Seat’s new Leon: It’s now better than the VW Golf it’s based onThe last Seat hatchback to impress us so much was the second-gen Leon, 15 years agoWed Aug 12 2020 - 07:15
Electric cars may represent the future, but the public are slow to buyRange anxiety, the recharging network and price are hurdles preventing purchasesMon Aug 10 2020 - 06:00
BMW iX3: Fully electric crossover promises 460km on single chargeGerman company begins new electric offensive, with iNext SUV and sporty i4 to followFri Aug 07 2020 - 13:45
Grandland X hybrid sees Opel approaching new eraBiggest Opel offering in crossover market has 50km fully-electric rangeWed Aug 05 2020 - 05:35
New car sales down 14% in JulyTesla and Porsche the only brands to record sales growth this yearTue Aug 04 2020 - 15:23
Kia Xceed shines with sleek stylingBest stepping stone to an electric car for fossil-fuel loyalists may be a plug-in hybridWed Jul 22 2020 - 07:12
Irish motor industry faces job losses and potential dealer closuresNew car market is down 32 per cent this yearWed Jul 22 2020 - 05:00
Audi adds third all-electric car to its line-upNew Q4 E-tron Sportback crossover shares underpinnings with VW ID.3 and Skoda EnyaqWed Jul 08 2020 - 12:49
New all-electric car adds further surge to Seat’s product offensiveSpanish car firm to introduce its new el-Born electric hatchback next yearWed Jul 08 2020 - 12:23
Land Rover Defender: A reboot that lives up to the hypeThis is the finest example of farm-vehicle gentrification since air con was fitted to a tractorWed Jul 08 2020 - 06:00
Falling house prices, Ryanair job threats, and Aldi’s new delivery serviceBusiness Today: the best news, analysis and comment from The Irish Times business deskMon Jun 29 2020 - 06:31
Domestic firms driving economy, holidays at home and living under the tech radarBusiness Today: the best news, analysis and comment from The Irish Times business deskThu Jun 25 2020 - 06:30
Is this the best electric car you can buy right now?Renault surprises with a cracking supermini that almost gets the balance rightWed Jun 24 2020 - 07:05
New Arteon and all-electric ID.3 lead VW product assault this autumnGerman company about to launch arguably its most important car since the GolfTue Jun 23 2020 - 23:01
Mass closures warning, pilots protest and a new Irish unicornBusiness Today: the best news, analysis and comment from The Irish Times business deskTue Jun 23 2020 - 06:43
Mini Electric: It’s a breeze to drive, but it has a major range issue. And it’s not cheapOfficially this car can manage up to 270km. I wasn’t getting anything like that figureWed Jun 17 2020 - 07:15
Banking fears, business pessimism and how tackling Covid was like learning to fly mid-airBusiness Today: the best news, analysis and comment from The Irish Times business deskWed Jun 17 2020 - 06:30
Tesla’s Irish income rises driven by sales surge for Model 3Sales of €15m last year were up €4m on 2018 but analysts warn of future risks for brandTue Jun 16 2020 - 05:15
Why you should enter The Irish Times Innovation AwardsTips on getting your entry through to the final round and to the top of the pile for 2020Wed Jun 10 2020 - 19:25
Car review: Golf is bowing out as VW’s star car. So is the new version any good?Even as its all-electric ID.3 arrives, Volkswagen insists its workhorse has life in it yetWed Jun 10 2020 - 07:00
Decathlon’s Dublin opening, tobacco battles over menthol and how Covid-19 killed cashBusiness Today: the best news, analysis and comment from The Irish Times business deskTue Jun 09 2020 - 06:30
Call for zero rate VAT as stores reopen; CRH US subsidiary accused of discriminationBusiness Today: the best news, analysis and comment from The Irish Times business deskMon Jun 08 2020 - 06:30
Credit union limit, Penneys stays shut, more stimulus and shopping for IrelandBusiness Today: the best news, analysis and comment from The Irish Times business deskFri Jun 05 2020 - 06:34
Call to ease quarantine rules, dismal data on sales and the cost of primary healthcareBusiness Today: the best news, analysis and comment from The Irish Times business deskWed Jun 03 2020 - 06:30
Opel Corsa: French takeover helps German supermini reach new heightsNew Corsa’s roominess and cabin silence help it stand out among tough oppositionWed May 27 2020 - 07:15
Mazda MX-30: Never mind the low range – feel the qualityIf you don’t suffer from range anxiety, Mazda’s new electric offering may spark joyWed May 20 2020 - 07:00
