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Tuesday 24 April 2018

High mileage: Simon Delaney on RTÉ’s How’s Your Driving?

Motor Talk

Simon Delaney on cars and road rage: 'I do get the odd plank who shouts at me on the road'

Your current car - Love at first sight or just a means to get from A to B?

RX-appeal: The third-generation RX-7 FD model

Motor Talk

Iconic Mazda has RX-factor

In all honesty it was a daft idea. The Mazda RX-7 was ill-conceived from the start, poorly timed and based on an engineering concept that was fatally flawed. It was sold by a relative minnow in the global car industry and appealed to a niche audience that wanted a Porsche-like car but did not actually want a Porsche.

Polluters: The Government needs to look at taxation as a means of encouraging motorists to buy electric vehicles and reduce emissions. Photo: Rui Vieira/PA Wire

Motor Talk

The demise of diesel but at what cost?

Sales of new diesel cars fell by 20pc in the first three months of the year. However, the declining sales could be to blame for an increase in average carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions for cars bought in Ireland.

Alfa Romeo Giulia

Motor Reviews

Executive decisions

What's the best executive/family car for you? Our complete guide will help you to make the right choice

The crack was mighty: Coaxing the Mazda CX-5 across a huge
fracture in the ice

Motor International

How I crossed the world's largest lake...by car

From Irkutsk we drive to Listvyanka, a small town on the shores of Lake Baikal. The 60 kilometre road runs through a white forest frozen under thick snow and was laid in just two months in preparation for what should have been a landmark state visit to Russia by the US...

New driver Vanessa Ward with her car on the Curragh, Co Kildare

Motor Talk

Testing times for learners on Ireland's roads

Ireland was basking in heatwave temperatures, Mel Gibson was striking a blow for Scottish independence in the box office and one of the biggest rivalries the music world has ever seen was taking place in the charts as Blur and Oasis battled for the coveted number one spot.

Ford Mondeo Hybrid

Motor News

Green with envy: How Mondeo petrol hybrid price is €9,000 below diesel

Forget all the talk about technology, diesels, petrols, hybrids. When it comes to changing most people's hearts and minds, the greatest incentive to buy a particular sort of car is MONEY.

Stock photo

Motor News

Eddie Cunningham: 'Potholes are so bad on Irish roads that people even say they'd grudgingly pay more tax to get rid of them'

Last week's piece on potholes jarred - if you'll forgive the pun.

Ciaran Allen

Motor News

Mercedes chief: 'New car market is 'overcooked' because some brands register vehicles for which there are no immediate buyers'

The new car market is 25pc to 30pc "overcooked" because some brands continue to register vehicles for...

Fuel consumption

Motor News

Department of Finance examines potential impact of more accurate fuel consumption and emissions figures

The Department of Finance is examining the potential impact of more accurate fuel consumption and...

The new Skoda Octavia Combi

Motor News

'I think I'm looking for a car that doesn't exist - economical with a bit of height and boot space' - Ask the experts

Aidan Timmons and Motoring Editor Eddie Cunningham team up to help readers make the right choice with their next car. Aidan visits dealers all over the country to...

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High mileage: Simon Delaney on RTÉ’s How’s Your Driving?

Simon Delaney on cars and road rage: 'I do get the odd plank who shouts at me on the... Motor Talk

Polluters: The Government needs to look at taxation as a means of encouraging motorists to buy electric vehicles and reduce emissions. Photo: Rui Vieira/PA Wire

The demise of diesel but at what cost? Motor Talk

Alfa Romeo Giulia

Executive decisions Motor Reviews

RX-appeal: The third-generation RX-7 FD model

Iconic Mazda has RX-factor Motor Talk

Chairman of the Revenue Commissioners, Niall Cody. Photo: Tom Burke

1,150 Revenue staff on sick leave are overpaid €1.69m Irish

Walking in the Cavan Burren. Photo: Fáilte Ireland

24 Hours in Cavan: A perfect day in Ireland's Hidden Heartlands Ireland

Andrew Jordan, the husband of Liga Skromane, and her sister Ilze Skromane

'We appeal to the police for a full investigation' - husband hits out over claim wife died... Irish News

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Gardai continue hunt for suspect after machete attack leaves man's arm 'almost hanging... Irish News

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Editors Choice

Aoibhin Garrihy, with her mother Clare, and sisters Doireann and Ailbhe.

