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Used cars licensed in November surge by 25% as new electric vehicles fall
Volkswagen was the most popular make of new private car licensed last month
Stocks gain as investors cheer delayed US economic data
S&P 500 rises to a hair below October’s record
Highest ever number of new electric cars sold in Ireland in 2025
Electric models surge to an 18.4% share as Toyota heads for another year on top
L’Oréal presses EU to ease regulatory burden on cosmetics and pharma
Cosmetics industry involved in lobbying rearguard against new laws making it pay for water pollution
Global shares down as US government shutdown and AI anxieties take centre stage
Iseq index down 0.9% as banks, Ryanair and house builders slide
Amazon deal lifts tech stocks as Wall Street rally fizzles
Ryanair lifts Iseq index after reporting record second quarter performance
Chips are down for Europe after landing in the crossfire of US-China trade war
European Union’s substantive trade issues with China has already wiped out renewable energy companies and now threatens car industry
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Porsche’s travails are a warning to the wider car industry
Once a profit-laden golden child, Porsche is now struggling and if it can happen in Stuttgart it can happen anywhere
Irish electric car sales soar as registrations climb 73%
EV sales up almost 39% so far this year, reversing recent trends
US lowers tariffs on EU cars to 15%, cementing trade deal terms
Shares in European carmakers rise after deal confirmed
Global shares flat as US indices hover near records
European airline shares take hit after cyber attack
German car industry seeks fightback amid slumping market share
German automakers face shrinking market share and job cuts. Can they recover?
Is the new T-Roc really Volkswagen’s last all-combustion model?
Is this really Volkswagen’s last all-combustion engine model?
‘Full speed against a wall’: Munich motor show a mix of excitement and angst
Lots of shiny new cars scattered about the city of Munich, but equally plenty of dire warnings of the future
How the world’s biggest carmakers fell behind in software
The shift from a manufacturing model to a digital one is proving difficult and expensive for many of the industry’s traditional companies
Family cars: What to buy when you’ve more kids than cash
From sliding doors to Isofix points, here’s how to find space without blowing the budget
VW Tayron review: More than merely a stretched Tiguan with a plug?
New PHEV crossover splits opinion – and seating – in the race for family-friendly motoring
How upcoming price changes will affect your EV running costs
Do recent price increases plus an upcoming VAT rise make EVs as costly to run for some motorists as a petrol or diesel car?
Tariff deal will result in ‘considerable negative repercussions’, German industry warns
Companies in Germany’s critical automotive sector are reportedly beginning their own direct trade talks with Washington
European shares dip as US tariff reality sets in
Automakers Volkswagen, BMW plunge with trade agreement set to lock in 15% tariffs on exports to US
VW cuts outlook as tariffs weigh on Audi, Porsche margins
Europe’s largest carmaker is under pressure to cut costs and improve its products
Car stocks drive narrow losses for European shares
London’s FTSE stood out against its European counterparts by closing at a fresh record high
EVs market share on verge of overtaking diesel cars
Tesla branded vehicles made up two of the three most popular electric car models in June
Global shares shrug off trade anxieties as volatility recedes
Iseq index largely unchanged as banks and Ryanair dip
Volkswagen ID.3 GTX: Can it finally deliver on the EV hot-hatch promise?
Despite strong range and refined handling, VW’s electric hatch still falls short on passion
‘Happiness shines through’: Thousands join Dublin Pride Parade
Taoiseach walks at head of huge parade that made its noisy way from O’Connell Street to Merrion Square
EV Q&A: Will ‘vegan’ interiors be hard-wearing in the long term?
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Should electric car incentives be more creative?
Helping to separate electric-vehicle myths from facts, we are here to answer all your EV questions
Audi’s small Q3 grows up for its third generation
Latest Q3 looks to Q5 and Q6 e-tron for styling inspiration
Renault shares slide as chief executive Luca de Meo quits to lead Kering
French luxury group’s shares rise on hopes of turnaround
BYD brings EV price wars to small cars in Europe
EU tariffs may limit discounting but Chinese carmakers will appeal to consumers with advanced technology
New car owners increasingly opting for electric or hybrid over petrol or diesel
Petrol and diesel cars accounted for just 44% of new private cars licensed from January to May, down from 56% last year
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