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
Frankfurt auto show: Lexus hints at smaller crossover/SUVOpinions divided on the striking styling and of LF-NX conceptWed Sept 11 2013 - 13:41
Optimism in the air at Frankfurt Motor ShowEurope’s largest motoring showcase opens amid small signs of recoveryWed Sept 11 2013 - 09:25
Frankfurt auto show: Volvo wows with new concept coupéUnderpinnings shared with next year’s new XC90 but look harks back to P1800Tue Sept 10 2013 - 18:34
Frankfurt auto show: Opel signals its future styling with the MonzaIrish MD says it’s time to inject more fun back into the Irish motoring fleetTue Sept 10 2013 - 17:19
Frankfurt auto show: Hyundai’s new i10 signals new product assaultKorean brand is happy to poke fun at the VW giant on its home turfTue Sept 10 2013 - 12:43
Frankfurt auto show: BMW launches i8 plug-in hybrid supercarNew i3 being used to taxi hacks around the show hallsTue Sept 10 2013 - 12:11
Energy price increase of 4% due to Middle East worriesConcerns about oil supply push Brent crude prices to six-month highMon Sept 09 2013 - 01:00
Decline in construction activity eased in AugustPurchasing managers’ index shows activity growth in housing and commercial areasMon Sept 09 2013 - 01:00
Re-energised Lexus hybrid relights the fireThe new Lexus IS300h is leading the charge back for the Toyota-owned brandTue Sept 03 2013 - 17:09
Registrations up 20% last month compared to August 2012The best-selling car for the month was the BMW 5-SeriesTue Sept 03 2013 - 01:12
Menacing Merc looks a little loudE-Class coupe a vital part of Mercedes’s strategy to revamp itself and dominateWed Aug 28 2013 - 01:00
Volvo Cars Ireland reports 20% fall in pretax profitSales fell from €28.3 million in 2011 to €25.9 million last yearMon Aug 05 2013 - 01:00
First drive: New Golf GTi has understated power to a teeIt might not shout it but this Golf has tidal waves of power at the tap of your footTue Jul 23 2013 - 17:14
Mazda3 is groomed to be zoomedNew dynamic styling will help charm customers away from Focus and GolfWed Jul 17 2013 - 01:00
Toyota dealership calls in receiver to Louth outletsFamily-run McCabes Garages had been Toyota dealer for 37 yearsSat Jul 06 2013 - 00:01
Almost 2,000 cars sold on first day of new number plateNew car sales down 20 per cent so far this yearWed Jul 03 2013 - 07:34
New car sales fall by 73% in June as consumers waitMarket down 20% as new 132 numberplates take to the road todayMon Jul 01 2013 - 12:38
Cantillon: One extra digit is just not enough yet7,095 new private cars were taxed for the first time in MaySat Jun 29 2013 - 01:00
Maserati targeting bored BMW and Audi owners with new saloonNew Ghibli model aims to win over BMW 5-Series and Audi A6 ownersFri Jun 28 2013 - 14:08
New Mazda3 aims to win sales from VW GolfNew hatchback is one of the most eyecatching cars in its segmentThu Jun 27 2013 - 17:13
