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US recall and European closure deal a double whammy to GM profits

US recall and European closure deal a double whammy to GM profits

Worst quarterly performance since bankruptcy for General Motors as it faces Opel factory closure

Wed May 21 2014 - 01:00
Car review:   BMW M3: Believe it – 3 is greater than 4

Car review: BMW M3: Believe it – 3 is greater than 4

No dilemma which M-car to go for. This time around it’s the M3 saloon, not the M4 coupe, which is the superior model

Wed May 14 2014 - 08:47
Skoda’s Citigo goes topless for upcoming Volkswagen   festival

Skoda’s Citigo goes topless for upcoming Volkswagen festival

The Skoda two-seater CitiJet concept will be shown at Worthersee festival in Germany. Plus: Fiat moves to London; Rolls-Royce stays put in Germany

Wed May 14 2014 - 01:00
Car checker warns of write-offs on Irish roads

Car checker warns of write-offs on Irish roads

UK consumers get advert alerts but Motorcheck says Irish buyers still at risk

Wed May 14 2014 - 01:00
Kia wants to sell its Soul in Ireland

Kia wants to sell its Soul in Ireland

Korean firm hopes second generation of funky SUV will tempt more buyers

Wed May 14 2014 - 01:00
Extra options for your car: worth shelling out for or a waste of cash?

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 options

Wed May 07 2014 - 01:00
High tech safety a factor as European road deaths fall to 43% of 2001 level

High tech safety a factor as European road deaths fall to 43% of 2001 level

Fatalities drop from 28,000 in 2001 to 12,000 in 2012, and European Transport Safety Council credits greater enforcement and high tech safety features

Wed May 07 2014 - 01:00
For car makers, the sales future is looking decidedly grey

For car makers, the sales future is looking decidedly grey

Our ageing population will impact on the cars we buy and how they are built, as car makers pander to the needs of older buyers

Wed May 07 2014 - 01:00
10 most ridiculous optional extras on a luxury car

10 most ridiculous optional extras on a luxury car

Luxury car option lists are the ultimate proof that money and taste are often strangers to each other

Tue May 06 2014 - 23:00
First four months’ car sales in 2014 catch up to 2009 total

First four months’ car sales in 2014 catch up to 2009 total

Upward sales trend augers well for economic recovery, says SIMI’s director general Alan Nolan

Tue May 06 2014 - 20:17
Aston Martin beds down with Mercedes for new chassis platforms

Aston Martin beds down with Mercedes for new chassis platforms

Plus: Lexus steers clear of China; how to speculate on a supercar

Tue May 06 2014 - 20:16
Carmakers celebrate emissions drop,   but is it all a smokescreen?

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 books

Tue May 06 2014 - 20:01
Ford’s talismanic Mulally names departure date and successor

Ford’s talismanic Mulally names departure date and successor

Mark Fields to take over after years working in the wings

Thu May 01 2014 - 14:55
Peugeot’s 308 estate bashes its hatch

Peugeot’s 308 estate bashes its hatch

More spacious 308 SW makes far more family sense than the smaller hatchback

Wed Apr 30 2014 - 01:00
Audi  dismisses smaller model as plans for monster SUV emerge

Audi dismisses smaller model as plans for monster SUV emerge

No model below A1, according to CEO Stadler, but a Q9 is likely

Wed Apr 30 2014 - 01:00
French brands join VW on top as sales climb in Europe

French brands join VW on top as sales climb in Europe

Sales booming but industry warns there’s too much discounting

Wed Apr 23 2014 - 12:52
New Ford Escort to be built exclusively in China

New Ford Escort to be built exclusively in China

Wed Apr 23 2014 - 01:00
Citroen’s first DS SUV promises ‘versatility and sophistication’

Citroen’s first DS SUV promises ‘versatility and sophistication’

DS 6WR is first plank in China-first strategy

Wed Apr 23 2014 - 01:00
Video review: Skoda Rapid recovery from the bottom of class

Video review: Skoda Rapid recovery from the bottom of class

Updated Rapid now makes the grade second time around but Octavia still the smarter buy

Thu Apr 17 2014 - 16:03
Toyota unveils new petrol engines  and plans to reduce dependency on robots in assembly plants

Toyota unveils new petrol engines and plans to reduce dependency on robots in assembly plants

Wed Apr 16 2014 - 01:00
Peugeot shows new concept as Exalt makes debut at Beijing Motor Show

Peugeot shows new concept as Exalt makes debut at Beijing Motor Show

Wed Apr 16 2014 - 01:00
More rugged Discovery on  the horizon in new line-up?

More rugged Discovery on the horizon in new line-up?

Wed Apr 16 2014 - 01:00
Are computers leaving cars vulnerable to hacking?

Are computers leaving cars vulnerable to hacking?

