The Irish Times
Subscribe
Subscribe
Subscribe
  • Home
  • Latest
  • Subscriber Only
  • Crosswords & Puzzles
    • Crosaire
    • Simplex
    • Sudoku
    • News Quiz
  • Ireland
    • Dublin
    • Education
    • Housing & Planning
    • Social Affairs
    • Stardust
  • Politics
    • Poll
    • Oireachtas
    • Common Ground
    • Election 2024
    • Elections & Referendums
  • Opinion
    • Editorials
    • An Irish Diary
    • Letters
    • Cartoon
  • Business
    • Budget 2026
    • Economy
    • Farming & Food
    • Financial Services
    • Innovation
    • Markets
    • Work
    • Commercial Property
  • World
    • Europe
    • UK
    • US
    • Canada
    • Australia
    • Africa
    • Americas
    • Asia-Pacific
    • Middle East
  • Sport
    • Rugby
    • Gaelic Games
    • Soccer
    • Golf
    • Racing
    • Athletics
    • Boxing
    • Cycling
    • Hockey
    • Tennis
  • Your Money
    • Budget 2026
    • Pricewatch
  • Crime & Law
    • Courts
  • Property
    • Residential
    • Commercial Property
    • Interiors
  • Food
    • Drink
    • Recipes
    • Restaurants
  • Health
    • Your Family
    • Your Fitness
    • Your Wellness
    • Get Running
  • Life & Style
    • Fashion
    • Beauty
    • Fine Art & Antiques
    • Gardening
    • People
    • Travel
  • Culture
    • Art
    • Books
    • Film
    • Music
    • Stage
    • TV & Radio
  • Environment
    • Climate Crisis
  • Technology
    • Big Tech
    • Consumer Tech
    • Data & Security
    • Gaming
  • Science
    • Space
  • Media
  • Abroad
  • Obituaries
  • Transport
  • Motors
    • Car Reviews
  • Listen
  • Podcasts
    • In the News Podcast
    • The Women's Podcast
    • Inside Politics Podcast
    • Inside Business Podcast
    • The Counter Ruck Podcast
    • Ross O'Carroll-Kelly
    • Better with Money Podcast
    • Conversations with Parents Podcast
  • Video
  • Photography
  • Gaeilge
    • Scéal
    • Tuarascáil
  • History
    • Century
  • Student Hub
  • Offbeat
  • Family NoticesOpens in new window
  • Sponsored
    • Advertising Feature
    • Special Reports
  • Subscriber Rewards
  • Competitions
  • Newsletters
  • Weather Forecast

Safety standards for electric car windows not mandatory

The latest child fatality involving electric car windows highlights the risks with such devices, particularly in older models…

Fri Apr 01 2005 - 01:00

Mercedes recalls over 1.3m cars worldwide

Mercedes is recalling more than 1

Fri Apr 01 2005 - 01:00

Toledo hits an identity problem

Seat Toledo: In the press material Seat refers on several occasions to the new Toledo "redefining the classical saloon concept…

Wed Mar 23 2005 - 00:00

Softly does it for 7

After much criticism of its flagship 7-Series, BMW has come up with a mid-life facelift, which in certain respects returns the…

Wed Mar 23 2005 - 00:00

One for the company car park

Volvo S40: It could be seen as the tale of two takeovers

Wed Mar 16 2005 - 00:00

Driving without guilt gets one step nearer

Bad news for environmentalists, and even worse news for car fans

Wed Mar 09 2005 - 00:00

The things you see in Finland . . .

