New-car boom is good 'used' newsThose considering entering the used-car market should consider several developments in the past few months, none more so than…Wed Apr 20 2005 - 01:00
Aygo starts the battle for youthToyota is the first of three big car brands to set out its stall in what promises to be a lively battle for the young urban motorists…Wed Apr 13 2005 - 01:00
Targeting the small-car buyer with madcap coloursDaihatsu Sirion: To most it's another small car from the firm that brought us the inspiring CharadeWed Apr 13 2005 - 01:00
Hit the M buttonSunday afternoon drives are a tradition for motoring hacks keen to put a few miles on a test car and escape omnibus Eastenders…Wed Apr 13 2005 - 01:00
Car sales boom, as Focus tops tableNearly one in four western Europeans plans to buy a new car this year, with Volkswagen and Peugeot topping shopping lists, according…Wed Apr 06 2005 - 01:00
A breath of fresh air from StuttgartThe Irish launch of the impressive new CLS was overshadowed by the announcement the next day of a complete recall of the range…Wed Apr 06 2005 - 01:00
Safety standards for electric car windows not mandatoryThe latest child fatality involving electric car windows highlights the risks with such devices, particularly in older models…Fri Apr 01 2005 - 01:00
Toledo hits an identity problemSeat Toledo: In the press material Seat refers on several occasions to the new Toledo "redefining the classical saloon concept…Wed Mar 23 2005 - 00:00
Softly does it for 7After much criticism of its flagship 7-Series, BMW has come up with a mid-life facelift, which in certain respects returns the…Wed Mar 23 2005 - 00:00
One for the company car parkVolvo S40: It could be seen as the tale of two takeoversWed Mar 16 2005 - 00:00
Driving without guilt gets one step nearerBad news for environmentalists, and even worse news for car fansWed Mar 09 2005 - 00:00
The things you see in Finland . . .When it was first launched some three years ago, the Vectra was criticised for the blandness of its noseWed Mar 02 2005 - 00:00
Great Sport from NissanNissan Murano: A full week in the Murano and we didn't even dirty the alloysWed Feb 23 2005 - 00:00
Laguna shortens its nose and lights upRenault has released details of its new facelifted Laguna, which made its first appearance at the Amsterdam Motor Show last week…Wed Feb 23 2005 - 00:00
Opel makes Zafira II bigger insideOpel has released official pictures of the second generation ZafiraWed Feb 16 2005 - 00:00
New engines, more chrome for 7Just three-and-a-half years after its introduction, BMW's 7-Series premium flagship is getting a thorough makeoverWed Feb 09 2005 - 00:00
Deal brings French into SUV marketMitsubishi is to build 30,000 reworked Outlander SUVs a year for PSA Peugeot Citroën for sale in Europe from June 2007.Wed Feb 09 2005 - 00:00
Mercedes A-ClassThere's one thing to be said for A-Class owners, they're a loyal bunchWed Feb 09 2005 - 00:00
Avant guards the caviarAudi's sales director clearly believes the marque is one of the ultra-premium brandsWed Feb 09 2005 - 00:00
New car sales up 18% in JanuaryJanuary car sales were the second highest on record, beaten only by sales in 2000.Wed Feb 02 2005 - 00:00
Lexus steals a march on its rivalsJust as the backlash against the so-called Sports Utility Vehicles (SUVs) was reaching a crescendo in the US and Paris, councillors…Wed Feb 02 2005 - 00:00
VW goes to court over spoof adVolkswagen AG has filed criminal charges over a spoof advertisement for its Polo small car that has been circulating on the Internet…Wed Feb 02 2005 - 00:00
New from Alfa, the BreraAlfa Romeo is to officially introduce its new 2+2 Brera at the 2005 Geneva Motor Show next monthWed Feb 02 2005 - 00:00
VW lowers the roof in a macho displayIs this the next generation Beetle? Volkswagen is referring to it as "a study, a sports car and a window to the future"Wed Jan 26 2005 - 00:00
Back to the futureVW Golf GTi: The new GTi rediscovers the magic of those three famous lettersWed Jan 19 2005 - 00:00
Honda FR-VSix appeal in MPV middle ground: It has a lot to do with our dominant religion these days: consumerism.Wed Jan 12 2005 - 00:00
Audi A4Getting it nearly word-perfect: Audi's new A4 sharpens up its image and takes the family smile.Wed Jan 05 2005 - 00:00
New Mercedes A-Class arrivesThe new Mercedes A-Class is to be launched here just in time for the January sales rushWed Dec 22 2004 - 00:00
Lexus wants to triple its sales hereAs we reported last week, Lexus has big plans for the future - and nowhere more so than in Ireland where it holds one of its …Wed Dec 22 2004 - 00:00
Off-road challenge by Range Rover with 05 SportThe road-based SUV fraternity is set to suffer a fresh assault from off-road traditionalists Land Rover next monthWed Dec 15 2004 - 00:00
Lexus shows it means businessWhen Takeshi Yoshida laid out plans to redesign Toyota's luxury Lexus brand to 400 car dealers in Paris this month, expectations…Wed Dec 15 2004 - 00:00
Hybrid U-turn by two car giantsGeneral Motors and DaimlerChrysler (DC) are to collaborate on the creation of petrol-electric hybrid engines.Wed Dec 15 2004 - 00:00
Putting on the pressureHands up all who knows where your masseter muscle is? Given the intelligence of our readership, a forest of hands is now reaching…Wed Dec 15 2004 - 00:00
Land Rover Discovery 3It must have been galling for the executives at Land Rover to have watched the dramatic growth in both sales and stature of so…Wed Dec 08 2004 - 00:00
Confident drivers still breaking laws: surveyIrish motorists seem very confident in their driving abilities, yet admit to committing road traffic offences such as speeding…Wed Dec 01 2004 - 00:00
Toyota to end year on top - as BMW chase premium titleAs 04 sales peter out, the two main rivals for the title of best-selling car brand in Ireland are coming to accept the inevitable…Wed Nov 03 2004 - 00:00
The new Golf R34 gets the Nurburgring treatmentAs Volkswagen was busy launching the new version of its Golf GTi, engineers were already busy testing an even sportier version…Wed Nov 03 2004 - 00:00
Inside the BoxDoes the new Boxster keep the flag flying for Porsche? Only one way to find out - go and drive it around the back roads of Austria…Wed Nov 03 2004 - 00:00
Octavia hits the nail on the headSkoda Octavia 1.9 TDi: It's well built, good value, with plenty of room for 2.5 kids and life partnerWed Nov 03 2004 - 00:00
BMW's convertibles back in lineEarlier this year we revealed that the next generation of mid-size BMW convertibles and coupés would be called 4-Series, creating…Wed Oct 27 2004 - 01:00
RoadTest: Mercedes C-classMid-life boost for premium player: The three-pointed star's power is amazingWed Oct 27 2004 - 01:00
Citroen boss puts profits ahead of heritage and styleFor years Citroën's DNA make-up was dominated by the core values of innovation, risk-taking and challenging the boundaries of…Wed Oct 13 2004 - 01:00
Bangle unrattled by critics of designsChris Bangle has galvanised BMW with a touch of 'bling', says Michael McAleerWed Oct 06 2004 - 01:00
New system will police the disposal of old tyresA new system of policing the disposal of tyres is due to be introduced in the coming months as concern grows over the number …Wed Oct 06 2004 - 01:00
