New Opel Meriva narrows the quality gapOpel has upped its game with its spacious and comfy new Meriva, and an almost-premium 1.6-litre diesel engineWed Jun 18 2014 - 01:00
Tesla is patently ready to share its tech secretsElectric car-maker throws open its patent books to the motor industry. Plus: Ford’s new Motorcraft 5+ service plan and Mazda’s new diesel.Wed Jun 18 2014 - 01:00
Firestone hoping to make tracks in the Irish tyre marketUS tyre maker is relaunching in Europe with new Destination HP tyreWed Jun 18 2014 - 01:00
Car-makers baulk at stricter economy testsEU wants tougher fuel consumption tests by 2017Wed Jun 18 2014 - 01:00
Tesla could share its electric-car secretsMaverick Tesla founder Elon Musk hints that patents could be opened upWed Jun 11 2014 - 01:00
Euro car sales continue recovery, but bumpy times lie ahead, warn expertsAnalysts LMC Automotive say May sales weaker than they appearWed Jun 11 2014 - 01:00
The Top 10 cars for a midlife crisisFrom a Subaru Impreza to a Porsche 911, there’s no better way to deal with midlife crisis than by buying a totally ridiculous or over-the-top car. Here are 10 of the best - or worst, depending on how you look at itWed Jun 11 2014 - 01:00
Split the difference: star cars vying for a 142 plate (part one)In the second year of split registration plates, 142 will on the road from July. But which new models are worth splashing out on?Wed Jun 11 2014 - 01:00
Mini’s new 5-door set to make maximum impactMini moves into family motoring market with its first-ever five-door hatchback, a big rival to the GolfWed Jun 11 2014 - 01:00
Opel aims to expand European market share with 27 new modelsNew SUV models crucial to Opel’s push forwardWed Jun 11 2014 - 01:00
Qoros wants big quotient of European salesPlus: Updated Toyota Auris and battles over HGV emissions.Wed Jun 11 2014 - 01:00
GM executives fired as CEO set to face Congress over recall scanadalInquiry will ask why carmaker failed to recall models in which airbags would not deployWed Jun 11 2014 - 01:00
First principles for buying second-handThere is a shortage of used cars, and prices are rising. But now may be a good time to shop for a secondhand carWed Jun 11 2014 - 01:00
Back to the future in the original game-changing GolfIntroduced 40 years ago, the Volkswagen Golf was a revolution in driving. Put on your rose-tinted shades – we’re taking a restored Kermit-green model for a spinWed Jun 11 2014 - 01:00
Used car prices soar by up to 32% since 2010Price of a three-year-old car has risen by around €2,000, while those looking for small or starter cars will struggle to find a bargainWed Jun 04 2014 - 01:00
Battle of the Teutonic titans as Merc puts a perk into its C-ClassWith its new C-Class, Mercedes hopes to edge closer to global dominance over its fellow German premium rivals Audi and BMWTue Jun 03 2014 - 22:28
VW’s appeal goes Up as European brands top customer satisfaction surveyEuropean carmakers have overtaken Japanese rivals for the first time in the JD Power rankings, with Volkswagen & Jaguar out in frontTue Jun 03 2014 - 22:24
The XC90: a sneak peek inside the latest from VolvoYou’ll have to wait till autumn for an exterior view of Volvo’s new large SUV, but meanwhile here’s a tempting sample of what’s inside the cabinTue Jun 03 2014 - 22:19
‘Dude, where’s my bonnet key?’ The drivers who can’t even pop the hoodSurvey finds 20% of drivers don’t know how to open their car bonnet and 50% can’t change a tyre. Plus: Hyundai’s mid-engined concept and Smart set for profits at lastTue Jun 03 2014 - 22:16
Toyota named most valuable car brandBrandz Top 100 crowns Japanese car-maker king of the brands once againWed May 28 2014 - 01:00
Italian cops get a cool new LamboNew Huracan not likely to be used for high-speed pursuitWed May 28 2014 - 01:00
Irish motoring writers form new groupAssociation of Professional Motoring Press set up by breakaway journosWed May 28 2014 - 01:00