When it was first launched some three years ago, the Vectra was criticised for the blandness of its nose

Wed Mar 02 2005 - 00:00

Laguna shortens its nose and lights up

Renault has released details of its new facelifted Laguna, which made its first appearance at the Amsterdam Motor Show last week…

Wed Feb 23 2005 - 00:00

Great Sport from Nissan

Nissan Murano: A full week in the Murano and we didn't even dirty the alloys

Wed Feb 23 2005 - 00:00

ARCTIC CIRCLING

Volvo takes its road-holding seriously

Wed Feb 16 2005 - 00:00

Opel makes Zafira II bigger inside

Opel has released official pictures of the second generation Zafira

Wed Feb 16 2005 - 00:00

Mitsubishi Colt CZ3

Small, sporty and good fun to drive

Wed Feb 16 2005 - 00:00

New engines, more chrome for 7

Just three-and-a-half years after its introduction, BMW's 7-Series premium flagship is getting a thorough makeover

Wed Feb 09 2005 - 00:00

Avant guards the caviar

Audi's sales director clearly believes the marque is one of the ultra-premium brands

Wed Feb 09 2005 - 00:00

Nissan's urban cruiser

After the hype, the Murano makes its appearance

Wed Feb 09 2005 - 00:00

Deal brings French into SUV market

Mitsubishi is to build 30,000 reworked Outlander SUVs a year for PSA Peugeot Citroën for sale in Europe from June 2007.

Wed Feb 09 2005 - 00:00

Mercedes A-Class

There's one thing to be said for A-Class owners, they're a loyal bunch

Wed Feb 09 2005 - 00:00

New car sales up 18% in January

January car sales were the second highest on record, beaten only by sales in 2000.

Wed Feb 02 2005 - 00:00

Lexus steals a march on its rivals

Just as the backlash against the so-called Sports Utility Vehicles (SUVs) was reaching a crescendo in the US and Paris, councillors…

Wed Feb 02 2005 - 00:00

VW goes to court over spoof ad

Volkswagen AG has filed criminal charges over a spoof advertisement for its Polo small car that has been circulating on the Internet…

Wed Feb 02 2005 - 00:00

New from Alfa, the Brera

Alfa Romeo is to officially introduce its new 2+2 Brera at the 2005 Geneva Motor Show next month

Wed Feb 02 2005 - 00:00

VW lowers the roof in a macho display

Is this the next generation Beetle? Volkswagen is referring to it as "a study, a sports car and a window to the future"

Wed Jan 26 2005 - 00:00

Back to the future

VW Golf GTi:  The new GTi rediscovers the magic of those three famous letters

Wed Jan 19 2005 - 00:00

Honda FR-V

Six appeal in MPV middle ground: It has a lot to do with our dominant religion these days: consumerism.

Wed Jan 12 2005 - 00:00

Audi A4

Getting it nearly word-perfect: Audi's new A4 sharpens up its image and takes the family smile.

Wed Jan 05 2005 - 00:00

New Mercedes A-Class arrives

The new Mercedes A-Class is to be launched here just in time for the January sales rush

Wed Dec 22 2004 - 00:00

Lexus wants to triple its sales here

As we reported last week, Lexus has big plans for the future - and nowhere more so than in Ireland where it holds one of its …

Wed Dec 22 2004 - 00:00

Off-road challenge by Range Rover with 05 Sport

The road-based SUV fraternity is set to suffer a fresh assault from off-road traditionalists Land Rover next month

Wed Dec 15 2004 - 00:00

Lexus shows it means business

When Takeshi Yoshida laid out plans to redesign Toyota's luxury Lexus brand to 400 car dealers in Paris this month, expectations…

Wed Dec 15 2004 - 00:00

Fiat Multipla II

Here's the true story of Jennifer Grey

Wed Dec 15 2004 - 00:00

Hybrid U-turn by two car giants

General Motors and DaimlerChrysler (DC) are to collaborate on the creation of petrol-electric hybrid engines.

Wed Dec 15 2004 - 00:00

Putting on the pressure

Hands up all who knows where your masseter muscle is? Given the intelligence of our readership, a forest of hands is now reaching…

Wed Dec 15 2004 - 00:00

Land Rover Discovery 3

It must have been galling for the executives at Land Rover to have watched the dramatic growth in both sales and stature of so…

Wed Dec 08 2004 - 00:00

Confident drivers still breaking laws: survey

Irish motorists seem very confident in their driving abilities, yet admit to committing road traffic offences such as speeding…

Wed Dec 01 2004 - 00:00

Toyota to end year on top - as BMW chase premium title

As 04 sales peter out, the two main rivals for the title of best-selling car brand in Ireland are coming to accept the inevitable…

