The master of marketingMARKETING: Philip Kotler, one of the world's leading marketing gurus, advises against sacrificing marketing in the rush to cut…Mon Oct 06 2008 - 01:00
Timely investment seminarsDUBLIN: UCD IS playing host to two timely business events this monthMon Oct 06 2008 - 01:00
Fall in new car sales continuesNEW CAR sales continued their downward spiral in August, with sales for the year to the end of last month down 16Tue Sept 02 2008 - 01:00
Debating need for economic forecastsIRELAND: Nobel prize winning economist Sir Clive Granger is the keynote speaker at a special economic symposium in the Institute…Mon Sept 01 2008 - 01:00
Getting to grips with rental chargesHELPDESK: Answering all your motoring queriesWed Aug 06 2008 - 01:00
Spy shots lead to raid and journalist's arrestTHIS IS the new Renault Megane III, due for launch at the Paris Motor show later this year, and arriving in Ireland for sales…Wed Jul 30 2008 - 01:00
Little benefit for the average motoristHELPDESK: Answering all your motoring queriesWed Jul 16 2008 - 01:00
Balancing the budget for higher costsHELPDESK: Answering all your motoring queriesWed Jul 09 2008 - 01:00
New car sales down by 19%NEW CAR sales this month are not expected to be as strong as initially hoped, due in large part to the economic downturn, writes…Wed Jul 02 2008 - 01:00
No let-up for motor industryWITH LESS than a week left before the new emissions-based tax regime comes into effect, a new survey doesn’t offer much comfort…Wed Jun 25 2008 - 01:00
Tax on safety equipment should be axed, says pollOVER 70 PER cent of Irish adults believe the Government should remove taxation on safety equipment such as air bags, according…Wed Jun 25 2008 - 01:00
Company cars and the VRT changesHELPDESK Michael McAleer answering all your questionsWed Jun 11 2008 - 01:00
Get your figures right, from the startMICHAEL McALEER HELP DESK Answering all your motoring queriesWed May 14 2008 - 01:00
EDITOR'S BRIEF"We are committed to deepening the sources of competitive advantage for Ireland in the changing and globalising economyMon May 12 2008 - 01:00
The confusion of differing tax systemsMICHAEL McALEER HELP DESK Answering all your motoring queriesWed May 07 2008 - 01:00
Slowdown and tax changes blamed for fall in car salesA FALL of almost 21 per cent in new car sales last month has been attributed to the general economic slowdown and consumer confusion…Sat May 03 2008 - 01:00
Tax confusion blamed for car sales dipThe motor industry has blamed confusion over new car tax regulations for a 20 per cent dip in sales of new cars in April.Fri May 02 2008 - 01:00
Maxwell Motors to quit BMW franchiseMAXWELL MOTORS, the Dublin BMW dealer, is to end its franchise with the premium car brand.Wed Apr 30 2008 - 01:00
Mazda chief says CO2-based tax policy 'lacked discipline'RECENT MOVES by European governments, including Ireland, towards taxing vehicles on their carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions has …Fri Apr 18 2008 - 01:00
Many licensed drivers never sat a testHELPDESK: Answering all your motoring queriesWed Apr 02 2008 - 01:00
Saab turns up the power with the new 9-3 Turbo XSAAB, THE perennial Swedish under achievers, have been hinting at a brighter future for the brand for some time, but the reality…Wed Mar 26 2008 - 00:00
Q&A: Renée MauborgneBUSINESS STRATEGY: is one of the world's pre-eminent experts on business strategy, innovation and wealth creation and developer…Mon Mar 10 2008 - 00:00
Toyota R&D spend €660,000 per hourGENEVA: Toyota spent €5.8 billion on research and development last year, nearly €660,000 per hour.Mon Mar 10 2008 - 00:00
