New car registrations up twenty eight per cent

Wed, Dec 30, 2015

New car registrations were up 28 per cent (2,571) last month when compared to October 2014 (2,011). New car registrations for the year are currently up 30 per cent (123,670) on the same period last year. Light commercial vehicles (LCVs) were down 13 per cent (1,206) on October 2014 (1,392), but year to date are up 43 per cent (22,848).

Heavy goods vehicle registrations are down 30 per cent for the month of October (153) compared to the same month last year (221), and are up six per cent year to date.

New Mercedes-Benz GLC now on sale here

Wed, Dec 23, 2015

The new Mercedes-Benz GLC has arrived in Ireland. It a model that propels the brand into the mid-size, right-hand drive SUV segment for the first time, with an entry-level price of €50,280 ex-works.

Jeep Renegade wins 2015 4x4 of the Year award

Wed, Dec 23, 2015

The Jeep Renegade has been crowned the 4x4 Magazine’s 2015 4x4 of the Year award.

Fake NCT certificate on the increase here

Thu, Dec 17, 2015

The number of fake NCT certificates in circulation on Irish roads is on the increase. With sources saying that scam artists can take a car that is only worth €300 and then re-sell it for up to €1,200, it is hardly surprising fake certs are on the rise.

New Volvo S90 saloon could be worth the wait

Thu, Dec 17, 2015

Volvo expects the a new S90 to be the entry ticket to the premium saloon club.

Santa’s No 1 Christmas wish is the new Lexus RC300 Sports Coupe

Thu, Dec 17, 2015

Lexus has launched many new models to its 161 line up, including the new Lexus IS 300h Sport, the New GS 300h, the stunning new RX 450h four wheel drive SUV, and last, but not least, the luxurious RC 300 Sports Coupe.

Subaru excels in ‘real world’ fuel efficiency test

Thu, Dec 17, 2015

Amid the recent controversy surrounding manufacturer claims on official mpg figures, Subaru has been named one of the top car manufacturers for ‘real world’ fuel efficiency following independent testing. The tests were carried out to establish how efficient cars are under normal driving compared to their official fuel consumption figures.

New Peugeot, Citroen wand Toyota Vans/MPVs

Thu, Dec 17, 2015

The Citroen SpaceTourer, Peugeot Traveller, and Toyota ProAce are the MPV and shuttle versions of new vans that on the way during 2016. Both companies therefore confirm the continuation of their co-operation agreement signed in 2012.

Euro NCAP’s star cars from latest crash tests

Thu, Dec 17, 2015

Euro NCAP has just released its seventh batch of results of the year, including 15 cars from a range of categories, and with a mixed bag of results. Of the 15 cars, 11 achieved five stars, two received four stars, one was awarded three stars, and another only two stars.

Almost all new cars in this release not only offer low and/or high speed autonomous braking (AEB) systems, either as an option or standard, but also have incorporated more advanced restraint technology on the rear seats to cope with the newest full-width frontal crash test.

Your guide to placing the perfect online car ad

Thu, Dec 10, 2015

For some, placing a private advert can be a little daunting especially if you have never done it before, and even if you place ads regularly, it can be difficult to decide what is the best information to include. Therefore the Galway Advertiser classified team have put some pointers together to help you make the most of your online ad.

Toyota most successful brand in the 2016 TÜV report

Thu, Dec 10, 2015

A new report has Toyota as the most reliable brand in Germany with a total of 14 top 10 positions.

Volvo launches sporty R-Design of new XC90

Thu, Dec 10, 2015

Volvo has launched a new R-Design version of its award-winning XC90 with a starting price of €67,950.

Audi Q7 e-tron hybrid SUV on the way

Thu, Dec 10, 2015

By Padraic Deane
The new Audi Q7 e-tron will be available to order in Ireland from mid-December, retailing at €84,475 on-the-road - that's after the maximum €7,500 SEAI and Revenue grants have been deducted.

Even better new Kia Optima on the way

Thu, Dec 10, 2015

The Kia brand has undergone a total and remarkable change in less than a decade. The new Optima provides further evidence of this in a different way. It is more of an evolution of an already very attractive and stylish design.

New Mercedes-Benz GLE and GLE coupe on the way

Thu, Dec 03, 2015

Mercedes-Benz has released details of price and specifications of its new GLE and GLE coupe models, both of which will arrive here ahead of the January registrations rush.

Rafterty is a model for up and coming rally drivers

Thu, Dec 03, 2015

Galway's Dean Raftery has enjoyed a fantastic year on the rally circuit.

Subaru previews next Impreza at Los Angeles Show

Thu, Dec 03, 2015

Subaru has unveiled the Impreza Sedan Concept at the 2015 Los Angeles Auto Show.

Get set for 161 with Bradley Renault

Thu, Dec 03, 2015

There may be no better time than now to upgrade to a new Renault or Dacia at Bradley Renault on the Tuam Road in Galway.

Skoda Octavia RS is more relevant 

Thu, Nov 26, 2015

The Skoda Octavia RS is one of Ireland’s favourite performance models and recently it saw the addition of the powerful 2.0 TSI 230bhp model as the fastest version in the range.

Ford Mondeo is the Irish Car of the Year 2016

Thu, Nov 26, 2015

The Ford Mondeo has been voted Continental Irish Car of the Year 2016 by the Irish Motoring Writers’ Association, succeeding the Nissan Qashqai, which took the prestigious title last year.

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