The Irish Times

Volkswagen Taigo: Faux SUV squeezed into VW’s range proves unmemorable

German carmaker’s latest offering has smart tech features but is expensive for what it is

Wed Mar 16 2022 - 07:02

Ford Europe focuses on electric and divides up its operations

Ford will divide into separate electric and combustion engine business units

Mon Mar 14 2022 - 13:55

Craig Breen overcomes tragedy to lead Ford’s rally fightback

Waterford’s Craig Breen has faced more than a few difficulties in his rallying career, but he’s Ford’s de-facto Number One as the rally circus heads to Sweden

Thu Feb 24 2022 - 09:45

Travel stocks lead European shares higher as airlines soar

Ryanair advances as oil stocks come off near two-year high

Thu Jan 20 2022 - 18:33

CameraMatics to raise up to €20m as valuation soars

Fast-growing fleet safety technology group sees valuation treble in a year

Sat Jan 01 2022 - 05:36

The Irish Times car buyer’s guide for 2022: Electric cars, hybrids, crossovers and SUVs

The new car market is reshaping utterly. These are our picks of the most popular types of vehicle

Wed Dec 15 2021 - 06:00

Trafigura hands more than $1bn to top executives and staff

Commodity trader reports record $3.1bn annual profit

Wed Dec 08 2021 - 21:48

Workday’s Irish arm posts revenues of just under $1bn

Software company employs more than 1,200 in the Republic

Tue Dec 07 2021 - 11:22

JD Sports must sell Footasylum after all, UK regulator says

Combination of two sportswear chains could hurt competition, CMA says

Thu Nov 04 2021 - 10:47

European stocks slip after declines for mining companies

Microsoft gains on Wall Street as its cloud business booms

Wed Oct 27 2021 - 18:57

Shortage of new cars is crippling the Irish market

Crisis in microchip supply is causing production problems for carmakers

Wed Oct 06 2021 - 06:00

Grandfather is sixth man jailed for role in botched bid to murder James Gately

Stephen Fowler (62) sentenced to six years and nine months for ‘logistical’ involvement

Mon Oct 04 2021 - 21:49

Being happy in your own skin is the latest fashion trend

Kathleen O'Callaghan looks forward to a slow serene fashion scene

Wed Sept 29 2021 - 00:00

Evergrande worries and weak German confidence weigh on stock markets

Iseq ends session 0.5 per cent lower, tracking a wider fall in European stocks

Fri Sept 24 2021 - 18:00

Matt Williams: Wallabies win was one for the good guys in the battle for rugby’s soul

Springboks are butchering our beautiful game but running rugby is fighting back

Sat Sept 18 2021 - 06:00

Toyota’s Yaris Cross channels the charm of the original Rav4

Toyota’s smallest crossover is actually the same size as the first Rav4, in the mid-1990s

Wed Sept 01 2021 - 09:50

European markets close flat despite gains for travel and bank stocks

Flutter Entertainment and Marks & Spencer among the risers as investors await Fed news

Wed Aug 25 2021 - 19:55

Hyundai Bayon: Baby Korean crossover struggles to live up to its hype

Compact hatchback faces fierce competition in crossover SUV market segment

Wed Aug 25 2021 - 07:05

Even a world record doesn’t always guarantee Olympic gold

Both Warholm and Benjamin broke the world record – only one got a gold medal

Tue Aug 03 2021 - 21:11

Ford Puma ST hits sweet spot between manic and mundane

Top-notch hot hatch crossover balances family and fun

Wed Jul 21 2021 - 07:15

Banks and property stocks drive Iseq higher

US shares ahead on positive labour statistics

Thu May 27 2021 - 20:08

Agony for 14-man La Rochelle as five star Toulouse conquer Europe again

Ronan O’Gara’s side fall short as winners return to the top of the continental table

Sat May 22 2021 - 19:28

Adidas hikes outlook despite lockdowns, supply chain issues

First-quarter sales rose 20% to €5.268 bn, ahead of average analyst consensus for €5bn

Fri May 07 2021 - 08:30

European shares end lower on lockdown worries

Iseq closes lower with Ryanair, Flutter, Cairn Homes, AIB and BoI all losing ground

Fri Mar 19 2021 - 19:13

European shares rise on strong German economic data

Ryanair and other travel stocks advance as investors look to easing of Covid-19 crisis

Wed Feb 24 2021 - 18:40

Hybrids? Plug-ins? Everything you need to know about electric cars

Confused about electric vehicles? Here’s how to tell your EV from your PHEV and MHEV

Wed Jan 20 2021 - 06:00

The age of SUVs: tectonic shifts in the cars we buy and how we buy them

‘The real big change is the move towards electrification and sustainability’

Wed Jan 06 2021 - 05:19

Matt Williams: Ireland can learn to win from recent New Zealand defeats

If Ireland do what they have been doing, then they will get what they have been getting

Sat Nov 21 2020 - 08:30

Peugeot e-2008: Disappointing battery range overshadows beautiful design

New SUV looks the part but underperforming battery may spook potential buyers

Wed Nov 18 2020 - 07:25

Hopes for a Brexit deal boost travel and banking stocks

Strong showings from leading stocks help Irish market outperform most in Europe

Tue Oct 06 2020 - 21:22

Dublin girl (9) wins Manchester City kit design competition

Lucy Beth Duffy completed the design ‘to keep busy’ during Covid lockdown

Tue Oct 06 2020 - 20:48

European stocks rise amid rebound for travel stocks

Wall Street wanes as tech companies slip into the red again

Wed Sept 23 2020 - 18:45

Mixed reaction to ‘Instagram Freeze’ by celebrities, despite campaign objective

Kim Kardashian West, Katy Perry, Leonardo DiCaprio and Demi Lovato among those taking part in the ‘Stop Hate for Profit’ campaign

Wed Sept 16 2020 - 10:14

Adidas predicts profit rebound after pandemic hit

Big loss in second quarter as stores close down to curb coronavirus spread

Thu Aug 06 2020 - 09:01