Mazda goes to the power of 3 with its new saloonThe Mazda3 is a family car with great looks and the latest technology – but with only two engine choices, and a high price, it may remain a niche buyWed Mar 12 2014 - 08:41
BMW 518d: A new toy for the Beemer BoysThe entry-level BMW 518d is priced to attract a new cohort of loyal customers, and though its output has been lowered, the 5 Series is still top of its classWed Mar 12 2014 - 01:00
Banks’ SME loan refusal rate rises to 54%Refusal rate rises four percentage points in three monthsMon Mar 10 2014 - 01:00
Bord Gáis Energy price index down 5%Wind generation helps lower Irish wholesale electricity pricesMon Mar 10 2014 - 01:00
BMW set to provoke more divided opinions as it unveils X4Smaller sibling to X6 will arrive in Ireland in JulyThu Mar 06 2014 - 16:24
Our verdict: the Top Ten stars at the Geneva Motor Show 2014As the Geneva motor show opens to the public - hoping to shift the smell of sweaty journalists - here is our top 10 cars from this year’s showThu Mar 06 2014 - 13:48
New-look Mazda2 breaks cover at GenevaNew supermini will be first to get firm’s new 1.5-litre diesel engineWed Mar 05 2014 - 06:00
VW sets out a tech vision for the futureAudi teaming up with Google is just one of the moves planned in major R&D drive at the groupTue Mar 04 2014 - 08:18
New car sales up almost a third as recovery takes holdVolkswagen the best-selling brand so far this yearMon Mar 03 2014 - 15:40
Peugeot 308 wins car of the year title for 2014French family car sees off challenge from BMW i3 and Tesla Model SMon Mar 03 2014 - 15:07
Tesla ready for Irish sales – and Car of the YearFirm has no plans for dealership in Ireland, but says it can cater for Irish buyersWed Feb 26 2014 - 10:20
VW confirms SV is new name for next generation Golf PlusNew Golf SV on sale in Ireland in JulyWed Feb 12 2014 - 16:37
Toyota recalls 700 Prius hybrids in IrelandPossible issue with software that may cause vehicle to stopWed Feb 12 2014 - 14:09
BMW’s i3 electric has power and range, but stalls on priceThe new i3 hatchback is packed with innovations, not least its carbon fibre body, but its optional range extender breaks the silenceWed Feb 05 2014 - 06:00
New car sales figures for January expected to show registrations up over 40%Provisional figures show 20,093 new cars registered over 30-day periodMon Feb 03 2014 - 01:00
The cream of start-ups, college spin-offs and smooth operatorsThe 18 entrants go forward to make a presentation before a final judging panel next month, with the winner to be announced in AprilMon Jan 27 2014 - 01:00
BMW’s new 4-Series could spring a convertible comebackBMW is hoping its hard-top convertible will herald the return of the good weather – and the good timesWed Jan 22 2014 - 06:00
Dial M for performance: BMW’s killer new M235iNew 2-series range of M Performance cars are the epitome of driving pleasureWed Jan 22 2014 - 06:00
The Derry man putting Ford back on the road to recovery in EuropeDespite overcapacity in car production, Lyle Watters is confident he can turn around the US motoring giant’s fortunes in a difficult marketFri Jan 17 2014 - 01:00
New Qashqai retains its lead with latest techNissan refreshes the flavour of a firm favourite without ruining the recipeWed Jan 08 2014 - 01:00
New car sales fell by 6.6% last year despite registration systemDiesel engines still dominate the new car market, making up 72.5%Fri Jan 03 2014 - 09:51
Ford expects lower profit next yearUS car giant says mid-decade targets now at riskWed Dec 18 2013 - 17:46
Ford expects less profit in 2014US car giant says its mid-decade targets were now at riskWed Dec 18 2013 - 15:40
Tesla joins Skoda, BMW and Mercedes as a finalist for Car of the Year 2014Seven cars shortlisted for Car of the year 2014 in EuropeTue Dec 17 2013 - 15:48
