Three World Car of the Year finalists

Thu, Mar 10, 2011

The top three contenders for the overall 2011 World Car of the Year title are the Audi A8, the BMW 5 Series, and the Nissan Leaf.

New Renault Espace in 2014

Thu, Mar 10, 2011

Renault will have a new Espace in 2014 and will replace the current Laguna in 2016.

Hyundai unveils two new star models

Thu, Mar 10, 2011

Hyundai unveiled two new production models to a European audience at the Geneva Motor Show. Both cars encapsulate the spirit of Hyundai's new brand slogan: ‘New Thinking. New Possibilities'.

Orders open for new Audi A6 due in April

Thu, Mar 10, 2011

Following the new E-Class and 5-Series, comes the latest German executive model, the new Audi A6 saloon which is now available to order here for delivery from April.

It is the seventh generation of the model, which Audi says has been redesigned from the ground up.

Toyota Verso-S wins the space race

Thu, Mar 03, 2011

Toyota Ireland has launched its new small MPV in Ireland with an entry level price of €16,995.

Stylish new Kia Rio breaks cover

Thu, Mar 03, 2011

Kia Motors has revealed the first photos of the next generation Rio, which will be unveiled at the Geneva Motorshow alongside the new Picanto.

Lower road tax for more efficient new Suzuki SX4

Thu, Mar 03, 2011

Suzuki's urban sport crossover, the SX4, has been given a new look and the 1.5 litre engine has also been upgraded. It also benefits from lower C02 emissions, lower road tax, and lower fuel consumption. Prices start at €17,385 for the GLX hatchback version.

New Volkswagen Jetta makes European debut

Thu, Mar 03, 2011

Following its international unveiling in 2010, the latest generation Jetta has made its European debut.

Pets do ferry well travelling by sea

Thu, Mar 03, 2011

Pets prefer ferry travel, if carryings by Irish Ferries during 2010 are a guide.

Ford Fiesta scores a global safety first

Thu, Mar 03, 2011

The Ford Fiesta is now the first car in its segment to earn top crash test ratings in each of the world's largest auto markets that perform safety testing, the US, China and Europe.

New BMW i sub-brand is electric

Thu, Mar 03, 2011

BMW has launched a new sub-brand which focuses on developing the electric vehicle sustainable individual mobility solutions.

Test drive the new Volvo V60 at Kenny Galway

Thu, Mar 03, 2011

Volvo’s new V60 will be launched in the city this weekend, and local car dealership, Kenny Galway Ltd, and Volvo Car Ireland are inviting all motoring enthusiasts to avail of freeVolvo V60 sports wagon test drives.

The dealership launch weekend, which takes place over three days, tomorrow (Friday), Saturday, and Sunday, will also include special launch offers and various entertainment.

New 508 is Peugeot's best family car

Thu, Feb 24, 2011

Peugeot will have a new replacement here in April for the 407, and it is set to be big seller here. The new Peugeot 508 certainly has a stylish front to attract the attention of both fleet and private family car buyers. It is dynamic and well-equipped with prices starting from €24,850 ex-works.

Toyota number one for scrappage in January

Thu, Feb 24, 2011

Reflecting the positive opening sales figures for 2011, the scrappage figures released by SIMI have confirmed Toyota is number one in the marketplace for January with some 24 per cent of the scrappage-linked sales.

David Shannon, managing director of Toyota Ireland, said: “January sales across the industry have been very strong and undoubtedly the continuation of the scrappage scheme by the Government has been a factor.

Euro NCAP’s best performing cars of 2010

Thu, Feb 24, 2011

Euro NCAP has unveiled its five safest cars of 2010. To be selected as safest cars of their categories, these vehicles achieved a high overall score and attained the coveted five-star rating.

Audi's new A6 on the way

Thu, Feb 24, 2011

The seventh generation Audi A6 is on the way in April. The model line dates back to 1968 with the Audi 100. The current generation has sold 1.16 million worldwide in the last six years.

Emissions have been reduced and fuel efficiency improved with the model. This is helped by it being 80kg lighter, thanks mainly to the use of aluminium.

New BMW X3 is voted Off-Roader of the Year

Thu, Feb 24, 2011

Only weeks after its market launch, it has already been hailed Off-Roader of the Year. The new BMW X3 has made an instant and lasting impression on fans of all-wheel-drive vehicles, namely the readers of Germany’s Off Road magazine who voted it their favourite in the SUV category.

Daytime lights now mandatory on all newly-built EU cars

Thu, Feb 24, 2011

All new cars and small vans manufactured in Europe are now being fitted with automatic daytime lights, so-called daytime running lights in a new bid to raise road safety.

Already in effect from February 7, all new cars and light vans are being fitted with the DRLs that automatically switch on when the engine starts.

Renault Ireland powers up for launch of Renault ZE

Thu, Feb 24, 2011

A new partnership between Renault Ireland and DIT to deliver tailored electric car training programmes to the Renault Dealer network was announced this week.

The Department of Transport Engineering at DIT Bolton Street will provide electric vehicle education, training, assessment, technical problem solving and diagnostic trouble shooting on behalf of Renault Ireland.