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Mercedes, BMW and Skoda tee up crucial new 2026 models
The S-Class saloon gets a major upgrade this year, the new electric M3 gets trick gearshifts, while Skoda names its new electric seven-seater
Volvo’s new EX60 sets latest EV range benchmark of ‘up to 810km on one charge’
Model with three battery and drivetrain options is due to go on sale here from summer
There will be more electric cars on Irish roads this year, along with more affordable models
We’ll see more shifts to agency sales in 2026, and battery power will continue to expand beyond its urban roots, but the jury’s still out on HVOs
Best cars to buy in 2026: Standout models and overall best buy
A late arrival steals the show in a year that’s seen a huge fleet of new models - and brands - arriving on the market
Stocks gain as investors cheer delayed US economic data
S&P 500 rises to a hair below October’s record
Car-makers drive European stocks gains on back of Trump move to ease fuel standards
Meta shares responded to news that the tech giant could cut up to 30 per cent of its Metaverse budget
BMW’s future arrives in the iX3: Faster, smarter and sharper to drive
First Neue Klasse model promises rapid charging, long legs and impressive dynamics and throws in floating AI assistant
Best cars to buy in 2026: Company cars and executive rides
In the second part of our series on top picks, we go from limited budgets to luxury executive models, across electric, hybrid and petrol options
Global shares down as US government shutdown and AI anxieties take centre stage
Iseq index down 0.9% as banks, Ryanair and house builders slide
Amazon deal lifts tech stocks as Wall Street rally fizzles
Ryanair lifts Iseq index after reporting record second quarter performance
French political turmoil drags down European stocks
US shares surge, propelled by AMD’s mega deal with OpenAI
German car industry seeks fightback amid slumping market share
German automakers face shrinking market share and job cuts. Can they recover?
‘Full speed against a wall’: Munich motor show a mix of excitement and angst
Lots of shiny new cars scattered about the city of Munich, but equally plenty of dire warnings of the future
How the world’s biggest carmakers fell behind in software
The shift from a manufacturing model to a digital one is proving difficult and expensive for many of the industry’s traditional companies
BMW unveils the Neue Klasse - the first of its next-generation electric vehicles
New iX3 is the first of BMW’s next-generation electric vehicles
BMW X3 plug-in hybrid review: It looks a lot like beige to me – but in a good way
Part-electric power really suits the BMW X3, and the price tag only adds to its appeal
European shares dip as US tariff reality sets in
Automakers Volkswagen, BMW plunge with trade agreement set to lock in 15% tariffs on exports to US
Shares advance as corporate earnings parade ramps up
Iseq index up 1.3%, led by climbing Ryanair shares
Global shares shrug off trade anxieties as volatility recedes
Iseq index largely unchanged as banks and Ryanair dip
European shares rise amid German tax relief package approval
EU-US trade talks are progressing despite unhelpful doubling of Washington’s metal tariffs
Updated BMW M2: adorable, fun and ludicrously powerful
Yes, it’s overpriced, but this muscular, wound-up little coupe has more power than a 1970s F1 car
BMW earnings drop 25% as Chinese competition and tariffs bite
Carmaker maintains full-year forecast and anticipates some tariffs to be rolled back from July
Electric vehicle Q&A: How long can I expect my battery to last? And what happens when it dies?
Helping to separate EV myths from facts, we’re here to answer all your questions
I’d been insured for just one week when I crashed into a shiny black BMW
I was seven months pregnant at this point, which might seem a poor time to start learning to drive
Lyft to enter European market with $200m FreeNow acquisition
Acquisition will open doors to expansion in major European cities such as London, Frankfurt, Paris, Milan and Dublin
Tariff relief hopes boost recovery in global stocks
Iseq index up 2.3% as banks move higher, fuelled by positive updates from a trio of US lenders
Ferrari sold five cars in Ireland last year, Alfa Romeo sold 43. How do these brands survive?
Several brands in the State sold fewer than 100 new cars last year. What does the future hold for them?
Can software updates make my EV better?
Helping to separate electric vehicle myths from facts, we’re here to answer all your EV questions
BMW signals €1bn tariff hit on 2025 earnings
With threats from trade and China, German car maker shares have fallen over 20% in last year
Your EV questions answered: Do all electric cars only have rear-wheel drive? What about driving in snow?
Helping to separate electric vehicle myths from facts, we’re here to answer all your EV questions
Mini Aceman EV review: this is one car you’ll definitely want to take on the open road, but mind the range
Aceman proves that tactile motoring fun can mix with battery power, but there’s just not enough range to enjoy yourself
EV Q&A: Should I buy a new EV on finance or go for a second-hand car?
Helping to separate electric vehicle myths from facts, we’re here to answer all your EV questions
What’s the best EV for a 400km round trip without stopping and charging?
Helping to separate electric vehicle myths from facts, we’re here to answer all your EV questions
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