Tyre extinguishers - if your car is targeted don’t drive it

Thu, Jul 13, 2023

German premium tyre manufacturer Continental Tyres’ key piece of advice to any Irish motorist whose vehicle falls victim to the so called ‘tyre extinguishers’ is ‘don’t drive it’.

According to news reports over the past number of weeks, the tyre extinguishers are a network of environmental activists who are waging a protest campaign where they deflate the tyres of SUVs and leave a flyer on the vehicle’s windscreen explaining that they have deflated one or more of the tyres ‘because driving around in urban areas in your massive vehicle has huge consequences for others’.

Electric E-Transit Courier van on the way

Thu, Jul 13, 2023

Ford Pro has recently revealed its new E-Transit Courier, which it describes as a new all-electric commercial vehicle bringing enhanced connectivity and productivity for compact van customers.

All-new Toyota C-HR on the way next year

Thu, Jul 06, 2023

Toyota has given a world premiere their new Toyota C-HR this week and it will go on sale in Ireland next year. It said that the launch of the original Toyota C-HR was a landmark for both them and the European C-SUV segment, in contrast with conventional SUV styling with its dramatic, sharp-edged design closer to the look of contemporary sports coupes.

Renault’s vantastic sales performance continues

Thu, Jul 06, 2023

What a year so far Renault is having with their van sales. Another strong sales performance in May, Renault Group ended the month on the podium and maintained its second position overall for the year to date, behind Ford.

New Mercedes-Benz models arriving

Thu, Jul 06, 2023

Mercedes-Benz Cars Ireland is fully geared to meet its 232-registrations plan with a number of new models arriving between July and December 2023.

Peugeot Ireland teams up with RTE's Kathryn Thomas

Thu, Jul 06, 2023

Peugeot Ireland has named TV and radio broadcaster Kathryn Thomas as its latest brand ambassador.

New BYD Dolphin on the way in September

Thu, Jul 06, 2023

Poised to make big waves on the Irish market when it arrives here in September is the five-seat, all-electric BYD Dolphin C-segment hatchback.

Tolls across Ireland to increase

Thu, Jun 29, 2023

Tolls on the country’s national road network are to increase from July 1.

Mondello Park and BMW Ireland extend partnership

Thu, Jun 29, 2023

Mondello Park and BMW Ireland have extended their partnership, which will bring two new models to the Irish market, the BMW M240i Coupe and the BMW 218i M Sport Gran Coupe.

Way to prevent drain on electric car batteries

Thu, Jun 29, 2023

In Europe, all electric vehicles are tested against a standardised metric for range. The Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicle Test Procedure (WLTP) measures the range of all electric vehicles.

Electric E-Transit Courier van on the way

Thu, Jun 22, 2023

Ford Pro has recently revealed its new E-Transit Courier, which it describes as a new all-electric commercial vehicle bringing enhanced connectivity and productivity for compact van customers.

Driving for work - summer safety tips

Thu, Jun 22, 2023

With the arrival of summer, roads become busier with bicycles, motorcycles, caravans, agricultural vehicles, visiting tourists, and increased traffic congestion. It is crucial to exercise extra caution and vigilance, particularly during school holidays when more children are present, as their actions may be unpredictable due to their limited awareness of vehicle-related dangers.

Employers are strongly urged to communicate the following tips to their workers who drive for work. As the school holidays and tourist season are in full swing, it is an opportune moment to reinforce safe driving practices in summer.

New all-electric Maxus eDeliver 7 van unveiled

Thu, Jun 22, 2023

Maxus has unveiled the eDeliver 7, its newest all-electric commercial offering for right-hand drive markets.

May EV sales double up on last year

Thu, Jun 22, 2023

New figures released by the Society of the Irish Motor Industry show 1,725 new electric vehicles were registered during the month of May - more than double the number registered in May 2022 (743).

New look and added tech for Audi A6 and A7

Thu, Jun 22, 2023

The Audi A6 and Audi A7 model lines are being updated for the 2024 model year.

New look NCT certificate now released

Thu, Jun 15, 2023

The National Car Testing Service has commenced the issuing of a new-look NCT certificate.

The new certificate contains a large number of security features along with a small change to the colour of the certificate and windscreen disc.

Toyota Ireland’s hybrid electric drivers' initiative

Thu, Jun 15, 2023

Toyota Ireland initiative, titled 'Hybrid Nation’ aims to promote the zero emissions driving capabilities of its latest generation Corolla, Yaris Cross, Yaris and Toyota C-HR hybrid electrics

Anyone who owns a new generation Corolla, Yaris, Yaris Cross or C-HR can participate by taking a photo of their EV % time dashboard readout at the end of a trip - longer that 20 minutes - and send it to Toyota Ireland to be in with a chance to win a €200 monthly prize. The promotion runs until the end of 2023.

New BMW 5 Series saloon on the way

Thu, Jun 15, 2023

The new BMW 5 Series range will go on sale here in October, with an entry-level 520i priced from €69,850.

A warning about real world EV battery ranges

Thu, Jun 15, 2023

In Europe, all electric vehicles are tested against a standardised metric for range. The Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicle Test Procedure (WLTP) measures the range of all electric vehicles (EVs).

New Range Rover Sport SV performance flagship

Thu, Jun 15, 2023

To anyone that knows me, it is no secret the latest Range Rover Sport is one of my favourite cars.

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