Opel will launch in-car internet in 20154G-equipped OnStar system will act as wifi hotspot, infotainment and vehicle doctor all in oneTue Mar 04 2014 - 12:05
Maserati Alfieri tilts at PorscheMaserati celebrates its 100th birthday with concept named for founderTue Mar 04 2014 - 11:51
Ford’s new premium brand headlines Geneva previewMazda shows off new supermini in concept form while Porsche goes greenTue Mar 04 2014 - 05:36
New EU emission rules ‘will push up costs’ for motoristsNew 95g/km limit voted in for 2020, but luxury makes get a reprieveFri Feb 28 2014 - 12:45
Car wars 2014: The return of the QashqaiWhen George Lucas followed up his ‘Star Wars’ trilogy, it was a disappointment; Nissan, however, has followed up its successful Qashqai with a dynamic, delightful sequelWed Feb 26 2014 - 08:29
Citroën reveals new C1 city carNew French supermini features several high-end options in the rangeTue Feb 25 2014 - 15:19
Greens concerned over car loans for Irish EU presidencyCars were loaned for official duties under the EU Presidency of five nations, including IrelandTue Feb 25 2014 - 14:58
Ford sharpens its FocusFord keen to take back its former position as the go-to car maker for handling and dynamicsTue Feb 25 2014 - 14:46
Does it matter how often cars are recalled?It’s no surprise that recalls such as the latest for the Toyota Prius, last week, worry drivers. We need a better way to deal with themWed Feb 19 2014 - 01:00
Bugatti stuck with unsold Veyron Grand SportsPlus this week’s other motoring newsWed Feb 19 2014 - 01:00
Mercedes-Benz’s GLA urban warrior hits Irish streetsFourth of five planned new models brings marque into rapidly expanding compact premium SUV marketWed Feb 19 2014 - 01:00
Hyundai’s i10 plan for ditching the porky waistlinesHyundai’s i10 may be small, but it’s refined, comfortable and far from expensive. The only downsides are its steering and fuel consumptionWed Feb 12 2014 - 01:00
Do we still crave cars in the West or is the love waning?Research shows the number of US households making do without a car is on the riseMon Feb 10 2014 - 17:13
Surviving the floods: advice for motoristsFamily car started first time despite being engulfed by massive waveWed Feb 05 2014 - 14:06
Ferrari charges ahead with its €600,000 steedFerrari’s FF is revolutionary: a roomy, comfortable four-seater that’s powerful, practical and refinedWed Jan 29 2014 - 01:00
Peugeot puts its best foot forward to trip up VWThe new Peugeot 308 won’t spoil Golf’s game but could challenge the German giant with its style, quality and low emissions. Cabin space is sacrificed for boot space, howeverWed Jan 29 2014 - 01:00
Volkswagen plotting hottest Polo everWith Golf R on the market, a Polo R is the net hot hatch on the wayMon Jan 27 2014 - 13:45
Mr Brown’s toys: name game could stall new British sports car firmAlso: US clampdown on Google Glass drivers; PSA’s China dealTue Jan 21 2014 - 16:16
Maybach rises againDespite stating the LWB S-Class would top Mercedes’ range Maybach is coming backMon Jan 20 2014 - 18:59
Clocking mileage illegal from todayPractice is ‘rife in Ireland’: 10 per cent of odometers may show false readingWed Jan 15 2014 - 01:00
Spacious and cheap – but don’t expect sophisticationThe Dacia Logan MCV is a utilitarian estate that could do with some refinementWed Jan 15 2014 - 01:00
Seat offers up more family spaceRoad test: Seat Leon ST - “It may be vanilla, but it’s vanilla with a little Spanish zest”Tue Jan 14 2014 - 12:31
Detroit show: Toyota surprises with Supra conceptToyota promises guts and glory with the FT1Mon Jan 13 2014 - 14:42
Detroit show: Land of the free, home of the pick-upDespite talk of eco-cars the big draw is the new Ford F-150 pick-upMon Jan 13 2014 - 13:43
