The Irish Times

Before you buy: Changing room tips for spotting well-made clothes

From feeling the lining to moving around, here’s how to check the quality of clothes

Wed May 04 2022 - 09:49

Porsche accelerates shift to electric after unexpected success

Luxury car maker’s CEO says 80% of all new vehicles should be electric by 2030

Fri Mar 18 2022 - 13:08

Ford’s Mustang Mach-E proves batteries can be fun

Agile handling for Ford’s new electric SUV, but it’s messy in some areas

Wed Jan 12 2022 - 07:05

Kia EV6: Stunning crossover challenges Tesla for the premium EV throne

Korean carmaker’s new gem offers impressive 400km-plus range and fast-charge tech

Wed Nov 03 2021 - 07:05

BMW M5 CS: A spectacular driver’s machine but at a pretty spectacular price

Potent V8 is a future classic – but at nearly €250,000 it would want to be

Wed Jun 23 2021 - 01:00

Practicality over image tends to be the order of the day for the mature car market

Comfort, reliability, ease of access and safety for loved ones are some of the factors considered by older buyers

Wed Jun 09 2021 - 00:00

Car-maker Stellantis sees rebound in 2021

Shortage of chips a worry for merged Fiat Chrysler/PSA motor giant

Wed Mar 03 2021 - 14:42

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

EU concerns on Fiat-PSA deal may require concessions

Commission concerned at dominance of small van sector by parties in €44bn merger

Mon Jun 08 2020 - 15:40

Charles Hurst car dealer group plans 200 job cuts

Belfast-based dealer group suffering as car sales recovery stutters

Fri Jun 05 2020 - 15:55

Seeking to make Opel relevant to Irish customers again

Leaping from Kia to Opel, James Brooks is taking on one of the toughest jobs in the Irish motor trade

Wed Feb 26 2020 - 02:45

Designer Frank Stephenson eyes nature to make safer tech

‘Natural world will not steer you wrong when it comes to great, and safe, designs’

Wed Dec 18 2019 - 07:00

Fiat Chrysler in talks to forge extensive ties with Renault

Carmakers seek to join forces in deal that could see FCA one day join broader alliance

Mon May 27 2019 - 07:12

A once-in-a-lifetime experience (and much cheaper than a divorce)

Borgo Santo Pietro in Tuscany is hands-down one of the poshest, most beautiful and all-round amazingly picturesque places you could imagine

Sat Sept 29 2018 - 06:00

Minor changes keep the Mazda 6 feeling fresh

Four door saloon sales continue to dwindle but the 6 is still the best of them

Fri Jul 20 2018 - 21:18

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

Citroën plays comfort card in new C4 Cactus

Road Test: Model boasts advanced comfort seats, new suspension with progressive hydraulic cushions, and improved acoustic systems to quieten outside noise

Wed Jun 20 2018 - 06:50

Citroen plays the comfort card reinventing its hatchback offering

First drive in the new Citroen C4 Cactus pitching comfort and crossover looks

Mon Feb 26 2018 - 08:00

Fiat Chrysler to kill off diesel in all cars by 2022

Emissions rules and falling demand for fuel type prompt phase-out

Mon Feb 26 2018 - 07:56

Maserati plans a second, smaller SUV as it looks to grow sales

Italian car maker wants to grow its global vehicle sales to 80,000 a year

Tue Oct 24 2017 - 20:40

You want a high-end coupé. So will you go for an Audi, a BMW . . . or a Kia?

With its Alfa looks and serious engineering, the Stinger is the Korean make’s big bet

Wed Sept 20 2017 - 06:15

ECB commitment to loose monetary policy soothes investors

Paris, London and Frankfurt post gains but Milan and Madrid end in red

Thu Sept 07 2017 - 22:22

Media stocks weigh on European shares as WPP sinks

Dublin market underperforms, with Paddy Power, Glanbia and CRH all lower

Wed Aug 23 2017 - 20:09

Fiat Chrysler considers spinning off luxury car brands

Maserati and Alfa Romeo could be worth as much as €7bn

Wed Aug 23 2017 - 17:32

San Marino set to become first country upgraded to 5G

Telecom Italia said it would use the enclave as a test bed for the new technology

Mon Jul 17 2017 - 13:13

Student sues over injuries following powerboat collision on Shannon

High Court hears teenager suffered brain bleed after boat hit bridge

Wed Mar 01 2017 - 21:36

Seven finalists shortlisted for Europe’s Car of the Year 2017

Winner of hotly contested award to be announced before Geneva Motor Show in March

Wed Nov 30 2016 - 05:00

56 Mercedes-Benz S-Class: Unassailable luxury

The Big S is the complete package, if quiet and smooth performance is your goal

Wed Nov 30 2016 - 04:46

Auctions & Fairs

Second hand Maserati makes €24,500 at Ailesbury Road house contents auction

Sat Oct 29 2016 - 00:00

Dublin 4 house contents auction features wine and a Maserati

Fine Georgian furniture, paintings and a pair of stone sphinxes from Helen Dillon’s garden also feature

Sat Oct 22 2016 - 08:00

UK car retailer eyes new Irish customers despite Brexit

Lookers, owner of Audi South Dublin, posts big profits and increased sales revenue

Wed Aug 24 2016 - 17:55

Irish Times best buys: Premium Hatchbacks

Whatever your budget or motoring needs, we identify the best in class, a few rivals to consider and what to buy used

Wed Jun 22 2016 - 16:34

Cars yet to come in 2016: worth waiting for?

The rush for new cars has already begun, but it might be worth holding your fire until you’ve checked out what’s yet due to arrive…

Mon Jun 20 2016 - 06:35