Honda

Honda’s ZR-V is just a bit disappointing for a car with a €54,000 price tag

The effort put in by Honda’s engineers definitely doesn’t shine through

Wed Sept 25 2024 - 06:00

How long will my car last?

If you’re very lucky, 400,000km seems to be the answer, and if longevity is of utmost importance to you, look to Japan

Wed Aug 28 2024 - 07:00

Are car touchscreens safe? Safety regulator lays down the law

From 2026, the crash-testing experts will strip safety points from cars that overly rely on touchscreens

Wed May 15 2024 - 08:00

Why Nissan needs more than a gamble on solid-state batteries

Japanese carmaker has fallen behind in electric vehicle race and lacks scale needed to compete globally

Thu Apr 25 2024 - 05:00

Nissan to cut EV production costs to compete against Chinese rivals

Japanese carmaker aims to make electric vehicles more affordable but still profitable in new manufacturing strategy

Mon Mar 25 2024 - 07:18

Every new electric car coming Irish showrooms in 2024

The electric car market is set to explode this year, with new – and, crucially, more affordable – models arriving

Wed Jan 17 2024 - 02:00

Honda seeks to revive its fortunes with new all-electric crossover

The oddly-named e:Ny1 is aimed to pitch the Japanese brand squarely in the popular EV crossover market

Mon Jul 31 2023 - 08:00

Quanta Capital completes sale-and-leaseback deals worth €300m

Existing fund to receive an additional allocation of €50m for investments in the second quarter

Wed Mar 15 2023 - 06:00

Toyota production up 9% in January even as chip pain still lingers

Japanese carmaker still undershoots production target but fares noticeably better than rivals Nissan and Honda

Mon Feb 27 2023 - 10:35

Toyota hits record November output but shortages loom

The world’s number one automaker produced 833,104 vehicles last month, an increase of 1.5% from a year earlier

Mon Dec 26 2022 - 14:17

Honda and LG to build €4.4bn US battery plant

Companies will benefit from America’s moves to localise supply chain and exclude China

Mon Aug 29 2022 - 17:19

Shane Lowry set up nicely for another tilt at a Major championship

‘I’d like to come here and give myself a chance come Saturday or Sunday afternoon’

Thu May 19 2022 - 05:00

Mercedes set to take legal responsibility for ‘autonomous’ car crashes

Carmaker indemnifies drivers using ‘Level 3’ software in Germany against accidents

Wed Apr 06 2022 - 04:49

Golf’s 30-somethings looking over their shoulder as youth dominates

At 32 years old, Rory McIlroy is almost beginning to look like an elder statesman

Tue Mar 22 2022 - 17:00

Formula One’s form book is all at sea

Red Bull appear to be in front, but the key will be taming the porpoise

Wed Mar 16 2022 - 20:33

Rory McIlroy left ‘punch drunk’ by Bay Hill as he regroups for The Players

‘I’m certainly playing better than shooting eight over over the weekend’

Mon Mar 07 2022 - 15:49

Sony and Honda plan electric vehicle tie-up to take on Tesla

Joint venture shows how Japanese companies are trying to catch up in the race for EV dominance

Fri Mar 04 2022 - 15:47

Rory McIlroy strikes a more conciliatory tone on ‘wonderful ambassador’ Mickelson

‘Hopefully he comes back at some stage and he will; and people will welcome him back’

Wed Mar 02 2022 - 19:46

Different Strokes: Irish team prove key to Power surge

Caddie Keelan and fitness guru Carroll help Waterford golfer’s rise to prominence

Mon Feb 28 2022 - 20:30

Untimely downpour frustrates Lowry as he is pipped for glory

Irishman pipped by one stroke by maiden tour winner Sepp Straka in Honda Classic

Mon Feb 28 2022 - 17:35

Shane Lowry moves into top 10 in Florida as Daniel Berger goes three clear of field

Pádraig Harrington misses the cut at Honda Classic

Fri Feb 25 2022 - 20:47

Shane Lowry back in action with level par 70 at Honda Classic

Kurt Kitayama claims lead at PGA National in Florida with an opening round of 64

Thu Feb 24 2022 - 19:24

McIlroy labels Mickelson’s comments ‘naive, selfish, egotistical, ignorant’

McIlroy ‘really glad’ to see Johnson and DeChambeau turn down Saudi offer

Mon Feb 21 2022 - 15:07

Leona Maguire looking forward to getting back into the swing of things

Gainbridge LPGA event will be the first of 11 tournaments for the busy Cavan native leading up to the US Open at Pine Needles

Tue Jan 25 2022 - 00:01

Gowan motors chief takes dim view of stalled new-car supply

Interview: ‘No heads have rolled. Someone got it wrong,’ says dismayed company boss Mick Dwan

Fri Jan 21 2022 - 12:30

President Hillery was asked for help over princess’s insurance claim after jewel theft

Unusual request following Dalkey armed robbery revealed in newly released State papers

Thu Dec 30 2021 - 12:20

Gerry Thornley: Series success looks a bridge too far for the Lions

Warren Gatland's side must find a way to get round the South Africa defence

Sat Aug 07 2021 - 07:05

BMW 128Ti: Racy rival to Golf GTi steals hot-hatch crown from VW

This powerful, racy BMW hits the sweet spot between performance and refinement

Wed Jun 09 2021 - 07:20

Motor trade sees 48,188 new cars registered this year despite lockdown

New car sales in first quarter down just 3.2% on last year; registration of used imports up 5.5%

Thu Apr 01 2021 - 12:11

Japanese leader’s popularity takes a dive after steak supper with celebrities

Domestic tourism campaign and rising Covid cases pile pressure on Yoshihide Suga

Wed Dec 23 2020 - 18:43

Brexit stockpiling causing 17-kilometre tailbacks in France as hopes of deal fade

Talks continue until Sunday amid pessimism and increased rhetoric

Sat Dec 12 2020 - 14:52

Electric cars may be even cleaner than makers claim

Study suggesting EVs need 77,000km on clock to be ‘greener’ than conventional car debunked

Wed Dec 09 2020 - 07:05

Toyota embraces hydrogen age with vastly improved Mirai

Japanese giant heralds new family car with evangelical zeal of its original Prius launch

Mon Nov 30 2020 - 06:00

Pádraig Harrington hot out of the blocks in Bermuda

Dubliner admits game is in good shape in first of two PGA Tour events

Thu Oct 29 2020 - 18:46