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It’s all but certain now that the EU will change its proposed rules and allow some combustion-engined cars and vans to be sold after 2035
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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
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
Company behind Mercedes distributor paid €1.87m dividend last year
MHL Holdings, controlled by the O’Flaherty family, paid second successive dividend having previously gone two years without one
Amazon deal lifts tech stocks as Wall Street rally fizzles
Ryanair lifts Iseq index after reporting record second quarter performance
Mercedes-Benz Vision Iconic previews stunning electric future for S-Class
Vision Iconic is an electric coupe with art deco styling and a steampunk interior
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
Family cars: What to buy when you’ve more kids than cash
From sliding doors to Isofix points, here’s how to find space without blowing the budget
How many crash tests does it take to develop the safest car around? Mercedes has an answer
As the new CLA Shooting Brake makes its debut, we look behind the scenes at the car’s safety credentials
Shares advance as corporate earnings parade ramps up
Iseq index up 1.3%, led by climbing Ryanair shares
Tariffs an unwelcome shock to a German economy already battling an exports slowdown
New Merz government promises to slash red tape to incentivise companies but Trump tariffs could render those plans moot
Global shares shrug off trade anxieties as volatility recedes
Iseq index largely unchanged as banks and Ryanair dip
EV Q&A: How do I know if I’m getting good economy from an electric car?
Helping to separate electric-vehicle myths from facts, we are here to answer all your EV questions
Red Bull boss dismisses speculation that Max Verstappen is in Mercedes talks as ‘a lot of noise’
Christian Horner suggests that the four-times world champion was irritated by the speculation
Music and artificial intelligence: ‘AI isn’t just a new sound. It’s a new infrastructure baked into our products and services’
Martin Clancy of AI:OK on the challenges and possibilities facing the music industry
Carmakers push back against Apple’s takeover of the dashboard
‘CarPlay Ultra’ rollout comes as auto groups are introducing their own infotainment systems
EU ban would mean direction of travel towards heavier cars
If the EU’s putative ban is introduced, it wouldn’t come into force until 2029
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
The old order of globalisation may be collapsing – and bringing Germany with it
German car giants, threatened by Chinese rival, employ 7% of total workforce and contribute about 5% of the annual tax take
What should I buy in 2025 if I want … a high-end executive car?
It’s time to start picking our best buys from the current crop of cars on the market
Company behind Irish Mercedes distributor pays out €1.8m dividend
MHL Holdings, controlled by the O’Flaherty family, sees turnover increase sharply
Can the European car industry navigate its way out of crisis?
Manufacturers including Volkswagen and BMW are sounding the alarm as a range of factors combine to threaten their positions
Skoda’s new Superb truly lives up to its badge
New Superb Combi estate makes a mockery of our SUV obsession
EU capitals set to back tariffs on Chinese electric cars, trade chief says
Valdis Dombrovskis confident measure will enter into force in November
European travellers, shoppers hit hard by tech outage
Problems reported at airports and retailers across the continent
EU moves ahead with provisional tariffs on China EV imports
Mercedes, BMW and Volkswagen all oppose the tariffs
Almost €1m spent by Garda on cars to transport Ministers
Garda purchased 16 new vehicles in past two years, as more gardaí assigned to Ministers due to rise in far-right protests
Competing in the Gordon Bennett Rally, we feel the crunch in our 98-year-old racing car
My son and I strive to get ahead in an Austin 7, from Tullow to Stradbally and back, at a top speed of 40mph
Mercedes-Benz E-Class review: new hybrid’s range is genuine, but there are compromises
Gorgeous cabin and a hugely impressive hybrid system with genuine 100km potential. It really needs the optional air springs, though
Musk’s Trumpian politics are hurting Tesla
Report said ‘controversies surrounding Elon Musk’ caused its brand value to sink 12%
What is the point of the BMW X2′s existence?
Chop-top crossover loses rear space but is more fun to drive than you might expect
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