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VW confirms SV is new name for next generation Golf Plus

VW confirms SV is new name for next generation Golf Plus

New Golf SV on sale in Ireland in July

Wed Feb 12 2014 - 16:37
Toyota recalls 700 Prius hybrids in Ireland

Toyota recalls 700 Prius hybrids in Ireland

Possible issue with software that may cause vehicle to stop

Wed Feb 12 2014 - 14:09
BMW’s i3 electric has power and range, but stalls on price

BMW’s i3 electric has power and range, but stalls on price

The new i3 hatchback is packed with innovations, not least its carbon fibre body, but its optional range extender breaks the silence

Wed Feb 05 2014 - 06:00
New car sales figures for January expected to show registrations up over 40%

New car sales figures for January expected to show registrations up over 40%

Provisional figures show 20,093 new cars registered over 30-day period

Mon Feb 03 2014 - 01:00
The cream of start-ups, college spin-offs and smooth operators

The cream of start-ups, college spin-offs and smooth operators

The 18 entrants go forward to make a presentation before a final judging panel next month, with the winner to be announced in April

Mon Jan 27 2014 - 01:00
BMW’s new 4-Series could spring a convertible comeback

BMW’s new 4-Series could spring a convertible comeback

BMW is hoping its hard-top convertible will herald the return of the good weather – and the good times

Wed Jan 22 2014 - 06:00
Dial M for performance: BMW’s killer new M235i

Dial M for performance: BMW’s killer new M235i

New 2-series range of M Performance cars are the epitome of driving pleasure

Wed Jan 22 2014 - 06:00
The Derry man putting Ford back  on the road to recovery in Europe

The Derry man putting Ford back on the road to recovery in Europe

Despite overcapacity in car production, Lyle Watters is confident he can turn around the US motoring giant’s fortunes in a difficult market

Fri Jan 17 2014 - 01:00
New Qashqai retains its lead with latest tech

New Qashqai retains its lead with latest tech

Nissan refreshes the flavour of a firm favourite without ruining the recipe

Wed Jan 08 2014 - 01:00
New car sales fell by 6.6%  last year despite registration system

New car sales fell by 6.6% last year despite registration system

Diesel engines still dominate the new car market, making up 72.5%

Fri Jan 03 2014 - 09:51
Ford expects lower profit next year

Ford expects lower profit next year

US car giant says mid-decade targets now at risk

Wed Dec 18 2013 - 17:46
Ford expects less profit in 2014

Ford expects less profit in 2014

US car giant says its mid-decade targets were now at risk

Wed Dec 18 2013 - 15:40
Tesla joins Skoda, BMW and Mercedes as a finalist for Car of the Year 2014

Tesla joins Skoda, BMW and Mercedes as a finalist for Car of the Year 2014

Seven cars shortlisted for Car of the year 2014 in Europe

Tue Dec 17 2013 - 15:48
Our cars of the year

Our cars of the year

As new-car buyers prepare to make their final choices before the 141-registered fleet arrives, next month, the Motors team pick their favourites in each category, from city runaround to aspirational supercar

Wed Dec 11 2013 - 03:00
Next generation Mondeo - European version not available until 2015

Next generation Mondeo - European version not available until 2015

Wed Dec 11 2013 - 01:00
New Lexus grabs a piece of the premium action

New Lexus grabs a piece of the premium action

With its GS 300h, Lexus may have a real alternative to the glut of BMWs and Audis

Wed Dec 11 2013 - 01:00
Ford’s new Mustang set to ride into Ireland

Ford’s new Mustang set to ride into Ireland

Latest ‘pony car’ from Ford has a new 2.3-litre Ecoboost engine for European buyers

Thu Dec 05 2013 - 08:48
Profits jump 56% at Joe Duffy Motors

Profits jump 56% at Joe Duffy Motors

Car sales group expands with new premises in north Dublin

Wed Nov 27 2013 - 08:04

Citroën wins Irish car of the year title

C4 Picasso people carrier sees off challenge from VW Golf and Mazda6 to take prize

Thu Nov 21 2013 - 15:02
Nice day for Audi’s A3 convertible

Nice day for Audi’s A3 convertible

With its A3, Audi wants to prove you can drive a convertible without a midlife crisis

Tue Nov 19 2013 - 21:53
Mini unveils its revamped hatchback as BMW invests £750m in UK

Mini unveils its revamped hatchback as BMW invests £750m in UK

The familiar style remains, but one of the biggest changes is to a front-wheel-drive

Mon Nov 18 2013 - 14:12
Fiat’s 500L: a trek that’s in danger of becoming a slog?

Fiat’s 500L: a trek that’s in danger of becoming a slog?

