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November 2020

More cars registered in October but overall NI sales still in slow lane

Sales of new cars increased by 5.6% in Northern Ireland during October, according to new figures.

October 2020

Northern Ireland is the second worst hit UK region for new car sales after Scotland (Peter Byrne/PA)

New car sales figures drop 34% in NI as worrying trend could hit jobs

Car sales figures in Northern Ireland for the year to September 2020 were twice as low as the decline seen in 2008, at 34.6% new figures show.

September 2020

Freedom: a car is a symbol of independence, particularly to women

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Mary Kenny Opinion My love affair with cars is reaching end of the road

I like to track the ongoing development of the self-driving car - the "autonomous vehicle" that is promised to us any day now. That amazing technical engineer and entrepreneur Elon Musk says we could have the "Autopilot" self-driving car by the end of this year.

John DeLorean sitting on the bonnet of his car in 1981

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Back to the future: The rise and fall of the man behind Belfast’s ill-fated DeLorean dream

Conman, visionary, charlatan, megalomaniac, fraudster, charmer, embezzler, innovator, born-again Christian, criminal... genius. All these words have been used, rightly, to describe John Zachary DeLorean.

Car sales soar in Northern Ireland, but boom may be short-lived

New car sales in Northern Ireland were up by almost 7% last month compared to August 2019, according to new figures.

July 2020

Drivers from Northern Ireland travelling to the Republic may need green cards from January

Brexit: Anger over insurance 'green card' for cross-border drivers

The SDLP has expressed its anger that drivers from Northern Ireland will have to carry an insurance 'green card' while driving across the border into the Republic.

In March 2018 Vauxhall's French owners, PSA Group, said it would close around 100 UK showrooms, which amounts to one third of its showroom business

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Charles Hurst puts Belfast Vauxhall showroom on the market

A large Charles Hurst car showroom on Boucher Road has gone on the market as the car dealer seeks to relocate its Vauxhall brand.

April 2020

Huge slump in new Northern Ireland car sales will get worse due to lockdown, industry warned

A huge 56% slump in new car sales here will "undoubtedly see even greater decline" as Northern Ireland's coronavirus lockdown continues.

Pocket rocket: The new Abarth 595 Esseesse

Another day, another Abarth 595 variant. It only takes a quick glance through the firm's site to see there's many of them, including the Pista, Turismo, Competizione, 70th Anniversary and now this - the Esseesse.

March 2020

The Westlink in west Belfast at 8:45am as Belfast goes into its first day of lockdown on March 24th 2020 (Photo by Kevin Scott for Belfast Telegraph)

Coronavirus and motoring in Northern Ireland: what you should know

With the global coronavirus pandemic showing no signs of letting up, here’s what you need to know about how it affects motorists in Northern Ireland.

Forget hippie flower power: the latest VW bus is an all-electric hi-tech wonder

Volkswagen has unveiled a thoroughly modern version of its T1 Samba bus, the ubiquitous camper van emblematic of the 1960s hippie movement.

New bib and tucker as Suzuki revamps the Ignis – the tiniest SUV on the market

The Suzuki Ignis is the dinkiest SUV on the market – a tiny “ultra-compact” crossover.

Electric avenue: New Renault Zoe EV gets stylish cabin and better motor

Renault has updated its popular small EV with an overhauled interior and an improved battery range. Darren Cassey gives it a go.

Is this the ultimate hot hatch? Toyota launches the rally-inspired GR Yaris

Toyota has formally launched the 2020 GR Yaris, a four-wheel drive rally-inspired hot hatch boasting 260hp.

BMW unveils a 2 Series Gran Coupe to go head to head with the Mercedes CLA

BMW has added to its coupe line-up with a four-door 2 Series Gran Coupe with a choice of sporty trims and engines.

Revamped Alfa Romeo Giulia is now a match for its biggest rivals

Alfa Romeo has treated its Giulia saloon to a raft of upgrades, but is it enough to add appeal to this alternative choice? Jack Evans finds out.

£32k Mercedes GLA gets chunkier SUV look and more tech to tackle BMW X2 and Audi Q

The Mercedes GLA will cost from £32,640 and boast a chunky new SUV look when it arrives in the UK this summer.

Aston Martin unveils V12 Speedster with no windscreen or roof and a £750k price tag

Aston Martin has revealed its latest hypercar – a V12 Speedster with no windscreen or roof.

Brilliant new Peugeot E-208 is a serious contender in supermini class

Peugeot has dived into the electric car market with the excellent e-208 supermini. We check it out in GT trim.

Motoring

November 2020

More cars registered in October but overall NI sales still in slow lane

October 2020

New car sales figures drop 34% in NI as worrying trend could hit jobs

September 2020

Mary Kenny Opinion My love affair with cars is reaching end of the road

Back to the future: The rise and fall of the man behind Belfast’s ill-fated DeLorean dream

Car sales soar in Northern Ireland, but boom may be short-lived

July 2020

Brexit: Anger over insurance 'green card' for cross-border drivers

Charles Hurst puts Belfast Vauxhall showroom on the market

April 2020

Huge slump in new Northern Ireland car sales will get worse due to lockdown, industry warned

Pocket rocket: The new Abarth 595 Esseesse

March 2020

Coronavirus and motoring in Northern Ireland: what you should know

Forget hippie flower power: the latest VW bus is an all-electric hi-tech wonder

New bib and tucker as Suzuki revamps the Ignis – the tiniest SUV on the market

Electric avenue: New Renault Zoe EV gets stylish cabin and better motor

Is this the ultimate hot hatch? Toyota launches the rally-inspired GR Yaris

BMW unveils a 2 Series Gran Coupe to go head to head with the Mercedes CLA

Revamped Alfa Romeo Giulia is now a match for its biggest rivals

£32k Mercedes GLA gets chunkier SUV look and more tech to tackle BMW X2 and Audi Q

Aston Martin unveils V12 Speedster with no windscreen or roof and a £750k price tag

Brilliant new Peugeot E-208 is a serious contender in supermini class

February 2020

2020 Land Rover Defender: price, spec and release date confirmed for the biggest 4x4 launch of the year

Safety first: New hybrid Subaru Forester is packed with tech and kit

Tesla plans Belfast service centre in Belfast for electric vehicles

New sporty Seat Cupra Leon is unveiled – with powerful new engines and a plug-in hybrid option

Kia opts for bold new design for its flagship seven-seater Sorento SUV

Safety first: Volvo's XC60 SUV is a tech-focused choice for families

Sleeker, sharper, better: Hyundai teases new i30 hatch as battle with Golf and Focus looms

Seconds out… Honda’s Jazz supermini takes fight to the Nissan Juke with all-new crossover model

New hybrid powertrain adds further allure to the funky Fiat 500

Renault revamps Megane and includes hybrid model with 80mph pure-electric top spee

It’s here … order books open for hi-tech new VW Golf as UK pricing is revealed

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