Irish legal firm teams up with German counterpart on VW emission casesMayo-based O’Dwyer Solicitors granted order of discovery against car giant last monthWed Jul 20 2016 - 22:01
Skoda family practicality coupled with hot hatch funOctavia vRS offers proper back seats, decent boot and relatively affordable priceWed Jul 20 2016 - 01:00
Opel market share slips despite strong revenue growthIrish arm of General Motors reports €11m revenue jump as profits fall to €516,000Mon Jul 11 2016 - 05:57
Joe Duffy Group invests €20m expanding its dealer networkGroup currently has 14 dealerships representing 15 brands and expects to take on 300 extra staff by 2020Tue Jul 05 2016 - 11:57
New car sales top 100,000 as Volkswagen returns to the leadOn the first day of new 162 registration plate figures show new car market on target to reach 150,000 for 2016Fri Jul 01 2016 - 12:30
Calls for payout to Irish motorists as Volkswagen reaches €13.9bn deal in USDeal will see $10,000 compensation and buy-backs for US owners amid calls for a similar deal for Irish ownersWed Jun 29 2016 - 06:27
Road Test: VW Tiguan a nice drive but lacking stand-out appealThis hatchback-SUV crossover comes as a smooth, efficient drive, but where is the fun?Wed Jun 29 2016 - 01:00
Muddy Goodwood is to motorheads what Glastonbury is to musicDe facto British motor show sees Mazda unveil its hard-top MX-5 as Bristol brand hints at a returnTue Jun 28 2016 - 17:34
Surge in UK car imports into Ireland expected after Brexit voteIrish motor trade warns of major challenges to market on back of Brexit resultFri Jun 24 2016 - 10:13
Ford keeps hot hatch crown with Focus RSOutstanding chassis allows most to be made of twin-turbo 2.3-litre engineWed Jun 15 2016 - 01:00
Consumer agency finds for VW but cheat device inquiry continuesCCPC finds VW was upfront with consumers over CO2 emissions but investigation into cheat devices on diesel cars ongoingFri Jun 10 2016 - 16:58
First drives of Volvo S90 and V90: Can the Swede overtake the Germans?New flagship saloon and estate from Swedes has the potential to really challenge the likes of BMW 5-SeriesWed Jun 01 2016 - 21:07
New car sales close to 100,000 as VW returns to top spotSales up 23 per cent so far this year despite drop off in May compared to last yearWed Jun 01 2016 - 11:06
Robust Toyota Hilux eats up ‘Fury Road’ on Namibian road testThe almost-indestructible vehicle proves itself to be both workhorse and warhorseWed Jun 01 2016 - 01:00
Irish Times Innovation Awards finalists: original thinkers from all sectorsThis year’s contenders range from small start-ups to big multinationalsMon May 30 2016 - 08:00
Road Test: Jaguar crossover a gold-star offeringThe F-Pace is sleeker than its rivals and with an engineering mix is surprisingly agileWed May 25 2016 - 15:00
UCD, Econiq and HP win research awardsLifetime achievement award presented to musician, film maker and broadcaster Philip KingSat May 21 2016 - 01:10
First drive: Ford seeks an Edge over SUV rivalsThe new SUV has the looks to challenge the competition but pricing seems too high to give this car the edgeWed May 18 2016 - 12:57
MEP urges payout for Irish Volkswagen ownersDeirdre Clune calls for VW Ireland to act on example set by mass buyback of cars in USTue May 17 2016 - 01:00
Road Test: Lexus RC on par with elite German coupesRC200t will appeal to those looking for an alternative to BMW, Audi and MercedesWed May 11 2016 - 01:00
New car sales up 10% in April as recovery continuesWith over 93,000 new cars sold, Toyota keeps a small lead over Hyundai and VolkswagenTue May 03 2016 - 10:38
Case against Toyota Ireland struck out in High CourtCarmaker accused of anti-competitive practices by 15 car dealers and repair garagesTue Apr 26 2016 - 20:52
First drive: Volkswagen’s Tiguan looks to lure family buyersCrossovers are family favourites these days and Volkswagen is revamping its offering with the second generation TiguanThu Apr 07 2016 - 13:16
Tesla’s yet-to-be-seen electric car already has buyers lining upThe Model 3 will be firm’s most mainstream car to date, targeting current Audi, BMW and Mercedes ownersTue Apr 05 2016 - 11:30
