New Lexus LS offers incredible luxury and refinement as it takes on German eliteJapanese firm’s saloon is a work of art but it will struggle to lure Mercedes ownersWed Jan 31 2018 - 06:42
Bank reveals numbers who lost homes, new €7,000 grant for taxi drivers who opt for electricBusiness Today: the best news, analysis and comment from ‘The Irish Times’ business deskWed Jan 31 2018 - 06:30
Number of imports on our roads nears 500,000Imports now account for over 20% of Republic’s total vehicle fleet, according to figures from cartell.ieWed Jan 31 2018 - 00:00
Dublin’s bustling pub market, outcry after German car firms test emissions on humansBusiness Today: the best news, analysis and comment from ‘The Irish Times’ business deskTue Jan 30 2018 - 06:30
‘Brexit’s long-term gain offers a massive opportunity for us’Interview: Andrew Edmiston, chief executive of Citroën and Subaru importer IM GroupFri Jan 26 2018 - 05:30
This particular cat feels a little declawedThe Jaguar E-Pace is effectively a restyling of the Evoque package into everyday wear for the masses. It’s seeking to be the chinos of the crossover market: a unisex modelWed Jan 24 2018 - 06:32
Opel’s Irish operation saw profits rise 41% in 2016 despite fall in market shareDistributor recorded profits of €1m on turnover of €131.8m, latest accounts showSat Jan 20 2018 - 05:57
Driving in the snow: what you need in the car and how to brave the elementsLogic is the order of the day when tackling the worst conditions on the roadWed Jan 17 2018 - 11:38
Volkswagen’s little and large push it higher into premium territoryNew Polo and Tiguan Allspace are at the opposite ends of the tape measure, but both are pushing into the big-bucks arenaWed Jan 17 2018 - 07:45
Local property tax under review, cut price clothing from Dealz, and Moody’s glum about Irish upgradeBusiness Today: the best news, analysis and comment from ‘The Irish Times’ business deskWed Jan 17 2018 - 06:30
Jaguar Land Rover to create 150 jobs at a new engineering centre in ShannonFirm’s new Irish facility will focus on developing tech for self-driving and electric carsSat Jan 13 2018 - 00:02
Used car imports last year were highest on record - CSOUsed imports were up 31.9% on previous year with vast majority over three years of ageFri Jan 12 2018 - 12:18
New car sales start the year steady with 1.7% increaseInitial 10-day figures show slight growth in sales but used imports up nearly 30%Thu Jan 11 2018 - 10:29
Hyundai’s stylish Kona offers off-road looks at the right priceStarting at €20,995, Korean carmaker’s new small SUV will likely entice Irish buyersWed Jan 10 2018 - 06:04
Hybrid car sales to overtake diesels by 2020 – Toyota Ireland chiefSteve Tormey believes diesels’ 65% share of new car sales market will fall to 20%Fri Jan 05 2018 - 05:35
New car sales fall 10.4% in 2017 as used imports surgeVolkswagen still most popular new car brand in Irish market while hybrid sales pick upTue Jan 02 2018 - 14:49
Motorists offered car-sharing credit if they trade their old or unused carsGoCar introduces scheme to let motorists move from ownership to car sharingTue Dec 19 2017 - 15:44
Fitch upgrades Ireland’s credit rating to A+Rating agency cites significant reduction in Ireland’s annual debt service costsFri Dec 15 2017 - 21:51
Facebook’s Irish tax move, ESRI on Brexit impact on Irish economy and Ryanair’s strikeBusiness Today: the best news, analysis and comment from ‘The Irish Times’ business deskWed Dec 13 2017 - 07:00
Potential disruption at Ryanair; new home buyers beware; and bitcoin’s bubbleBusiness Today: the best news, analysis and comment from ‘The Irish Times’ business deskTue Dec 12 2017 - 07:00
New Lexus LS sets the standard for refinement, but can it topple the Kaiser?Hand-crafting meets Japanese engineering prowess in the new LS500h, for those who drive and those who are drivenSun Dec 10 2017 - 14:59
New BMW M5 marries monster power to air of anachronismMarket has begun to move on from stealthy super saloons costing €160,000Sun Dec 03 2017 - 23:01
UK’s Brexit bill, mortgage caps, economic warnings and online shopping statsBusiness Today: The best news, analysis and comment from ‘The Irish Times’ business deskWed Nov 29 2017 - 06:30
Car of the Year 2018: seven shortlisted for awardAlfa, Audi, BMW, Citroen, Kia, Seat, and Volvo make the cut for the prestigious titleMon Nov 27 2017 - 09:37
