Swedish minnow Volvo looks to lead with autonomous carsGame changer Hakan Samuelsson is betting big on the self-driving revolutionThu Mar 23 2017 - 05:46
Revolution in the air but it could take over a decade to arriveShows like Geneva are palaces of promises, mainly around electric and self-drive carsWed Mar 08 2017 - 04:15
Fine new metal revs up at Geneva motor showVolvo, Opel, Honda and Ford were among the majors showcasing cars to the industryWed Mar 08 2017 - 02:28
Peugeot 3008 is Europe’s car of the year for 2017New French crossover pips the Alfa Romeo Giulia and Mercedes-Benz E-ClassTue Mar 07 2017 - 11:13
Geneva Motor Show: Audi mixes eco ambitions with hot coupeRSQ8 with its 476hp hybrid engine is cool, but our hearts are stolen by the 450hp RS5…Tue Mar 07 2017 - 09:28
Is it the end of the road for driving fans?On eve of Geneva motor show Top Gear’s Chris Harris leads a discussion on the future of driving in an autonomous worldMon Mar 06 2017 - 22:49
Revealed: how newest cars fared in toughest winter test aroundIn trying conditions in Finland, only Mercedes and Volvo models achieve a perfect scoreSat Mar 04 2017 - 22:39
Mercedes recalls 1 million cars over potential fire riskRecall covers certain A-Class, B-Class, C-Class, E-Class and CLA cars and GLA and GLC SUVsSat Mar 04 2017 - 13:29
New car sales down 8% this year with Toyota top brandFebruary figures shows 17,128 new car registrations, down 21% on same month in 2016Wed Mar 01 2017 - 16:48
Europe’s Car of the year: how I see the finalistsWe look at features and flaws before the winners are revealed at the Geneva Motor ShowWed Mar 01 2017 - 04:53
Fantastic voyage of Discovery in the wild, wild westFive-star Land Rover knows how to drive in any terrain and still keep you comfortableWed Feb 22 2017 - 15:22
The Toyota C-HR: the lovechild of a hatchback, coupe and SUVThis stylish crossover is a premium player at a mainstream competitive priceWed Feb 15 2017 - 09:43
VW’s Golf GTI Clubsport is everything the GTI should’ve beenMenacing hot hatch delivers right mix of performance, refinement and fun behind the wheelWed Feb 08 2017 - 04:28
New car sales down 2% as Hyundai holds its lead39,019 new cars sold in January as motor industry warns of bumpy year aheadWed Feb 01 2017 - 09:23
Which brands do Irish car owners least consider buying?123.ie survey of 4,000 motorists reveals the car brands Irish buyers love and hateWed Feb 01 2017 - 05:00
Motorists support introduction of 30km/h speed limitsSurvey shows many drivers blame badly run insurance firms for premium risesWed Feb 01 2017 - 02:00
Dancing on ice in Toyota’s latest GT86Where better to test Toyota’s latest rear-wheel drive sports car than on the snow and ice of the Arctic CircleSat Jan 21 2017 - 12:00
Audi Q2 review: Small car making a big statementSUV crossover is a premium model, but will car buyers find it too dear for a ‘small’ car?Wed Jan 18 2017 - 05:00
VW emissions scandal has enough diesel to run and runVolkwagen is paying out billions in the US while playing hardball in EuropeFri Jan 13 2017 - 05:50
Early 2017 indicators show new car sales up 4.5%Over 15,500 171 registrations over first 10 days of year as Hyundai returns as top brandWed Jan 11 2017 - 19:31
Kia Niro review: hybrid crossover fits bill for family buyersFuel-efficient Niro proves a viable option for diesel motorists ready to make the switchTue Jan 10 2017 - 20:45
Toyota overtakes Hyundai to become best-selling new carTotal Irish sales up 17.5% last year with 146,672 new cars on the road in 2016Tue Jan 03 2017 - 11:02
Profits double at Renault IrelandFrench car brand saw turnover of €208m last year at its Irish operationWed Dec 21 2016 - 15:03
First drive: Can the new BMW 5-Series retain its lead over rivals?Executive buyers are spoilt for choice with a revolutionary new Volvo S90 and a new top-class Mercedes E-Class – but BMW just about stays ahead of the gameMon Dec 12 2016 - 11:09
First drive: Lexus LC – a triumph of Japanese craftsmanshipThe LC is straight out of an anime dream – and will give European designers nightmaresSat Dec 10 2016 - 11:24
