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
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
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
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
Merc surges ahead in the social networkGerman carmaker leads in use of social media, including Twitter, Facebook and IntstagramWed 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
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
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
Tourneo delivers on price and practicalityTourneo range answers increasing demand for more affordable seven-seater transportWed Apr 09 2014 - 01:00
Jaguar gears up to rival Porsche 911 with F-TypePricing is attractive when pitted against its rivals at Porsche – and also against the more niche F-Type convertible variant already on saleMon Apr 07 2014 - 12:11
Toyota reputation badly dentedRecent events have thrown a sinister light on the Japanese company’s recent actionsSat Mar 22 2014 - 01:00
New Mercedes C-Class aims for the best of both worldsMercedes-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 systemWed Mar 19 2014 - 01:00
Mazda goes to the power of 3 with its new saloonThe 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 buyWed Mar 12 2014 - 08:41
BMW 518d: A new toy for the Beemer BoysThe 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 classWed Mar 12 2014 - 01:00
Banks’ SME loan refusal rate rises to 54%Refusal rate rises four percentage points in three monthsMon Mar 10 2014 - 01:00
Bord Gáis Energy price index down 5%Wind generation helps lower Irish wholesale electricity pricesMon Mar 10 2014 - 01:00
BMW set to provoke more divided opinions as it unveils X4Smaller sibling to X6 will arrive in Ireland in JulyThu Mar 06 2014 - 16:24
Our verdict: the Top Ten stars at the Geneva Motor Show 2014As 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 showThu Mar 06 2014 - 13:48
