Self driving taxis could deliver environmental benefits - study Self-driving "robocab" taxis could deliver huge environmental and economic benefits by running more efficiently than privately operated vehicles, a study has shown. Business • 06 Jul 15
Self driving taxis could deliver environmental benefits - study Self-driving "robocab" taxis could deliver huge environmental and economic benefits by running more efficiently than privately operated vehicles, a study has shown. Business • 06 Jul 15
Halfords' cycling push pays off as profits rise British car parts to bicycles retailer Halfords has today posted an 11.4% rise in full-year profit. Business • 05 Jun 15
Halfords' cycling push pays off as profits rise British car parts to bicycles retailer Halfords has today posted an 11.4% rise in full-year profit. Business • 05 Jun 15
Ten migrants found in car boots in UK Ten suspected illegal migrants have been detained in the UK after being found hiding in the boots of imported Maserati cars. News • 21 May 15
Ten migrants found in car boots in UK Ten suspected illegal migrants have been detained in the UK after being found hiding in the boots of imported Maserati cars. News • 21 May 15
Nissan profit soars to $4.2 billion on weak yen Nissan today said its fiscal-year net profit soared 17.6% to $4.2 billion, crediting a weak yen and new model roll-outs for buoyant results that drove past its own earlier forecasts. Business • 13 May 15
Nissan profit soars to $4.2 billion on weak yen Nissan today said its fiscal-year net profit soared 17.6% to $4.2 billion, crediting a weak yen and new model roll-outs for buoyant results that drove past its own earlier forecasts. Business • 13 May 15
12% rise in newly licensed cars in April - CSO More than 13,160 new cars were licensed in April, according to the Central Statistics Office, up 12% on the same month of last year. Business • 11 May 15
12% rise in newly licensed cars in April - CSO More than 13,160 new cars were licensed in April, according to the Central Statistics Office, up 12% on the same month of last year. Business • 11 May 15
Toyota's annual profit accelerates to $18 billion Toyota said its annual profit accelerated 19% to a record $18.1 billion as the world's biggest car maker capitalised on a weak yen and strong demand in the North American market. Business • 08 May 15
Toyota's annual profit accelerates to $18 billion Toyota said its annual profit accelerated 19% to a record $18.1 billion as the world's biggest car maker capitalised on a weak yen and strong demand in the North American market. Business • 08 May 15
New cars must have emergency call system from 2018 New car models will have to be fitted with devices that will automatically alert rescue services when a car crashes from 2018. Business • 28 Apr 15
New cars must have emergency call system from 2018 New car models will have to be fitted with devices that will automatically alert rescue services when a car crashes from 2018. Business • 28 Apr 15
New cars to have automatic alert systems from 2018 New car models will have to be fitted with devices that will automatically alert rescue services when a car crashes from 2018. News • 28 Apr 15
New cars to have automatic alert systems from 2018 New car models will have to be fitted with devices that will automatically alert rescue services when a car crashes from 2018. News • 28 Apr 15
US retail sales slump for third month in a row US retail sales fell for the third month in a row in February as severe winter weather gripped large parts of the country, new figures show. Business • 12 Mar 15
US retail sales slump for third month in a row US retail sales fell for the third month in a row in February as severe winter weather gripped large parts of the country, new figures show. Business • 12 Mar 15
Car sales speed up by 29% in February There was a near 30% increase in the number of new cars licensed in February compared to the same month last year. Business • 09 Mar 15
Car sales speed up by 29% in February There was a near 30% increase in the number of new cars licensed in February compared to the same month last year. Business • 09 Mar 15
New cars drive retail sales higher in January New CSO figures show that the volume of retail sales increased by 3.3% in January compared to the previous month on the back of stronger car and furniture sales. Business • 27 Feb 15
New cars drive retail sales higher in January New CSO figures show that the volume of retail sales increased by 3.3% in January compared to the previous month on the back of stronger car and furniture sales. Business • 27 Feb 15
Halfords posts strong Christmas sales rise Retailer Halfords posted a rise in Christmas sales thanks to strong demand for car maintenance and cycling products. Business • 21 Jan 15
Halfords posts strong Christmas sales rise Retailer Halfords posted a rise in Christmas sales thanks to strong demand for car maintenance and cycling products. Business • 21 Jan 15
New car sales at highest level since 2008 The number of new private cars licensed last year was the highest since 2008, figures from the Central Statistics Office show. Business • 12 Jan 15
