Renault announces extended warranty for taxis
Thu, May 20, 2010
Renault is once again leading the way with the introduction of a specific extended warranty programme of up to five years with unlimited mileage for taxis.
Read more ...Year of the pothole
Thu, May 20, 2010
2010 is living up to its billing as the year of the pothole, according to the AA.
Read more ...New car sales up despite modest uptake of scrappage scheme
Thu, May 13, 2010
The latest new car registration statistics from the Motorcheck.ie Car Index shows an impressive rise of 180 per cent for April 2010 when compared to the same month in 2009.
Read more ...Stylish new Hyundai ix35
Thu, May 13, 2010
Hyundai’s ix35 is a stylish new crossover that is turning heads.
Read more ...BMW named Ireland’s most reputable car brand
Thu, May 13, 2010
BMW was named Ireland’s most reputable car brand, and the third most reputable company overall, in the RepTrak 2010 Corporate Reputation study, which was revealed yesterday.
Read more ...Volvo offers hay fever relief to car buyers
Thu, May 13, 2010
If itchy eyes, blocked noses and constant sneezing sound familiar during this hay fever season, come and sit in a Volvo.
Read more ...Ka turns up heat for its summer scrappage collection
Thu, May 13, 2010
Ford Ireland has announced exciting new additions to its line-up of Ka models this summer, all of which are eligible for the scrappage scheme.
Read more ...Poll reveals everyday driving sins
Thu, May 13, 2010
An AA survey of more than 7,000 Irish motorists has shown that mobile phone use and failure to indicate at roundabouts are the most common examples of everyday bad driving.
Drivers also complained of other road users speeding, showing poor lane discipline, tailgating, and driving aggressively. Using a mobile phone while driving topped the poll at almost 60 per cent.
Read more ...Government accused of breaking EU law
Thu, May 13, 2010
The Government has been accused of breaking European law by applying vehicle registration tax to cars imported from Britain and Northern Ireland.
Read more ...Researchers develop driverless car
Thu, May 13, 2010
Researchers at North Carolina State University are developing a car that can stay in a motorway lane without the assistance of a driver.
Read more ...A boost for new car market
Thu, May 06, 2010
The motor industry is now in a far stronger position than it was this time last year, according to recently released figures for new car registrations.
Read more ...New road courtesy code to take the pain out of driving
Thu, May 06, 2010
Tolls, tailbacks and tightening budgets – Irish motorists have never had it so tough. But Semperit and Maxol have launched a new guide that could make driving more enjoyable and less stressful – by encouraging motorists to be nicer to one another.
Read more ...Motorists who drive on under-inflated tyres waste fuel
Thu, May 06, 2010
More than 80 per cent motorists are driving on under-inflated tyres, according to new research conducted by Bridestone.
In a survey of 52,400 cars in 15 EU countries in 2009 revealed that 81 per cent of the vehicles had under-inflated tyres.
Read more ...New Volkswagen Touran unveiled
Thu, Apr 29, 2010
The new Touran has just been unveiled. Volkswagen says that in addition to it featuring fresh styling, the new model has pioneering technology on board and a range of efficient new engines. There were 1.13 million Touran compact MPVs sold across Europe to date, but generally, it was thought of as being a bit boring.
Read more ...Ford Fiesta is Europe's top-seller this year to date
Thu, Apr 29, 2010
The stylish, latest generation Ford Fiesta was officially Europe's best-selling car in March and for the first quarter 2010.
Read more ...Volkswagen brake fluid change and safety check offer
Thu, Apr 29, 2010
Volkswagen is offering a special brake fluid change and safety check offer.
Read more ...Fuel prices still rising
Thu, Apr 29, 2010
Petrol and diesel prices soared again in the last month, according to the latest fuel price survey from the Automobile Association.
Petrol has risen seven per cent since the start of the year. A litre of petrol now averages 131.8 cent, up 4.1 cent in the last month and up 9.4 cent since January.
Read more ...Indestructible Toyota conquers volcano
Thu, Apr 29, 2010
A new chapter has been written in the world-conquering history of Toyota's mighty Hilux as it took on the ice and fire of Iceland's Eyjafallajökull volcano just hours before its eruption brought chaos to the skies of Europe.
Read more ...Mercedes-Benz vans scoop top services sector awards
Thu, Apr 29, 2010
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Vito vans both took major awards in the Courier, Express and Parcel services Van of the Year 2010 competition held recently in Germany, winning first place in the 3.5-ton and 3.0-ton van categories respectively.
Read more ...New Citroen DS3 arrives in style
Thu, Apr 29, 2010
The eagerly awaited new Citroën DS3 was launched here last week.
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