Ikea’s plans, GoCar expands, Ryanair’s US legal case, and the dark side of techBusiness Today: best news, analysis and comment from ‘Irish Times’ business deskThu Nov 08 2018 - 06:36
EU digital sales tax, online freedoms at Web Summit and how to ‘house hack’Business Today: the best news, analysis and comment from ‘The Irish Times’ business deskTue Nov 06 2018 - 06:30
Irish new car sales down 4.35% this yearImpact of Brexit and weakness of sterling has seen an increase in the volume of used importsThu Nov 01 2018 - 18:48
PCP car finance may need new legislation, says reportOutstanding bank lending for PCPs was €1.24 billion at the end of JuneThu Nov 01 2018 - 18:22
Twin test: Can Kia’s contender dethrone Ford’s family hatchback king?Focus is renowned for driving fun but it’s clear latest Ceed is keen to steal rival’s crownWed Oct 31 2018 - 04:25
UK budget’s digital tax, Brexit hits consumers and why it can pay to earn lessBusiness Today: the best news, analysis and comment from ‘The Irish Times’ business deskTue Oct 30 2018 - 06:19
Sherry Fitz results, accountable bankers, and EY award winnersBusiness Today: the best news, analysis and comment from ‘The Irish Times’ business deskFri Oct 26 2018 - 06:41
Gowan Group to close landmark Dublin car dealerships and sell sitesMaughan family company to sell Merrion Road, Dublin premises for estimated €18mFri Oct 26 2018 - 02:55
Bank of Ireland’s low ranking, Italy’s rejected budget, and Conor McGregor’s legal battle‘Business Today: the best news, analysis and comment from ‘The Irish Times’ business deskWed Oct 24 2018 - 06:30
BMW recalls 10,384 Irish cars as part of 1.6m recall over potential fire hazardMost diesel versions of 3 Series and 5 Series diesels built between 2014 and 2016 affectedTue Oct 23 2018 - 09:46
Reforming corporate law, Ryanair results and YouTube’s copyright plea‘Business Today: the best news, analysis and comment from ‘The Irish Times’ business deskTue Oct 23 2018 - 07:06
Ryanair profits fall, and David McCourt’s interest in Anglo assets‘Business Today: the best news, analysis and comment from ‘The Irish Times’ business deskMon Oct 22 2018 - 07:03
Mercedes-Benz increasing its electric fleet but still sees a future for dieselMercedes boss: Diesel debate based on political interests rather than solid argumentsWed Oct 17 2018 - 02:28
Sheils to become biggest Ford dealership following MotorPark takeoverDeal sees Sheils become main Ford and Honda retailer for Limerick, Clare and GalwayWed Oct 17 2018 - 01:00
Naughten’s meetings with broadband bidder, taxing landlords, and porn blackmail‘Business Today: the best news, analysis and comment from ‘The Irish Times’ business deskThu Oct 11 2018 - 07:09
Dacia’s refined Duster keeps its cost-conscious rootsStarting at just over €17,000, it’s hard to argue with it as a rival for many family carsWed Oct 10 2018 - 04:10
BMW cuts its Irish prices by an average of 5.1%Prices fall on BMWs and Minis amid ongoing pressure from weaker sterlingWed Oct 10 2018 - 00:00
Budget 2019: New and imported diesel cars hit with 1% surcharge on VRTVRT relief on hybrid vehicles extended to end of 2019Tue Oct 09 2018 - 14:39
Tetrarch buys 470 acres of Howth, bankers’ bonuses and Ryanair’s turbulent week‘Business Today: the best news, analysis and comment from ‘The Irish Times’ business deskFri Oct 05 2018 - 06:30
Lamborghini revs up to SUV success with the UrusPin-point accurate steering, cornering and powerful engine make for a beguiling packageWed Oct 03 2018 - 05:45
Motoring bosses prepare for a quick getaway in event of no-deal BrexitBMW, Toyota and PSA Group mulling temporary plant closures to minimise disruptionWed Oct 03 2018 - 01:00
Paris motor show: Retro styling, electric charging and a bit of De NiroSeveral delights to be found on the show floor despite some big name no-showsTue Oct 02 2018 - 13:06
Paris motor show: BMW outlines its electric model plansNew electric Mini, two electric crossovers and an electric coupe in showrooms by 2021Tue Oct 02 2018 - 09:12
Paris motor show: Citroen sub-brand DS rolls out its latest crossover with electric promiseNew DS3 Crossback will be PSA’s first fully electric production model, arriving next yearTue Oct 02 2018 - 08:14
Calls for tax relief on rents, Irish consumers fear Brexit but Paris looks set to benefit‘Business Today: the best news, analysis and comment from ‘The Irish Times’ business deskMon Oct 01 2018 - 06:32
