Fiat

Car-maker Stellantis halts operations in Russia

‘Rapid daily increase in cross sanctions and logistical difficulties’ prompts the move

Tue Apr 19 2022 - 20:39

Mini testing its new EV in the Arctic Circle

New electric Mini will be made in China, and be smaller than the current hatchback

Wed Mar 30 2022 - 01:00

Russia hits back at sanctions with export bans

Exports of equipment and some forestry products banned until end of 2022

Thu Mar 10 2022 - 14:35

David McWilliams: Europe’s crisis a chance to shift away from reliance on Russian fossil fuels

Vladimir Putin has personally given the sustainable energy sector its biggest shot in the arm for years

Sat Mar 05 2022 - 06:00

European shares give up early gains as EU imposes sanctions on Russia

A number of big names suffer on Irish market amid uncertainty over Ukraine

Wed Feb 23 2022 - 19:17

Irish buyers with €25,000 can opt for an electric Fiat 500 or new seven-seat Dacia

Two new entrants to Irish market are a funky all-electric city car or a practical seven-seat petrol-powered people carrier

Tue Feb 01 2022 - 09:00

Gowan motors chief takes dim view of stalled new-car supply

Interview: ‘No heads have rolled. Someone got it wrong,’ says dismayed company boss Mick Dwan

Fri Jan 21 2022 - 12:30

Irish motorists fell out of love with Fiat – John Saunders thinks he can change that

Fiat, Alfa Romeo and Jeep have a new distributor. Is it the start of an Italian renaissance?

Wed Jan 19 2022 - 06:45

Société Générale takes €4.9bn punt on car-leasing boom

French bank’s ALD arm strikes deal to buy rival LeasePlan

Thu Jan 06 2022 - 13:26

Lancia aims to be the Italian Mercedes as it plots an electric renaissance

Once close to extinction, brands like Lancia and MG are radically reworking their line-ups

Wed Dec 22 2021 - 05:45

Gowan Group completes acquisition of FCA Ireland

Transaction includes distribution of Fiat, Alfa Romeo, Jeep and Fiat Professional in Ireland

Thu Dec 02 2021 - 08:30

Hyundai gets into the flying car business

Spin-off company established to develop autonomous air taxis

Wed Nov 17 2021 - 05:15

Opel Grandland: Does some rhinoplasty put it ahead by a nose?

Grandland is restyled inside and out, but can it rise above its predecessor’s average status?

Wed Sept 01 2021 - 01:00

Biden to set target for 50% EVs by 2030 with industry support

President frames electric vehicle push as a matter of winning market back from China

Thu Aug 05 2021 - 16:10

David McWilliams: The economy is about to take off

We’re at the Instagram phase of recovery – spending on things we want to tell the world about

Sat Jul 31 2021 - 06:00

DS launches - again - in Ireland

Luxury French brand here to take on Mercedes and Audi

Wed Jul 28 2021 - 11:18

Spend on a new car or save by buying used? Here’s our expert advice

It’s not easy to pick a new car. Let us make it harder by throwing some money-saving ideas into the mix

Tue Jul 20 2021 - 06:05

Car industry accused of ‘greenwashing’ as we wait for electric revolution

Car-makers ‘desperate to show off green credentials’ but are ‘miles away’ from target

Thu Jul 08 2021 - 11:50

A 91-year-old Chrysler was oldest car to pass the NCT last year

Overall pass rate for initial tests in 2020 was 43.7%, according to RSA figures

Wed Jun 09 2021 - 21:05

Morgan’s Plus Four shines a ray of bright retro sunshine

Most affordable Morgan is reassuringly old-fashioned up top but modern underneath

Wed Jun 09 2021 - 07:16