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How Ireland is shaping the future of connected cars

How Ireland is shaping the future of connected cars

IBM’s Dublin-based research division is finding ways to make use of cars even when they’re standing still

Thu Oct 27 2016 - 05:23
Collision course: autonomous vehicles will be more vulnerable to cyberattack

Collision course: autonomous vehicles will be more vulnerable to cyberattack

Sprawling lines of code will give hackers more room for manoeuvre

Tue Oct 25 2016 - 23:01
Fiat brings new Tipo  to Ireland but can it tempt buyers back?

Fiat brings new Tipo to Ireland but can it tempt buyers back?

New boss Paul Hunt has plans to resurrect Irish fortunes of one-time Italian bestseller

Tue Oct 25 2016 - 19:38
Alfa Romeo reveals Irish prices for new Giulia saloon

Alfa Romeo reveals Irish prices for new Giulia saloon

Giulia’s starting price at €39,000 includes an eight-speed automatic gearbox

Mon Oct 24 2016 - 17:01
Volvo helps launch Chinese car brand Geely on to global  markets

Volvo helps launch Chinese car brand Geely on to global markets

Carmaker’s new Lynk & Co 01 global model comes with Volvo-engineered engines

Thu Oct 20 2016 - 11:44
Rising insurance costs forcing motorists to skimp on safety

Rising insurance costs forcing motorists to skimp on safety

Insurance increases and stalling cars sales have the motor trade worried

Wed Oct 19 2016 - 06:07
Audi brings new Q2 to Ireland as emission scandal cutbacks loom

Audi brings new Q2 to Ireland as emission scandal cutbacks loom

Next-generation Audis to drop unique platforms and use more Volkswagen parts

Tue Oct 18 2016 - 13:57
Car buyers  now making savings on imports priced from £5,000 upwards

Car buyers now making savings on imports priced from £5,000 upwards

With sterling’s drop, car buyers in the Republic in search of a bargain can make big savings shopping in the North

Sun Oct 16 2016 - 11:36
Citroen to establish direct online car sales as it looks to  mimic Tesla model

Citroen to establish direct online car sales as it looks to mimic Tesla model

Citroen Ireland says online car buying is a ‘medium term project’

Fri Oct 14 2016 - 11:46
Can car-sharing trigger the electric car revolution in Ireland?

Can car-sharing trigger the electric car revolution in Ireland?

BMW joins forces with car-sharing firm Go Car to launch its new longer-range electric i3

Mon Oct 10 2016 - 17:40
Car firm trials on-demand refuelling service that brings the fuel to you

Car firm trials on-demand refuelling service that brings the fuel to you

Concierge service refuels your car wherever you are, ensuring your car will never run dry

Fri Oct 07 2016 - 13:24
Used car imports rising as sterling value undermines local prices

Used car imports rising as sterling value undermines local prices

Mass-market car buyers starting to find prices are luring them north or to Britain

Mon Oct 03 2016 - 16:59
Paris Motor Show 2016: C’est une wrap.

Paris Motor Show 2016: C’est une wrap.

Electric cars to the fore in Paris, but diesel and petrol still relevant says the industry

Thu Sept 29 2016 - 17:54
Paris Motor Show: Ferrari’s LaFerrari Aperta the only supercar in the village

Paris Motor Show: Ferrari’s LaFerrari Aperta the only supercar in the village

960hp hybrid convertible kicks off Ferrari’s 70th birthday celebrations

Thu Sept 29 2016 - 15:37
Paris Motor Show: Opel’s Ampera-e gets 500km range

Paris Motor Show: Opel’s Ampera-e gets 500km range

No right-hand drive production for new electric car, but an EV for Ireland and the UK is in the works

Thu Sept 29 2016 - 15:33
Paris Motor Show: Audi shows new Q5 and creates ultimate 400hp RS3

Paris Motor Show: Audi shows new Q5 and creates ultimate 400hp RS3

Mega-hatch set to take on the AMG A-Class and CLA, Q5 could be Audi’s ultimate cash cow

Thu Sept 29 2016 - 14:33
Paris Motor Show: New BMW X2 concept shows daring lines for an SUV

