Seat open week at Western Motors

Thu, Jun 16, 2016

Seat dealer Western Motors has announced a host of offers as part of its open week, which is taking place this week (June 13 to June 18) at its dealership in Ballybrit in Galway.

Football fans urged to slow down

Thu, Jun 16, 2016

Galway and Mayo fans travelling to the big game in McHale Park are asked to drive with care.

New Transit and Transit Custom here next month

Thu, Jun 09, 2016

According to Ford, their newly updated Transit and Transit Custom commercial vehicles powered by the all-new state-of-the-art 2.0-litre Ford EcoBlue diesel engine will offer improved cost of ownership and performance for customers from mid-2016.

Are you driving to or in France for the Euros?

Thu, Jun 09, 2016

With just days to go until Euro 2016 kicks off, the mass exodus of happy Irish soccer fans has begun in earnest. And it appears that most supporters are taking to the autoroutes of France to support the boys in green.

Research carried out by Enterprise Rent-A-Car, found that over 1 in 5 (21%) Irish holiday- makers who plan to drive abroad this summer are heading to France. In fact, almost a quarter (23%) of Irish people travelling to France this summer are going for the sole reason of supporting Ireland in Euro 2016.

Peugeot announces special June offers for 162 plate

Thu, Jun 09, 2016

Peugeot has launched its '162-Summer Sensation Days' promotion that's taking place in their dealerships throughout June.

Fans spending €2,000 on average to attend Euros

Thu, Jun 09, 2016

As Euro 2016 excitement begins to take off, members of the Green Army making the trip to France will be shelling out up to €2,000 for the pleasure of shouting on the boys in green.

Ford EcoBlue reveals advanced diesel engine

Thu, Jun 02, 2016

Ford has revealed the first new Ford EcoBlue advanced diesel engine that will offer optimised fuel efficiency and reduced CO2 and NOX emissions for customers, using what it describes as sophisticated technologies and innovative design.

Building on the industry-leading performance and technology of Ford’s award-winning EcoBoost petrol engines, Ford’s range of EcoBlue diesel engines will power the company’s future passenger cars and commercial vehicles with power outputs ranging from 100PS to 240PS.

Suzuki Vitara wins popular Car of the Year award

Thu, Jun 02, 2016

Suzuki's Vitara has been voted the overall winner at the 2016 Honest John Awards held in London.

Nissan Leaf cars electrify Europe

Thu, May 26, 2016

Three years after Nissan introduced electric vehicle and battery manufacturing to Europe, the 50,000th European-built Nissan Leaf has rolled off the production line.

Summer show time at Tony Burke Motors

Thu, May 26, 2016

Tony Burke Motors will host Toyota’s summer show time promotion, which runs from May 25 to May 28.

Toyota is offering customers a choice of a trade-in trade-up allowance up to €3,500 or three years free servicing on the 162 range, and with free style, safety and technology packs, and APRs starting from 2.9 per cent, Tony Burke Motors says there is no better time to visit a local Toyota dealer.

New Mini Seven inspired by original of the species

Thu, May 26, 2016

Taking its name from the first Mini, the 1959 Austin Seven, the Mini Seven was developed to showcase both the distinctive style inspired by the original, and the current modern values of the brand. It will be available as a Mini three-door or five-door hatch in four engine types: Cooper, Cooper D, Cooper S and Cooper SD.

Mini Seven will have its first appearance in this part of the world at Goodwood Festival of Speed on the Mini stand from June 23 to 26 with orders being taken now. Prices for the Mini three-door Seven and Mini five-door Seven have been announced in the UK, but not here yet.

New Peugeot 2008 SUV to arrive in July

Thu, May 19, 2016

Peugeot’s 2008 has enjoyed continuous sales growth in Europe since it was first launched in 2013, landing a consistent podium place in its segment in Europe. With more than 580,000 units produced up to March 2016, the 2008 has won over customers worldwide with its good looks and dynamic performance.

Van overloading undermines tech advances

Thu, May 19, 2016

Advances in van safety technology could be undermined by dangerous overloading, warns the British Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). If it is true in Britain, it is at least similar, if not worse, here in Ireland.

Check your tyres

Thu, May 19, 2016

The tyres are the only parts of your vehicle that come in contact with the road yet for many of us, they are not high on the agenda when comes to our cars' safety and performance. However, making sure that your tyres are fit for purpose could be the difference in saving your life and the lives of other road users.

New Skoda SUV to be called Kodiaq

Thu, May 12, 2016

Skoda’s new large SUV is to be called Kodiaq. It refers to the Kodiak bear that lives on the homonymous island off the southern coast of Alaska. The name does not exactly roll off the tongue, and its spelling is derived from the language of the indigenous people – the Alutiiq.

New powered-up Audi TT RS Coupe and Roadster

Thu, May 12, 2016

The new TT RS models will be launched on the European market in the autumn. No pricing for the Irish market will be announced at this time, but Audi boasts the impressive performance from the new five-cylinder engine will win over many buyers.

Recovering economy drives new registrations

Thu, May 12, 2016

Official statistics released by the Society of the Irish Motor Industry show new car registrations for the month of April were up 10 per cent.

Some 10,408 new cars were registered compared to 9,451 in April 2015, while new cars registrations year to date are up 26 per cent on the same period last year.

Volkswagen starts technical modification of Golfs

Thu, May 05, 2016

The Volkswagen passenger car brand is starting the technical modification of vehicles affected with engine type EA 189. The first model that customers will be soon able to make a service appointment for is the Golf TDI Blue Motion Technology (BMT) with a 2.0l engine.

Mairead Ronan is new Renault brand ambassador

Thu, May 05, 2016

Mairead Ronan has certainly enjoyed the past year; wedding her husband Louis and in recent weeks, announcing her pregnancy with her second child, due later this year.

New Peugeot Expert van to debut at CV Show

Thu, Apr 28, 2016

Peugeot tells us the new Expert van offers customers a compelling and competitive product range with exceptional capabilities and efficiencies, and a robust and modern design. It should go on sale here in September.

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