New Suzuki SX4 goes all-wheel-drive
Thu, May 19, 2011
Suzuki’s SX4i is a distinctive five-door hatchback that now features intelligent all-wheel drive.
Read more ...Minister focuses on 'shovel ready' transport projects
Thu, May 19, 2011
Transport projects are set to get a €75 million boost as part of the Government's jobs initiative announced on Tuesday.
Read more ...Peugeot's all-new 508 flatters and delivers
Thu, May 19, 2011
Peugeot’s new 508 is now on sale here, replacing the dated 407.
Read more ...New Audi A6 has style and substance
Thu, May 12, 2011
The new Audi A6 went on sale here recently, and I had the opportunity last week to give one a full Irish week-long test, writes Padraic Deane.
Read more ...Switch off before you drive off
Thu, May 12, 2011
The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is warning motorists that using a mobile phone while driving is one of the most dangerous things they can do in a car.
Read more ...Annual NCT for cars ten years and older
Thu, May 12, 2011
Annual testing is being introduced for cars 10 years and older from the beginning of June, the Road Safety Authority has confirmed.
Read more ...Ford Super Sunday at Fred Kilmartin in Ballinasloe
Thu, May 12, 2011
Well known Ballinasloe Ford dealers, Fred Kilmartin, is celebrating the launch of the new Focus at its showroom on Sunday.
Read more ...Ford Super Sunday at Fred Kilmartin in Ballinasloe
Thu, May 12, 2011
Well known Ballinasloe Ford dealers, Fred Kilmartin, is celebrating the launch of the new Focus at its showroom on Sunday.
Read more ...New Fiat Ducato van range arrives soon
Thu, May 12, 2011
The new Fiat Ducato is due to launch in Ireland in the coming weeks.
Read more ...VW entering WRC with Polo R in 2013
Thu, May 12, 2011
Volkswagen has unveiled the concept of the Polo R WRC, the car with which it will compete in the World Rally Championship from 2013.
After three consecutive victories at the Dakar Rally, Volkswagen has set itself new aims in top-calibre sport.
Read more ...Toyota extends free servicing offer
Thu, May 12, 2011
Toyota Ireland has extended its popular three-years free servicing offer to all Yaris and Aygo models sold before the end of June.
Read more ...New Hyundai i40 estate on the way
Thu, May 12, 2011
Hyundai Ireland has announced pricing and specification for the new i40 family size car, which is due to go on sale in Ireland at the end of June.
Read more ...Fiat introduces on-the-road pricing in Ireland
Thu, May 12, 2011
Fiat has launched a new “on-the-road” pricing initiative in Ireland.
Read more ...Síle Seoige purrs in new Peugeot RCZ
Thu, May 12, 2011
Peugeot in Ireland has presented Síle Seoige with the keys to a new Peugeot RCZ sports coupe.
Read more ...New car registrations up twelve per cent
Thu, May 12, 2011
New car registrations are up 12 per cent for the first four months of the year, figures released by the Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) confirm.
Read more ...New 2011 Honda Accord offers more for less
Thu, May 05, 2011
The revamped Honda Accord boasts a refreshed look, lower CO2 emissions, and lower prices. Honda tells us it also offers improved driving comfort, handling improvements, and better fuel consumption. The latest Accord, which arrives in Ireland this week, also introduces minor safety upgrades.
Read more ...April is the lowest recorded month for road deaths
Thu, May 05, 2011
The Road Safety Authority and An Garda Síochána have praised the public for their efforts in saving lives on our roads as April 2011 was confirmed as the safest month since records began in 1959.
This trend reversal was badly needed because road deaths had increased in each of the first three months this year. At the end of March there had been 16 more people killed on Irish roads compared with the first three months of 2010.
Read more ...New Chrysler Ypsilon on sale late this year
Thu, May 05, 2011
The new Chrysler/Lancia Ypsilon was nominated the stand-out mainstream production vehicle at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show. This is based on media coverage before, during, and after the big annual Swiss international show.
Read more ...ESB unveils electric car charge point plans
Thu, May 05, 2011
ESB ecars has unveiled detailed plans for the roll out of fast charge points in service stations across the country from next month.
Under agreements with Topaz, The Maxol Group, and Lidon Limited, a number of fast charge points will be available in service stations along inter-urban routes from May, enabling drivers to power up electric cars from zero to 80 per cent of their capacity in less than 30 minutes.
Read more ...New Audi Q3 freewheels into the limelight
Thu, May 05, 2011
Audi's compact Q3 SUV, making its world debut at the Shanghai Auto Show last week, will be the first Audi to feature ‘disconnect coasting' - a system that automatically freewheels downhill to save fuel.
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