Our cars of the yearAs new-car buyers prepare to make their final choices before the 141-registered fleet arrives, next month, the Motors team pick their favourites in each category, from city runaround to aspirational supercarWed Dec 11 2013 - 03:00
New Lexus grabs a piece of the premium actionWith its GS 300h, Lexus may have a real alternative to the glut of BMWs and AudisWed Dec 11 2013 - 01:00
Ford’s new Mustang set to ride into IrelandLatest ‘pony car’ from Ford has a new 2.3-litre Ecoboost engine for European buyersThu Dec 05 2013 - 08:48
Profits jump 56% at Joe Duffy MotorsCar sales group expands with new premises in north DublinWed Nov 27 2013 - 08:04
Citroën wins Irish car of the year titleC4 Picasso people carrier sees off challenge from VW Golf and Mazda6 to take prizeThu Nov 21 2013 - 15:02
Nice day for Audi’s A3 convertibleWith its A3, Audi wants to prove you can drive a convertible without a midlife crisisTue Nov 19 2013 - 21:53
Mini unveils its revamped hatchback as BMW invests £750m in UKThe familiar style remains, but one of the biggest changes is to a front-wheel-driveMon Nov 18 2013 - 14:12
Restructured Renault Ireland turnover falls more than 43%Turnover fell €62.9 million during the yearWed Nov 13 2013 - 01:00
Fiat’s 500L: a trek that’s in danger of becoming a slog?The Italian carmaker has turned its funky 500 into a fully fledged hatchback – with a seven-seat version, the 500L MPW, to boot – but lost much of the mini’s charm in the processWed Nov 13 2013 - 01:00
New car sales down 6.35% so far this yearVW looks like it will safely take top spot on Irish market once moreFri Nov 01 2013 - 14:20
Road test: Tesla Model S causing a big buzzThe company owned by entrepreneur Elon Musk has stolen the show with its new electric car, and will shock with its performance and rangeWed Oct 30 2013 - 06:00
Slight fall in profits and turnover at Volkswagen Group IrelandOperating costs at Irish operation fell to €387.1m last year from €394m in 2011Mon Oct 28 2013 - 17:43
Audi A3 makes the smooth shift to a saloonAudi has finally created a saloon version of the A3, and it will silence male car boresWed Oct 23 2013 - 01:01
BMW charges into the electric brigadeWith a revolutionary carbon-fibre body and impressive powertrain, the i3 really sparksWed Oct 16 2013 - 07:17
No Swappage scheme but welcome relief that motor tax and fuel prices unchangedConcern over lack of mention of extending VRT relief on hybrids and electric carsTue Oct 15 2013 - 17:46
Fall in oil prices keep energy costs lowEnergy Index drops 3% as geopolitical tensions ease price of Brent CrudeMon Oct 07 2013 - 01:01
Ibec says jobs growth exceeds expectations in first half of yearBusiness group lobbies Noonan not to increase excise, VAT or PRSIMon Oct 07 2013 - 01:00
Corolla’s fighback needs a bigger bangThe 11th generation Corolla looks good, and is roomy and fuel efficient, but it needs more pep in its stepTue Oct 01 2013 - 18:30
Profits down at BMW despite turnover increaseRelative stability in premium car market, compared to mainstream brandsTue Oct 01 2013 - 01:01
Innovations sought from across islandEntries invited for Innovation Awards 2014Mon Sept 23 2013 - 01:00
Video of Mercedes's self-driving car during 100km public road testAutonomous driverless vehicles due on the market by 2020Fri Sept 13 2013 - 12:00
Cautious optimism on display at Frankfurt Motor Show‘No major signs of uptick but it does feel like we’re running along the bottom’Thu Sept 12 2013 - 01:15
Frankfurt auto show: French forecast moderate recovery for car market next year“Worst is behind us” says PSA Peugeot Citroen CEO as firm launches new 308Wed Sept 11 2013 - 13:59
