Volkswagen chief Müller's future ‘never up for discussion’VW CEO appeared to suggest in US radio interview that company ‘didn’t lie’ to regulatorsWed Jan 20 2016 - 09:48
Majority still loyal to VW despite emissions scandalOnly 22% of owners say scandal has affected likelihood of repeat purchase, survey findsWed Jan 20 2016 - 01:00
Volkswagen falls to fifth in new car market in Ireland for 2016Hyundai the best-selling brand as 15,000 new cars registered over the first 10 days of the yearTue Jan 12 2016 - 01:00
New car sales set to return to 2008 levelsFigures show sales for last year were 124,975Mon Jan 04 2016 - 16:01
Korean car maker goes mainstream with spacious credible-looking budget carKorean crossover brand not quite as original or head-turning as its rivalsWed Dec 30 2015 - 01:00
Road Test: Golf GTE to revive the Volkswagen faithGTE which combines plug-in electric-only power with 1.4-litre engine deserves more fanfareWed Dec 16 2015 - 01:00
Seven shortlisted for Car of the Year titleSeven new models make it onto the list for prestigious award including new Audi A4, Mazda MX-5 and Opel AstraMon Dec 14 2015 - 15:01
VW emissions scandal caused by 'chain of mistakes'Car giant offers update on investigations into array of emissions scandals to hit the firmThu Dec 10 2015 - 12:02
CO2 scandal affects fewer cars than expected, says VWFirm believes 36,000 cars involved in scandal – initial estimation was up to 800,000Thu Dec 10 2015 - 01:00
VW’s CO2 investigation: What does it mean for Irish motoristsWe still have to hear from the Audi, Skoda and Seat brands in relation to the CO2 implicationsWed Dec 09 2015 - 16:01
Major moves at Audi as VW investigation into emissions scandal rumbles onEngineer who developed major models from VW Polo to Porsche Macan departs as CEO denies Qatar investors seeking to reduce worker voice on the boardWed Dec 09 2015 - 14:02
Volkswagen cleared of cheating in CO2 scandalInvestigation finds no systematic cheating and only six current VW brand model variants sold in Ireland wrongly state CO2Wed Dec 09 2015 - 12:08
Road Test: Audi’s slick A4 stays ahead of the curveHuge level of attention to fit, finish and refinement puts A4 in pole position on luxuryWed Dec 09 2015 - 01:00
Ford looks to the future of motor industryReport on consumer trends highlights view technology less error-prone than humansWed Dec 09 2015 - 01:00
First Drive: Toyota Prius boasts 94mpg and family spaceNew hybrid now full-sized family car boasting good fuel economy and quieter engineMon Dec 07 2015 - 19:28
First Drive: Refined new Lexus RX revs upLexus to tempt premium buyers with sharper styling and improved powerFri Dec 04 2015 - 17:09
‘The Irish Times’ top 100 cars for 2016Which cars are deserving of your attention come 161 plate time? Lotto winner or on a tight budget, there’s a car for youWed Dec 02 2015 - 09:00
In the driving seat with Bill FordThe great-grandson of Henry Ford is ready for some very big challengesWed Dec 02 2015 - 00:00
Joe Duffy Motor Group doubles profit to €5.2mCar retailer’s 2014 turnover increases by 48% to €168m on strong recovery in car salesFri Nov 27 2015 - 06:00
Volkswagen warns Irish dealers to tell buyers about emissionsLetter says failure to notify customers about CO2 emissions ‘increases risk of liability’Wed Nov 25 2015 - 07:45
Fiat drives back to profit in Ireland after years of lossHowever, brand has just 0.69% of national market share with Fiat 500 its best sellerMon Nov 23 2015 - 01:00
Mayo motorist files lawsuit against VW over emissions scandalSome 9,000 Irish-registered vehicles are likely to face increased tax liabilities due to being underrated for CO2 emissionsSat Nov 14 2015 - 01:00
VW boss admits Irish cars face extra tax liabilityVolkswagen chief executive tells Michael Noonan that emissions scandal might affect car taxes but that VW will meet costWed Nov 11 2015 - 09:35
Turnover up 36% at Jaguar Land Rover’s Irish armArmalou Holdings accounts for 2014 show turnover up from €80.6m the previous yearWed Nov 11 2015 - 01:02
All VW models in Germany to be retestedCompany is told to rip up governance model as emissions scandal deepensThu Nov 05 2015 - 10:51
