Stylish new Opel Astra with more power and economy
Thu, Jan 21, 2010
The new Astra arrived in Ireland last month with an extensive line-up of eight engines and five trim levels. Engines have seen an increase in power with a decrease in fuel consumption and emissions, in particular the 1.4i 16v VVT engine, which increases its power output to 100bhp yet emits only 129g/km of CO2, meaning a tax band B rating and road tax of €156pa.
Read more ...Price cut for Ka and best-selling Fiesta
Thu, Jan 21, 2010
Ford’s best-selling Fiesta and the Ka have had generous discounts added to the Government scrappage rebate of €1,500, resulting in ex-works prices from €11,700 for Fiesta and €7,995 for the Ka - the lowest price for a Ford car in Ireland in more than 20 years.
Read more ...New Hyundai iX35 coming here soon
Thu, Jan 21, 2010
Hyundai used the occasion of the Frankfurt show for the European unveiling of its ix35, the European version of the new Tucson, which made its debut in the Korean market earlier this month.
Read more ...Renault double scrappage pays dividends
Thu, Jan 21, 2010
Renault Ireland, which introduced a scrappage scheme last September, is now offering a double scrappage (Renault and Government) on cars aged 10 years and older. It also offers up to €3,300 trade-in allowance on any brand, year, make or model.
Read more ...Mercedes-Benz C-Class cuts prices
Thu, Jan 21, 2010
Mercedes-Benz has continued its price-cutting drive with the announcement this week that a nine per cent (plus the the lower VAT) reduction is being applied to its entry-level C-Class diesel and petrol models.
Read more ...2WD version makes Lexus RX Hybrid more attractive
Thu, Jan 21, 2010
The new Lexus RX hybrid is now available in two-wheel drive which will further reduce its already class-leading low emissions.
The new 2 WD model starts at €55,200 which cost €8,575 less than the entry level AWD executive model. The new 2WD version emits 140g CO2/km which places it in Band B tax, meaning it will cost €156 a year for road tax.
Read more ...Suzuki offers double scrappage deals
Thu, Jan 21, 2010
A new Suzuki Alto 1.0 litre manual version will now cost €8,690 ex-works for those who qualify for the Government scrappage scheme.
It is what Suzuki calls its ‘Scrap and Save €3,000' offer which is effectively doubling the Government €1,500 scrappage bounty.
Read more ...Volkswagen doubles scrappage offer on Polo/Fox
Thu, Jan 21, 2010
Consumers will receive a further €1,500 discount on top of the scrappage offer on the Polo United model and €1,600 on top of the scrappage offer for the Fox. The competitively priced new Polo model is now available for €12,995 with the scrappage offer.
Read more ...Dynamic next-generation Ford Focus breaks cover
Thu, Jan 14, 2010
The next-generation Ford Focus has been revealed at the Detroit Motor Show this week, and it delivers on the company’s promise to offer more products people really want.
Read more ...New sixth generation BMW 5 Series on the way
Thu, Jan 14, 2010
Following the launch of the 5-Series GT and X1, BMW has unveiled the new 5-Series saloon that boasts a smoother, sleeker look.
Read more ...Chevrolet debuts the Aveo RS show car
Thu, Jan 14, 2010
Chevrolet gave a world debut of the Aveo RS show car at the 2010 North American International Auto Show this week.
Read more ...Summer launch for stunning new Mercedes-Benz SLS
Thu, Jan 07, 2010
Proof that you can still find fun in motoring can be seen in this new summer stunner, the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG.
Read more ...Land Rover – vehicles to beat the big freeze
Thu, Jan 07, 2010
Land Rover reminds us that it has more than sixty years of experience developing supremely capable vehicles that boast four-wheel-drive and pioneering technology such as electronic traction control, hill descent control, and terrain response – which includes a snow setting utilising the vehicles’ traction aids.
Read more ...New models set to debut at Detroit Motor Show
Thu, Jan 07, 2010
Some 60 new car unveilings have been committed to the North American International Auto Show.
Read more ...Ireland is one of the worst European countries for tyre safety
Thu, Jan 07, 2010
An alarming 56 per cent of drivers in Ireland are driving with dangerous or very dangerously under-inflated tyres, according to the results of Michelin’s 2009 Fill Up With Air campaign.
Tyres are classified as dangerous if between 8 – 14psi under-inflated and very dangerous if more than14psi under-inflated.
Read more ...Stylish new KIA Venga arrives this month
Wed, Dec 23, 2009
Even before it went on sale here with an entry price of €18,395, the new Kia Venga won one of the most prestigious international design awards.
Read more ...Nissan NV200 is International Van of the Year 2010
Wed, Dec 23, 2009
The NV200 or new vanette, Nissan’s global new compact van, has been awarded the International Van of the Year 2010 by a jury of specialist European journalists.
Read more ...Kia reduces prices
Wed, Dec 23, 2009
Kia Motors Ireland has announced significant price reductions for the Picanto, Rio and cee’d models. Picanto has been reduced by €1850, Rio by €1500, and cee’d models by €2000.
“In the current climate it is obvious that price reductions is what is driving consumer behaviour in all product purchasing decisions and the purchase of motor cars is no different” commented Kia Motors Ireland’s managing director James Brooks. “Such price adjustments need to be significant to meet consumer demands and we are responding accordingly and will continue to offer quality product at affordable prices.”
Read more ...Peugeot 5008 MPV prices and specs announced
Wed, Dec 23, 2009
The Peugeot 5008, a new compact people carrier will be launched in Ireland in early 2010, reintroducing the 5-series back into the Peugeot range. The seven seat MPV shares the famous “5” series name with the legendary Peugeot 504 and the Peugeot 505 Family estate, the great family favourites.
Read more ...Mercedes-Benz cuts C-Class price
Wed, Dec 23, 2009
Mercedes-Benz has continued its price-cutting drive with a nine per cent reduction to its entry-level C-Class diesel and petrol models.
Effective immediately, the C200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY model is reduced in price to €36,500 (ex works), a drop of €3,570 on the previous €40,070 figure. In its manual form, this model also qualifies for band B road tax of €156 annually.
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