Citroën
Love at first sight led me to a whirlwind adventure with my Citroën 2CV
Cornering at speed, going roofless and smuggling a TV were all possible in the ‘Deux Chevaux’
Car size isn’t everything
Compared to the original Citroën 2CV, today’s cars are bigger, heavier, more powerful – and more wasteful
The 2CV was basic, so little could go wrong
Makers Citroën made a virtue of it being anything but a luxury car
Citroën eile: Return of 2CV brings back wonderful memories and hope for future
More than five million of the basic cars were made – now the model is being relaunched as a simple electric vehicle
Citroën’s relaunch of a classic could be just what the electric car market needs
Price and simplicity are key selling points for the French car-maker’s new 2CV model
Paris Motor Show 2026: Europe comes out swinging against China
European brands flex their styling muscles in Paris, but is China still ahead on tech?
‘I don’t give a damn, honk away’: Is this 105-year-old Ireland’s oldest driver?
Hugh O’Neill still drives his Citroën C5 to the shops and says he is a better driver now than when he was in his 20s
Would you buy this €35,995 French hatchback instead of a BMW?
France can sell €25,000 handbags, so why does it struggle to convince us to buy its premium cars like DS?
Jeep’s rugged electric Compass 4x4 kicks off new European sales push
Avenger and Compass will shortly be joined by three new models, one of them built in China by Dongfeng
Fiat rediscovers its soul with the Grande Panda
New version borrows from the past without becoming trapped by it, delivering a charming, spacious, family car
The Irish Times guide to the best affordable seven-seat family cars
Here’s our pick of the best new seven-seaters to buy for those on a budget
Are we witnessing the beginning of the end for SUVs?
Four-door saloons are making a comeback in the US, while European brands are pondering a return to MPVs
DS moves up a gear in its bid to pit French luxury against dominant German cars
Rebrand combined with a variety of new and revised models ought to lift marque’s modest fortunes in Ireland
Mercedes-Benz CLA crowned Europe’s Car of the Year 2026
Electric range and driver appeal prove decisive as the German premium car saw off competition from six other finalists
My verdict – and votes – on the seven finalists for Europe’s Car of the Year
From bargain SUVs to cutting-edge EVs, here’s how they ranked – and why one stood apart
DS No 8: Can this French electric flagship finally make its mark?
Stylish, smooth and distinctive — but price could be its biggest test
What’s driving up the cost of car insurance in Ireland?
There are steps to take to reduce your premium even as new tech increases prices
Citroën’s affordable electric e-C3 will have to keep watch on rivals
The new C3 is finally in Ireland, but it’s already wading into a crowded market
Beware the car hire honey trap: We had the most intensive inspection of a returned rental I’ve ever seen
Our hire car experience went from sunny to cloudy in minutes
Attacking Tesla will not help Europe’s car industry
Elon Musk’s company sells carbon credits to the likes of Peugeot, Opel, Citroën, Fiat and Alfa Romeo
The five cheapest cars on sale in Ireland right now. Two are EVs
Surprisingly good cars that are also the lowest-priced on the Irish market – and two are EVs
Renault 5 named Europe’s Car of the Year 2025
The French electric car won the prestigious prize, seeing off competition from seven finalists including the Kia EV3 and Hyundai Inster
What car should I buy in 2025 if ... I need a small runaround?
It’s time to start picking our best buys from the current crop of new cars on the market
New EVs: What’s coming to the market soon?
The variety of new electric cars is expanding fast – here’s our pick of models coming down the road
How to pick the right electric car for you? Do your homework
EV buyers have more choice than ever before, with a wide variety of styles, price points, battery sizes and ranges
Every new electric car coming Irish showrooms in 2024
The electric car market is set to explode this year, with new – and, crucially, more affordable – models arriving
Will an EV end up costing more or less than a petrol or diesel car?
From insurance and fuel to up-front purchase costs and depreciation, motorists need to carefully weigh the financial pros and cons of EV ownership
DS 7 is a perfectly decent car but hasn’t found its essence
Latest update of a car that’s been around since 2017 needs to decide what it wants to be
The best BIK-friendly electric cars for less than €40,000
Constantly changing company car tax rules confusing you? Stick with these cars and you won’t go wrong
Peugeot 408: Good looks can only get you so far
Visual attraction isn’t enough to carry this fastback saloon past its sibling rival
Opel Combo-e: Electric MPV is an ideal battery car for families
As long as those families don’t need to drive too far. . .
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