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    touch screen navigation in car

    Pushback against screen-only controls in new cars underway

    Politico, which covers EU affairs, reports that the matter has become a serious safety concern.

    Motors • 30 Mar
    BMW i3

    BMW unveils the latest version of its 3 Series

    Every big car company has its core model, or to put it another way, its cash cow and in BMW's case, that car is the 3 Series.

    Motors • 20 Mar
    Toyota C-HR side - 2026

    Toyota moves towards budget EV motoring

    Years after other companies rushed into fully electric mode, Toyota has been conservative in its offerings by committing so much to hybrid technology.

    Motors • 18 Mar
    Kia K4

    Kia reverts to budget hatchback appeal for new K4

    Video by Leah Carroll. Words by Donal Byrne.

    Motors • 09 Mar
    MG S6 EV

    EV sales soar as more affordable models arrive

    If the latest trend in car buying in Ireland continues, electric cars look like they may outpace the combined sales of petrol and diesel cars this year.

    Motors • 05 Mar
    Seal 6 Super Hybrid

    BYD hybrids are first of six new models to be launched

    It would seem Irish car buyers are well disposed to the wave of Chinese cars already on the market.

    Motors • 02 Mar
    Citroen C5 Aircross

    Citroen turns a corner with new well-priced SUV crossovers

    Citroen C3 and C5 Aircross

    Motors • 21 Feb
    Kia PV5

    Kia launches new large family EV model with seven-seat option

    Video by Leah Carroll. Words by Donal Byrne.

    Motors • 11 Feb
    flat car door handle

    Chinese government bans retracted electric car door handles

    Hidden or retracted door handles are the focus of a ban by the Chinese government.

    Motors • 06 Feb
    Skoda Elroq RS

    Škoda Elroq: Elecrtrified RS steps into the performance EV arena

    Škoda Elroq: Elecrtrified RS steps into the performance EV arena

    Motors • 03 Feb
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