Paris Motor Show: New BMW X2 concept shows daring lines for an SUV

Finally, someone makes a coupe-like crossover that actually looks nice

Thu Sept 29 2016 - 14:16
Paris Motor Show: Lexus’ UX concept previews its first compact crossover

Paris Motor Show: Lexus’ UX concept previews its first compact crossover

Striking UX will eventually become Lexus’ Q3 rival

Thu Sept 29 2016 - 14:15
Paris Motor Show: Seat confirms Arona small SUV

Paris Motor Show: Seat confirms Arona small SUV

Seat’s rival to the Juke and Captur will launch next year, based on the Ibiza

Thu Sept 29 2016 - 13:34
Paris Motor Show: Electricity in the air, but brands are thinner on the ground

Paris Motor Show: Electricity in the air, but brands are thinner on the ground

Paris 2016 brings electric power into the mainstream but there are big brands missing from the lineup

Thu Sept 29 2016 - 13:22
Paris Motor Show: New Kia Rio gains small car sophistication

Paris Motor Show: New Kia Rio gains small car sophistication

New small hatch joined on stage by updated Carens and sportier Soul

Thu Sept 29 2016 - 11:03
Paris Show: Updated Renault Zoe can now go for 400km on one charge

Paris Show: Updated Renault Zoe can now go for 400km on one charge

Dramatic leap in battery range could undermine VW’s new electric car debut

Thu Sept 29 2016 - 11:01
Paris Motor Show: Extreme RN30 concept previews Hyundai’s first hot hatch

Paris Motor Show: Extreme RN30 concept previews Hyundai’s first hot hatch

380hp 4WD super-hatch is a sign of Korean things to come

Thu Sept 29 2016 - 11:01
Paris Motor Show: Merc’s EQ concept is the first in a whole electric car range

Paris Motor Show: Merc’s EQ concept is the first in a whole electric car range

Sexy all-electric SUV is Mercedes’ answer to the Tesla Model X

Thu Sept 29 2016 - 11:01
Paris Motor Show: Nissan’s new Micra shakes of the fuddy-duddy image

Paris Motor Show: Nissan’s new Micra shakes of the fuddy-duddy image

Nissan promises that the new Micra is more sporty and more high-tech than ever before

Thu Sept 29 2016 - 10:56
Paris Motor Show: New Land Rover Discovery revealed in full

Paris Motor Show: New Land Rover Discovery revealed in full

New seven-seater has Co2 emissions starting from 159g/km

Wed Sept 28 2016 - 22:49
Paris Motor Show: Mercedes confirms plans for F1 engined supercar

Paris Motor Show: Mercedes confirms plans for F1 engined supercar

New hybrid supercar will put Mercedes into direct competition with Aston Martin and Red Bull

Wed Sept 28 2016 - 22:34
Paris Motor Show: Volkswagen’s I.D concept identifies electric future

Paris Motor Show: Volkswagen’s I.D concept identifies electric future

New concept boasts electric range of between 400km and 600km

Wed Sept 28 2016 - 17:37
Toyota announces prices for the new C-HR crossover

Toyota announces prices for the new C-HR crossover

€26,000 starting point for Toyota’s new compact SUV

Tue Sept 27 2016 - 11:15
First sketches of VW’s crucial new electric concept car shown

First sketches of VW’s crucial new electric concept car shown

New battery rival to Golf could be star of Paris motor show this week

Mon Sept 26 2016 - 13:29
Paris auto show promises panache - though ‘star car’ difficult to predict

Paris auto show promises panache - though ‘star car’ difficult to predict

Volkswagen will be centre stage in Paris, despite the efforts of French and Asian rivals

Fri Sept 23 2016 - 16:45
Is Renault’s new Scenic the last stand for MPVs?

Is Renault’s new Scenic the last stand for MPVs?