Volkswagen’s shares plummet on latest fuel usage revelationVW’s shares down 8.5% as carmaker says it understated fuel consumptionWed Nov 04 2015 - 09:34
VW says 800,000 cars could have wrong CO2 figuresAdmission could have tax implications for Irish ownersTue Nov 03 2015 - 19:03
Riding through Tokyo traffic in a self-driving carToyota promises self-driving cars by 2020; We ride along in a Lexus self-driving car on Tokyo busy motorwaysMon Nov 02 2015 - 01:00
Tokyo motor show offers 2020 visions of the futureSelf-driving cars, hydrogen engines and sporty crossovers are the cars of tomorrowWed Oct 28 2015 - 08:22
Road Test: Kia sows the Cee’d of success with hatchback modelKorean manufacturer still has work to do to improve both the steering and interiorsWed Oct 28 2015 - 01:00
Volkswagen hopes to begin Irish recall in JanuaryVW Ireland CEO accused of a ‘cover my butt’ PR exercise at Oireachtas hearing into scandalWed Oct 21 2015 - 11:53
Road Test: Mercedes GLE 250d boxes cleverNew GLE offers two options – a boxy SUV version and a less attractive sporty coupeWed Oct 21 2015 - 01:00
VW offices searched by police investigating banned softwareParis prosecutor is looking into suspected ‘aggravated deception’ by VolkswagenMon Oct 19 2015 - 01:00
BMW profit in Ireland surges by €1.7m to €1.98mGrowth in profit attributed to improved economy and more focused marketingSat Oct 17 2015 - 01:00
Data Protection Commissioner gets extra €1.2m fundingOffice at the centre of ‘Safe Harbour’ case now has a budget of over €4.7 millionThu Oct 15 2015 - 22:13
Motor tax for commercial vehicles to be significantly cutTax to drop by up to €4,300 for commercial vehicles; no changes for car ownersTue Oct 13 2015 - 18:35
VW scandal could ultimately put diesels out of businessCar giant announces investment cuts and focus on electrics, hybrids for futureTue Oct 13 2015 - 14:10
Ford’s Irish division records €275,000 loss in 2014Results an improvement on the previous year, which saw operating loss of €502,000Tue Oct 13 2015 - 01:00
German prosecutors raid Volkswagen officesUS boss appears before US legislators as Irish MD due before Oireachtas committee next weekThu Oct 08 2015 - 16:29
Other buildings in similar condition to Longboat Quay, says Enda KennySF leader calls for Government intervention to assist tenantsThu Oct 08 2015 - 01:00
Number of Irish cars affected in VW scandal hits 110,000Volkswagen says 27,000 privately imported VWs, Audis and Seats are affectedTue Oct 06 2015 - 19:17
VW launches Irish website for 80,000 affected by scandalReports that cheat software installed after finding €1bn engine family would not meet US standardsMon Oct 05 2015 - 19:17
VW scandal: we’ve been fooling ourselves about emissions for yearsVolkswagon emissions debacle may finally transform the motor industryFri Oct 02 2015 - 06:10
Volkswagen says 80,000 Irish cars affected in emission scandalAnother 30,000 used imports could be affected - though VW says this is not clarifiedThu Oct 01 2015 - 17:26
Volkswagen says over one million cars in Britain affectedVW Ireland’s managing director has been asked to appear before transport committeeThu Oct 01 2015 - 01:00
Tesla’s latest car can protect you from a chemical attackBond villain-style Model X has a bio-weapon defence button – just in caseWed Sept 30 2015 - 17:12
Volkswagen identify 1.2m cars in UK affected by softwareAudi, Seat, Skoda and VW models feature the cheat software - still no word on the estimated 80,000 affectedWed Sept 30 2015 - 12:22
Volkswagen to ‘refit’ 11m emission cheating vehiclesAn estimated 80,000 Irish owners of Audis, Volkswagens, Skodas and Seats are affectedWed Sept 30 2015 - 01:00
VW scandal: Why the EU emission tests aren’t fit for purposeLoopholes - like removing interior trim to save weigh and over-inflating tyres - are all allowed, making a mockery of the test regimeFri Sept 25 2015 - 17:32
Up to 80,000 Irish cars affected by VW diesel scandalAudi confirms version of engine at centre of emissions scandal used in best-selling modelsFri Sept 25 2015 - 13:54
