Safety experts warns potholes pose severe risk to life

Thu, Sep 14, 2023

Motorists have been warned that as road conditions worsen, the risk to life because of potholes is now severe.

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Opel premieres new models at Europe’s biggest show

Thu, Sep 07, 2023

Opel used this week’s IAA Mobility in Munich, Germany, to give world premieres to three new cars, including the standout Opel Experimental concept car.

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Research highlights need for safe van loading

Thu, Sep 07, 2023

Research commissioned by Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles in the UK has found that a third of van drivers have injured themselves at least once while loading their vans in the past year, costing businesses billions of pounds annually.

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1967 Ferrari 412P sells for more than $30 million

Thu, Sep 07, 2023

A rare 1967 Ferrari 412P Berlinetta has become the fourth most valuable Ferrari sold at auction, when it recently sold for $30.25 million (around €32.78m).

The 56-years-old car was sold on August 18 by Bonhams at its auction in California, USA, and surpasses the previous record held by the classic car auctioneers for a 1954 Mercedes-Benz W198, which sold for $29.6 million in 2013.

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More than 20,000 new EVs sold so far this year

Thu, Sep 07, 2023

Some 1,776 new electric vehicles were registered in August, compared to 1,484 in August 2022 (+19.7 per cent), according to the latest new vehicle registrations statistics released ty the Society of the Irish Motor Industry.

So far this year, 20,218 new electric cars have been registered in comparison to 12,659 (+59.7 per cent) on the same period 2022.

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Fifth-generation Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid on sale

Thu, Aug 31, 2023

Toyota Ireland says its new fifth-generation Prius is now available at their dealerships nationwide.

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Weather is the biggest cause of distracted driving

Thu, Aug 31, 2023

A new survey conducted by Compare The Market has revealed that 81 per cent of drivers report being in a car accident due to distracted driving.

The study aims to raise awareness of potential hazards while driving - having polled drivers on their biggest distractions - the average cost of damage to the vehicle, and the model of the car involved in the accident.

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Maxus expands Irish dealer and aftersales network

Thu, Aug 31, 2023

Maxus has partnered with two more motor companies as it expands its Irish dealer sales and aftersales network.

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Volvo sales soar in Galway

Thu, Aug 24, 2023

Registrations for Volvo cars in Galway have surged since Connolly Motor Group opened the Volvo Galway dealership at Briarhill Industrial Park in Ballybrit in March.

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Ford Pro enhances the 2024 Ford Transit

Thu, Aug 24, 2023

Ford Pro in Europe has just announced what it describes as significant vehicle performance and productivity-enhancing upgrades coming in 2024 to Transit. It says that these are designed to help businesses do more and optimise their operations.

Reminding us that it is the world’s best-selling cargo van, Ford claims the Transit and E-Transit models gain a comprehensive step up in standard connectivity features and Ford Power-Up wireless update capability. New software simplifies aftermarket conversions and automates repetitive tasks for delivery drivers who can often make 150 drops a day.

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Nissan global EV sales surpass one million

Thu, Aug 17, 2023

Nissan has revealed global sales of its electric vehicles have surpassed the one million unit milestone, almost one third of which have been to European customers.

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Vantastic sales indicate a positive economic outlook

Thu, Aug 17, 2023

LCV, Light Commercial Vehicle/van sales, are up an impressive 42.5 per cent (5,664) compared to July last year (3,974).

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Citroen’s new e-C4 X electric model goes on sale

Thu, Aug 17, 2023

Citroen has provided details of the new e-C4 X electric model, with pricing starting from €39,967.

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Record month for electric vehicle sales

Thu, Aug 10, 2023

New figures released by the Society of the Irish Motor Industry show that 4,161 new electric vehicles were registered in July, making it a record monthly total for EV sales in Ireland.

EV sales last month were also up 52 per cent (2,729) on July 2022, while 18,458 new electric cars have been registered so far this year, in comparison to 11,175 on the same period last year.

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New Toyota Land Cruiser gets electric power steering

Thu, Aug 10, 2023

Toyota has provided the first look at its new Land Cruiser.

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Dacia to spring electric surprise next year

Thu, Aug 03, 2023

Dacia has confirmed the highly anticipated fully electric new Spring model will be launched in Ireland in mid-2024.

Dacia Ireland says this will be a new version, enhanced by several significant improvements in design and equipment to the original Spring, and will be available in many European left-hand drive markets. It is already widely credited with making electric mobility widely accessible in Europe with 120,000 Spring having been sold since its introduction to European left-hand-drive markets in 2021.

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Renault launches new Austral E-Tech full hybrid

Thu, Aug 03, 2023

The new Renault Austral E-Tech full hybrid is now available at dealerships throughout Ireland, with prices starting from €45,295.

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New Lexus LBX small crossover due in early 2024

Thu, Jul 20, 2023

Orders are set to open in October for the new Lexus LBX small crossover, with the first deliveries expected in early 2024. LBX stands for Lexus Breakthrough Crossover.

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See Lexus LBX Luxury Crossover at exclusive preview event at Lexus Galway Showroom

Thu, Jul 20, 2023

Lexus Galway is delighted to unveil the brand new Lexus LBX Luxury Crossover at an exclusive preview event from Saturday July 22 to Tuesday July 25.

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New Range Rover Sport SV performance flagship

Thu, Jul 13, 2023

To anyone that knows me, it is no secret the latest Range Rover Sport is one of my favourite cars.

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