Mercedes-Benz

German automakers face shrinking market share and job cuts. Can they recover?

Lots of shiny new cars scattered about the city of Munich, but equally plenty of dire warnings of the future

The shift from a manufacturing model to a digital one is proving difficult and expensive for many of the industry’s traditional companies

From sliding doors to Isofix points, here’s how to find space without blowing the budget

As the new CLA Shooting Brake makes its debut, we look behind the scenes at the car’s safety credentials

Iseq index up 1.3%, led by climbing Ryanair shares

New Merz government promises to slash red tape to incentivise companies but Trump tariffs could render those plans moot

Iseq index largely unchanged as banks and Ryanair dip

Helping to separate electric-vehicle myths from facts, we are here to answer all your EV questions

Christian Horner suggests that the four-times world champion was irritated by the speculation

Martin Clancy of AI:OK on the challenges and possibilities facing the music industry

‘CarPlay Ultra’ rollout comes as auto groups are introducing their own infotainment systems

If the EU’s putative ban is introduced, it wouldn’t come into force until 2029

Acquisition will open doors to expansion in major European cities such as London, Frankfurt, Paris, Milan and Dublin

German car giants, threatened by Chinese rival, employ 7% of total workforce and contribute about 5% of the annual tax take

It’s time to start picking our best buys from the current crop of cars on the market

MHL Holdings, controlled by the O’Flaherty family, sees turnover increase sharply

Manufacturers including Volkswagen and BMW are sounding the alarm as a range of factors combine to threaten their positions

New Superb Combi estate makes a mockery of our SUV obsession

Valdis Dombrovskis confident measure will enter into force in November

Problems reported at airports and retailers across the continent

Mercedes, BMW and Volkswagen all oppose the tariffs

Garda purchased 16 new vehicles in past two years, as more gardaí assigned to Ministers due to rise in far-right protests

My son and I strive to get ahead in an Austin 7, from Tullow to Stradbally and back, at a top speed of 40mph

Gorgeous cabin and a hugely impressive hybrid system with genuine 100km potential. It really needs the optional air springs, though

Report said ‘controversies surrounding Elon Musk’ caused its brand value to sink 12%

Chop-top crossover loses rear space but is more fun to drive than you might expect

Car maker confronting weaker demand for electric vehicles

Impressively refined and powered by a quality engine, can it justify the price hike over rivals?

Scuderia seal deal to poach seven-time world champion; Mercedes confirm departure after release clause activated

Sustainable barbecues, parallel parking tech and hydrogen-powered Hyundais also feature at the Las Vegas tech toy show

The electric car market is set to explode this year, with new – and, crucially, more affordable – models arriving

Iseq index down 0.35% on lower, end-of-year volumes

We reveal our top 10 cars for next year and why they are the best

We list our choice of the top 50 new cars buyers should consider for 241 registrations - and why

These are cars for people with serious drive, and will keep pace with benefit-in-kind rules

Mercedes-Benz distributor MML Holdings sees revenues rise by 25% to €365m in advance of deal to distribute China’s BYD motors

Sharp deceleration in sales growth as mainstream buyers’ appetite proves weaker than expected

The EQE SUV is a much better all-rounder than the bigger EQS. We’d still prefer the saloon though…

Iseq index underperformed its peers, shedding 0.1%