Next Skoda Yeti SUV to arrive in two variants
Thu, Aug 22, 2013
For the first time, the Czech compact-SUV will be available in two variants - one will be designed to be a stylish Yeti model for about town, and the other Skoda calls an adventurous off-road Yeti.
Read more ...New Subaru Forester goes on sale
Thu, Aug 22, 2013
Subaru's new Forester recently went on sale here with prices starting at €34,995 for the new 2.0D X diesel or the new low CO2 2.0i XE Lineartronic CVT automatic, rising to €38,295 for the range topping 2.0D XC.
Subaru expects the new Forester will build upon the model’s reputation as a go-anywhere, user-friendly SUV with improved performance, safety and efficiency, and a more spacious and better appointed cabin.
Read more ...Honda unveils spacious new Civic Tourer
Thu, Aug 22, 2013
Honda has taken the wraps off the new Civic Tourer ahead of its official unveiling at the Frankfurt Motor Show in mid September.
Read more ...Renault drives cycle forward
Thu, Aug 15, 2013
Renault, well-known supporter of cycling internationally, has become the new sponsor of the National Breast Cancer Research Institute’s annual Into the West Cycle Challenge.
Read more ...Insurance rise pushes up the annual cost of motoring
Thu, Aug 15, 2013
The AA does a study every year on the total cost of owning and running a car in Ireland. The sums are more than a little scary when you include everything.
Read more ...New Toyota Corolla with more style and substance
Thu, Aug 15, 2013
Toyota has launched the new Toyota Corolla and it arrives with an entry level price of €20,995 for the 1.33 petrol in Terra trim, and €1,000 more for the 1.4D-4D (diesel), also in Terra grade.
Read more ...New Auris Touring Sports also joins the Toyota range
Thu, Aug 15, 2013
Toyota has launched the Auris touring sports with an entry level 1.4D-4D Terra for €21,970.
Read more ...Whiplash scourge costing British drivers
Thu, Aug 08, 2013
The British are in the process of learning a lesson that we learnt the hard way a decade ago. Their system for motor insurance is riddled with fraud and exaggeration. Levels of compensation are far too high and claims too frequent.
Read more ...Volkswagen and the new Golf are 131 top sellers
Thu, Aug 08, 2013
As Ireland celebrates the new 132 plate, Volkswagen is celebrating being the top-selling brand of the 131 plate, with the new Volkswagen Golf also the top-selling car.
Read more ...Colm Quinn to expand BMW dealership to Galway
Thu, Aug 08, 2013
Colm Quinn will be bringing BMW back to Galway with a fully-fledged dealership in a prime location on the Tuam Road, at the Excelsior garage site.
Read more ...When is a pest not a pest?
Thu, Aug 01, 2013
Sometimes you can find yourself getting into trouble when you least expect it. Of all the media outlets and radio shows that might from time to time want to take issue with the AA, the ‘Mooney Goes Wild’ radio programme is probably the one that you would least expect.
Read more ...Ford's flying start with 132 new car registrations
Thu, Aug 01, 2013
Ford got off to a flying start with new ‘132’ plate car registrations, the first ever mid-year number-plate change. The first 10 day figures released by the Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) show that Ford is the leading brand in the ‘132’ July car market with 1,042 registrations, ahead of Hyundai and VW (637 and 604 respectively).
Read more ...Fastback models set for all-new Mazda3 range
Thu, Aug 01, 2013
When the all-new Mazda3 goes on sale here later this year, the model line-up should once again include two bodystyles – hatchback and fastback (saloon body-style).
Read more ...Outstanding customer care from Galway Ford dealers
Thu, Aug 01, 2013
Excellence in customer care in both sales and aftersales was the basis for the 2012 Ford of Europe Chairman's Awards, which were claimed by eight Ford dealers at a ceremony in Belfast recently. Ford Ireland managing director Eddie Murphy presented the awards to eight dealers from the Republic including two from Galway.
Read more ...Volkswagen and the new Golf are '131' top sellers
Thu, Aug 01, 2013
As we welcome the new 132 plate, Volkswagen is celebrating being the top-selling brand of the 131 plate with the new Volkswagen Golf also the top-selling car.
According to figures from the Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI), Volkswagen claimed 12.64 per cent market share for the 131 plate with 6,730 units, ahead of Toyota in second place, and Ford in third place.
Read more ...Next Jeep Grand Cherokee to be evolutionary
Thu, Jul 25, 2013
Since its launch in 1992, the Grand Cherokee name has been delivering the Jeep values of freedom, authenticity, adventure, and passion. The latest model, which goes on sale soon, promises to continue that tradition.
Read more ...Spanish Roads don’t melt in the sunshine so why do ours?
Thu, Jul 18, 2013
Miracles do happen. Very rarely you get events like Limerick winning the Munster hurling championship or the Dubs (go on lads!) winning Leinster. Even more rarely you get hot summer heatwaves in Ireland.
Read more ...Cost of motoring fell in the past year
Thu, Jul 18, 2013
The cost of motoring has fallen in the last year, according to new figures from the Central Statistics Office.
Read more ...Seat Leon crowned 2013 Car of the Year in Britain
Thu, Jul 18, 2013
The Seat Leon has won the prestigious British Car of the Year 2013 at the annual Auto Express New Car Awards.
Read more ...Skoda celebrates 20 years in Ireland
Thu, Jul 18, 2013
Skoda is celebrating 20 years in Ireland during which time it has become a household name.
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