BMW’s Irish dealers to invest €37m and create 120 new jobsIn total BMW will operate 14 retail centres, operated by nine franchised companiesMon Oct 01 2018 - 00:01
Joe Duffy Motors sees profits rise to €8.7m last yearAuto dealer expands its operations with new outlets as turnover reaches €282 millionThu Sept 27 2018 - 19:12
Stock exchange CEO’s €5.75m pay day, Ryanair turbulence, and more warnings of a slowdown‘Business Today: the best news, analysis and comment from ‘The Irish Times’ business deskThu Sept 20 2018 - 06:30
Philosophers key as artificial intelligence and biotech advanceJust because something can be done with technology doesn’t mean it has to be doneThu Sept 20 2018 - 04:15
Irish Times Innovation Awards: finalists namedFifteen finalists chosen from field of 85 entrants who qualified for judging processThu Sept 13 2018 - 04:20
Lexus UX first drive: downsizing has never been so desirableStylish new suburban crossover’s hybrid technology sets it apart from its mini-SUV rivalsWed Sept 12 2018 - 04:15
Lexus seeks slice of small crossover market with new UX hybridThe latest premium hybrid will go on sale in Irish showrooms from next MarchTue Sept 04 2018 - 18:04
New car sales down 3.8% as used imports threaten to catch upLow sterling exchange rates and fears over EU emissions tests driving used import salesMon Sept 03 2018 - 16:24
Reversing the ‘brain drain’, a warning about tax breaks, and Druids Glen goes on sale‘Business Today: the best news, analysis and comment from ‘The Irish Times’ business deskWed Aug 29 2018 - 06:46
BMW X4: How can this coupe SUV feel so wrong but still feel so right?It’s styled like your obese uncle squeezed into spandex, but the new X4 drives like JaggerWed Aug 29 2018 - 03:03
End of the road for Auris name as new Corolla leads Toyota’s hybrid chargeToyota’s best-selling hatchback and saloon unified under Corolla name as part of major hybrid product offensive for 2019Tue Aug 28 2018 - 09:41
AIB defends big property investors, hotel room shortages, and the cost of the single life‘Business Today: the best news, analysis and comment from ‘The Irish Times’ business deskTue Aug 28 2018 - 07:08
Tesla’s Irish operation records €2.8m turnover for last yearElectric car giant has sold 107 new cars in the Republic so far this year with prices topping €100,000 eachSat Aug 25 2018 - 02:00
Government addresses pensions deficit, while Eir addresses customer serviceBusiness Today: the best news, analysis and comment from ‘The Irish Times’ business deskThu Aug 23 2018 - 06:36
Higher tax rate calculations, assessing the gig economy and uncorking Irish wine salesBusiness Today: the best news, analysis and comment from ‘The Irish Times’ business deskTue Aug 21 2018 - 06:47
CEO pay in Ireland on the rise, economy to grow by 5.7%, and a rural broadband optionBusiness Today: the best news, analysis and comment from ‘The Irish Times’ business deskMon Aug 20 2018 - 06:30
Seen and heard: IDA paying US giants for jobs and consumer sentiment waversAmazon eyes UK Homebase stores and Ford warnings over BrexitSun Aug 19 2018 - 12:24
Rental crisis, Digicel legal action, andStatSport strikes sporting goldBusiness Today: the best news, analysis and comment from ‘The Irish Times’ business deskFri Aug 17 2018 - 06:48
Musk says Saudi fund may support bid to take Tesla privateTycoon says Saudi Arabian sovereign wealth fund has approached him multiple timesMon Aug 13 2018 - 14:32
New car sales down 4.5% this year while used imports rise 11.3%Figures indicate that 9% of newly registered cars remain untaxedFri Aug 10 2018 - 11:52
Unappetising options at Aryzta, US sanctions bite and another day of strikes at RyanairBusiness Today: the best news, analysis and comment from ‘The Irish Times’ business deskFri Aug 10 2018 - 06:44
The distinct allure of the BMW i3This electric car has captivated critics and is destined to develop a cult followingWed Aug 08 2018 - 04:40
Motor tax based on usage would hit hard-pressed commuters the mostAs in 2008, changes to the motor tax regime can have unfortunate unintended consequencesTue Aug 07 2018 - 10:42
Ulster Bank and Ires Reit enjoy profit boost, Fairfax may cash in on FBD stake, and Three to roll out 5GBusiness Today: the best news, analysis and comment from ‘The Irish Times’ business deskFri Aug 03 2018 - 06:30
New car sales down 2.75% as 182 registrations take to the roadNew car sales fall in July as volume of used imports from UK continues to growWed Aug 01 2018 - 10:13
