The Irish Times

Mercedes remaps its future aiming at electric luxury

An all-electric product onslaught is underway, heralding a new age for the German car giant

Tue May 17 2022 - 13:53

Musk takes Tesla challenge to the home of the combustion engine

Tesla has shaken up the German establishment with its new factory and disruptive zeal

Sat Mar 19 2022 - 05:40

Lewis Hamilton at his absolute best when coming back from adversity

‘From the word go Lewis now understands the beast Max Verstappen’

Fri Mar 18 2022 - 22:30

Verstappen signs new five-year deal with Red Bull worth €241m

Russian driver Nikita Mazepin will not be allowed to race at the British Grand Prix

Thu Mar 03 2022 - 17:20

Lewis Hamilton says FIA must ensure they have ‘non-biased stewards’

Mercedes team principal Wolff and his Red Bull rival Horner refute driver’s suggestion

Wed Feb 23 2022 - 20:22

Michael Masi removed from role as Formula One race director

Decision comes over two months after last campaign’s contentious season finale

Thu Feb 17 2022 - 17:11

UAE’s Ben Sulayem replaces Todt as FIA president

Former rally driver is first non-European to lead motorsport’s world governing body

Fri Dec 17 2021 - 17:29

TV View: Sky hit on a winning formula of Grand Prix chaos and confusion

Just when you thought 2021 had peaked along came the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

Sun Dec 12 2021 - 20:43

The heat is on for Formula One’s duel in the desert

Hamilton and Verstappen go into Sunday’s finale in Abu Dhabi equal on points

Fri Dec 10 2021 - 18:57

Mercedes bruised by brief alliance with Kingspan

Grenfell fire inquiry hangs like a toxic cloud over Irish insulation maker

Thu Dec 09 2021 - 05:55

Mercedes and Kingspan shelve Formula 1 sponsorship after Grenfell backlash

Racing team criticised over deal by survivors of London fire and UK politicians

Wed Dec 08 2021 - 18:24

Mercedes and Kingspan shelve Formula 1 sponsorship

Racing team came under attack from Grenfell Tower survivors and UK politicians over deal

Wed Dec 08 2021 - 10:08

Saudi Arabian Grand Prix: Hamilton pips Verstappen in practice

Top three divided by less than 0.1 seconds on Jeddah streets – a track with no margin for error

Fri Dec 03 2021 - 20:23

Hamilton cool on relations with rival Verstappen ahead of US Grand Prix

Mercedes’ formidable pace in Istanbul an ominous sign for their opponents in Austin

Thu Oct 21 2021 - 21:12

Luxury car brands plan to profit from chip crisis

BMW and Daimler pledge to keep prices high even when supply crisis ends

Mon Sept 13 2021 - 07:40

Verstappen ready for Hamilton duel after practice double in Bahrain

Seven-time world champion Hamilton says his Mercedes team is no longer the fastest on the grid

Fri Mar 26 2021 - 17:36

Lewis Hamilton wins in Mexico but wait for sixth world title goes on

Briton now needs to finish only eighth in Texas after tactical masterclass

Sun Oct 27 2019 - 22:07

Lewis Hamilton scarred by childhood racist abuse, claims Mercedes boss

Formula One champion’s scars ‘are a witness of having survived’, says Toto Wolff

Fri Oct 25 2019 - 20:40

Green motoring: Is range anxiety now a thing of the past?

With bigger batteries than ever, have new electric cars wiped out the worry of finding a charging point?

Fri Oct 04 2019 - 00:00

Ford could recreate flagging Mondeo as a crossover

Carmaker appears to keep options open by registering Mondeo Evos name in Europe

Wed Aug 28 2019 - 03:30

Hungary refuses to extradite fugitive Macedonian ex-leader

Hungarian diplomats helped Nikola Gruevski flee graft conviction and other charges

Thu Jun 27 2019 - 17:02

‘There is a huge black cloud’: Wolff’s emotional tribute to Lauda

Mercedes team principal says he has felt like a ‘zombie’ following death of his close friend

Thu May 23 2019 - 20:00

Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes out to set new record this season

British champion’s mental strength key in bid for sixth drivers’ and constructors’ double

Fri Mar 15 2019 - 19:28

Singapore rolls out the red carpet for Kim and Trump roadshows

Rocket Man tacos, El Trumpo cheeseburgers, Summit iced teas and customised trinkets are all go

Tue Jun 12 2018 - 01:00

Geneva: New electric cars coming our way soon from the motor show floor

Whether hybrid or plugin, Geneva 2018 marks the start of an unstoppable march towards electric cars

Tue Mar 06 2018 - 18:14

Dacia Duster gets a facelift while Merc’s EQA is an electric A-Class

Frankfurt Motor Show: Mercedes focuses on electric and hydrogen power while Dacia just keeps on being cheap

Tue Sept 12 2017 - 10:53

Lewis Hamilton aiming to prolong Budapest love affair

Mercedes driver fifth fastest as Ricciardo tops practice times prior to Sunday’s Grand Prix

Sat Jul 29 2017 - 00:13

Inevitable death of diesel engine bodes ill for German car makers

Concern for millions of jobs as VW emissions scandal turns into industry-wide meltdown

Fri Jul 14 2017 - 05:40

Hamilton dismisses talk of walking away from Formula One

Mercedes driver enters Azerbaijan Grand Prix 12 points behind leader Sebastian Vettel

Fri Jun 23 2017 - 20:25

Lewis Hamilton fastest as Mercedes dominate in Spain

Bottas places second in Spanish Grand Prix practice followed by Ferrari’s Raikkonen

Fri May 12 2017 - 19:20

Sebastian Vettel puts foot down ahead of Bahrain Grand Prix

Four-times world champion holds comfortable lead over Lewis Hamilton in practice

Thu Apr 20 2017 - 16:42

1 Mercedes-Benz E-Class: money well spent

A €2 billion investment in engine development puts this stunner at the top of the class

Wed Dec 14 2016 - 06:45

14 Mercedes-Benz C-Class: Gorgeous design and sharp steering

Saloon had been overshadowed by BMW 3 Series – but current gen changes everything

Wed Dec 14 2016 - 06:14

Mercedes ‘considering’ Fernando Alonso to replace Nico Rosberg

Two-time championship winner due to enter final year of three-year deal with McLaren

Wed Dec 07 2016 - 01:00