Another data breach at Bank of IrelandSeen and Heard: What the Sunday papers reportedSun Nov 26 2017 - 17:28
BMW’s confirms 10 Irish sales already for its new €150,000 M5 - before it’s even arrivedThat’s more M5 sales than it has recorded in total over the last eight yearsSat Nov 25 2017 - 13:07
New Volvo XC40 crossover aims to be funky but is really more chunkyPrices start at €38,900 but the latest Swedes faces stiff competition from premium rivals in an already (over)crowded crossover marketThu Nov 23 2017 - 12:02
Jaguar’s new E-Pace: the big cat’s little cub has biteJaguar’s new crossover has the character and price to overtake its premium rivalsWed Nov 22 2017 - 00:01
France beats Ireland (again), Irish Ryanair pilots seek talks, and Citywest hotel ownershipBusiness Today: the best news, analysis and comment from The Irish Times business deskTue Nov 21 2017 - 07:00
KBC discloses cost of tracker cases, RTÉ goes online first and the sharing economy takes to the skiesBusiness Today: The best news, analysis and comment from ‘The Irish Times’ business deskThu Nov 16 2017 - 07:00
Ford’s Irish unit reports loss despite increasing sales to €318mHenry Ford and Sons recorded a loss in Ireland of €941,000 for 2016Mon Nov 13 2017 - 05:45
Peugeot’s 3008 picks up yet another prizeFrench carmaker’s crossover wins Irish car of the year title to add to its list of accoladesFri Nov 10 2017 - 12:48
New €5m Audi dealership opens in GalwayConnolly Motor Group’s new facility will create 10 new jobsFri Nov 10 2017 - 12:32
Bank of Ireland tracker compensation, Aryzta’s board, and Jervis Centre’s offshore linksBusiness Today: The best news, analysis and comment from ‘The Irish Times’ business deskFri Nov 10 2017 - 06:34
Tesla on a charge as it opens new base in IrelandSales of premium electric cars rise from low base after opening of new outlet in DublinWed Nov 08 2017 - 06:15
Paradise papers, Brexit preparations and the rising cost of rent subsidiesBusiness Today: The best news, analysis and comment from ‘The Irish Times’ business deskMon Nov 06 2017 - 06:28
Facebook to expand in Ireland, US tax plans and Irish tax revenues on targetBusiness Today: The best news, analysis and comment from ‘The Irish Times’ business deskFri Nov 03 2017 - 06:50
New car sales for October down 13.8% as used imports hit marketDiesel sales fall 17% as buyers consider alternativesWed Nov 01 2017 - 13:08
Volvo XC60 plug-in hybrid ticks a lot of boxes - except priceGood range, quick charge, T8 bridges gap between diesel past and electric futureWed Nov 01 2017 - 06:04
Clarity on stamp duty rules, Ryanair profits fly high despite bad publicity, consumer confidence, insurance lossesBusiness Today: The best news, analysis and comment from ‘The Irish Times’ business deskTue Oct 31 2017 - 07:19
Volkswagen’s T-Roc sets new small SUV standardsNew crossover brings much-needed style and fun to carmaker’s crossover rangeWed Oct 25 2017 - 01:00
The billion dollar man steering Toyota into the age of self-driving carsGill Pratt is tasked with securing carmaker’s future as industry undergoes huge changeThu Oct 19 2017 - 06:50
Set aside the self-driving hype, the new A8 is an engineering masterclassFirst drive: Audi inches closer to lifting its A8 high enough to tackle the mighty Mercedes S-ClassWed Oct 18 2017 - 06:25
Mercedes-Benz recalling cars over airbag issueUp to 400,000 cars affected in UK but no firm numbers yet for Irish marketMon Oct 16 2017 - 18:33
Mercedes-Benz recalling cars over airbag issueUp to 400,000 cars affected in UK but no firm numbers yet for Irish marketMon Oct 16 2017 - 16:37
Volvo’s Irish sales rise 24.5% due to popularity of XC90 SUVSwedish premium car brand points to Brexit as major challenge to the Irish motor tradeMon Oct 16 2017 - 15:47
Superbug killer Kastus wins overall prize at Irish Times innovation awardsTeen entrepreneurs Kate and Annie Madden of FenuHealth.com win ‘new frontiers’ categoryWed Oct 11 2017 - 22:23
Move over Tucson there’s a new family favourite on the wayFirst drive: Skoda Karoq - ‘predictable, dependable and arguably a little dull’Wed Oct 11 2017 - 08:00
Winners and losers from Budget 2018 and finding the surprisesBusiness Today: the best news, analysis and comment from ‘The Irish Times’ business deskWed Oct 11 2017 - 07:14
From Budget rumours to Brexit facts and the fading fortunes of GlamourBusiness Today: the best news, analysis and comment from ‘The Irish Times’ business deskTue Oct 10 2017 - 07:00
