Renault lends €200m to Irish motorists over four yearsFrench car firm’s banking arm has lent to 12,000 Irish car buyers since 2011. Bank also passed ECB stress tests.Thu Oct 30 2014 - 08:47
First Drive: New Opel Corsa steers in right directionBig news is addition of firm’s three-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine to the rangeWed Oct 29 2014 - 01:00
McMahon takes over as MD of Ford IrelandAfter 14 years at the helm of Ford in Ireland, Eddie Murphy is retiring as chairman and managing director. Ciarán McMahon, currently Ford’s national sales director is to take over the role.Tue Oct 28 2014 - 21:14
Audi recalls nearly 3,000 A4 cars in Ireland over airbag problemProblems relate to front airbags that may not inflate correctly in the event of a crashFri Oct 24 2014 - 20:33
VW recalls over 1,000 Polos and Skoda Fabias in IrelandManufacturer issues alert over 1,256 Polo 1.2 TDI diesel cars and 117 Skodas over potential issue with fuel linesFri Oct 24 2014 - 16:08
Facelifted Mercedes B-Class to make Irish debut in time for ChristmasNew electric version will arrive next Spring with prices in the region of €35,000 after grantsWed Oct 22 2014 - 07:10
First drive: Ford MondeoA late arrival on the European market, the new Mondeo, powered by Microsoft Sync, still has a certain tech excitementWed Oct 22 2014 - 01:00
New Twingo from Renault is streetsmart, nimble and quickRenault has added some panache to the new version of its reliable modelWed Oct 22 2014 - 01:00
Audi driverless car races around Hockenheim track at 150mphIt was a race between a driverless RS7 and one with a human at the wheel. Driveless car won by 5 seconds.Mon Oct 20 2014 - 13:38
World’s most fuel efficient production car takes to DublinVW XL1 achieves nearly 300mpg and draws more public attention on Irish streets than any supercarFri Oct 17 2014 - 13:05
First drive test: Volkswagen’s new PassatA new VW Passat is sold every 29 seconds somewhere in the world, averaging 3,000 a day and making it the true ‘people’s car’ from VW. But can the latest generation live up to expectations?Wed Oct 15 2014 - 01:00
BMW’s M3 grows to M4 - so does it add up?Composed coupé turns into a supercar beast at the slightest tickle of the throttleWed Oct 15 2014 - 00:00
In-car wifi and emergency call-out on the way from OpelOnStar system to be rolled out in Ireland next autumn, first on new CorsaWed Oct 15 2014 - 00:00
Citroën delivers Cactus after dry spellThe French brand goes back to its roots with an offbeat but well-executed – and good value – concept geared to the suburbsWed Oct 08 2014 - 01:00
Paris Motor Show wrap: Germans steal the show from under French nosesFrench are recovering but German rivals like VW have moved well aheadFri Oct 03 2014 - 10:50
“Urgent safety check” for Opel cars over steering problemsRecall announced for Corsa, Adam and Corsavan owners delivered since May this yearSat Sept 27 2014 - 13:32
First drive: New Lexus NX crossoverMuch-needed addition to the premium car brand’s range has bold styling and hybrid economy with prices starting at €44,000Thu Sept 25 2014 - 23:08
Peugeot still in the race for family buyersRevised 508 hopes to keep French brand in public mind as new Mondeo and Passat arrive but it’s the 1.2-litre 308 hatchback that’s the real star of the brand at presentThu Sept 18 2014 - 17:00
Irish firms believe they are more competitive since recession‘Irish Times’ InterTradeIreland Innovation Awards launched last weekMon Sept 15 2014 - 01:00
Video: BMW’s i8 has star appeal on Irish roadsNo test car has attracted as much attention from the Irish public as this BMW sports carTue Sept 09 2014 - 12:14
Mazda unveils its new MX-5Fourth generation roadster brings Mazda’s SkyActiv format to the sports car segmentThu Sept 04 2014 - 17:54
New Volkswagen Passat enters the fray with prices starting from €27,295Scene is set for sales battle between VW’s eighth-generation Passat and Ford’s new MondeoWed Sept 03 2014 - 01:00
Volvo looking to China for successNew XC90 SUV will appeal to market where drivers like to be noticedThu Aug 28 2014 - 01:25
