Germans recognise Mazda3 for reliability
Thu, Oct 13, 2011
Mazda continues to triumph on the Auto Bild endurance test. Following the success of Mazda6 and Mazda5, now the Mazda3 has passed the respected German motoring magazine’s 100,000 km endurance test with flying colours. Mazda tells us that its score is further proof of the high product quality, reliability, and durability of its vehicles.
Read more ...Mercedes-Benz stirs A Class appeal on Facebook
Thu, Oct 13, 2011
Mercedes-Benz in Ireland has fastened on to the importance of social media with its arrival on Facebook and the launch of its new interactive movie Drive & Seek, which went live recently.
The move is being made in anticipation of new model introductions yet to come when Facebook is expected to play an important role in appealing to a new generation of younger drivers for whom forthcoming models like the new A-Class will have a particular appeal.
Read more ...Seat on the up as it shows off new Mii city car
Thu, Oct 13, 2011
Seat is unveiling the Mii city car, which is the company’s styling version of the much publicised Volkswagen up.
Read more ...Clodagh McKenna drives on in a Volvo XC60
Thu, Oct 13, 2011
Celebrity chef Clodagh McKenna (pictured above) has recently added the role of Volvo Brand Ambassador to her CV.
Read more ...Motorists expect fuel prices to rise
Thu, Oct 13, 2011
More than half of Irish motorists expect fuel prices to increase by up to 15 per cent in the next year, according to the new Skoda Ireland Motoring Costs Insights report.
The Skoda Ireland report surveyed almost 900 Irish motorists over the age of 18 and examined the running costs of vehicles for Irish drivers. It revealed the typical spend on vehicle maintenance.
Read more ...More five stars, but crash tests to get tougher
Thu, Oct 13, 2011
The latest set of Euro NCAP crash test results brings an additional reward and more five stars, but not everyone is ready for tougher requirements in 2012.
Read more ...New Jaguar XF boasts a 2.2L turbo diesel engine
Thu, Sep 29, 2011
Jaguar has just launched its newly updated XF - a model that it speaks of as a saloon with the soul of a Jaguar sports car.
Read more ...Honda unveils evolutionary new Civic five-door
Thu, Sep 29, 2011
Honda launched its new Civic at the Frankfurt Motor Show recently. It is developed specifically for the European market and built in Britain. The Civic will be offered exclusively as a five-door hatchback when it is launched in early 2012.
Read more ...Ford out to prove that size does not matter
Thu, Sep 29, 2011
Ford was out to prove that size really does not matter with its Frankfurt Show exhibits.
Read more ...Mercedes-Benz Club based in Galway this weekend
Thu, Sep 29, 2011
The roads of Galway and Mayo will see a big increase in the number of Mercs on our roads.
Read more ...Motorists urged to change tyres at 3mm tread depth
Thu, Sep 29, 2011
The Automobile Association is advising motorists to change their tyres when the tread depth reaches 3mm.
The advice comes at a time when the AA has noticed that motorists are holding on to their cars longer.
Read more ...New stylish Subaru XV compact crossover
Thu, Sep 29, 2011
Subaru gave a world premiere to the European version of its new Subaru XV at the Frankfurt Motor Show.
Read more ...New Mercedes-Benz B-Class on the way
Thu, Sep 29, 2011
The new Mercedes-Benz B-Class broke cover at the Frankfurt Motor Show and first versions will arrive here in December in time for the January sales.
Read more ...Toyota adds style to customary Yaris substance
Thu, Sep 22, 2011
The new Toyota Yaris is now available in Ireland from €14,760.
Read more ...Toyota adds style to customary Yaris substance
Thu, Sep 22, 2011
The new Toyota Yaris is now available in Ireland from €14,760.
Read more ...BMW 520d Touring wins in Towcar Awards 2011
Thu, Sep 22, 2011
BMW has demonstrated impressive pulling power at Britain’s Towcar Awards 2011, with the Touring winning a top accolade.
Read more ...Peugeot enters partnership deal with the IFA
Thu, Sep 22, 2011
Peugeot and the Irish Farmers’ Association have announced a new partnership at this week’s 80th National Ploughing Championships in Athy.
Read more ...Kia unveils sports concept at Frankfurt Show
Thu, Sep 22, 2011
Powerful, dynamic, and forward-looking, Kia’s new concept car signals the company’s distinctive new design direction.
Read more ...New Fiat Panda launched at Frankfurt Show
Thu, Sep 22, 2011
The undisputed star of the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show for Fiat was the new Panda city car.
Read more ...Toyota debuts several new models at motor show
Thu, Sep 22, 2011
Toyota showed several new models at the Frankfurt Motor Show. It had world premieres for both the new Avensis and the new Prius family of full hybrid models. The new 2012 Hilux also made its European debut and the three-door version of the recently launched new Yaris was on public view for the first time.
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