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“Urgent safety check” for Opel  cars over steering problems

“Urgent safety check” for Opel cars over steering problems

Recall announced for Corsa, Adam and Corsavan owners delivered since May this year

Sat Sept 27 2014 - 13:32
First drive: New Lexus  NX crossover

First drive: New Lexus NX crossover

Much-needed addition to the premium car brand’s range has bold styling and hybrid economy with prices starting at €44,000

Thu Sept 25 2014 - 23:08
Peugeot still in the race for family buyers

Peugeot still in the race for family buyers

Revised 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 present

Thu Sept 18 2014 - 17:00
Irish firms believe they are  more competitive since recession

Irish firms believe they are more competitive since recession

‘Irish Times’ InterTradeIreland Innovation Awards launched last week

Mon Sept 15 2014 - 01:00
Video: BMW’s i8 has star appeal on Irish roads

Video: BMW’s i8 has star appeal on Irish roads

No test car has attracted as much attention from the Irish public as this BMW sports car

Tue Sept 09 2014 - 12:14
Mazda unveils its new MX-5

Mazda unveils its new MX-5

Fourth generation roadster brings Mazda’s SkyActiv format to the sports car segment

Thu Sept 04 2014 - 17:54
New Volkswagen Passat enters the fray with prices starting from €27,295

New Volkswagen Passat enters the fray with prices starting from €27,295

Scene is set for sales battle between VW’s eighth-generation Passat and Ford’s new Mondeo

Wed Sept 03 2014 - 01:00
Volvo looking to China for success

Volvo looking to China for success

New XC90 SUV will appeal to market where drivers like to be noticed

Thu Aug 28 2014 - 01:25
Toyota’s little car for big-city driving

Toyota’s little car for big-city driving

The 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 appeal

Wed Aug 27 2014 - 01:00
New Skoda Fabia to arrive in January with prices starting near €15,000

New Skoda Fabia to arrive in January with prices starting near €15,000

Third generation of Skoda supermini will be unveiled at Paris Motor show

Tue Aug 26 2014 - 14:25
Volvo’s new XC90 kick starts new era for Swedish brand after $11bn investment

Volvo’s new XC90 kick starts new era for Swedish brand after $11bn investment

After 11 years and $11bn investment Volvo introduces new tech and design for the brand’s future models with its latest SUV

Tue Aug 26 2014 - 13:00
BMW roars back to its best with 2-Series

BMW roars back to its best with 2-Series

2-Series is a welcome break from BMW’s new people carriers and bizarre crossovers

Wed Aug 20 2014 - 01:00
VW revives Golf Estate for Irish market

VW revives Golf Estate for Irish market

After a 10-year absence, the Golf Estate will go on sale in Ireland in October

Wed Aug 13 2014 - 01:00
Fall in Carluccio’s losses before franchise buyback

Fall in Carluccio’s losses before franchise buyback

Accounts cover final period of the Irish franchise

Sat Aug 09 2014 - 01:00
Volkswagen Ireland chief to  join UK truck and bus division

Volkswagen Ireland chief to join UK truck and bus division

VW Group brands under Elliott now account for 27% of Irish passenger car market

Thu Aug 07 2014 - 01:00
Volkswagen workhorse has big boots to fill

Volkswagen workhorse has big boots to fill

The Amarok, a charming American-looking pickup, is worth a look by the horsey set

Wed Aug 06 2014 - 01:00
Insignia looks great but has limited appeal

Insignia looks great but has limited appeal

Opel is badly lacking a competitive crossover or SUV for the family market

Wed Jul 30 2014 - 01:00
Retro Mini bigs it up in style stakes

Retro Mini bigs it up in style stakes

On the road, new model is still the nimble little go-kart motorists have long loved

Wed Jul 23 2014 - 01:00
Seen & Heard: Nama readies incentives

Seen & Heard: Nama readies incentives

Plan aims to stop debtors declaring bankruptcy in Britain

Mon Jul 21 2014 - 01:00
Outlander charges into hybrid market

Outlander charges into hybrid market

Dated interior and €40,000-plus price tag balanced by usability of hybrid power

Wed Jul 16 2014 - 01:00
Merc surges ahead in the social network

Merc surges ahead in the social network

German carmaker leads in use of social media, including Twitter, Facebook and Intstagram

Wed Jul 16 2014 - 01:00
Jaguar’s Project 7 roadster flies out the door

Jaguar’s Project 7 roadster flies out the door

All 65 vehicles allocated for the UK sold out despite six-figure price tag

Wed Jul 16 2014 - 01:00
Tax burden one of the lowest in EU in 2012

Tax burden one of the lowest in EU in 2012

The overall tax-to-GDP ratio in the Republic was the fifth lowest in the EU with labour tax main source of revenue

Mon Jun 16 2014 - 12:46
Rental cars make up 1 in 6 new regs

Rental cars make up 1 in 6 new regs

VW, Nissan and Opel top the hire-car market

Wed Jun 11 2014 - 01:00
This Kia’s got the looks – and the Soul power too

This Kia’s got the looks – and the Soul power too

The Kia Soul is one of the best-looking cars on the market, practical and spacious, with funky interior styling

Wed Jun 11 2014 - 01:00
May sales of new cars up 6% on last year

May sales of new cars up 6% on last year

Volkswagen remains best-selling brand, followed by Toyota and Ford

Wed Jun 04 2014 - 01:00
First Drive: Two sides to the story with BMW’s new 4-series