New car sales up 28.5% as Toyota becomes best-selling brandSignificant increase in commercial vehicles sales reflects recoveryFri Apr 01 2016 - 12:18
Audi TT makes slick transition to elite sports carAudi’s new flagship TTS offers exceptional handling and pinpoint-sharp steeringWed Mar 30 2016 - 00:01
VW recalls over 430 Touaregs and Porsche Cayennes in IrelandPotential defect could loosen foot pedals in 800,000 SUVs worldwideSat Mar 26 2016 - 01:00
Briton ready to drive sales revival at French icon CitroënLinda Jackson has clear plans for the French car brand and an end to discounting is one of themFri Mar 25 2016 - 08:00
Refined Lexus RX ideal family cruiserLexus’ new SUV with hybrid technology remarkably comfortable and fuel efficientWed Mar 23 2016 - 00:00
Frank Keane replaces MSL at VolkswagenMotor dealer to take sole control of VW sales and service operation in south DublinTue Mar 22 2016 - 07:46
Driverless truck convoys are on their wayThe vehicles communicate using cameras, wifi and radar while travelling in convoyWed Mar 16 2016 - 01:00
BMW marks centenary with its vision of the futureNew concept car attempts to tackle some of the challenges facing established car firms in the near futureMon Mar 07 2016 - 18:28
Computers second guessing humans causing car crashesWe’re halfway to self-driving cars but getting to where the driver is a passenger could be trickyMon Mar 07 2016 - 08:15
Geneva motor show: Tesla a Model of industry’s vision of futureSUVs the dominant theme in Geneva as VW Toyota, Audi and Seat unveil new offeringsWed Mar 02 2016 - 01:00
Road Test: Mercedes GLC is top contender in suburban battlegroundAt last, a Mercedes-Benz mid-range crossover that’s a true rival for Audi and BMWWed Mar 02 2016 - 01:00
Geneva Motor Show: Ford sings in a new plan for its small car rangeKa+ will be the blue oval’s new small car, slotting in below the FiestaTue Mar 01 2016 - 23:02
Astra named car of the year in EuropeOpel’s hatchback sees off the Volvo XC90 to claim top award at Geneva motor showTue Mar 01 2016 - 16:24
Hyundai best-seller in Ireland as total new car sales up 35%With 61,350 new cars on the road, Korean brand is 200 sales ahead of rival Toyota with Ford in third and VW holding fourth placeTue Mar 01 2016 - 12:15
Tegral returns to profit on rise in turnoverAthy company posts operating profit of €1.7m for 2014Mon Feb 29 2016 - 16:43
Opel Astra named car of the year 2016Astra won ahead of the Volvo XC90 and Mazda MX-5 at awards event at Geneva motor showMon Feb 29 2016 - 14:42
Car of the Year finalists: how they compareAudi A4 sets the bar in refinement, BMW 7-Series’ innovative tech shines, Mazda MX-5 is pure fun to drive and Volvo XC90 leads the way in safety technologyWed Feb 24 2016 - 01:00
New Lexus LC500h set for Irish roads in Spring 2017Premium brand returns to sports car market for the first time since the SC430Thu Feb 18 2016 - 08:15
Road Test: Fuel efficiency gets Toyota Prius back on trackImpressive 3l/100km (94mpg) will catch the eye even in the midst of cheap oilWed Feb 17 2016 - 00:00
Road Test: Kia Sportage confirms appeal of the crossoverKia’s design team delivers the goods with a stylish, roomy blend of SUV and hatchbackWed Feb 10 2016 - 01:00
Honda recalls 5,300 Irish cars over potential airbag faultsGlobally 5.7m Hondas affected in latest recall over continuing problem with Takata airbagsFri Feb 05 2016 - 15:15
Car review: Ford Mustang put to the test on Irish roadsThe new Mustang may not be the sensible coupé choice but it makes rivals seem incredibly dullMon Feb 01 2016 - 10:30
New car sales up 34% as Hyundai topples VW from top spotVolkswagen slips to fourth place as Korean brand Hyundai becomes the best-selling brandMon Feb 01 2016 - 09:59
Irish drivers would prefer an Audi to a PorscheSurvey of Irish motorists finds sports cars and supercars are low on drivers’ wishlistsWed Jan 27 2016 - 11:00
Road Test: Lighter, leaner Jaguar XF still has plenty of styleModel is spacious inside with nice touches though Audi and Mercedes may have edgeWed Jan 27 2016 - 01:00
‘Irish Times’ Innovation awards recognise the brightest and bestIf you have a new product or service, entries are now open for the 2016 competitionMon Jan 25 2016 - 02:00
