479569-1950377029411/Motorshttps://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/motors/2024/1102/1478772-third-gen-tiguan-has-upmarket-image-with-space-towing/Third gen Tiguan continues upmarket image, with space & towing capabilitySat, 02 Nov 2024 17:56:30 +0000https://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/motors/2024/1102/1478772-third-gen-tiguan-has-upmarket-image-with-space-towing/Motorshttps://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/motors/2024/1102/1478771-the-a290-is-alpines-first-all-electric-car/The A290 is Alpine's first all electric car, which will be followed by an all electric SUV and Sports CoupeSat, 02 Nov 2024 17:44:16 +0000https://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/motors/2024/1102/1478771-the-a290-is-alpines-first-all-electric-car/Motorshttps://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/motors/2024/1030/1477883-1939421765054/The launch earlier this year of Peugeots 3008 range saw it modernise their lineup with sharp interior and exterior design updatesWed, 30 Oct 2024 06:00:25 +0000https://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/motors/2024/1030/1477883-1939421765054/Motorshttps://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/motors/2024/1022/1476764-skoda-octavia-has-revised-design-improved-tech/Škoda Octavia has revised design, improved tech and more efficient powertrainsTue, 22 Oct 2024 08:53:19 +0100https://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/motors/2024/1022/1476764-skoda-octavia-has-revised-design-improved-tech/Motorshttps://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/motors/2024/1021/1476540-1931702853251/Nissan's refreshed Qashqai is likely to be the last iteration of the compact crossover before an electric version comes on stream.Mon, 21 Oct 2024 07:52:05 +0100https://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/motors/2024/1021/1476540-1931702853251/Motorshttps://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/motors/2024/1019/1476218-polestar-adds-two-new-models-to-its-range-in-ireland/Donal Byrne examines Polestar's two new models and the innovative changes they've introduced.Sat, 19 Oct 2024 06:00:23 +0100https://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/motors/2024/1019/1476218-polestar-adds-two-new-models-to-its-range-in-ireland/Motorshttps://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/motors/2024/1016/1475887-new-renault-5-launched-as-fully-electric-city-car/The Renault 5 has launched as a fully electric throwback to the popular 70's city carWed, 16 Oct 2024 20:28:18 +0100https://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/motors/2024/1016/1475887-new-renault-5-launched-as-fully-electric-city-car/Motorshttps://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/motors/2024/1016/1475167-the-skoda-kamiq-refresh-gets-updated-infotainment-and-kit/There's not many cars that come in manual, well optioned and as spacious as the Škoda Kamiq.Wed, 16 Oct 2024 06:00:22 +0100https://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/motors/2024/1016/1475167-the-skoda-kamiq-refresh-gets-updated-infotainment-and-kit/Motorshttps://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/motors/2024/1015/1475077-explorer-introduces-new-face-of-ford/The Explorer has introduced us to the new family face of Ford.Tue, 15 Oct 2024 06:00:49 +0100https://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/motors/2024/1015/1475077-explorer-introduces-new-face-of-ford/Motorshttps://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/motors/2024/1011/1474940-kias-smallest-electric-suv-to-be-launched-in-ireland/Electric car pricing is about to get more competitive.Fri, 11 Oct 2024 13:58:13 +0100https://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/motors/2024/1011/1474940-kias-smallest-electric-suv-to-be-launched-in-ireland/Motorshttps://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/motors/2024/1007/1473940-1916002885373/Honda CR-V has refined powertrain and increased efficiencyMon, 07 Oct 2024 09:50:46 +0100https://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/motors/2024/1007/1473940-1916002885373/Motorshttps://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/motors/2024/1001/1472914-byd-expands-range-with-new-hybrid-plug-in-suv-model/BYD expands range with new hybrid plug-in SUV modelTue, 01 Oct 2024 08:30:19 +0100https://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/motors/2024/1001/1472914-byd-expands-range-with-new-hybrid-plug-in-suv-model/Motorshttps://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/motors/2025/0212/1496389-first-drive-opels-new-grandland-family-suv/Opel's new Grandland won't exactly have you humming the Ode to Joy, but it is spacious, competent and comfortable.Wed, 12 Feb 2025 16:25:32 +0000https://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/motors/2025/0212/1496389-first-drive-opels-new-grandland-family-suv/Motorshttps://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/motors/2024/0928/1472522-1907671109262/The Volkswagen ID.7 family saloon easily competes with SUVs on spaceSat, 28 Sep 2024 17:24:00 +0100https://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/motors/2024/0928/1472522-1907671109262/Motorshttps://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/motors/2024/0927/1472341-irish-registered-cars-part-of-global-recall-of-1-5m-vehicles/BMW has launched a massive global recall of vehicles it produced since June 2022.Fri, 27 Sep 2024 13:18:30 +0100https://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/motors/2024/0927/1472341-irish-registered-cars-part-of-global-recall-of-1-5m-vehicles/Motorshttps://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/motors/2024/0926/1472109-more-bicycle-than-car-what-is-citroens-micro-mobility-solution/Citroen's new Ami isn't even a vehicle in the conventional sense.Thu, 26 Sep 2024 13:23:18 +0100https://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/motors/2024/0926/1472109-more-bicycle-than-car-what-is-citroens-micro-mobility-solution/Motorshttps://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/motors/2024/0924/1471315-1901133893451/Škoda Superb hatchback, a solid and practical diesel saloonTue, 24 Sep 2024 08:28:58 +0100https://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/motors/2024/0924/1471315-1901133893451/Motorshttps://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/motors/2024/0918/1470726-new-land-cruiser-makes-irish-debut-at-ploughing-championships/Ask any farmer about their preferred choice of vehicle and the answer is likely to be the Toyota Land Cruiser - a perennial favourite when it comes to durability and reliability.Wed, 18 Sep 2024 16:27:42 +0100https://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/motors/2024/0918/1470726-new-land-cruiser-makes-irish-debut-at-ploughing-championships/Motorshttps://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/motors/2024/0917/1469870-1893131333142/The KGM Torres EVX is a step up from what SsangYong Motors offered but will it compete at the priceTue, 17 Sep 2024 06:00:51 +0100https://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/motors/2024/0917/1469870-1893131333142/Motorshttps://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/motors/2024/0907/1468598-1885521477248/The Fiat 600 Hybrid has the Fiat charm but does it lead the way?Sat, 07 Sep 2024 06:00:06 +0100https://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/motors/2024/0907/1468598-1885521477248/Motors