New car sales at highest level since 2008 The number of new private cars licensed last year was the highest since 2008, figures from the Central Statistics Office show. Business • 12 Jan 15
12.1% rise in new cars licensed in November: CSO More than 1,465 new private cars were licensed for the first time last month, according to the Central Statistics Office, up 12.1% on the same month of 2013. Business • 08 Dec 14
12.1% rise in new cars licensed in November: CSO More than 1,465 new private cars were licensed for the first time last month, according to the Central Statistics Office, up 12.1% on the same month of 2013. Business • 08 Dec 14
ICG's revenues rise over 10% in third quarter Irish Continental Group has reported a 10.3% rise in revenue for the three months to the end of September, its seasonally most significant quarter of the year. Business • 17 Nov 14
ICG's revenues rise over 10% in third quarter Irish Continental Group has reported a 10.3% rise in revenue for the three months to the end of September, its seasonally most significant quarter of the year. Business • 17 Nov 14
Toyota boosts full year profit forecast by 12.4% Toyota today boosted its full-year profit forecast by 12.4% while also lifting its revenue estimate, citing a weak yen and cost cuts. Business • 05 Nov 14
Toyota boosts full year profit forecast by 12.4% Toyota today boosted its full-year profit forecast by 12.4% while also lifting its revenue estimate, citing a weak yen and cost cuts. Business • 05 Nov 14
Retail sales edge higher in September New CSO figures show that retail sales rose by 0.1% in September on a monthly basis, while they increased by 5.9% on an annual basis. Business • 29 Oct 14
Retail sales edge higher in September New CSO figures show that retail sales rose by 0.1% in September on a monthly basis, while they increased by 5.9% on an annual basis. Business • 29 Oct 14
New car sales motor over 37% higher in August New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that the number of new cars licensed in August rose by 37.7% to 6,201 on the same time last year. Business • 08 Sep 14
New car sales motor over 37% higher in August New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that the number of new cars licensed in August rose by 37.7% to 6,201 on the same time last year. Business • 08 Sep 14
New 142 plates drive car sales up over 50% in July The number of new cars licensed for the first time in July rose by 50.8% to 14,037 compared to the same time last year - an increase of 4,731. Business • 08 Aug 14
New 142 plates drive car sales up over 50% in July The number of new cars licensed for the first time in July rose by 50.8% to 14,037 compared to the same time last year - an increase of 4,731. Business • 08 Aug 14
New car sales up 2.9% in June - CSO New figures from the CSO show the number of new cars licensed for the first time rose by 2.9% to 3,390 in June compared to the same time last year. Business • 07 Jul 14
New car sales up 2.9% in June - CSO New figures from the CSO show the number of new cars licensed for the first time rose by 2.9% to 3,390 in June compared to the same time last year. Business • 07 Jul 14
Warning as fake bank drafts used in car sales The public is being urged to be cautious when buying or selling cars privately as fake bank drafts are being used in some transactions. News • 18 Jun 14
Warning as fake bank drafts used in car sales The public is being urged to be cautious when buying or selling cars privately as fake bank drafts are being used in some transactions. News • 18 Jun 14
Retail sales down by 0.9% last month The volume of retail sales fell by 0.9% in the month of April on the back of lower car sales, pharmaceuticals and books and newspapers. Business • 28 May 14
Retail sales down by 0.9% last month The volume of retail sales fell by 0.9% in the month of April on the back of lower car sales, pharmaceuticals and books and newspapers. Business • 28 May 14
Google building self-driving cars Google is building cars that do not have steering wheels, accelerator pedals or brake pedals, in an ambitious expansion of the company's efforts to develop self-driving cars. Business • 28 May 14
Google building self-driving cars Google is building cars that do not have steering wheels, accelerator pedals or brake pedals, in an ambitious expansion of the company's efforts to develop self-driving cars. Business • 28 May 14
Cars could drive themselves sooner than expected Cars could be driving themselves down the world’s streets far sooner than expected, thanks to a change in a global treaty. Special Reports • 19 May 14
Cars could drive themselves sooner than expected Cars could be driving themselves down the world’s streets far sooner than expected, thanks to a change in a global treaty. Special Reports • 19 May 14
Nissan full year profit jumps 14% to $3.8 billion Nissan said today its full-year net profit jumped 14%, boosted by a weaker yen, cost-cutting efforts and brisk sales. Business • 12 May 14
Nissan full year profit jumps 14% to $3.8 billion Nissan said today its full-year net profit jumped 14%, boosted by a weaker yen, cost-cutting efforts and brisk sales. Business • 12 May 14
