The Irish Times

Mercedes CLS – a large smoothie, with less banana

Updated design is gorgeous, looking like the love-child of Brad Pitt and an E-class saloon

Wed Apr 06 2022 - 07:00

First drive: DS9 E-Tense is a supersized class act, but will it sell?

Some buyers unfairly see a premium car from France as a Citroën with notions

Wed Mar 09 2022 - 05:21

Lexus, Mercedes and Land Rover among cars seized over unpaid M50 tolls

Outstanding bills rage from €5,000 to €15,000

Fri Jan 14 2022 - 18:08

Toyota's surprise reveal of its electric car lineup that’s coming our way

Presentation in Tokyo aims to deflect accusations of electric car delays

Tue Dec 14 2021 - 10:33

New plug-in hybrid Lexus NX will put fear into its German rivals

Model boasts plug-in version promising EV range of 74km and much improved interior

Wed Oct 13 2021 - 01:00

BMW iX3: All-electric arrival is a pleasure to drive

Handling is on par with combustion-engined rivals, with lovely weighting to the steering

Wed Sept 15 2021 - 07:15

DS launches - again - in Ireland

Luxury French brand here to take on Mercedes and Audi

Wed Jul 28 2021 - 11:18

Hyundai to debut its premium Genesis brand in Europe this summer

Rival to German brands like BMW and Lexus, Genesis will offer both conventional and electric models

Tue May 04 2021 - 11:46

Dublin 4 scheme to target demand for pandemic-proofed offices

Glencar House in Ballsbridge to incorporate touch-free technology and sustainability

Wed Mar 24 2021 - 05:30

Which used cars won’t let you down? And which will?

The least reliable car brands are dominated by high-end luxury and supercar marques

Wed Jul 22 2020 - 07:20

Tokyo motor show is more about the fantasy tech than the transport

Auto giants hope to cast a spell in new age of mobility where even the broomstick is electric

Wed Oct 23 2019 - 15:27

North Park Business Park logistics unit at €1.5m a prime investment

Industrial and office facility provides rapid access to key Dublin locations

Wed Jul 17 2019 - 03:00

Best buys - luxury Sports: Stunning Lexus coupe still out in front

British brands in the chase with Porsche’s Panamera hybrid also in the running

Tue Jul 16 2019 - 18:00

Toyota Ireland says it has financed purchase of 20,000 new and used cars

Toyota Financial Services Ireland now has a loan book in excess of €140m

Tue Apr 23 2019 - 01:30

Revamped BMW 7 Series makes bold statements inside and out

Manufacturer still making strong case for importance of driving pleasure in limo class

Wed Apr 03 2019 - 12:05

A Corolla that’s pretty and fun to drive? We’re gobsmacked

Road test: Toyota Corolla hybrid hatchback – former motoring porridge just got tastier

Wed Feb 13 2019 - 04:15

Ballsbridge landmark has supersize plans

Former Toyota showroom opposite RDS in Dublin 4 could quadruple in size

Wed Feb 06 2019 - 05:30

30: Lexus LC – Staggeringly pretty sports car with a compelling drive

Top 100 cars for 2019: Inside, it’s even better, with a truly gorgeous cabin whose build quality verges on the artisanal

Wed Dec 05 2018 - 05:19

83: Lexus RX450h – Comfort and refinement key traits of premium crossover

Top cars for 2019: An extra row of seats for the first time will move this out of its niche

Wed Nov 21 2018 - 05:17

85: Lexus IS – Finally reaping the rewards from hybrid devotion

Top 100 cars for 2019: Quality levels are top notch but starting to show its age

Wed Nov 21 2018 - 05:15

Best buys sports car/coupé: Lexus is the big surprise

Our choice of the best sports cars - and coupes - on the market right now

Tue Jul 03 2018 - 22:48

Best buys best looking cars: Beautiful surprise in the Lexus

Our choice of the most gorgeous new cars on the market right now

Wed Jun 27 2018 - 10:01

Best buys luxury cars: Merc’s S-Class remains the star car

Our choice of the most luxurious liners on the market right now

Tue Jun 26 2018 - 06:15

Lexus ES could be the car that tempts executives back to the brand

Well-built, poised executive saloon makes comfort and refinement its priorities

Wed Jun 13 2018 - 06:45

Lexus targets family buyers with seven-seat RX

Hybrid starts from €82,450 and boasts comfort and five-star safety technology

Tue May 08 2018 - 09:38

Lexus launches new luxury saloon to replace current GS

New Lexus ES will take on big-selling German rivals like Mercedes E-Class and BMW 5-Series

Wed Apr 25 2018 - 19:34

All you need to know about the Geneva Motor Show 2018

From diesel bans to driverless cars the motor industry meets in the Swiss city with existential battles raging on several fronts

Mon Mar 05 2018 - 14:43

Toyota launches new finance arm for Irish car buyers

Japanese car giant expects to lend €70m in its first year; 50% of cars sold in January were hybrid models

Tue Feb 13 2018 - 12:58

Toyota to introduce own finance house for Irish car buyers

Leading manufacturer expects PCPs and HP to contribute to €70m in deals in first year

Sat Feb 03 2018 - 05:00

Plugin hybrid a vital stepping stone to all-electric

It’s a much smaller step to go from driving around in your plugin hybrid to a full-electric model, than it is to make the jump to electric from petrol or diesel

Wed Jan 03 2018 - 05:15

8: Lexus LC – Ferrari-style looks and Porsche-like handling spells success

Top cars for 2018: It’s been a long time coming but Lexus has delivered a winning coupé

Wed Dec 13 2017 - 05:12

31: Lexus GS – one of the consistently satisfying big executive cars around

Top cars for 2018: Not that impressive on the tighter twisting roads, but as a cruiser this is top-class luxury

Wed Dec 06 2017 - 05:09

Lexus launches first seven-seat RX in LA as BMW confirms electric Mini for 2019

Seven-seat hybrid SUV will come to Ireland late next year

Fri Dec 01 2017 - 13:05

Wild Geese: ‘The numbers in Ireland pale in significance compared to the US’

Cian O’Brien, Audi of America executive vice-president and chief operating officer

Fri Nov 10 2017 - 07:11