First Drive: Two sides to the story with BMW’s new 4-series

The new BMW X4 won’t set the world on fire, but the 4-Series Gran Coupe really shines

Wed May 28 2014 - 01:00
Car review: Audi opens fire with  its new A3 convertible

Car review: Audi opens fire with its new A3 convertible

After a hiatus, Audi is back in battle with this soft-top A3 that retains the tidy styling of the saloon but adds premium cachet

Tue May 20 2014 - 16:12
Renault Zoe’s battery can be switched off

Renault Zoe’s battery can be switched off

Wed Apr 30 2014 - 01:00
Car Review: Mercedes GLA crossover  flatters to deceive

Car Review: Mercedes GLA crossover flatters to deceive

GLA doesn’t quite deliver on its promise and lacks of sparkle in terms of looks

Sun Apr 27 2014 - 22:19
Taoiseach lauds entrepreneurs at ‘Irish Times’ Innovation Awards

Taoiseach lauds entrepreneurs at ‘Irish Times’ Innovation Awards

The 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 prize

Mon Apr 14 2014 - 01:00
UCD spin-out Oxymem wins Innovation of the Year award

UCD spin-out Oxymem wins Innovation of the Year award

Athlone-based firm scoops top prize for creating pioneering system for waste-water facilities

Thu Apr 10 2014 - 08:28
Toyota recalls 8,500 cars in Ireland as part of 6.4m recall

Toyota recalls 8,500 cars in Ireland as part of 6.4m recall

Recalls relate to faults in parts ranging from steering to seats

Wed Apr 09 2014 - 12:29
Audi chief targets number one spot

Audi chief targets number one spot

Luca de Meo hopes his Italian charm can put carmaker ahead of Mercedes and BMW

Wed Apr 09 2014 - 01:00
Tourneo delivers on price and practicality

Tourneo delivers on price and practicality

Tourneo range answers increasing demand for more affordable seven-seater transport

Wed Apr 09 2014 - 01:00
Jaguar gears up to rival Porsche 911 with F-Type

Jaguar gears up to rival Porsche 911 with F-Type

Pricing is attractive when pitted against its rivals at Porsche – and also against the more niche F-Type convertible variant already on sale

Mon Apr 07 2014 - 12:11
Toyota reputation badly dented

Toyota reputation badly dented

Recent events have thrown a sinister light on the Japanese company’s recent actions

Sat Mar 22 2014 - 01:00
New Mercedes C-Class aims for the best of both worlds

New Mercedes C-Class aims for the best of both worlds

Mercedes-Benz is hoping the C-Class will close the gap between its older and younger buyers, with help from technology such as its upcoming Apple system

Wed Mar 19 2014 - 01:00
Mazda goes to the power of 3 with its new saloon

Mazda goes to the power of 3 with its new saloon

The Mazda3 is a family car with great looks and the latest technology – but with only two engine choices, and a high price, it may remain a niche buy

Wed Mar 12 2014 - 08:41
BMW 518d: A new toy for the  Beemer Boys

BMW 518d: A new toy for the Beemer Boys

The entry-level BMW 518d is priced to attract a new cohort of loyal customers, and though its output has been lowered, the 5 Series is still top of its class

Wed Mar 12 2014 - 01:00
Banks’ SME loan refusal rate rises to 54%

Banks’ SME loan refusal rate rises to 54%

Refusal rate rises four percentage points in three months

Mon Mar 10 2014 - 01:00
Bord Gáis Energy price index down 5%

Bord Gáis Energy price index down 5%

Wind generation helps lower Irish wholesale electricity prices

Mon Mar 10 2014 - 01:00
Construction sector shows signs of recovery

Construction sector shows signs of recovery

Two sector indices show growth

Mon Mar 10 2014 - 01:00
BMW set to provoke more divided opinions as it unveils X4

BMW set to provoke more divided opinions as it unveils X4

Smaller sibling to X6 will arrive in Ireland in July

Thu Mar 06 2014 - 16:24

Our verdict: the Top Ten stars at the Geneva Motor Show 2014

As the Geneva motor show opens to the public - hoping to shift the smell of sweaty journalists - here is our top 10 cars from this year’s show

Thu Mar 06 2014 - 13:48
New-look Mazda2 breaks cover at Geneva

New-look Mazda2 breaks cover at Geneva

New supermini will be first to get firm’s new 1.5-litre diesel engine

Wed Mar 05 2014 - 06:00
VW sets out a tech vision for the future

VW sets out a tech vision for the future

Audi teaming up with Google is just one of the moves planned in major R&D drive at the group

Tue Mar 04 2014 - 08:18
New car sales up almost a third as recovery takes hold

New car sales up almost a third as recovery takes hold

Volkswagen the best-selling brand so far this year

Mon Mar 03 2014 - 15:40
Peugeot 308 wins car of the year title for 2014

Peugeot 308 wins car of the year title for 2014

French family car sees off challenge from BMW i3 and Tesla Model S

Mon Mar 03 2014 - 15:07
Tesla ready for Irish sales – and Car of the Year

Tesla ready for Irish sales – and Car of the Year

Firm has no plans for dealership in Ireland, but says it can cater for Irish buyers

Wed Feb 26 2014 - 10:20
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