Honda's Accord Tourer is the top looker in the model rangeIt's amazing how some cars look so much more distinctive in their estate formatWed Jun 25 2003 - 01:00
The Charade stops playing gamesROAD TEST/Daihatsu Charade: With the average speed in Dublin now in the region of 8 mph, 0-60 mph performance is not always …Wed Jun 25 2003 - 01:00
Nubira, first fruit of Daewoo GM unionGM Daewoo has made a phoenix-like recovery from financial oblivionWed Jun 25 2003 - 01:00
Raising the roof with SaabSaab will offer a soft-top version of its 9-3 from October, missing the summer sunshine but meeting the unique demands of a signficant…Wed Jun 18 2003 - 01:00
Chapter 2: the new Lancer challenges Europe's leadersMitsubishi's makeover continues apaceWed Jun 11 2003 - 01:00
Ford gives Mondeo a discreet faceliftFord is giving the Mondeo a facelift, but there is significant moves afoot under the bonnetWed Jun 04 2003 - 01:00
Swedes lead the safety waySwedish automotive safety firm Autoliv has designed a new seat belt system involving a standard 3-point belt and a supplementary…Wed Jun 04 2003 - 01:00
Road safety education is stalled says campaignerThe educational side of road safety is not functioning at the moment, according to Vivian Foley, road safety campaigner and author…Wed May 28 2003 - 01:00
All change for Lexus SUVIn the midst of a growing debate over role of SUVs in our in our society, the new Lexus RX300 has a lot to live up to.Wed May 14 2003 - 01:00
New Pajero is just so machoRoadTest: Mitsubishi Pajero Fresh from success in the Paris-Dakar Rally, Mitsubishi has returned the new Pajero back to its …Wed May 14 2003 - 01:00
Insurance threat to charity run for orphansA charity delivery run to aid orphanages in Estonia, organised by a north Co Dublin motorcycle club and supported by the family…Wed May 07 2003 - 01:00
Ford increases Irish market share as new car sales shrinkCar sales figures for the first four months of the year show Ford building a steady lead in terms of new car registrations against…Wed May 07 2003 - 01:00
All-aluminium XJ aims to balance tradition and technologyJaguar has confirmed the Irish prices of its flagship XJ model, beginning at €82,000 for the 3-litre V6 ClassicWed May 07 2003 - 01:00
Opel's 'mini-MPV' has extra va-va-roomRoadTest/Opel Meriva: Families are getting smaller in numerical size, if wider in girthWed Apr 30 2003 - 01:00
Aiming to stay the fleet favouriteToyota Avensis: With cars, it's all about creating the right imageWed Apr 23 2003 - 01:00
Driving school puts its money where its mouth isA driving school based in Co Dublin is offering to pay for all future re-tests for its students who fail the driving test.Wed Apr 16 2003 - 01:00
Burning your Bridgestones in the name of progressIt's hard to get people excited about rubberWed Apr 09 2003 - 01:00
Cheaper car insurance? Well, don't count on itAs chief executive of the Irish Insurance Federation (IIF), the industry's representative body, Michael Kemp is the public face…Wed Apr 02 2003 - 01:00
Saab set to make cars in the USGM's future plans for Saab could see some assembly move to the US, its main marketplace, along with a more regional-specific …Wed Mar 19 2003 - 00:00
This A6 packs a real small-engine punchIn the corporate car park, image is everythingWed Mar 12 2003 - 00:00
Honda takes Accord upmarketHonda is moving upmarket with its new Accord and setting its sights on cars such as the Audi A4, the Alfa Romeo 156 and the Volvo…Wed Mar 12 2003 - 00:00
Sales slump as downturn bitesNew car sales fell significantly last month, amid signs that the economic downturn was finally taking hold in the industryWed Mar 05 2003 - 00:00
Spoils of war are animating US car-makersAs US troops prepare for what looks increasingly like another war in the Persian Gulf, car firms are vying to provide the next…Wed Jan 29 2003 - 00:00
Spoils of war are animating US car-makersAs US troops prepare for what looks increasingly like another war in the Persian Gulf, car firms are vying to provide the next…Wed Jan 22 2003 - 00:00
Faked papers raise costsSix per cent of cars tested by the RAC during a voluntary safety check were found to have counterfeit insurance documents.Wed Jan 15 2003 - 00:00
How much more will the motorist take?COMMENT: The Irish motorist is a rather docile creatureWed Dec 11 2002 - 00:00
With 1 car to 2.21 people we lag behind in EU tableIreland's roads may seem congested, but we still lag behind the European Union average for vehicles per head of populationWed Dec 11 2002 - 00:00
Motorists to pay out extra €82.5m next yearMOTOR TAX: Motorists are set to contribute at least an extra €82Thu Dec 05 2002 - 00:00
Paying the price for warIt now seems inevitable the US will go to war with IraqWed Oct 16 2002 - 01:00
Help DeskThe greying of the green Helpdesk has had a steady stream of emails and letters of support for the 'Lights on Daytime' campaign…Wed Sept 04 2002 - 01:00
Volvo gets its 4x4 to add upIt's what our American cousins would call a no-brainerWed Sept 04 2002 - 01:00
Watch this space saver from PeugeotThe most surprising aspect is that, despite being 193 mm longer, and capable of carrying 480 litres of luggage with the rear …Wed Aug 21 2002 - 01:00
BMW's 5-series voted best overall used car in BritainBMW's 5-series has been voted the overall winner of the Used Car of the Year 2003 by Used Car Buyer magazine in Britain.Wed Aug 14 2002 - 01:00
Mazda motors on moniker modificationsAs we have reported in previous editions, Mazda is busy changing its naming conventionsWed Aug 14 2002 - 01:00
Insurers implement further MIAB changesThe Irish Insurance Federation (IIF) has announced further changes to insurance company practice to bring it into line with the…Thu Aug 08 2002 - 01:00
Car price differences across EuropeCar price differences between EU member states have actually grown in some instances despite the introduction of the euro.Wed Jul 24 2002 - 01:00
No successor for BMW's two-wheeled hybridBMW has announced that its two-wheeled hybrid, the C1, is not to have a successor.Wed Jul 24 2002 - 01:00
Euro fails to influence prices - EU reportQuestions and answers about the car markets across EuropeWed Jul 24 2002 - 01:00
Audi A4 goes topless in a cool climateIt may seem brave to launch a convertible on the Irish market in the middle of a less than radiant summerWed Jul 03 2002 - 01:00
The mega-sized meal and super-sized motorIn this age of modest engines, while we Europeans gasp at the thought of a seven-litre engine driving anything other than a bus…Wed Jul 03 2002 - 01:00
Cabinet moves to end strike crisisFollowing the collapse of talks between unions and employers on Tuesday, the Danish government finally stepped in yesterday, …Thu May 07 1998 - 01:00
Talks between employers and trade unions break downAs the national strike involving more than 550,000 workers enters its 10th day, a resolution seems no closerWed May 06 1998 - 01:00
Danes gloomy as strike effects spreadOne of the strangest effects of the current strike involving more than one in 10 Danes has been the incredible demand for yeast…Sat May 02 1998 - 01:00
Danes fear EU links might lower standardsA sea of red and white flooded City Hall square in Copenhagen in 1992. The cheers echoed all the way to SwedenFri Apr 17 1998 - 01:00