Detroit auto show: Heavy-hitting Lexus breaks coverNew RC-F coupé aims to take on the might of BMW M and Merc AMG divisionsMon Jan 13 2014 - 13:33
Lancia to go from all markets except ItalyMarchionne promises greater focus on reviving Alfa Romeo fortunesMon Jan 13 2014 - 13:23
Detroit auto show: Mini gives Cooper S the worksJohn Cooper Works version of new model shown with ‘concept’ tagSun Jan 12 2014 - 22:25
Detroit auto show: New Chrysler 200 may come to EuropeNew saloon vital for the future of the US brandSun Jan 12 2014 - 22:07
Detroit auto show: Audi’s latest TT conceptQuestions remain as to whether ‘shooting brake’ will make it into production this time?Sun Jan 12 2014 - 21:57
Confidence boosts new car salesCommercial and private vehicle sales are up on last year but still behind 2012Wed Jan 08 2014 - 01:00
All around the world with Ford’s new compact SUVWith its neat, rugged new EcoSport, Ford is hoping to catch the wave of growth of supermini SUVsWed Dec 18 2013 - 01:00
Our cars of the yearAs new-car buyers prepare to make their final choices before the 141-registered fleet arrives, next month, the Motors team pick their favourites in each category, from city runaround to aspirational supercarWed Dec 11 2013 - 03:00
Fiat takes €9 billion European gambleItalian car maker’s plans include dropping Punto brand and introducing premium Maserati Levante. Plus: Mercedes sales rise; Toyota’s new-generation SupraWed Dec 11 2013 - 03:00
Dealers get order books ready for a busy new yearSales expectations at their highest since 2008, with order books starting to fill upWed Dec 11 2013 - 01:00
Big concepts and little gems dominate at the Tokyo and LA motor showsTwo motor shows on opposite shores of the Pacific are vying for the limelight, but major new product is in short supplyWed Nov 27 2013 - 01:00
Yeti less cuddly after its facelift but still a winnerSkoda has made its Yeti look more corporate – there have also been tweaks to engines and the four-wheel-drive system – but it’s an update of a model that was already excellentWed Nov 13 2013 - 01:00
Honda previews fuel-cell futureThe firm’s FCEV concept car will be shown off at the LA Auto ShowWed Nov 13 2013 - 01:00
Daimler ‘shown secret EU papers’Angela Merkel’s former aide Eckart von Klaeden, who has since joined Mercedes-Benz’s parent company, is under investigation for allegedly showing it papers laying out EU plans for the regulation of automotive emissionsWed Nov 13 2013 - 01:00
Irish motorists hit by shortage of good used carsUsed car sales are down as buyers can’t find what they’re looking forTue Nov 05 2013 - 06:00
Calling all moguls, monarchs, musos and megalomaniacs – your new Mercedes has arrivedThe new Mercedes S-Class range goes on sale in Ireland via Motor Distributors at an ‘affordable’ €98,000Wed Oct 30 2013 - 06:00
Road ahead will be paved with shared vehicles and electro mobility solutionsTechnology negates the need to travel. BMW is plotting a more holistic routeWed Oct 30 2013 - 06:00
Opel Insignia misses the chance to make its markThe new Insignia is a solid performer with classy features, but its ride is too jittery on the motorwayWed Oct 30 2013 - 06:00
Ford claims Focus is currently best-selling car in the worldMore than half a million Focuses sold so far this year, 200,000 of those in ChinaTue Oct 29 2013 - 19:01
Can GM help Opel get its sparkle back?With parent company GM planning €4bn investment, the troubled brand has its sights set on getting back on top in the European marketWed Oct 23 2013 - 06:00
First Drive: V60 powers to victoryVolvo’s new engines give its German rivals a run for their money, and may finally find more favour with Irish car buyersWed Oct 09 2013 - 01:03
