Ford double win in extreme Arctic van test

Thu, Mar 20, 2014

Ford has achieved what it describes as a landmark double victory in one of the most gruelling tests of vehicle performance on the planet, the Arctic Van Test.

The new Ford Transit and Ford Transit Connect finished first in their respective classes after competing in the punishing five-day ordeal that subjects vehicles and drivers to extreme challenges in ice, cold and snow, in the frozen north of Finland, where temperatures can drop as low as -50 C.

New X-Trail strengthens Nissan's crossover range

Thu, Mar 20, 2014

While the new Juke and e-NV200 received considerable attention on the Nissan stand at the Geneva Motor Show recently, it was the new X-Trail that dominated for many.

Renault No 1 in Europe for low CO2 emissions

Thu, Mar 13, 2014

Renault Group has become the European leader in terms of low CO2 emissions and the first automotive group to be under 115g/km of CO2, based upon its sales of passenger cars over the full year 2013.

Peugeot 308 voted European Car of the Year 2014

Thu, Mar 13, 2014

The new Peugeot 308 has been crowned European Car of the Year. It was awarded the title by a jury of 58 journalists, representing 22 European countries.

A total of 30 new models from American, Korean, European and Japanese manufacturers, which went on sale in Europe during 2013, were eligible for the Car of the Year 2014 award. The final votes for the seven finalist models, pre-selected in December, were: Peugeot 308 - 307; BMW i3 - 223; Tesla Model S - 216; Citroën C4 Picasso - 182; Mazda3 - 180; Skoda Octavia - 172; and Mercedes-Benz S-Class - 170.

New Citroen C1 unveiled at Geneva Show

Thu, Mar 13, 2014

The 2014 Geneva Motor Show saw the premiere of the new Citroen C1 – a fresh take on a popular model that has sold more than 760,000 examples worldwide since its launch in 2005.

Seat continues to thrive with expanding dealer network

Thu, Mar 13, 2014

Seat hasstruck a positive note with west of Ireland buyers already this year.

VW's plug-in Golf hybrid with GTI dynamics

Thu, Mar 06, 2014

Volkswagen has unveiled its Golf GTE – a new plug-in hybrid version of the multi-award-winning Golf hatchback that combines the benefits of electric mobility with the dynamics of a Golf GTI.

Buyer beware - paperwork is worth the legwork

Thu, Mar 06, 2014

Gardaí are warning of a new scam, of which they have seen multiple cases since October last year, involving used cars being sold privately on popular websites.

Sleeker new Ford Focus here by year’s end

Thu, Mar 06, 2014

Ford says the new Focus elevates the world’s best-selling nameplate with a bolder, more emotive exterior design, a finely-crafted intuitive new interior, a suite of life-enhancing new technologies, and major fuel economy improvements. Now that is praise indeed for the new version that will go on sale here by this year end.

TV3 presenter is new SsangYong ambassador

Thu, Mar 06, 2014

TV3 anchor woman Glenda Gilson has embraced her new role as brand ambassador for Korean car franchise SsangYong and received a top of the range luxury SsangYong Korando

The TV3 Xposé presenter, who has recently interviewed high profile stars Garth Brooks, George Clooney and David Beckham, says she loves her new vehicle.

Skoda Octavia Scout on the way this summer

Thu, Mar 06, 2014

Skoda is pressing ahead with the launch of the new Octavia Scout which will be celebrating its world premiere at the Geneva Motor Show.

Quality tyres at the best possible prices at Fahy Tyre Worx

Thu, Mar 06, 2014

Fahy Tyre Worx, located in Ballindooley on the Headford Road, is committed to providing the best quality tyres, exhausts, and catalytic converters at value prices.

Renault set to launch a new Twingo city car

Thu, Mar 06, 2014

First off I accept the Renault Twingo has never meant much to Irish motorists. However, two decades after it revolutionised the small car segment with the first-generation Twingo, Renault has taken a fresh look at its city car.

Peugeot to unveil chic new 108 next month

Thu, Feb 27, 2014

Peugeot’s new 108 mini car will arrive here this summer, replacing the 107.

Ireland's car buyers' guide annual

Thu, Feb 27, 2014

The 2014 edition of Motorshow Car Buyers' Guide is in the shops now, packed with all the knowledge new car buyers need.

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer on the way

Thu, Feb 27, 2014

The new 2 Series Active Tourer sees BMW for the first time expand its portfolio to introduce front-wheel-drive and three cylinder engines in the model line-up. It arrives here next September.

New Ford Transit delivers more in every way

Thu, Feb 20, 2014

Ford's Transit model name is a brand that marketeers dream of creating. It has not been an overnight success story, but one that has evolved from the school of hard work and prudent planning. Famed for durability and being a man's van, the latest new Transit 2-tonne will go on sale here within a couple of months.

Quality tyres at the best possible prices at Fahy Tyre Worx

Thu, Feb 20, 2014

Fahy Tyre Worx, located in Ballindooley on the Headford Road, is committed to providing the best quality tyres, exhausts, and catalytic converters at value prices.

Opel's Meriva gets more style and substance

Thu, Feb 20, 2014

The Opel Meriva is a car that has surprised me for some time - primarily because it has been so under-rated by Irish motorists.

Hyundai Cracks the Top Three

Thu, Feb 20, 2014

Following a bumper January, when Hyundai sold a record number of cars, Hyundai Ireland are proud to confirm that Hyundai Irelands fastest growing car brand is now Irelands Newest Leading Car brand.

Hyundai have achieved a market share of 10.12% up from 7.85% market share achieved for the year 2013 and has moved into 3rd place in the Irish car market.

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