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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
Mercedes-Benz CLA crowned Europe’s Car of the Year 2026
Electric range and driver appeal prove decisive as the German premium car saw off competition from six other finalists
My verdict – and votes – on the seven finalists for Europe’s Car of the Year
From bargain SUVs to cutting-edge EVs, here’s how they ranked – and why one stood apart
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
What EU’s move to back off 2035 ban on petrol and diesel cars means for EVs
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
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
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