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 driveWed Mar 19 2014 - 01:00
Is it ciao for Italian car maker Bertone?Legendary design house declares bankruptcyWed Mar 19 2014 - 01:00
Audi ready to plug in to the hybrid saloon and SUV marketPlans for part-electric A6, A7 and Q8 confirmedWed Mar 19 2014 - 01:00
French brands make hay while sun shines on Euro car marketPeugeot and Renault see sales climb while VW suffers fallWed Mar 19 2014 - 01:00
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 hellWed Mar 12 2014 - 01:00
Skoda eyes new move upmarketVolkswagen boss admits that brand management is a balancing actWed Mar 12 2014 - 01:00
Safety watchdog under fire in General Motors recallAmerican National Highway Traffic Safety Administration faces accusations of inaction over ‘fatal’ Chevrolet problemWed Mar 12 2014 - 01:00
Noble quest to bring young folk up to speedLand 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 studentsWed Mar 12 2014 - 01:00
Jaguar gives XK coupe the bulletSpectacular new F-Type and XE coupe will take over from ageing 2+2Wed Mar 12 2014 - 01:00
Geneva offers new metal from smaller niche brandsDay two at the motor show and time to catch up with some of the less headline-grabbing new cars on displayWed Mar 05 2014 - 13:05
Land Rover inaugurates age of DiscoveryGenava Show: Discovery, like Range Rover, to expand from singleton into familyWed Mar 05 2014 - 12:45
Geneva: Apple’s CarPlay launch could be a game changerCarPlay is more than just hands-free technology, it’s also a way for car makers to tempt an increasingly apathetic buying public into dealershipsTue Mar 04 2014 - 19:06
Jaguar confirms new 3 Series fighter will be called XEGeneva Show: All-aluminium compact saloon to launch next yearTue Mar 04 2014 - 14:29
Alfa’s 4C Spider is sexy arachnidDrop-top version of 4C pulls in the crowds at GenevaTue Mar 04 2014 - 12:45
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
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
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
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
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
Clocking mileage illegal from todayPractice is ‘rife in Ireland’: 10 per cent of odometers may show false readingWed 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
