Land Rover Discovery is Scottish Car of the Year
Thu, Nov 23, 2017
The new Land Rover Discovery SUV triumphed in its segment to be named best-in-class by our Celtic cousins in the Association of Scottish Motoring Writers before fighting off tough competition from other category winners to take the top title.
Read more ...High powered charging network for longer range travel
Thu, Nov 23, 2017
A new pan-European high-power charging network is on the way. Using a common plug technology, it will offer electric car drivers better e-mobility for longer distance travel.
BMW Group, Daimler AG (Mercedes-Benz), Ford and the Volkswagen Group have announced a new joint venture called IONITY that will develop and implement a high-power charging (HPC) network for electric vehicles across Europe.
Read more ...Offers on Fiat vans
Thu, Nov 23, 2017
Fiat Professional Ireland has announced a new five-year warranty and zero per cent business hire purchase offer for its wide range of commercial vehicles.
A five-year/200,000-mile manufacturer’s warranty is being offered for the Fiorino, Doblo, Ducato, Talento and Fullback.
Read more ...New Citroen C4 Cactus delivers real comfort
Thu, Nov 23, 2017
Citroen has unveiled the new C4 Cactus, its new compact hatchback, with styling as bold and modern as ever.
Read more ...Peugeot 3008 crowned Irish Car of the Year 2018
Thu, Nov 16, 2017
The Peugeot 3008 has received the top accolade in Irish motoring this year, winning the Car of the Year at the annual awards evening.
Read more ...New Hyundai Kona small crossover now on sale
Thu, Nov 16, 2017
Hyundai has just launched its new Kona small crossover, which will take on the Nissan Juke, as well as the recently arrived Kia Stonic, and Citroen C3 Aircross. The entry-level Kona Comfort 1.0 petrol turbo six-speed starts from €20,995 ex works.
Read more ...Toyota launches new diesel scrappage website
Thu, Nov 16, 2017
Toyota Ireland has launched a new website called ‘dieselscrappage.ie’.
Read more ...Subaru’s new XV Crossover and Impreza arrive
Thu, Nov 16, 2017
Subaru has launched its Subaru XV Crossover and Impreza, the first new models to be built on its latest global platform.
Read more ...New car sales fall, while used car sales
Thu, Nov 16, 2017
New car sales in for the first nine months of 2017 declined by more than 10 per cent compared to last year, according to figures released by the Society of the Irish Motor Industry.
New car sales totalled 128,578, a decline of 10.2 per cent. However used imports remain a significant feature of the market so far in 2017, with imports 37.7 per cent (70,821) ahead of the first nine months of 2016.
Read more ...Kia’s new Stonic - an eye-catching compact crossover
Thu, Nov 09, 2017
The SUV inspired Kia Stonic, which is now on sale here, is an important model for Kia to engage new customers in a fast growing B-SUV segment.
Read more ...Renault Kangoo beats its own record
Thu, Nov 09, 2017
A zero-emission electric van has outperformed its official range and energy consumption figures while participating in the UK’s 2017 Fleet World MPG Marathon.
Read more ...All-new Audi A7 Sportback gets here next spring
Thu, Nov 09, 2017
Audi has unveiled its new Audi A7 Sportback, which, it says, represents a new design era for the German carmaker.
Read more ...New Citroen C3 Aircross compact SUV here next week
Thu, Nov 09, 2017
The new Citroen C3 Aircross Compact SUV is now on sale here.
Read more ...Frank Byrnes Autobody Repairs wins national award
Thu, Nov 09, 2017
Frank Byrnes Autobody Repairs, Oranmore, has been announced as the national winner of the prestigious Irish Auto Trade Award for Bodyshop of the Year 2018.
The awards recognise the best operators in all sectors of the Irish auto trade.
Read more ...VW’s new ‘snapshot’ calendar in aid of Pieta House
Thu, Nov 09, 2017
A special edition 2018 calendar in aid of Pieta House has been launched by Volkswagen Ireland.
Read more ...The new Seat Arona on show at Monaghans
Thu, Nov 09, 2017
Monaghans Galway held the launch of the new Seat Arona in its showrooms on the Tuam Road - the first time this new model has been unveiled in the west of Ireland.
Read more ...Top tips for buying a car
Thu, Nov 09, 2017
There are many questions to ask before you part with your cash on a car.
Read more ...Skoda’s incentives for its 181 sales event
Thu, Nov 02, 2017
Skoda Ireland tells us that their new product and customer incentives are part of their 181 sales event, which is being rolled out from now until 31st October. The event will see two new model versions being unveiled at showrooms across the country, the Rapid and the Citigo.
Read more ...Nissan’s new e-NV200 van sets world record
Thu, Nov 02, 2017
Nissan has claimed a new Guinness World Record with its updated, longer-range e-NV200 electric van, with the help of brand ambassador and actress Margot Elise Robbie.
Read more ...Continental shows cutting edge technologies
Thu, Nov 02, 2017
Last week, Continental, the leading tyre and automotive technology group, brought its ‘Vision Zero Live’ event to Mondello Park Race Circuit in Co. Kildare. Over three days, consumers, staff from tyre retailers and managers of large company fleets had the opportunity to participate in a range of ‘hands on the wheel’ demonstrations of the company’s latest tyre and automotive technologies.
As a long-standing expert in the broader automotive sector, Continental and its five divisions has a very clear vision. The company wants to achieve zero injuries, zero fatalities and zero accidents on our roads – hence, Continental’s Vision Zero initiative. The company aims to achieve this through ensuring that Continental’s full range of technologies, from the company’s renowned German-engineered premium tyres to the safety systems that are in many of the vehicles from all of the main car brands.
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