BMW i8 hybrid destined for Irish market
Thu, Sep 26, 2013
BMW’s most advanced sport car ever offered for sale, the i8, which is on show at the Frankfurt Motorshow, is destined for the Irish market with a price tag of €136,400.
Read more ...New Mazda3 targets company car drivers
Thu, Sep 26, 2013
Mazda expects its new ‘3’ to transform the lower/medium company car sector, led by, what it says, is a class-leading combination of performance, excellent fuel economy and low emissions.
Read more ...Volkswagen to debut two electric cars in Frankfurt
Thu, Sep 12, 2013
Volkswagen will be presenting two new and extremely efficient electric cars at the Frankfurt International Motor Show which runs until September 22.
Read more ...Ford to reveal S-Max teaser at Frankfurt Show
Thu, Sep 12, 2013
Ford will offer a glimpse of the next S-Max at the Frankfurt Show which runs until September 22.
In the absence of any new product, the S-Max will be the centrepiece of the company’s stand.
Read more ...New Peugeot 308 to be revealed to the public
Thu, Sep 12, 2013
Peugeot will showcase its latest new models and innovations to the world at the Frankfurt Motor Show, including the new 308, the thrilling 308 R Concept, and the new RCZ R sports coupe. Also, on display will be the astonishing 208 T16 Pikes Peak car, a 2008 hybrid air concept and the 208 hybrid FE demonstrator. The range of new vehicles will be complemented by new BlueHDi models, featuring Euro 6 diesel emissions control technology, available from the end of 2013.
Read more ...Land Rover sponsors Roundstone Champions Pony Show
Thu, Sep 12, 2013
This weekends sees the return of the All-Ireland Supreme Champion of Champions to Roundstone. This much anticapated event is a highlight in the year for all Connemara Pony breeders and enthusiasts. This year it is proudly sponsored by Land Rover and their local dealer Bradley Landrover on the Dublin Road, Galway.
Read more ...Commuter houses targeted by burglars
Thu, Sep 05, 2013
Burglaries are on the up. We had an idea this was happening in part because the AA provides home insurance so we see a lot of it first hand in terms of claims. But there are all sorts of other data sets, including Garda and CSO statistics, that tell the same story.
Read more ...Opel Adam’s new engine gives a triple punch
Thu, Sep 05, 2013
Opel is set to unveil a new high-tech 1.0-litre three–cylinder petrol engine at this month’s Frankfurt International Motor Show, ahead of its debut in the Adam city car next year.
Read more ...Galway welcomes the Renault into the West Cycle
Thu, Sep 05, 2013
This Saturday (September 7) the ‘Renault into the West Cycle Challenge’ will arrive in Eyre Square.
Read more ...New Opel Insignia arrives later this year
Thu, Sep 05, 2013
The new Opel Insignia range will be launched here later this year and will be available as a five-door hatch, four-door saloon and sports tourer.
Read more ...Toyota's new Proace replaces the Hiace range
Thu, Aug 29, 2013
Toyota has boosted its light commercial line-up in Ireland with the launch l of the Proace.
Read more ...AKAT Pitstop rebrands to Donnellan Auto Services
Thu, Aug 29, 2013
AKAT Pitstop, based in the Oranmore Business Park, has been rebranded to Donnellan Auto Services.
Established in 1999, the garage will continue to offer the same service in the same location, six days a week.
Read more ...Road safety in crisis
Thu, Aug 22, 2013
It is often the case in business that the time when you should be worried about something is not when it is in a crisis. The worries tend to be obvious at that stage, and everyone is focussed.
Read more ...Ford Kuga SUV on the road for Heritage Week
Thu, Aug 22, 2013
National Heritage Week runs until Sunday and Ford tells us its new Kuga model has been pressed into service, touring the country visiting a selection of the 1,700 events that are taking place in the celebration of Ireland’s national heritage.
Read more ...Honda’s NSX Concept-GT
Thu, Aug 22, 2013
Honda has unveiled the NSX Concept-GT, a racing machine to enter the GT500 class of the 2014 SUPER GT Series.
Read more ...Next Skoda Yeti SUV to arrive in two variants
Thu, Aug 22, 2013
For the first time, the Czech compact-SUV will be available in two variants - one will be designed to be a stylish Yeti model for about town, and the other Skoda calls an adventurous off-road Yeti.
Read more ...New Subaru Forester goes on sale
Thu, Aug 22, 2013
Subaru's new Forester recently went on sale here with prices starting at €34,995 for the new 2.0D X diesel or the new low CO2 2.0i XE Lineartronic CVT automatic, rising to €38,295 for the range topping 2.0D XC.
Read more ...Honda unveils spacious new Civic Tourer
Thu, Aug 22, 2013
Honda has taken the wraps off the new Civic Tourer ahead of its official unveiling at the Frankfurt Motor Show in mid September.
Read more ...Renault drives cycle forward
Thu, Aug 15, 2013
Renault, well-known supporter of cycling internationally, has become the new sponsor of the National Breast Cancer Research Institute’s annual Into the West Cycle Challenge.
Read more ...Insurance rise pushes up the annual cost of motoring
Thu, Aug 15, 2013
The AA does a study every year on the total cost of owning and running a car in Ireland. The sums are more than a little scary when you include everything.
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