Challening road ahead for revamped Scenic as SUVs become increasingly more popular

Tue Sept 13 2016 - 12:21
Hyundai reveals new i30 ahead of Paris motor show debut

Hyundai reveals new i30 ahead of Paris motor show debut

Korean firm’s hatchback will take on Volkswagen Golf, Ford Focus and Opel Astra

Fri Sept 09 2016 - 17:07
New Discovery takes on Range Rover styling cues

New Discovery takes on Range Rover styling cues

Next big Land Rover to be unveiled at Paris motor show will get lower emissions

Wed Sept 07 2016 - 16:24
Peugeot’s 5008 makes transition from MPV to SUV

Peugeot’s 5008 makes transition from MPV to SUV

Revamped model comes with surprise in the boot: the new eFO1 folding electric bike

Wed Sept 07 2016 - 14:38
Discovery Sport and Range Rover Evoque: which one to buy

Discovery Sport and Range Rover Evoque: which one to buy

In battle between two excellent mid-size SUVs, which of the British crossovers comes out on top?

Tue Sept 06 2016 - 20:25
Skoda Kodiaq:  elite SUV may woo Audi and BMW motorists

Skoda Kodiaq: elite SUV may woo Audi and BMW motorists

Incredibly spacious seven-seater expected to be big seller among Irish buyers next year

Thu Sept 01 2016 - 12:20
Amazon moves  closer to becoming online car retailer

Amazon moves closer to becoming online car retailer

‘Amazon Vehicles’ section added to site ahead of Jeremy Clarkson motor show launch

Thu Sept 01 2016 - 01:00
Apple may develop self-driving car with BMW

Apple may develop self-driving car with BMW

US analyst suggests companies could collaborate on Apple’s ‘Project Titan’ car project

Thu Sept 01 2016 - 01:00
Opel confirms Ampera-e will debut at Paris motor show

Opel confirms Ampera-e will debut at Paris motor show

All-electric compact hatch boasts 322km range, outclassing Nissan Leaf’s 250km

Wed Aug 31 2016 - 12:17
BMW’s new 5 Series gets  mobile-sized sneak peak four months early

BMW’s new 5 Series gets mobile-sized sneak peak four months early

Short on detail, but grainy ‘3D’ image is first undisguised photograph of new G30 5 Series

Wed Aug 31 2016 - 12:15
Refined Levorg is Subaru’s anti-fashion estate car

Refined Levorg is Subaru’s anti-fashion estate car

Costly and no diesel option but car has secret weapon: its role in British racing series

Wed Aug 31 2016 - 01:00
UK car retailer eyes new Irish customers despite Brexit

UK car retailer eyes new Irish customers despite Brexit

Lookers, owner of Audi South Dublin, posts big profits and increased sales revenue

Wed Aug 24 2016 - 17:55
Road test: Peugeot 2008 gains masculine features but retains  practicality

Road test: Peugeot 2008 gains masculine features but retains practicality

Peugeot’s updated small crossover looks more stylish but is as useful under the skin as it was before

Wed Aug 24 2016 - 06:00
Maybach brand returns in style with  Vision coupé

Maybach brand returns in style with Vision coupé

Failed Mercedes ultra-luxury brand is on comeback trail with a 6m-long coupé

Fri Aug 19 2016 - 14:29
Diesel price increase likely in forthcoming budget

Diesel price increase likely in forthcoming budget

Series of diesel tax rises, to match duty on petrol, proposed due to air quality concerns

Wed Aug 17 2016 - 05:00
New technology leads to rise in cybercrime

New technology leads to rise in cybercrime

Electronic systems are attractive but they also open vulnerable access points

Wed Aug 17 2016 - 05:00
Dutch move to ban sale of combustion engines from 2025

Dutch move to ban sale of combustion engines from 2025

Initial backing given for ban on sale of new petrol- or diesel-powered cars

Tue Aug 16 2016 - 12:58
Mercedes backs down over US ad for ‘self-driving’ car

Mercedes backs down over US ad for ‘self-driving’ car

Carmaker is still investing in electric cars and has bought stake in Hailo

Fri Aug 12 2016 - 20:11
What if the State took over car insurance?

What if the State took over car insurance?

Using a more radical proposal to reduce the cost of car insurance such as New Zealand’s ‘no-fault’ system could work in Ireland

Wed Aug 10 2016 - 06:00
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