Volkswagen Polo - The 2010 World Car of the Year

Thu, Apr 22, 2010

The Volkswagen Polo has been named the 2010 World Car of the Year.

Renault Fluence here to please Irish drivers

Thu, Apr 22, 2010

The new Renault Fluence combines sleek design, roominess, elegance and outstanding drive from €18,890. In addition to the usual €1,500 Government scrappage scheme, Renault also offers special deals to those trading in cars of eight years plus.

New Insight hybrid among the Honda stars of 2010

Thu, Apr 15, 2010

The introduction of two new hybrid cars are among the highlights of 2010 for Honda cars. The Insight five-door hatchback has already arrived, while the exciting CR-Z sport coupe will be here in the summer. The new Insight is a tax band A car with an entry level starting price of €22,378 (incl VRT refund).

Forty years on.... Galway Advertiser motoring better than ever

Thu, Apr 15, 2010

It is 40 years since Ronnie O'Gorman returned home from London to Galway with a plan to publish Ireland's first free newspaper. But not even he could have imagined the massive success it has become today.

New Saab 9-5 on the horizon

Thu, Apr 08, 2010

The new Saab 9-5 should arrive here later this year. It is positioned by Saab as its top-of-the-line contender in the premium saloon segment - the most technically advanced car ever produced by the company.

Car2Cash Roadshow returns to Galway

Thu, Apr 08, 2010

The popular Merlin Car 2Cash roadshow returns to Galway this weekend, giving car owners a real opportunity to sell their vehicles.

Merlin Car2Cash was introduced in April 2009 and already more than 1,000 people have exchanged their cars for €5 million in cash.

Green revolution grows as Irish motorists choose low CO2 cars

Thu, Apr 08, 2010

While you can debate long into the night about if it is green environmental issues or green back (money) savings that is driving people into smaller and diesel and petrol cars, it is a fact that it is happening.

First Irish registered electric car charges in

Thu, Apr 08, 2010

Pictured arriving at Dublin Port this week is a Mitsubishi i-MiEV, the first electric vehicle from a mainstream manufacturer to be registered in Ireland. It is positive proof that EVs are no longer in the distant future, and 143 more Mitsubishi i-MIEVs will arrive in Ireland this June.

Stylish new BMW 5 Series arrives

Thu, Apr 01, 2010

The stylish new BMW 5 Series is now on sale with an entry level price of €41,750.

Fuel prices accelerate to 2008 peak figures

Thu, Apr 01, 2010

The price of petrol and diesel rose sharply again in the last month, according to the latest fuel price survey from the AA.

Mazda launches new customer finance promotion

Thu, Apr 01, 2010

Mazda Motor Ireland is introducing a zero per cent finance promotion on Mazda5 and Mazda6 (petrol and 2.0 diesel only) models.

Mazda says this consumer promotion represents one of the best financial offerings currently available in the market, easing the financial burden of paying for a new car. The offer is available over a term choice of 12, 24, or 36 months.

Toyota Ireland sponsors Katie Taylor

Thu, Mar 25, 2010

Toyota Ireland is to provide a Toyota Auris to double world and four-times European boxing champion Katie Taylor for the next three years as she prepares for the London Olympics in 2012.

Stylish E-Class cabriolet arrives next month

Thu, Mar 25, 2010

Arriving in Ireland ahead of the summer, the new Mercedes-Benz E-Class cabriolet will join the recently-introduced coupé and soon-to-arrive new E-Class estate, completing the family of models derived from the new E-Class saloon.

Ford's electric famous five by 2013

Thu, Mar 25, 2010

Ford has confirmed its global electric vehicles plan is extending to Europe with five full electric or hybrid vehicles across its C, CD, and light commercial vehicle ranges by 2013.

Fiat tops CO2 reduction rankings for third year running

Thu, Mar 18, 2010

Fiat appears to be setting a new standards in cutting carbon dioxide emissions after both the Fiat brand and Fiat Group posted Europe’s lowest volume weighted CO2 emissions, according to JATO, the world leader in automotive advisory and research services.

Hyundai’s new ix35 brings SUV styling and more

Thu, Mar 18, 2010

Hyundai’s ix35 is a new stylish crossover which is on the way in the spring, replacing the Tuscon which has been about since 2004. The ix35 is a real alternative for buyers considering more conventional motoring such as a spacious hatchback.

New Volkswagen Sharan MPV on the way

Thu, Mar 18, 2010

The long-overdue new Volkswagen Sharan made its debut at the recent Geneva Motor Show.

2010 new generation Nissan Qashqai has arrived

Thu, Mar 18, 2010

Nissan’s popular mid-size crossover, the Qashqai, has undergone an extensive update to cement its position as the class-leading, pioneering alternative to the traditional hatchback in Europe.

The most notable visual change to the Qashqai is at the front. New bonnet, front bumper, wings, grille and headlamps combine to give the Qashqai an air of added sophistication, presence and quality. The new frontal aspect is shared with Qashqai+2. Interior updates give a more premium feel as well as more practicality.

New Ford C-Max pair to deliver style and versatility

Thu, Mar 11, 2010

Ford had a big presence at the Geneva Motor Show with the new Focus and Focus estate attracting attention. However the C-Max family provided two of the star attractions on Ford's stand at the show. Developed as part of the company's ambitious global C-segment strategy and with a bold and dynamic two-model line-up, the C-MAX pair bring new levels of style and desirability to what Ford calls the compact multi-activity vehicle market.