New motor show to launch at House and Garden 2008With family motoring in mind, The Irish Times Motors supplement has joined forces with the Irish Spring Home and Garden Show …Wed Mar 05 2008 - 00:00
Getting off the lineFirstDrive/Lexus IS-F: Several years ago our intrepid car spy photographers contacted us from the legendary Nurburgring about…Wed Feb 20 2008 - 00:00
Third-level research 'has limited effect' on business innovationIreland's policy to promote innovation through interaction between businesses and third-level institutes is having a disappointingly…Mon Jan 14 2008 - 00:00
Awards for new ideasDUBLIN: Medtronic, a US multinational based in Galway, won this year's Engineers Ireland Innovation Company of the Year Award…Mon Jan 14 2008 - 00:00
Coming up: The Irish Times Motors LiveDublin's RDS will play host to The Irish Times Motors Live car showcase, taking place alongside the Spring House and Garden Show…Wed Dec 19 2007 - 00:00
Company car allowance limits setCars purchased or leased by companies from July 1st onwards will no longer qualify for capital allowances if they have a carbon…Sat Dec 08 2007 - 00:00
Carbon EmissionsThe new car tax system is based on measurements of carbon dioxide (CO2) emitted by engines when burning fossil fuelsThu Dec 06 2007 - 00:00
Quirky Fiat 500 voted Car of YearFiat's retro-styled 500 city car has been named Car of the Year by European motoring journalists.Tue Nov 20 2007 - 00:00
Europeans shine at Tokyo's motor showEvery 20 years the Grand Shrine at Ise in southeast Japan is torn down and rebuilt in identical design and materialsWed Oct 31 2007 - 00:00
Future perfect for Fiat's 500After losing its way, Fiat is coming back to form with astute management and the new 500Wed Jul 04 2007 - 01:00
Government 'must carry its share of CO2 burden'Governments must carry their share of the burden and not depend on the car industry to bear the brunt of the costs on reducing…Wed Jun 27 2007 - 01:00
VW puts 641bhp Golf on the roadSome may have thought that the 247bhp R32 version was going to be the pinnacle of the Volkswagen Golf range. Think againWed May 23 2007 - 01:00
BMW confirm new M3 coupéBMW has confirmed details of its new BMW M3 Coupé, the fourth generation of the high-performance version of its best-selling …Wed Apr 18 2007 - 01:00
Carbon dioxide: a leading greenhouse gasCarbon dioxide (CO2) is emitted from cars after the burning of fossil fuels such as petrol, diesel or even natural gas/LPGThu Feb 08 2007 - 00:00
Blade RunnerFirstDrive: Audi R8 The blue Nevada sky, the wide open road, the stunning new Audi R8 and only the bright lights of Las Vegas…Wed Feb 07 2007 - 00:00
Bravo roars up to rivalsFirstDrive: Fiat Bravo: Michael McAleer and Shane O'Donoghue put Fiat's new five-door hatchback Bravo through its pacesWed Feb 07 2007 - 00:00
Volkswagen’s new Golf gets in-car technology upgradeDespite popularity of SUVs and crossovers, there’s plenty of road left in the Golf rangeThu Feb 01 2007 - 02:46
Fiat sharpens Bravo's edgeFiat is introducing its new Bravo to the world's media today amid the usual Italian fanfare and theatricsWed Jan 31 2007 - 00:00
Ford S-Max takes European titleFord of Europe collected the award for European car of the year for the S-Max in Amsterdam on Monday night, with John Fleming…Wed Jan 24 2007 - 00:00
Volvo prepares to unveil new XC60 'concept' in DetroitVolvo is to introduce a new mid-size SUV next year.Wed Dec 20 2006 - 00:00
VW unveils Golf-sized SUV for 2008 launchThis is Volkswagen's answer to the Land Rover FreelanderWed Dec 06 2006 - 00:00
Ford S-Max European car for 2007The Ford S-Max has won the prestigious European car of the year 2007 titleTue Nov 14 2006 - 00:00
