Toyota profit more than doubles on yen, cost cuts Toyota's quarterly profit more than doubled to 313.9 billion yen ($3.2 billion) on the back of cost cuts and better sales. Business • 08 May 13
Toyota profit more than doubles on yen, cost cuts Toyota's quarterly profit more than doubled to 313.9 billion yen ($3.2 billion) on the back of cost cuts and better sales. Business • 08 May 13
US retail sales see biggest fall in nine months US retail sales saw their biggest fall in nine months in March, as higher taxes and weak hiring have made American consumers more cautious about spending. Business • 12 Apr 13
US retail sales see biggest fall in nine months US retail sales saw their biggest fall in nine months in March, as higher taxes and weak hiring have made American consumers more cautious about spending. Business • 12 Apr 13
Thousands of cars to be recalled in Ireland Up to 38,000 cars are to be recalled over possible problems with passenger airbags in some Toyota, Honda, Nissan and Mazda models. News • 11 Apr 13
Thousands of cars to be recalled in Ireland Up to 38,000 cars are to be recalled over possible problems with passenger airbags in some Toyota, Honda, Nissan and Mazda models. News • 11 Apr 13
US car companies see better-than-expected sales Ford Motor Co and Chrysler Group LLC have reported slightly better-than-expected US auto sales in March, buoyed by greater demand for sport utility vehicles and pickup trucks. Business • 02 Apr 13
US car companies see better-than-expected sales Ford Motor Co and Chrysler Group LLC have reported slightly better-than-expected US auto sales in March, buoyed by greater demand for sport utility vehicles and pickup trucks. Business • 02 Apr 13
New car sales slow by almost 19% in January New car sales fell by 18.8% in January compared to the same time last year, new figures from the Society of the Irish Motor Industry show. Business • 01 Feb 13
New car sales slow by almost 19% in January New car sales fell by 18.8% in January compared to the same time last year, new figures from the Society of the Irish Motor Industry show. Business • 01 Feb 13
US consumers buying more cars and clothing US consumers increased their spending at retail businesses in December, buying more cars, furniture and clothing. Business • 15 Jan 13
US consumers buying more cars and clothing US consumers increased their spending at retail businesses in December, buying more cars, furniture and clothing. Business • 15 Jan 13
Toyota retakes global car sales crown from GM Toyota has dethroned General Motors as the world's top-selling car maker. Business • 14 Jan 13
Toyota retakes global car sales crown from GM Toyota has dethroned General Motors as the world's top-selling car maker. Business • 14 Jan 13
2012 car sales down 12% on previous year The Society of the Irish Motor Industry has said that car sales last year were down 12% on the previous year. Business • 03 Jan 13
2012 car sales down 12% on previous year The Society of the Irish Motor Industry has said that car sales last year were down 12% on the previous year. Business • 03 Jan 13
Toyota's quarterly profit triples New figures from Toyota show that its quarterly profit tripled, driven by a recovery from natural disasters. Business • 05 Nov 12
Toyota's quarterly profit triples New figures from Toyota show that its quarterly profit tripled, driven by a recovery from natural disasters. Business • 05 Nov 12
Rathdown Motors to close after 25 years Dublin's Terenure based car dealership Rathdown Motors is to close after several years of sustained losses, with the loss of 18 jobs. Business • 02 Nov 12
Rathdown Motors to close after 25 years Dublin's Terenure based car dealership Rathdown Motors is to close after several years of sustained losses, with the loss of 18 jobs. Business • 02 Nov 12
Car sales higher in October but lower for the year New car sales in October were 6% higher than last October, according to new figures from SIMI, the organisation that represents the Irish motor industry. Business • 01 Nov 12
Car sales higher in October but lower for the year New car sales in October were 6% higher than last October, according to new figures from SIMI, the organisation that represents the Irish motor industry. Business • 01 Nov 12
Ford earns $1.63 billion in third quarter Ford's third-quarter profit eased 1% to $1.63 billion as European losses swamped record North American profits. Business • 30 Oct 12
Ford earns $1.63 billion in third quarter Ford's third-quarter profit eased 1% to $1.63 billion as European losses swamped record North American profits. Business • 30 Oct 12
Fiat doubles Q3 profits to €286m Fiat has more than doubled its third quarter profits to €286m, up from €112m in the same period last year. Business • 30 Oct 12
Fiat doubles Q3 profits to €286m Fiat has more than doubled its third quarter profits to €286m, up from €112m in the same period last year. Business • 30 Oct 12
Toyota widens global sales lead over GM Toyota has widened its global sales lead over General Motors as its factories recovered from last year's earthquake. Business • 26 Oct 12
Toyota widens global sales lead over GM Toyota has widened its global sales lead over General Motors as its factories recovered from last year's earthquake. Business • 26 Oct 12
Decrease in new private cars licensed in September There was a decrease in the number of new private cars licensed in September according to the latest Central Statistics Office figures. Business • 05 Oct 12
Decrease in new private cars licensed in September There was a decrease in the number of new private cars licensed in September according to the latest Central Statistics Office figures. Business • 05 Oct 12
New car sales up 2.3% in August - CSO New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that a total of 3,736 new private cars were licensed in August. Business • 13 Sep 12
New car sales up 2.3% in August - CSO New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that a total of 3,736 new private cars were licensed in August. Business • 13 Sep 12
New car sales slow down by 11.3% in July New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that the number of new cars licensed in July of this year fell by 11.3% from the same time last year. Business • 08 Aug 12
New car sales slow down by 11.3% in July New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that the number of new cars licensed in July of this year fell by 11.3% from the same time last year. Business • 08 Aug 12
2,000 cars taken off the road after failing NCT Over 2,000 cars that failed the National Car Testing service this year were taken off the road because they were too dangerous. News • 07 Aug 12
2,000 cars taken off the road after failing NCT Over 2,000 cars that failed the National Car Testing service this year were taken off the road because they were too dangerous. News • 07 Aug 12
Euro crisis puts a brake on BMW profits BMW said its earnings fell 28% in the second quarter of 2012 due to higher costs for investments in new technology and personnel. Business • 01 Aug 12
Euro crisis puts a brake on BMW profits BMW said its earnings fell 28% in the second quarter of 2012 due to higher costs for investments in new technology and personnel. Business • 01 Aug 12
Car sales slow down by 42% in June - SIMI The latest figures from the Society of the Irish Motor Industry show that new car sales in June are down sharply compared to the same time last year. Business • 02 Jul 12
Car sales slow down by 42% in June - SIMI The latest figures from the Society of the Irish Motor Industry show that new car sales in June are down sharply compared to the same time last year. Business • 02 Jul 12
Toyota profits tumble due to disasters Japan's Toyota Motor said today that its net profit for the year to March fell 30.5% to 283.56 billion yen ($3.56 billion). Business • 09 May 12
Toyota profits tumble due to disasters Japan's Toyota Motor said today that its net profit for the year to March fell 30.5% to 283.56 billion yen ($3.56 billion). Business • 09 May 12
GM Q1 earnings plunge on Europe troubles General Motors' earnings fell by nearly two-thirds in the first quarter as the company's European operations racked up losses due to the euro zone crisis. Business • 03 May 12
GM Q1 earnings plunge on Europe troubles General Motors' earnings fell by nearly two-thirds in the first quarter as the company's European operations racked up losses due to the euro zone crisis. Business • 03 May 12
