Fiat's new 500 model is the L for large

Thu, Feb 16, 2012

Fiat's first official images of the 500L, the new model which will have its world preview at the Geneva Motor Show early next month, have been released.

New Citroen DS5 wins award

Thu, Feb 16, 2012

The new Citroën DS5 will be launched in Ireland in the first quarter of 2012 and it is already winning awards.

For the second year in a row, Top Gear magazine has made Citroën a top choice, naming DS5 its ‘Family Car of the Year’ in the publication’s 2011 awards.

Volvo's automatic DRIVe diesels equal manual MPG

Thu, Feb 16, 2012

Volvo Car's latest step in its 'drive towards zero' emissions strategy is the launch of an automatic gearbox option in four Volvo DRIVe models - the S60 DRIVe, V60 DRIVe, V70 DRIVe and the S80 DRIVe.

Thumbs up to new Mercedes-Benz B-Class

Thu, Feb 09, 2012

Mercedes-Benz main dealer Ian Moore from Michael Moore Car Sales, Athlone pictured giving thumbs up to the new Mercedes-Benz B-Class which has just arrived on the Irish market.

Half of drivers with penalty points feel it is unfair

Thu, Feb 09, 2012

Ireland’s penalty points system is undoubtedly working and enjoys broad support, but motorists who have been caught are inclined to feel hard done by. In a poll of 4,000 motorists who had received penalty points at least once nearly half felt aggrieved to some extent.

Some 46 per cent of respondents felt the circumstances in which they had received penalty points were fair, but a similar number, 48 per cent had a gripe of some sort about the incident.

Top ten World Car of the Year finalists announced

Thu, Feb 09, 2012

The countdown has begun to the announcement of the 2012 World Car of the Year and the World Performance Car for 2012.

2012 Renault Scenic facelift here in March

Thu, Feb 09, 2012

Renault will update the Scenic and Grand Scenic models in the spring.

New Hyundai i30 on the way

Thu, Feb 09, 2012

Hyundai’s new generation i30 will arrive in a few weeks.

New Mercedes-Benz B-Class arrives in style

Thu, Feb 02, 2012

The new Mercedes-Benz B-Class has just been been launched on the Irish market.

Ford looks to design cars for visually impaired

Thu, Feb 02, 2012

Ford has joined forces with Cambridge University to gain a better understanding of visual impairment issues that come with an aging society and to use digital tools to better design vehicles for those with vision problems.

Ireland's car buyers' guide...Motorshow 2012

Thu, Feb 02, 2012

There has never been a better time to buy a new car in this country. We have all heard that before. However if you have the money or can get it, and you want to buy a new car, then there is great value available right now. But what to buy and what not to are dilemmas facing many when it comes to shopping for a new car.

The 2011 edition of Motorshow Car Buyers' Guide assists buyers with no nonsense verdicts on every new model. It also has all the new car scoops, with details of more than 100 new models on the way. Safety is a priority too, so the results of every model ever crash tested are included. And equally important for new car buyers, is all the knowledge required to get a great deal.

New Honda Civic does its duty and much more

Thu, Feb 02, 2012

First there was the earthquake and tsunami tragedy in Japan before a further postponement due to a subsequent natural disaster in Thailand in October when a cluster of major component manufacturers that supply Honda’s global manufacturing operations fell victims to massive flooding. After all those trials, would there be tribulations? Has the new Honda Civic been worth waiting for?

New Chrysler Ypsilon supermini goes on sale

Thu, Jan 26, 2012

Chrysler's first supermini, the new Ypsilon, has gone on sale in Ireland.

BMW 3 is best for a seventh time

Thu, Jan 26, 2012

The new BMW 3 Series saloon has lived up to the legacy of its predecessor having been crowned What Car? Best Compact Executive Car 2012 for the seventh consecutive year with the 320d SE.

The BMW 3 Series saloon reigned supreme in the compact executive category, recognised for remaining ahead of the competition in every way. With its efficient dynamics package making this 3 the most economical car in its class, it appeals to both business and retail customers.

For Volkswagen the way ‘up’ looks bright

Thu, Jan 26, 2012

Even before it has arrived on British or Irish roads, the new Volkswagen Up has claimed top honours at the prestigious What Car? awards, being named Car of the Year for 2012 as well as best City Car.

New Fiat Panda arrives in the spring

Thu, Jan 26, 2012

The Fiat Panda re-defined the city car genre when it was launched in 1980, offering unparalleled versatility and interior space in a compact, manoeuvrable and affordable package.

Donnelly comes out of retirement for Galway Rally

Thu, Jan 19, 2012

Irish rally legend Eugene Donnelly will come out of retirement for the 2012 Irish Tarmac Rally Championship which starts in Galway next month.

Donnelly will drive the McGeehan Motorsport WRC MINI at the 2012 Safety Direct Galway International Rally on February 5.

New 2012 Mitsubishi Pajero SUV arrives

Thu, Jan 19, 2012

The new Mitsubishi Pajero has just been updated/
A spokesman told the Advertiser it is the strongest, quietest, safest, and smartest Pajero built.

Toyota is top brand and Focus is top model

Thu, Jan 19, 2012

Toyota is the top selling new car brand/marque of 2011, according to figures released by the Society of the Irish Motor Industry.

Toyota leads industry with lowest CO2 average in Europe

Thu, Jan 19, 2012

Toyota Motor Europe has been confirmed as the automotive industry leader with lowest CO2 emissions.

In the recently published 2010 final report by the European Commission and European Environmental Agency, Toyota’s fleet-wide CO2 average was 112.2g/km (comprising of both Toyota and Lexus vehicles). This was well below the industry average of 140g/km and some 16g/km ahead of the commission’s 128.35g/km target for Toyota.

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