Best cars to buy in 2026: Standout models and overall best buy
A late arrival steals the show in a year that’s seen a huge fleet of new models - and brands - arriving on the market
A late arrival steals the show in a year that’s seen a huge fleet of new models - and brands - arriving on the market
It’s all but certain now that the EU will change its proposed rules and allow some combustion-engined cars and vans to be sold after 2035
S&P 500 rises to a hair below October’s record
Meta shares responded to news that the tech giant could cut up to 30 per cent of its Metaverse budget
In the second part of our series on top picks, we go from limited budgets to luxury executive models, across electric, hybrid and petrol options
MHL Holdings, controlled by the O’Flaherty family, paid second successive dividend having previously gone two years without one
Ryanair lifts Iseq index after reporting record second quarter performance
Vision Iconic is an electric coupe with art deco styling and a steampunk interior
German automakers face shrinking market share and job cuts. Can they recover?
Lots of shiny new cars scattered about the city of Munich, but equally plenty of dire warnings of the future
The shift from a manufacturing model to a digital one is proving difficult and expensive for many of the industry’s traditional companies
From sliding doors to Isofix points, here’s how to find space without blowing the budget
As the new CLA Shooting Brake makes its debut, we look behind the scenes at the car’s safety credentials
Iseq index up 1.3%, led by climbing Ryanair shares
New Merz government promises to slash red tape to incentivise companies but Trump tariffs could render those plans moot
Iseq index largely unchanged as banks and Ryanair dip
Helping to separate electric-vehicle myths from facts, we are here to answer all your EV questions
Christian Horner suggests that the four-times world champion was irritated by the speculation
Martin Clancy of AI:OK on the challenges and possibilities facing the music industry
‘CarPlay Ultra’ rollout comes as auto groups are introducing their own infotainment systems
If the EU’s putative ban is introduced, it wouldn’t come into force until 2029
Acquisition will open doors to expansion in major European cities such as London, Frankfurt, Paris, Milan and Dublin
German car giants, threatened by Chinese rival, employ 7% of total workforce and contribute about 5% of the annual tax take
It’s time to start picking our best buys from the current crop of cars on the market
MHL Holdings, controlled by the O’Flaherty family, sees turnover increase sharply
Manufacturers including Volkswagen and BMW are sounding the alarm as a range of factors combine to threaten their positions
New Superb Combi estate makes a mockery of our SUV obsession
Valdis Dombrovskis confident measure will enter into force in November
Problems reported at airports and retailers across the continent
Mercedes, BMW and Volkswagen all oppose the tariffs
Garda purchased 16 new vehicles in past two years, as more gardaí assigned to Ministers due to rise in far-right protests
My son and I strive to get ahead in an Austin 7, from Tullow to Stradbally and back, at a top speed of 40mph
Gorgeous cabin and a hugely impressive hybrid system with genuine 100km potential. It really needs the optional air springs, though
Report said ‘controversies surrounding Elon Musk’ caused its brand value to sink 12%
Chop-top crossover loses rear space but is more fun to drive than you might expect
Car maker confronting weaker demand for electric vehicles
Impressively refined and powered by a quality engine, can it justify the price hike over rivals?
Scuderia seal deal to poach seven-time world champion; Mercedes confirm departure after release clause activated
Sustainable barbecues, parallel parking tech and hydrogen-powered Hyundais also feature at the Las Vegas tech toy show
The electric car market is set to explode this year, with new – and, crucially, more affordable – models arriving
We reveal our top 10 cars for next year and why they are the best
We list our choice of the top 50 new cars buyers should consider for 241 registrations - and why
These are cars for people with serious drive, and will keep pace with benefit-in-kind rules
Mercedes-Benz distributor MML Holdings sees revenues rise by 25% to €365m in advance of deal to distribute China’s BYD motors
Sharp deceleration in sales growth as mainstream buyers’ appetite proves weaker than expected
The EQE SUV is a much better all-rounder than the bigger EQS. We’d still prefer the saloon though…
Iseq index underperformed its peers, shedding 0.1%
Small electric cars on track to be widely available and to compete with cheap Chinese imports, analysis concludes
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Deal covers Britain and Northern Ireland and will see the car giant recommend Ohme chargers to customers
German premium brand delivers S-Class tech and better Plug-in range in its new generation E-Class
Judges at Germany’s highest civil court decided they would allow more drivers to collect compensation
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Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
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