Fast Covid-19 test results, Digicel’s debt, Spar’s gardening profits and our housing dilemmaBusiness Today: the best news, analysis and comment from The Irish Times business deskWed May 20 2020 - 06:30
Motor dealers to reopen for sales from MondayCar dealers can open showrooms for sales as well as servicing and repair operationsFri May 15 2020 - 16:55
Just 0.3% of the 2.2m cars on State's roads are fully electricAn extra 88,000 vehicles took to our roads last year, according to new figuresThu May 14 2020 - 11:48
1,500 retailers to reopen, plans for take-offs, and dithering on climate changeBusiness Today: the best news, analysis and comment from The Irish Times business deskWed May 13 2020 - 06:30
Motor dealers seek earlier reopening to catch new registrations in JulyUncertainty over whether dealerships can reopen on June 8th or must wait until June 29thTue May 12 2020 - 05:03
An Post delays mortgage market entry, rating agency reviews and electric car targetsBusiness Today: the best news, analysis and comment from The Irish Times business deskMon May 11 2020 - 06:51
Skoda takes to Irish roads as it finalises new all-electric flagship SUVCzech firm’s Enyaq crossover SUV aims to combine usable range and affordabilityThu May 07 2020 - 09:00
Bewley’s cafe to close, Irish economy to shrink and the best homeschooling techBusiness Today: the best news, analysis and comment from The Irish Times business deskThu May 07 2020 - 06:30
Tax take tumbles, Airbnb job cuts, and Covid-19’s economic turmoil spreadsBusiness Today: the best news, analysis and comment from The Irish Times business deskWed May 06 2020 - 06:30
Irish Army is biggest buyer of new cars in April as sales collapse 96%Motor dealerships hope to be among first to reopen in any lifting of Covid-19 restrictionsFri May 01 2020 - 09:59
Fears for Aer Lingus jobs, the HSE’s Covid-19 app and the elusive ‘exit strategy’Business Today: the best news, analysis and comment from The Irish Times business deskWed Apr 29 2020 - 06:30
Motor vehicles generate €6.2bn in taxes for State, says reportReport finds major European markets generated €440.4bn in taxes from sales, usageTue Apr 28 2020 - 13:33
Online privacy failures, depression warning and our Covid spending habitsBusiness Today: the best news, analysis and comment from The Irish Times business deskTue Apr 28 2020 - 06:30
Renault Ireland boss calls for cut in VRT to help boost motor tradeNew car market down nearly 30 per cent on last year with April registrations down 96 per centMon Apr 27 2020 - 18:15
Re-opening retail, struggling squeezed middle and a call for Varadkar to apologiseBusiness Today: the best news, analysis and comment from The Irish Times business deskFri Apr 24 2020 - 06:35
Toyota adds small SUV flair to its line-up with new Yaris CrossCrossover version of Yaris set to challenge Hyundai Kona, Ford Puma and Peugeot 2008Thu Apr 23 2020 - 10:42
Severe recession, store closures, plummeting oil prices, and lockdown fatigueBusiness Today: the best news, analysis and comment from The Irish Times business deskWed Apr 22 2020 - 06:30
Increased subsidies, longer mortgage breaks and volunteering your techBusiness Today: the best news, analysis and comment from The Irish Times business deskThu Apr 16 2020 - 06:30
Stobart Air to seek protection, the Great Lockdown and Brexit’s backBusiness Today: the best news, analysis and comment from The Irish Times business deskWed Apr 15 2020 - 06:30
Building contract disputes, recovery funds, and getting your money backBusiness Today: the best news, analysis and comment from The Irish Times business deskTue Apr 14 2020 - 06:30
Euro zone Covid-19 aid deal, recession, closures, and a few good booksBusiness Today: the best news, analysis and comment from The Irish Times business deskFri Apr 10 2020 - 06:30
Hyundai’s smallest model makes a big impressionRoomy, stylish and a doddle to drive in tight city streets, the i10 epitomises why this format is a hit in many urban marketsWed Apr 08 2020 - 08:35
EU’s financial aid, Sean Dunne’s London address and our economic paradoxBusiness Today: the best news, analysis and comment from The Irish Times business deskWed Apr 08 2020 - 06:30
Construction delays ahead, legal issues with pay cuts and some Covid perspectiveBusiness Today: the best news, analysis and comment from The Irish Times business deskMon Apr 06 2020 - 06:30