The Italian carmaker has turned its funky 500 into a fully fledged hatchback – with a seven-seat version, the 500L MPW, to boot – but lost much of the mini’s charm in the process

Wed Nov 13 2013 - 01:00
Restructured Renault Ireland turnover falls more than 43%

Restructured Renault Ireland turnover falls more than 43%

Turnover fell €62.9 million during the year

Wed Nov 13 2013 - 01:00
New car sales down 6.35% so far this year

New car sales down 6.35% so far this year

VW looks like it will safely take top spot on Irish market once more

Fri Nov 01 2013 - 14:20
Road test:  Tesla Model S causing a big buzz

Road test: Tesla Model S causing a big buzz

The company owned by entrepreneur Elon Musk has stolen the show with its new electric car, and will shock with its performance and range

Wed Oct 30 2013 - 06:00
Slight fall in profits and turnover at Volkswagen Group Ireland

Slight fall in profits and turnover at Volkswagen Group Ireland

Operating costs at Irish operation fell to €387.1m last year from €394m in 2011

Mon Oct 28 2013 - 17:43
Audi A3 makes the smooth shift to a saloon

Audi A3 makes the smooth shift to a saloon

Audi has finally created a saloon version of the A3, and it will silence male car bores

Wed Oct 23 2013 - 01:01
BMW charges into the electric brigade

BMW charges into the electric brigade

With a revolutionary carbon-fibre body and impressive powertrain, the i3 really sparks

Wed Oct 16 2013 - 07:17
No Swappage scheme but welcome relief that motor tax and fuel prices unchanged

No Swappage scheme but welcome relief that motor tax and fuel prices unchanged

Concern over lack of mention of extending VRT relief on hybrids and electric cars

Tue Oct 15 2013 - 17:46
Hyundai’s i10 city car is ahead by a country mile

Hyundai’s i10 city car is ahead by a country mile

Wed Oct 09 2013 - 11:09
Fall in oil prices keep energy costs low

Fall in oil prices keep energy costs low

Energy Index drops 3% as geopolitical tensions ease price of Brent Crude

Mon Oct 07 2013 - 01:01
Ibec  says jobs growth exceeds expectations in first half of year

Ibec says jobs growth exceeds expectations in first half of year

Business group lobbies Noonan not to increase excise, VAT or PRSI

Mon Oct 07 2013 - 01:00
Corolla’s fighback needs a bigger bang

Corolla’s fighback needs a bigger bang

The 11th generation Corolla looks good, and is roomy and fuel efficient, but it needs more pep in its step

Tue Oct 01 2013 - 18:30
Profits down  at BMW despite turnover increase

Profits down at BMW despite turnover increase

Relative stability in premium car market, compared to mainstream brands

Tue Oct 01 2013 - 01:01
Innovations sought from across island

Innovations sought from across island

Entries invited for Innovation Awards 2014

Mon Sept 23 2013 - 01:00
Video of Mercedes's self-driving car during 100km public road test

Video of Mercedes's self-driving car during 100km public road test

Autonomous driverless vehicles due on the market by 2020

Fri Sept 13 2013 - 12:00
Cautious optimism on display at Frankfurt Motor Show

Cautious optimism on display at Frankfurt Motor Show

‘No major signs of uptick but it does feel like we’re running along the bottom’

Thu Sept 12 2013 - 01:15
Frankfurt auto show: French forecast  moderate recovery for car market next year

Frankfurt auto show: French forecast moderate recovery for car market next year

“Worst is behind us” says PSA Peugeot Citroen CEO as firm launches new 308

Wed Sept 11 2013 - 13:59
Frankfurt auto show: Lexus hints at smaller crossover/SUV

Frankfurt auto show: Lexus hints at smaller crossover/SUV

Opinions divided on the striking styling and of LF-NX concept

Wed Sept 11 2013 - 13:41
Optimism in the air at Frankfurt Motor Show

Optimism in the air at Frankfurt Motor Show

Europe’s largest motoring showcase opens amid small signs of recovery

Wed Sept 11 2013 - 09:25
Frankfurt auto show: Volvo wows with new concept coupé

Frankfurt auto show: Volvo wows with new concept coupé

Underpinnings shared with next year’s new XC90 but look harks back to P1800

Tue Sept 10 2013 - 18:34
Frankfurt auto show: Opel signals its future styling with the Monza

Frankfurt auto show: Opel signals its future styling with the Monza

Irish MD says it’s time to inject more fun back into the Irish motoring fleet

Tue Sept 10 2013 - 17:19
Frankfurt auto show: Hyundai’s new i10 signals new product assault

Frankfurt auto show: Hyundai’s new i10 signals new product assault

Korean brand is happy to poke fun at the VW giant on its home turf

Tue Sept 10 2013 - 12:43
Frankfurt auto show: BMW launches  i8 plug-in hybrid supercar

Frankfurt auto show: BMW launches i8 plug-in hybrid supercar

New i3 being used to taxi hacks around the show halls

Tue Sept 10 2013 - 12:11
Decline in construction activity eased  in August

Decline in construction activity eased in August

Purchasing managers’ index shows activity growth in housing and commercial areas

Mon Sept 09 2013 - 01:00
Energy price increase of 4% due to Middle East worries

Energy price increase of 4% due to Middle East worries

Concerns about oil supply push Brent crude prices to six-month high

Mon Sept 09 2013 - 01:00
Re-energised Lexus hybrid relights the fire

Re-energised Lexus hybrid relights the fire

The new Lexus IS300h is leading the charge back for the Toyota-owned brand

Tue Sept 03 2013 - 17:09
Registrations up 20% last month compared to August 2012

Registrations up 20% last month compared to August 2012

The best-selling car for the month was the BMW 5-Series

Tue Sept 03 2013 - 01:12
Menacing Merc looks a little loud

Menacing Merc looks a little loud

E-Class coupe a vital part of Mercedes’s strategy to revamp itself and dominate

Wed Aug 28 2013 - 01:00
Volvo Cars Ireland reports 20% fall in pretax profit

Volvo Cars Ireland reports 20% fall in pretax profit

Sales fell from €28.3 million in 2011 to €25.9 million last year

Mon Aug 05 2013 - 01:00
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