The proliferation of in-car electronics could leave motorists open to cyber-mischief

Wed Apr 09 2014 - 01:00
German brands making hay in Spring

German brands making hay in Spring

Record first quarter sales for Mercedes and Audi

Tue Apr 08 2014 - 13:23
Volvo targets one million sales after 2020

Volvo targets one million sales after 2020

Plus BMW’s hot new convertible and Lexus’ first compact SUV

Tue Apr 08 2014 - 13:10
Nissan bucks trend for Russian concerns

Nissan bucks trend for Russian concerns

CEO Carlos Ghosn has big plans for shaky Russian car market thanks to revived Datsun badge

Tue Apr 08 2014 - 11:42

More motorists admit to taking ‘selfies’ when driving

People still using mobiles behind the wheel in spite of new laws

Tue Apr 08 2014 - 11:40
Megane seeks those with similar values

Megane seeks those with similar values

Once a best seller Renault’s family hatch returns with a new face

Mon Apr 07 2014 - 16:23
Half of young drivers admit  to driving when drunk

Half of young drivers admit to driving when drunk

Ford survey queried 5,000 motorists aged between 18 and 24 across Europe

Wed Apr 02 2014 - 01:00
Dacia’s SUV wannabe makes no sense

Dacia’s SUV wannabe makes no sense

Stepway is a regular hatchback with taller springs but little else to make a difference

Wed Apr 02 2014 - 01:00
General Motors under fire in global recall row

General Motors under fire in global recall row

US car maker accused of knowing of danger for almost a decade

Wed Apr 02 2014 - 01:00
BMW’s X7 will lead to Rolls-Royce SUV

BMW’s X7 will lead to Rolls-Royce SUV

Seat gets a 4x4 – will Audi make a TT saloon?

Wed Apr 02 2014 - 01:00
New car sales figures point to  best year since 2008

New car sales figures point to best year since 2008

Resurgence in Irish motor trade could see overall sales breach 100,000 mark by year’s end

Tue Apr 01 2014 - 15:26
Classic Bond car recreated

Classic Bond car recreated

But will the lawyers put a stop to David Brown Automotive’s ambitions?

Fri Mar 28 2014 - 13:28
Subaru losing its Legacy of dynamic excellence

Subaru losing its Legacy of dynamic excellence

Updated Legacy Outback gains an auto ’box but loses the deft chassis of old

Thu Mar 27 2014 - 12:00
Four-cylinder engine confirmed for Porsche Boxster

Four-cylinder engine confirmed for Porsche Boxster

Cayman will get new low-Co2 flat-four too and Porsche is still plotting all-electric drivetrains

Wed Mar 26 2014 - 13:09
The new Mini Cooper D – could it be magic?

The new Mini Cooper D – could it be magic?

The Mini Cooper D hatch is smooth, slick and pricey, but its diesel engine is nothing short of remarkable, and it’s still lots of fun to drive

Wed Mar 19 2014 - 01:00
Audi ready to plug in to the hybrid saloon and SUV market

Audi ready to plug in to the hybrid saloon and SUV market

Plans for part-electric A6, A7 and Q8 confirmed

Wed Mar 19 2014 - 01:00
Is it ciao for Italian car maker Bertone?

Is it ciao for Italian car maker Bertone?

Legendary design house declares bankruptcy

Wed Mar 19 2014 - 01:00
French brands make hay while  sun shines on Euro car market

French brands make hay while sun shines on Euro car market

Peugeot and Renault see sales climb while VW suffers fall

Wed Mar 19 2014 - 01:00
Can Dublin’s traffic control system handle the recovery?

Can Dublin’s traffic control system handle the recovery?

The city’s traffic management system is geared towards public transport, but as the economy improves and more people go back to work, car drivers fear a return to gridlock and commuting hell

Wed Mar 12 2014 - 01:00
Skoda eyes new move upmarket

Skoda eyes new move upmarket

Volkswagen boss admits that brand management is a balancing act

Wed Mar 12 2014 - 01:00
Jaguar gives XK coupe the bullet

Jaguar gives XK coupe the bullet

Spectacular new F-Type and XE coupe will take over from ageing 2+2

Wed Mar 12 2014 - 01:00
Safety watchdog under fire in General Motors recall

Safety watchdog under fire in General Motors recall

American National Highway Traffic Safety Administration faces accusations of inaction over ‘fatal’ Chevrolet problem

Wed Mar 12 2014 - 01:00
Noble quest to bring young folk up to speed

Noble quest to bring young folk up to speed

Land speed legend Richard Noble is back – this time to break the 1,000mph barrier – and he hopes his bid will re-ignite interest in engineering and science among students

Wed Mar 12 2014 - 01:00
Geneva offers new metal from smaller niche brands

Geneva offers new metal from smaller niche brands

Day two at the motor show and time to catch up with some of the less headline-grabbing new cars on display

Wed Mar 05 2014 - 13:05
Land Rover inaugurates age of Discovery

Land Rover inaugurates age of Discovery

Genava Show: Discovery, like Range Rover, to expand from singleton into family

Wed Mar 05 2014 - 12:45
Geneva: Apple’s CarPlay launch could be a game changer

Geneva: Apple’s CarPlay launch could be a game changer

CarPlay is more than just hands-free technology, it’s also a way for car makers to tempt an increasingly apathetic buying public into dealerships

Tue Mar 04 2014 - 19:06
Jaguar confirms new 3 Series fighter will be called XE

Jaguar confirms new 3 Series fighter will be called XE

Geneva Show: All-aluminium compact saloon to launch next year

Tue Mar 04 2014 - 14:29
Alfa’s 4C Spider is sexy arachnid

Alfa’s 4C Spider is sexy arachnid

Drop-top version of 4C pulls in the crowds at Geneva

Tue Mar 04 2014 - 12:45
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