Wed Nov 03 2004 - 00:00

The new Golf R34 gets the Nurburgring treatment

As Volkswagen was busy launching the new version of its Golf GTi, engineers were already busy testing an even sportier version…

Wed Nov 03 2004 - 00:00

Inside the Box

Does the new Boxster keep the flag flying for Porsche? Only one way to find out - go and drive it around the back roads of Austria…

Wed Nov 03 2004 - 00:00

Octavia hits the nail on the head

Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDi: It's well built, good value, with plenty of room for 2.5 kids and life partner

Wed Nov 03 2004 - 00:00

BMW's convertibles back in line

Earlier this year we revealed that the next generation of mid-size BMW convertibles and coupés would be called 4-Series, creating…

Wed Oct 27 2004 - 01:00

RoadTest: Mercedes C-class

Mid-life boost for premium player: The three-pointed star's power is amazing

Wed Oct 27 2004 - 01:00

Opel Astra SRi Estate

Another week and another hatchback

Wed Oct 13 2004 - 01:00

Citroen boss puts profits ahead of heritage and style

For years Citroën's DNA make-up was dominated by the core values of innovation, risk-taking and challenging the boundaries of…

Wed Oct 13 2004 - 01:00

Bangle unrattled by critics of designs

Chris Bangle has galvanised BMW with a touch of 'bling', says Michael McAleer

Wed Oct 06 2004 - 01:00

New system will police the disposal of old tyres

A new system of policing the disposal of tyres is due to be introduced in the coming months as concern grows over the number …

Wed Oct 06 2004 - 01:00

Cowen urged to drop taxes as car sales rise

With tax revenues for the first nine months €1

Wed Oct 06 2004 - 01:00

Bentley takes aim at the luxury executive market

Bentley plans to introduce an executive saloon aimed at the top end of the luxury executive market

Wed Sept 29 2004 - 01:00

Young drivers must meet other criteria before getting a quote

Yesterday's settlement is welcome news for young motorists in that it sets a lead in terms of the removal of age limits

Thu Sept 02 2004 - 01:00

MINI Cabriolet

Attention all "merry widows". Your car's arrived

Wed Sept 01 2004 - 01:00

No points for North drivers

A leading garda responsible for policing traffic on the M1 motorway between the border and the outskirts of Dublin has said he…

Wed Aug 25 2004 - 01:00

Height will prohibit biggest trucks

The indications from the Minister for Transport, Mr Brennan, that the height of the Port Tunnel will not be changed from its …

Thu Aug 19 2004 - 01:00
  • 1
  • …
  • 35
  • 36
  • 37
  • …
  • 40
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 9
  • 10
  • 11
  • 12
  • 13
  • 14
  • 15
  • 16
  • 17
  • 18
  • 19
  • 20
  • 21
  • 22
  • 23
  • 24
  • 25
  • 26
  • 27
  • 28
  • 29
  • 30
  • 31
  • 32
  • 33
  • 34
  • 38
  • 39

Download The Irish Times iOS App from the App StoreOpens in new windowGet The Irish Times App on the Google Play StoreOpens in new window
  • Why Subscribe?
  • Subscription Bundles
  • Subscriber Rewards
  • Student Subscription
  • Subscription Help CentreOpens in new window
  • Home DeliveryOpens in new window
  • Contact Us
  • Help CentreOpens in new window
  • My Account
  • Advertise
  • Contact Us
  • The Irish Times Trust
  • Careers
  • ePaper
  • Crosswords & puzzles
  • Newspaper Archive
  • Newsletters
  • Article IndexOpens in new window
  • Discount CodesOpens in new window
MyHome.ieOpens in new windowThe GlossOpens in new windowRecruit IrelandOpens in new windowIrish Times TrainingOpens in new windowRIP.ieOpens in new window
The Irish Times
Irish Times on WhatsAppIrish Times on FacebookIrish Times on XIrish Times on LinkedInIrish Times on Instagram
Terms & Conditions
Privacy Policy
Cookie Information
Cookie Settings
Community Standards
Copyright

© 2025 The Irish Times DAC