'The whole world of make-believe for kids seems to be gone' - Clare Garrihy on how...

RTE newsreader Eileen Dunne with her late father Mick Dunne on her wedding day.

'Because Daddy died in 2002, it’s even more poignant' - RTE newsreader Eileen Dunne...

Pádraig and Clare McGhee with their children Muireann (18 mths), Laoise (5) and Ciaran (7) at their Kilcock, Co. KIldare home last night. Photo: Colin O'Riordan

'The doctor turned to me and said so quietly 'I’m sorry, there’s nothing' - Mother who...

Anke Morgenroth At Bear Essentials, Co. Cavan

WATCH: Like teddy bears? You'll love this hidden gem in Co. Cavan...

If you go down to the woods in West Cavan today,...

Adare Manor goes green for St Patrick's Day

Global Greening: The landmarks going green for St Patrick's Day 2018

Hundreds of iconic buildings and landmarks are set to go...

Motor News

Volkswagen’s first all-electric racing car, the I.D. R Pikes Peak. Photo: Eddie Cunningham

Shape of things to come as VW unveils first all-electric racing car

THESE are first pictures of Volkswagen’s...

The Audi A3 Saloon.

'What discount can I expect when buying a second-hand car for cash?' - Ask the experts

Aidan Timmons...

VW Touran

What 7-seater would you recommend?

Aidan Timmons and Motoring Editor Eddie Cunningham team up to help...

The interior of the VW Arteon

VW's 2-litre petrol Arteon: For those who don't want SUVs or posh German saloons

I've been...

Tractors helped clear the snow from runways, taxiways and roadways at Cork Airport. Photo: Karol Kachmarsky

Minister confirms NCT test required for 'fast' tractors used for non-agricultural work

"Fast" tractors...

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Road safety expert: Change how you react. We need to see others as people, not stereotypes

Many times over...

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Why it's stick or twist time for buyers of 181-reg cars

This can be a strange, slightly agonising time of the year for new car buyers.

Motor Reviews

Alfa Romeo Giulia

Executive decisions

COMFORT: The new Subaru XV has the feel of a well-built car

Subaru's high spec sets it apart from the crowd

Subaru have long been one of my favourite cars but are not really...

HOLA: The Leon ST Cupra is practical but sporty too and drives like a hot hatchtwo-

Put pep in your step with Leon

Estates are rarely cars of choice. Rather they are the heroically dull...

Volkswagen T-Roc

T-Roc: a subtle 'crossover' of compliments, criticisms

This week's test car forced me to think anew about criticisms and...

Motor Talk

New driver Vanessa Ward with her car on the Curragh, Co Kildare

Testing times for learners on Ireland's roads

Ireland was basking in heatwave temperatures, Mel Gibson was striking a blow for Scottish independence in the box office and one of the biggest...

Our own research tells us that while many people say they have experienced aggressive driving, few admit that they themselves are aggressive to others

Are you a Dr Jekyll or Mr Hyde driver?

The road can be a terribly unforgiving place. If you make a bad...

Shopping around: A shortage of used cars in Ireland has led people to go up North and to Britain for more choice and a better deal

'I saved at least €2k buying my car up North' - A winding road to a used car bargain

Paddy Lombard...

Toyota Auris

I'd like a five-door hatchback. What would you recommend?

Aidan Timmons and Motoring Editor Eddie...

Kia Sportage

Should I drive my Golf until it dies?

Aidan Timmons and Motoring Editor Eddie Cunningham team up to help...

'Toyota is certainly immersing itself quite dramatically in the electric car race' (AP Photo/Koji Sasahara)

Word Car Person of Year; Toyota's EV plans; self-drive track

Soon there will be a World Car Person of the Year.

The Hyundai Kona which is already assured a top-10 place in January’s sales figures

Road trip is good for soul

'Dad, a road trip? I just love a road trip!" My youngest son, Marcus, was excited when I suggested he...