The Irish Times

Merc’s electric GLB and Suzuki’s estate car reach Ireland

New battery SUV and a hybrid estate go on sale

Thu Jan 20 2022 - 16:41

Hyundai Bayon: Baby Korean crossover struggles to live up to its hype

Compact hatchback faces fierce competition in crossover SUV market segment

Wed Aug 25 2021 - 07:05

Silence in Tallaght about trio’s deaths in N7 crash tells its own story

Local politicians almost as wary of commenting as community workers, says former TD

Sun Jul 25 2021 - 20:00

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

Motorcyclist killed instantly in collision with van in Cork, inquest hears

Coroner returns verdict of death by misadventure after hearing details of incident

Sat May 08 2021 - 16:49

Mitsubishi about-faces on European departure - but no decision on Ireland

Renault-based Mitsubishis on sale from 2023, but not yet planned for Ireland

Wed Mar 10 2021 - 12:53

Gunman ‘smirked’ and walked away after firing shots, David Douglas murder trial told

Court told accused was arrested after he was found travelling at speed in a stolen vehicle

Wed Mar 03 2021 - 21:43

After-school worker heard shots and found murder victim David Douglas, court hears

Witness said he instructed co-workers to lock the door and get the children ‘out of the way’

Tue Mar 02 2021 - 19:20

Covid cakes, the great cassette ‘revival’ and historical business pivots

Planet Business: Starting the year as we mean to go on

Sat Jan 09 2021 - 06:52

Memories fade as Hiroshima marks 75th anniversary of atomic bombing

‘What frightened me the most was how we got used to the piles of dead bodies’ – survivor

Wed Aug 05 2020 - 20:00

Which used cars won’t let you down? And which will?

The least reliable car brands are dominated by high-end luxury and supercar marques

Wed Jul 22 2020 - 07:20

Virtual Geneva proves pixels can’t replace real-world car shows

This week showed why the internet is a poor place for a car show: cars need tactility

Thu Mar 05 2020 - 06:19

Cute and quirky new electric car from Honda is great fun to drive

First drive in the new Honda e impresses, even with a limited range

Wed Feb 05 2020 - 10:24

Toyota forecasting sales of 10.77 million vehicles next year

Sales will bring it closer to number one automaker Volkswagen

Tue Dec 17 2019 - 09:21

41: Suzuki Swift – a silent superstar

Top cars for 2020: Best engine is the 1.0-litre Boosterjet with mild-hybrid tech that really does help you save fuel

Wed Nov 20 2019 - 00:14

83: Volkswagen T-Cross – a Polo with a loft conversion

Top 100 cars for 2020: The T-Cross is unapologetically upright and square

Wed Nov 06 2019 - 00:18

Tokyo motor show is more about the fantasy tech than the transport

Auto giants hope to cast a spell in new age of mobility where even the broomstick is electric

Wed Oct 23 2019 - 15:27

Who can fix Nissan?

As Hiroto Saikawa exits top job Japanese carmaker struggles in key markets

Thu Sept 12 2019 - 16:00

Volkswagen T-Cross: Cool little crossover with strong Polo roots

New model features one of best built interiors and excellent 1-litre TSI turbo petrol engine

Wed Jun 26 2019 - 11:47

Peugeot named as most dependable car brand in UK by JD Power

Influential consumer ranking agency finds Peugeot as more reliable than Japanese or European rivals

Fri May 10 2019 - 11:47

Toyota to produce new car model at UK plant

Development is rare piece of good news for UK car industry

Wed Mar 20 2019 - 11:09

The Vitara is the Suzuki we get, but not the one we deserve

The updated diesel-free Vitara is solid, competent, decent – but it’s not the Jimny

Wed Jan 30 2019 - 02:15

The Irish Times Top 100 Cars For 2019 - the winner is electric

Jaguar I-Pace comes out on top in what is set to be a banner year for plug-in cars

Wed Dec 12 2018 - 05:24

45: Suzuki Swift – the fun budget alternative to the Mini

Top 100 cars for 2019: Decent legroom in the back combines with nimble handling

Wed Dec 05 2018 - 05:04

99: Suzuki Vitara – an honest, affordable compact crossover

Top 100 cars for 2019: Handsome on the outside and pretty decent to drive too

Wed Nov 21 2018 - 05:01

The enthusiasts have taken over Toyota

Akio Toyoda and Tetsuya Tada are changing the face of the most successful car-maker in the world

Wed Oct 24 2018 - 00:00

Paris motor show: Retro styling, electric charging and a bit of De Niro

Several delights to be found on the show floor despite some big name no-shows

Tue Oct 02 2018 - 13:06

Jury recommends fatigue checks for motorcyclists competing in time trials

Inquest hears 41 year old motorcyclist died after colliding with large bales of hay

Tue Jul 31 2018 - 20:41

Who are the winners and losers on EU-Japan trade deal?

Japanese cars and European food to benefit

Tue Jul 17 2018 - 13:24

Best buys small cars: Seat steals the show with its Ibiza

Our choice of the best small cars on the market right now

Wed Jul 04 2018 - 04:00

Best Buys Compact Crossover: Seat scores with the biggest boot in the class

Our choice of the best compact crossovers on the market right now

Wed Jun 13 2018 - 05:45

Court to deliver verdict in ‘Freddie’ Thompson murder case

The 37-year-old has pleaded not guilty to the murder of David Douglas in Dublin in 2016

Fri Jun 01 2018 - 11:47

The race is not always to the Swift

Do faster small hot hatches than this exist? Of course. Are they better? Not necessarily

Wed May 23 2018 - 05:00

This Album Changed My Life: Cannonball Adderley – Somethin’ Else (1958)

Musician and composer Seán Mac Erlaine on his jazz awakening

Sat May 19 2018 - 05:00