Opel reveals first images of its new Insignia Grand SportNew refined saloon will debut in March at Geneva Motor ShowWed Dec 07 2016 - 12:01
New car registrations up 17% this year with Hyundai out in frontFigures show 146,175 new cars sold to date with Korean firm ahead of VW and ToyotaThu Dec 01 2016 - 15:15
Seven finalists shortlisted for Europe’s Car of the Year 2017Winner of hotly contested award to be announced before Geneva Motor Show in MarchWed Nov 30 2016 - 05:00
Eir email system suffers suspected attackUp to 400,000 users affected as service hit with suspected DDOS attackSun Nov 27 2016 - 17:31
Dublin startup wins Seedcorn InterTradeIreland awardValitacell’s technology reduces cost and time incurred by pharma firms in bringing drugs to marketThu Nov 24 2016 - 06:18
Road test: Hyundai’s Ioniq offers viable eco optionsKorean firm’s answer to electric age has a realistic range of 200km-plusWed Nov 23 2016 - 05:04
New Mini Countryman arrives with plug-in hybrid optionPrices for the new generation Countryman start at €33,850 on the roadTue Nov 22 2016 - 19:01
Car finance firm raises €25m for lendingBluestone Asset Finance offers finance to buyers who struggle to secure finance from pillar banksWed Nov 16 2016 - 18:43
Car dealer Kenny Galway goes into receivershipGalway dealer held franchises for Citroen, Volvo, Kia and PeugeotWed Nov 16 2016 - 17:26
Kuga moves up in the crossover marketThe revised version – for that’s what it is, rather than a completely new car – offers a significant tech upgradeWed Nov 09 2016 - 05:15
Testing times for next generation Opel Insignia ahead of March launchDue for launch in Spring the Insignia’s shed up to 175kgs - and it shows on the roadWed Oct 26 2016 - 13:58
BMW Ireland doubles profits as turnover rises to €176mGerman car brand records profits of € 4.23m in 2015 up from € 1.98m in previous yearTue Oct 25 2016 - 19:58
Tesla Model X road test: All-electric self-driving SUV for the school runElon Musk’s cars have the tech and the spec to impress but what are they like to drive?Wed Oct 19 2016 - 05:29
Tesla Motors to open new Irish store in 2017Firm run by Elon Musk will also set up four supercharging stations for its electric carsMon Oct 17 2016 - 07:24
Finally there's a Nissan Micra you might actually wantExclusive First Drive: Revamped car boasts eye-catching exterior, Qashqai-like interior and impressive engineWed Oct 12 2016 - 11:16
The best buy in the BMW 3 Series range has an electric flavourGerman car giant delivers plug-in models to rival anything already on the marketWed Oct 12 2016 - 07:10
Budget 2017: VRT relief extended for electric cars and hybridsDiesel escapes tax increase despite lobbying from environmental and heritage groupsTue Oct 11 2016 - 15:15
Ireland's 'dirty little secret' when it comes to start-upsAbsence of software engineering strategy is State’s ‘dirty little secret’Thu Oct 06 2016 - 14:45
UL-based Arralis wins ‘Innovation of the Year’IT firm’s chipset is suited to space travel but will also help lead way for self-driving carsWed Oct 05 2016 - 21:47
And the winners are....Ireland’s top innovators to be honoured tonightFinal touches underway for tonight’s Irish Times Innovation AwardsWed Oct 05 2016 - 17:41
Volvo rising to the challenge posed by autonomous drivingThe Swedish carmaker is gambling its future as auto industry enters crucial phaseThu Sept 29 2016 - 05:14
Audi Q7 e-tron: New Audi lets eco-warriors embrace SUVsSUVs traditionally represented everything environmentalists loathed - until nowWed Sept 28 2016 - 11:18
Volvo V90CC: Swedes take luxury cross countryLatest model has all tech wizardry of latest premium saloon and SUVFri Sept 16 2016 - 15:48
VW emissions scandal leads to calls for class action lawsuitsMEP highlights Castlebar case as investors rush to file cases in Germany against firmThu Sept 15 2016 - 08:23
The people v VolkswagenAfter its emissions cheat, an Irish District Court is at the centre of a global legal battle between the car manufacturer and owners of affected vehiclesSat Sept 10 2016 - 06:00
