Diesel still the popular choice for Irish motorists
Thu, May 30, 2019
New research commissioned by Seat Ireland has revealed 50 per cent of the 495 Irish respondents would choose a diesel car, compared to just 32 per cent who would prefer a petrol car. This figure showcases how diesel cars are still very much front of mind for Irish motorists.
According to the Seat research, Irish motorists would like to change their car every three years and almost one in three (28 per cent) have researched three different models prior to buying a new car. Of those surveyed, 75 per cent either fully understood or had some understanding of all car finance options available to them.
Read more ...New-generation Mazda3 now on sale here
Thu, May 30, 2019
The new Mazda3 is now on sale here, reflecting the latest in Mazda’s engineering, design and manufacturing.
Read more ...Honda E is the new small European electric car
Thu, May 30, 2019
Honda has decided to name its new European electric vehicle the Honda E.
The small EV will debut in production form at the Frankfurt Auto Show in September, having been presented as a prototype at the Geneva Motor Show in March.
Read more ...Audi A4 celebrates its 25th birthday
Thu, May 23, 2019
A quarter of a century after its birth, demand is unabated for the Audi A4, now in its fifth generation.
Read more ...Volvo crowned most dependable premium brand
Thu, May 23, 2019
The success of Volvo's transformation as a car manufacturer has been recognised with the award for the most dependable premium brand in the JD Power 2019 UK vehicle dependability study.
Read more ...Renault gears up for 192
Thu, May 23, 2019
Renault Group Ireland has revealed its special offers for 192 across its range of Renault and Dacia cars and vans.
Renault says it is offering zero per cent APR and zero deposit across the model range. including the recently refreshed Kadjar, Clio, Captur, Megane range, flagship Koleos SUV, and Scenic and Grand Scenic family cars.
Read more ...Volkswagen shows its first electric ID model
Thu, May 16, 2019
Volkswagen has announced the name of the first model of the new ID family, the ID.3, months before its official world premiere at the Frankfurt international motor show in September.
Read more ...Survey finds plug-in hybrid owners really do plug in
Thu, May 16, 2019
A recent survey of drivers of the UK’s most popular plug-in hybrid, the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, reveals that around two-thirds (68 per cent) plug their car in every single day and 90 per cent charge their vehicles at least two to three times per week. This certainly runs counter to the myth that plug-in hybrids are only driven by people looking to lower their tax bills and are never actually plugged in.
Read more ...LDV unveils second pure-electric vehicle to range
Thu, May 16, 2019
LDV says it is leading the charge in the electric vehicle sector with the launch of its second pure-electric van, the EV30.
Read more ...VW Caddy Life now wheelchair-accessible
Thu, May 09, 2019
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has produced a wheelchair-accessible ‘Engineered For You’ conversion of the popular Volkswagen Caddy Life compact van.
Read more ...Consumers move towards electric vehicles and hybrids
Thu, May 09, 2019
The move towards electric vehicles and hybrids is growing at pace, according to a new report.
EV numbers are up six times on last year and the hybrid market has advanced 20 per cent, according to the International Car Tech and Mobility Summit organisers, Electronomous and Mobility X, which reports a sharp consumer shift towards electric vehicles and a healthy growth in the numbers of hybrid vehicles.
Read more ...Renault LCVs are taken to the next stage
Thu, May 09, 2019
With 120 years of expertise and leadership in the market of vans and electric light commercial vehicles in Europe, Groupe Renault has reveals four new models.
Read more ...Toyota relaunches Land Cruiser Business version
Thu, May 09, 2019
The legendary Toyota Land Cruiser new five-seater Business model is now available to order with limited first arrivals in July.
Read more ...Jaguar I-Pace is World Car of the Year
Thu, May 02, 2019
The Jaguar I-Pace is the 2019 World Car of the Year. And not only that, it is the winner of three award categories - the overall 2019 World Car of the Year, the 2019 World Green Car, and the 2019 World Car Design of the Year.
This is the first time in the World Car Awards’ 15-year history that one vehicle has achieved a win across three categories. It is the second time in 15 years that one company has achieved a triple-win. Mercedes-Benz previously attained this honour in 2015.
Read more ...New Suzuki Jimny - Urban Car of the Year winner 2019
Thu, May 02, 2019
Suzuki Motor Corporation has announced the Jimny has won the Urban Car category in the 2019 World Car Awards.
Read more ...Cunningham Autopoint wins best presentation in Car Dealership Awards
Thu, May 02, 2019
Cunningham Autopoint hasreceived an award for Best Presented Cars in Connacht.
Read more ...Summer driving advice
Thu, Apr 25, 2019
This is the time of year when families pack up the cars and head off on summer holidays.
Read more ...Study reveals Toyota hybrids are fuel efficient with positive environmental impact
Thu, Apr 25, 2019
A new study carried out by University College Dublin academics has revealed that in typical Irish commuting conditions, Toyota’s hybrid powertrain system drives in zero emissions mode (ZEV) for significantly more than half (62 per cent ) of the time and more than 40 per cent of the distance covered.
Those were the key findings of a study commissioned by Toyota Ireland through ConsultUCD, the university’s managed consultancy service.
Read more ...Tips for selling your car online
Thu, Apr 25, 2019
Go online and find the value of your car
- Research estimated prices and get the price right
- Research estimated prices and get the price right
Read more ...Volkswagen’s new T-Cross ready for sale
Thu, Apr 25, 2019
Volkswagen’s new T-Cross model, the smallest SUV in the Volkswagen family, will go on sale in Ireland next month. The German carmakers say the new urban crossover model is a versatile, practical and flexible addition to Volkswagen’s SUV family. It will have a starting price of €22,495.
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