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Car-maker Stellantis halts operations in Russia

‘Rapid daily increase in cross sanctions and logistical difficulties’ prompts the move

Tue Apr 19 2022 - 20:39

Ford Europe focuses on electric and divides up its operations

Ford will divide into separate electric and combustion engine business units

Mon Mar 14 2022 - 13:55

Russia hits back at sanctions with export bans

Exports of equipment and some forestry products banned until end of 2022

Thu Mar 10 2022 - 14:35

Has Ford lost its focus in Europe as sales of its heavy hitters fall?

The Focus and Fiesta could be chopped as they suffer an identity crisis in electric era

Wed Feb 02 2022 - 05:59

Irish buyers with €25,000 can opt for an electric Fiat 500 or new seven-seat Dacia

Two new entrants to Irish market are a funky all-electric city car or a practical seven-seat petrol-powered people carrier

Tue Feb 01 2022 - 09:00

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

Irish motorists fell out of love with Fiat – John Saunders thinks he can change that

Fiat, Alfa Romeo and Jeep have a new distributor. Is it the start of an Italian renaissance?

Wed Jan 19 2022 - 06:45

Peugeot’s new electric 308 claims a range of 400km

New electric hatch benefits from latest battery tech development

Thu Jan 13 2022 - 10:29

How much range will your electric vehicle lose in cold weather?

Winter slows chemical processes in batteries. How can you keep your car going?

Wed Jan 05 2022 - 06:45

Gowan Group completes acquisition of FCA Ireland

Transaction includes distribution of Fiat, Alfa Romeo, Jeep and Fiat Professional in Ireland

Thu Dec 02 2021 - 08:30

Citroen Ami is more electric appliance than car but it’s ideal urban transport

The cabin is basically a plastic bucket and every bit as noisy, but it’s drier than a bike, safer than a scooter, and nicer than taking a taxi

Fri Oct 22 2021 - 15:16

Shortage of new cars is crippling the Irish market

Crisis in microchip supply is causing production problems for carmakers

Wed Oct 06 2021 - 06:00

Munich motor show: Climate change casts uncomfortable shadow over event

Car makers also facing more immediate crisis due to ongoing semiconductor shortage

Wed Sept 08 2021 - 07:00

Opel Grandland: Does some rhinoplasty put it ahead by a nose?

Grandland is restyled inside and out, but can it rise above its predecessor’s average status?

Wed Sept 01 2021 - 01:00

Hyundai Bayon: Baby Korean crossover struggles to live up to its hype

Compact hatchback faces fierce competition in crossover SUV market segment

Wed Aug 25 2021 - 07:05

DS launches - again - in Ireland

Luxury French brand here to take on Mercedes and Audi

Wed Jul 28 2021 - 11:18

Man awarded €88,000, as judge finds he sustained injury when car was rear-ended

Man suffered ‘significant’ injury, judge says, after incident at Limerick roundabout

Wed Jul 07 2021 - 15:08

UK Vauxhall factory to receive £100m investment to produce EVs

Move secures future of of Ellesmere Port factory in northwest of country

Tue Jul 06 2021 - 12:52

Renault and Opel create radical electric versions of old family favourites

New Megane goes SUV, new Astra gets Manta styling

Wed Jun 16 2021 - 01:08

A 91-year-old Chrysler was oldest car to pass the NCT last year

Overall pass rate for initial tests in 2020 was 43.7%, according to RSA figures

Wed Jun 09 2021 - 21:05