Range Rover, Defender and Discovery get five-years warranty

Thu, Sep 21, 2023

Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has announced a new five-year manufacturer warranty on all new Range Rover, Defender and Discovery models comes into effect today, 1st September.

New Mercedes-AMG GT Coupé on the way

Thu, Sep 21, 2023

The new, second-generation Mercedes-AMG GT Coupé is on the way here.

Two models will be offered: an AMG GT 63 Coupé and AMG GT 55 Coupé, both equipped with 4MATIC + all-wheel drive and an AMG 4.0 litre V8 bi-turbo engine.

Gowan Auto brands lined up at National Ploughing Championships

Thu, Sep 21, 2023

Gowan Auto, the importer and distributor of Alfa Romeo, Citroën, DS Automobiles, Fiat, Fiat Professional, Honda, Jeep, Opel and Peugeot in the Republic of Ireland, was back at the National Ploughing Championships this week.

Opel premieres new models at Europe’s biggest dhow

Thu, Sep 21, 2023

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

Kia to use plastic from 55-ton ocean haul in its EVs

Thu, Sep 14, 2023

Kia plans to use recycled plastic from a 55-ton haul recently reclaimed from the Pacific Ocean in its new electric vehicle models.

New BYD SUV called Seal U here early next year

Thu, Sep 14, 2023

A new fully-electric SUV from BYD (Build Your Dreams) is next month being introduced to customers in Europe for the first time, and it is due to arrive in Ireland early next year.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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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