High quality service and special offers at Sasha Auto

Thu, Jan 19, 2012

Sasha Auto has achieved its uniqueness in the motor trade by merging its car parts shop and high quality car service.

New Range Rover Evoque wins more than fifty awards

Thu, Jan 19, 2012

The Range Rover Evoque has added more awards to its portfolio, taking the total to 53 since its launch in September this year.

Volvo Ocean Race cars inspired by the sea

Thu, Jan 19, 2012

The Volvo Ocean Race editions are inspired by the world's most gruelling ocean adventure. They are now available from your local Volvo dealer. For Ireland the Volvo Ocean Race has special meaning – more than 500,000 people attended the spectacular stopover in Galway during the 2008/2009 race. The Volvo Ocean Race was so warmly received here in 2009 that for the 2011/ 2012 race Galway is the ultimate destination, with the race finishing here in July this year.

"The Volvo Ocean race is now very well understood in Ireland," commented David Baddeley, managing director of Volvo Cars in Ireland. "I believe that a combination of the Volvo Ocean Race themed features and excellent value for money will make the Volvo Ocean Race Edition a popular choice for our customers over the coming months."

Volkswagen Golf remains Europe's best-selling car

Thu, Jan 12, 2012

The Volkswagen Golf remains Europe's best-selling car with sales increasing one per cent in November compared to a year earlier, but down by 1.7 per cent year-to-date, according to the latest analysis from Jato Dynamics.

Tyre technology improves running shoe grip

Thu, Jan 12, 2012

Continental Tyres, the European market leader in the car tyre segment, has used its tyre manufacturing expertise to help Adidas develop a new model of running shoes.

Focus is first to receive four NCAP advanced rewards

Thu, Jan 12, 2012

Named as Continental Irish Compact Family Car of the Year 2012, the new Ford Focus has become the first car to receive four Euro NCAP advanced safety rewards after its driver alertand forward alert technologies were honoured this week.

One in four Irish drivers considers downgrading insurance

Thu, Jan 12, 2012

One in four drivers in Ireland have either considered or made the switch from fully comprehensive to third party or third party fire and theft motor insurance within the last two years due to tighter personal finances, a new study by the AA has revealed.

New Honda 1.6 diesel engine confirmed

Thu, Jan 12, 2012

Honda Motor Company has developed a new generation of engines called ‘Earth Dreams Technology’. This new engine series will deliver excellent performance and environmental values and will be gradually introduced throughout the Honda range.

Nissan gets used to Qashqai awards

Thu, Jan 12, 2012

Nissan's Qashqai crossover has been voted Used Car of the Year in Britain by used car pricing experts CAP for the second year in a row.

Fiat and Alfa Romeo get five-year warranty

Thu, Jan 12, 2012

Fiat Group Automobiles Ireland is introducing a new five-year, 100,000km warranty, complete with five years of roadside assistance cover, on all FIAT vehicles sold in Ireland from January 1, 2012.

The comprehensive warranty package is designed to give buyers of Fiat and Alfa Romeo vehicles added peace of mind in these uncertain economic times and underscores the Fiat Group's confidence in the quality and robustness of the vehicles it produces.

New Lexus sports coupé concept for Detroit

Thu, Jan 12, 2012

Lexus will unveil a new LF-LC 2+2 sports coupé concept at the North American International Auto Show which takes place in Detroit this week.

2012 Audi A4 goes on sale in February

Thu, Jan 05, 2012

This year Audi passed the 10 million Audi A4 sales mark. The current model (eighth generation) A4 has become the class leader here since it was launched in early 2008.

New 2012 Jeep range now on sale here

Thu, Jan 05, 2012

Fiat Group Automobiles Ireland has announced details of the 2012 Jeep range which is now on sale in Jeep dealerships across Ireland. The line up consists of three models, the Jeep Compass, iconic Jeep Wrangler, and flagship Jeep Grand Cherokee.

Nissan Leaf wins Japanese Car of the Year 2012

Thu, Dec 29, 2011

The reigning World Car of the Year, the 100 per cent electric Nissan Leaf, has also been named Japanese Car of the Year for 2011/2012.

Experts tell us to take it easy on the snow

Thu, Dec 29, 2011

The Institute of Advanced Motorists has issued advice on driving in snow and ice as freezing conditions can spread across the country this Christmas.

Mitsubishi launches five year warranty option here

Thu, Dec 29, 2011

While it already offers a comprehensive three-year/100,000 km product warranty as standard, Mitsubishi Motors Ireland tells us it will now offer customers the option of an additional two-year warranty for €245.

Skoda's VisionD for the future

Thu, Dec 29, 2011

Skoda has released new images of its stunning VisionD concept.

Renault's offer beats VAT increase on the Clio

Thu, Dec 22, 2011

VAT may be going up, but Renault tells us that it will keep the price of its popular Clio at the same competitive €9,990.

Mercedes-Benz launches new model offensive

Thu, Dec 22, 2011

Mercedes-Benz is to undertake an ambitious new model development programme over the next four years.

Toyota launches new 2012 Avensis and Hilux

Thu, Dec 15, 2011

Toyota has just launched its 2012 Avensis and Hilux models here. The Avensis has received several interior and exterior changes. Prices start at €24,995 for the D-4D 125 (2.0) Terra saloon.

Designed, engineered, and built in Europe, the Avensis was first launched at the end of 1997 and has since firmly established itself in the Irish D-segment. It sold 3,368 units in Ireland in 2010, representing a 31.4 per cent segment share.

E-paper

Read this weeks E-paper. Past editions also available from within this weeks digital copy.