BMW mulls a Mexico plant to keep up with demandAnd is a four-cylinder M-Car on the cards?Wed May 21 2014 - 01:00
Jaguar leaves the wrapping on its new XE‘X-Ray’ body wrap for new compact saloon prototypeWed May 21 2014 - 01:00
Will Pulsar be Nissan’s new shining star?The Pulsar marks Nissan’s return to the popular hatchback market, where it will take on the VW Golf and Ford FocusWed May 21 2014 - 01:00
US recall and European closure deal a double whammy to GM profitsWorst quarterly performance since bankruptcy for General Motors as it faces Opel factory closureWed May 21 2014 - 01:00
Car review: BMW M3: Believe it – 3 is greater than 4No dilemma which M-car to go for. This time around it’s the M3 saloon, not the M4 coupe, which is the superior modelWed May 14 2014 - 08:47
Skoda’s Citigo goes topless for upcoming Volkswagen festivalThe Skoda two-seater CitiJet concept will be shown at Worthersee festival in Germany. Plus: Fiat moves to London; Rolls-Royce stays put in GermanyWed May 14 2014 - 01:00
Car checker warns of write-offs on Irish roadsUK consumers get advert alerts but Motorcheck says Irish buyers still at riskWed May 14 2014 - 01:00
Kia wants to sell its Soul in IrelandKorean firm hopes second generation of funky SUV will tempt more buyersWed May 14 2014 - 01:00
Extra options for your car: worth shelling out for or a waste of cash?Adding lots of extra equipment to your car won’t help you when it comes to resale – here’s a guide to ticking off the optionsWed May 07 2014 - 01:00
High tech safety a factor as European road deaths fall to 43% of 2001 levelFatalities drop from 28,000 in 2001 to 12,000 in 2012, and European Transport Safety Council credits greater enforcement and high tech safety featuresWed May 07 2014 - 01:00
For car makers, the sales future is looking decidedly greyOur ageing population will impact on the cars we buy and how they are built, as car makers pander to the needs of older buyersWed May 07 2014 - 01:00
10 most ridiculous optional extras on a luxury carLuxury car option lists are the ultimate proof that money and taste are often strangers to each otherTue May 06 2014 - 23:00
First four months’ car sales in 2014 catch up to 2009 totalUpward sales trend augers well for economic recovery, says SIMI’s director general Alan NolanTue May 06 2014 - 20:17
Aston Martin beds down with Mercedes for new chassis platformsPlus: Lexus steers clear of China; how to speculate on a supercarTue May 06 2014 - 20:16
Carmakers celebrate emissions drop, but is it all a smokescreen?CO2 from cars falls by a third, but environmental groups say car makers are cooking the booksTue May 06 2014 - 20:01
Ford’s talismanic Mulally names departure date and successorMark Fields to take over after years working in the wingsThu May 01 2014 - 14:55
Peugeot’s 308 estate bashes its hatchMore spacious 308 SW makes far more family sense than the smaller hatchbackWed Apr 30 2014 - 01:00
Audi dismisses smaller model as plans for monster SUV emergeNo model below A1, according to CEO Stadler, but a Q9 is likelyWed Apr 30 2014 - 01:00
French brands join VW on top as sales climb in EuropeSales booming but industry warns there’s too much discountingWed Apr 23 2014 - 12:52
Citroen’s first DS SUV promises ‘versatility and sophistication’DS 6WR is first plank in China-first strategyWed Apr 23 2014 - 01:00
Video review: Skoda Rapid recovery from the bottom of classUpdated Rapid now makes the grade second time around but Octavia still the smarter buyThu Apr 17 2014 - 16:03
Toyota unveils new petrol engines and plans to reduce dependency on robots in assembly plantsWed Apr 16 2014 - 01:00
Are computers leaving cars vulnerable to hacking?The proliferation of in-car electronics could leave motorists open to cyber-mischiefWed Apr 09 2014 - 01:00
German brands making hay in SpringRecord first quarter sales for Mercedes and AudiTue Apr 08 2014 - 13:23
Volvo targets one million sales after 2020Plus BMW’s hot new convertible and Lexus’ first compact SUVTue Apr 08 2014 - 13:10
