Vehicles

A safety test scandal at Japanese automakers has widened, with Toyota and Mazda both halting shipments of some vehicles after Japan's transport ministry found irregularities in applications to certify certain models.

Gotion High-Tech, a rival of China's best-known and most successful developer of electric vehicle and other batteries, announced two batteries that can be rapidly charged.

Japan has discovered the fuel of the future, and it´s not on EVs: find out how they want to change the roads worldwide

MG cars aren't super well-known outside of enthusiast circles, but those who love them are very devoted. Here's a complete rundown of the brand's 1275cc engine.

More smart features and touchscreens are gracing the dashboards of modern vehicles, but studies are finding that this new tech is causing distracted driving.

Chinese EV automaker BYD claims that its new hybrid power train can drive for well over a thousand miles without refueling or recharging.

The Abu Dhabi Autonomous Racing League proves it’s possible, just very hard.

New cars are expensive, but you can make it sting a little less by asking the dealer to throw in some small—but meaningful—extras in any new car contract.

Electric car buyers should be aware of the “astronomical” costs required to regularly replace short-lived tyres, owners have warned.

China has developed a revolutionary car battery that can charge in just 10 minutes and power a car for hundreds of miles before it needs to be plugged in.

Diesel engines need fuel filters replaced to ensure optimal performance. If you are unsure if it's time for a replacement, here are the warning signs.

No other F1 designer has penned more championship winning cars than Adrian Newey.

Classic cars cool to own and fun to show off -- but they often leave their owners with massive repair bills. These models break that mold.

Can things be turned around at Tesla, or is this the beginning of the end?

You could be wearing your car engine out faster than you need to be by leaving an unnecessary feature on - a mechanic with 50 years of experience has explained why you should turn it off

Since its initial introduction, Apple’s CarPlay platform has become ubiquitous. It’s available in the vast majority of new cars on...

If your diesel vehicle is belching white smoke, it could mean be caused by different issues. Here's what to do if you see it coming out of your tailpipe.

Decades after her dad’s iconic sports car time-traveled into movie history, Kat DeLorean wants to build a modern remake. There’s just one problem: Someone else owns the trademark on her name.

Sporting Octavia RS influences, the rendered Skoda supercar builds on the C8 Chevrolet Corvette and is in dire need of therapy

The sale of EVs in Ireland fell year-on-year for the fourth time in seven months in March according to latest figures from SIMI.

Believe it or not, some vehicles are more likely to get stolen than others, but why? There are four compelling reasons why your vehicle could be at risk.

Toyota engineers have created an ingenious air filter that can capture carbon dioxide from internal combustion engines in cars.

Xiaomi is having a good MWC. The Chinese tech firm’s booth has been packed since show doors opened this morning. It’s a stark contrast to neighboring

Believe it or not, there's more than one approach to downshifting with a manual transmission. Here's how.

New electric vehicles on the horizon have our engines revving in excitement. Here are a hotly anticipated handful of models we can't wait to get our hands on.

Ever wondered how a racing car's transmission allows it to perform consistently at high speed? It's all in the design, from solidity to capacity and control.

Some cars use carburetors and some use fuel injection. These two methods of getting fuel into your engine have a long history, so what's the difference?

What is Apple's strategy with CarPlay?

The iconic Jeep used to be made by one of its chief rivals -- Ford. Here's the story about how Ford came to start mass-producing Jeeps and what happened since.

Scotty Kilmer, who has around five decades of experience as a mechanic, has shared some expert advice to Irish car owners