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
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
