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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.”

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.

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.

BMW model range voted most reliable in the UK

Wed, Dec 23, 2009

Research into nearly 900,000 cars operated by the country’s biggest 50 leasing companies has found that BMW Group’s model range is the most reliable in Britain – for the second year in a row.

The FN50 reliability survey, undertaken by Fleet News and financial consultants Grant Thornton and covering 840,000 cars, asks leasing companies to assess reliability according to the number of breakdowns per model on their fleet. The majority of the surveyed vehicles are used for business and so are subjected to higher than average mileage and are in constant use in all conditions. Such a testing environment means that winning the FN50 is a true testament to the reliability of a car.

Superb new Opel Astra arrives

Thu, Dec 17, 2009

The new Astra has arrived in Ireland with an extensive line-up of eight engines and five trim levels.

New car scrappage scheme unveiled

Thu, Dec 17, 2009

The Irish motor industry has received a shot in the arm with a new scrappage scheme on cars 10 years or older.

Announced in the Budget, the scheme will allow motorists who trade in their 10-year-old cars or older for a new car in the VRT bands A and B (ie with CO2 emissions of 140g/km or less), receive tax relief of up to €1,500 in accordance with certain criteria.

Volkswagen drops prices and adds spec

Thu, Dec 17, 2009

Volkswagen Ireland has realigned its 2010 prices while adding extra standard equipment and finance through its Volkswagen Bank.

New Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe wins Green Car Of The Year award

Thu, Dec 17, 2009

The new Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe with Sstart/stop has been awarded The 'Green Car of the Year 2009' by a specialist website: 'thegreencarwebsite.co.uk'.

The Volvo C30 DRIVe stormed ahead in the online poll beating rivals such as the Toyota Prius and BMW 316d to receive the accolade.

Been breathalysed lately?

Thu, Dec 17, 2009

If you want to avoid being breathalysed, you should be a female motorist in rural Munster on a Tuesday afternoon. If you want to maximise your chances of being breathalysed, you should be a male driver in Dublin between 7pm and 10pm on a Saturday. That’s according to an AA Motorists’ Panel survey of 8,600 motorists nationwide.

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