Toyota’s little car for big-city drivingThe Aygo is a hip-looking budget car, but it could do with a more powerful engine – and VW Group’s more conservative, solid city cars have more buyer appealWed Aug 27 2014 - 01:00
New Skoda Fabia to arrive in January with prices starting near €15,000Third generation of Skoda supermini will be unveiled at Paris Motor showTue Aug 26 2014 - 14:25
Volvo’s new XC90 kick starts new era for Swedish brand after $11bn investmentAfter 11 years and $11bn investment Volvo introduces new tech and design for the brand’s future models with its latest SUVTue Aug 26 2014 - 13:00
BMW roars back to its best with 2-Series2-Series is a welcome break from BMW’s new people carriers and bizarre crossoversWed Aug 20 2014 - 01:00
VW revives Golf Estate for Irish marketAfter a 10-year absence, the Golf Estate will go on sale in Ireland in OctoberWed Aug 13 2014 - 01:00
Fall in Carluccio’s losses before franchise buybackAccounts cover final period of the Irish franchiseSat Aug 09 2014 - 01:00
Volkswagen Ireland chief to join UK truck and bus divisionVW Group brands under Elliott now account for 27% of Irish passenger car marketThu Aug 07 2014 - 01:00
Volkswagen workhorse has big boots to fillThe Amarok, a charming American-looking pickup, is worth a look by the horsey setWed Aug 06 2014 - 01:00
Insignia looks great but has limited appealOpel is badly lacking a competitive crossover or SUV for the family marketWed Jul 30 2014 - 01:00
Retro Mini bigs it up in style stakesOn the road, new model is still the nimble little go-kart motorists have long lovedWed Jul 23 2014 - 01:00
Seen & Heard: Nama readies incentivesPlan aims to stop debtors declaring bankruptcy in BritainMon Jul 21 2014 - 01:00
Outlander charges into hybrid marketDated interior and €40,000-plus price tag balanced by usability of hybrid powerWed Jul 16 2014 - 01:00
Jaguar’s Project 7 roadster flies out the doorAll 65 vehicles allocated for the UK sold out despite six-figure price tagWed Jul 16 2014 - 01:00
Merc surges ahead in the social networkGerman carmaker leads in use of social media, including Twitter, Facebook and IntstagramWed Jul 16 2014 - 01:00
Tax burden one of the lowest in EU in 2012The overall tax-to-GDP ratio in the Republic was the fifth lowest in the EU with labour tax main source of revenueMon Jun 16 2014 - 12:46
Rental cars make up 1 in 6 new regsVW, Nissan and Opel top the hire-car marketWed Jun 11 2014 - 01:00
This Kia’s got the looks – and the Soul power tooThe Kia Soul is one of the best-looking cars on the market, practical and spacious, with funky interior stylingWed Jun 11 2014 - 01:00
May sales of new cars up 6% on last yearVolkswagen remains best-selling brand, followed by Toyota and FordWed Jun 04 2014 - 01:00
First Drive: Two sides to the story with BMW’s new 4-seriesThe new BMW X4 won’t set the world on fire, but the 4-Series Gran Coupe really shinesWed May 28 2014 - 01:00
Car review: Audi opens fire with its new A3 convertibleAfter a hiatus, Audi is back in battle with this soft-top A3 that retains the tidy styling of the saloon but adds premium cachetTue May 20 2014 - 16:12
Car Review: Mercedes GLA crossover flatters to deceiveGLA doesn’t quite deliver on its promise and lacks of sparkle in terms of looksSun Apr 27 2014 - 22:19
Taoiseach lauds entrepreneurs at ‘Irish Times’ Innovation AwardsThe island's hottest new innovators received some well-deserved recognition at this year's awards where Enda Kenny presented UCD spin-out Oxymem with the overall prizeMon Apr 14 2014 - 01:00
UCD spin-out Oxymem wins Innovation of the Year awardAthlone-based firm scoops top prize for creating pioneering system for waste-water facilitiesThu Apr 10 2014 - 08:28
Toyota recalls 8,500 cars in Ireland as part of 6.4m recallRecalls relate to faults in parts ranging from steering to seatsWed Apr 09 2014 - 12:29
Tourneo delivers on price and practicalityTourneo range answers increasing demand for more affordable seven-seater transportWed Apr 09 2014 - 01:00
Audi chief targets number one spotLuca de Meo hopes his Italian charm can put carmaker ahead of Mercedes and BMWWed Apr 09 2014 - 01:00
