Toyota adds incentive to stop mobile phone use while driving

Thu, Jul 22, 2021

With the empty roads of the last lockdown quickly becoming a distant memory, Toyota is reminding drivers to be mindful in the car and keep their phones faced down for the duration of their journeys.

Volkswagen leads Irish market in electric vehicle sales

Thu, Jul 15, 2021

Despite a relatively late arrival to the electric vehicle scene, Volkswagen has enjoyed a strong start to its electrification goals.

Between January and May this year, the German brand sold 1,231 electric vehicles (EVs) here in Ireland, more than double that of the next best seller Nissan. And the top selling EV models are also Volkswagen, with the ID.3 and ID.4 making an impression with buyers.

Ranger and Transit top Ford’s 212 CV offers

Thu, Jul 15, 2021

Ford’s 212 registration sales promotion includes a mix of price savings on selected models coupled with low APR finance packages of 2.9 per cent.

In the case of Ireland’s top selling pick up model, the Ford Ranger, there is a zero per cent APR offer or a price saving of €4,700 specifically on the attractive Wildtrak series.

Opel drives Irish rugby for next three years

Thu, Jul 15, 2021

Opel Ireland has become the new, exclusive car partner to the IRFU in a three-year Irish rugby sponsorship agreement spanning both the men’s and women’s international teams.

Renault to launch new battery-electric vehicles by 2025

Thu, Jul 15, 2021

Renault Group says it will launch 10 new battery-electric vehicles by 2025, seven of them for the Renault brand.

This is the French car maker's latest development in its ambition to deliver a broader range of pure-electric vehicles.

Driving advice for easy summer living

Thu, Jul 08, 2021

This is the time of year when we pack up our cars and head off on our summer holidays, living in the hope that the summer sunshine will also arrive.

Headford Road Car Dismantlers registered for unwanted car recycling

Thu, Jul 01, 2021

Car owners are required by law to deposit an unwanted car with a vehicle recycling facility for recycling.

Impressive looking new Peugeot 308 on the way

Thu, Jul 01, 2021

Peugeot has recently presented the new 308, which will be on sale in Ireland in the first quarter of 2022.

Toyota offers incentives for switch to low-emissions hybrid

Thu, Jun 24, 2021

Toyota, Ireland’s best-selling car brand, has announced its new range of offers for the 212 registration period to help new car buyers make the move from diesel to a low CO2 emitting self-charging hybrid.

Mercedes-Benz new arrivals available for 212

Thu, Jun 24, 2021

The pace of new model introductions is set to continue at Mercedes-Benz with a number of important new 212-registered model arrivals expected in the second half of the year.

In terms of sequencing, first models scheduled to arrive in August will be revised versions of the four-door CLS coupé and new S580 Maybach.

Ford Ranger - join the queue with payment options at Sheils Motor Group

Thu, Jun 24, 2021

A noticeable trend on Irish roads in recent years is the rise in pick-up trucks used for both work and leisure purposes.

Suzuki Ignis wins What Car? Awards

Thu, Jun 24, 2021

Following its success in similar awards last year, the Suzuki Ignis Hybrid compact SUV has again been awarded a Best Buy at the 2021 What Car? Awards in the UK. The Ignis was comprehensively judged by the editorial team and announced as the best value overall small SUV model.

Audi Q4 e-tron and Q4 Sportback e-tron compact SUVs

Thu, Jun 24, 2021

Audi Ireland is adding the Audi Q4 e-tron and the Q4 Sportback e-tron to its electric offering, the first compact electric SUVs from Audi.

Both models impress with a new spacious interior and pioneering solutions when it comes to operation, display, and assist systems. The augmented reality head-up display connects the virtual and the real worlds in a totally new way.

New BMW X3 and BMW X4 set for September arrival

Thu, Jun 17, 2021

The newly updated BMW X3 will go on sale here in September with an entry-level retail price of €66,390 (or €67,265 on the road) for the 20i xDrive xLine.

Sarah Quinn named Connolly’s Hyundai Galway new brand ambassador

Thu, Jun 17, 2021

Ballinrobe athlete and Olympic hopeful Sarah Quinn has just proudly been announced as the Connolly’s Hyundai Galway new Brand Ambassador.

Opel ready to deliver new large van with Movano range

Thu, Jun 17, 2021

Opel has released the first information and images of the new Movano range, which it says boasts class-leading payloads, cargo capacity and gross vehicle weights. It adds that a wide range of body versions, lengths and heights is also on offer.

The new generation Movano will be available not only with powerful and durable diesel engines, but also with a zero-emissions battery-electric drive, delivering up to a claimed 224km (WLTP) range from a single charge, Opel says.

Ford highlights risks of headphones when on the road

Thu, Jun 17, 2021

Headphones can be a great way to block out background noise and distractions in order to concentrate or relax. However, wearing headphones while on the road – as a driver, cyclist, e-scooter rider or pedestrian – can also be dangerous; in some countries it is even illegal.

Ford new car offers for 212 buyers

Thu, Jun 17, 2021

Over the next few weeks, Ford says itw dealers across Ireland are looking forward to welcoming customers who are interested in buying a new car with the new 212 registration from July 1.

Toyota offers incentives to switch to hybrid in 212

Thu, Jun 03, 2021

Toyota continues to encourage the switch from diesel to hybrid with its new range of offers for the 212 registration period.

Subaru teases with picture of new all-electric SUV

Thu, Jun 03, 2021

Subaru’s new battery electric SUV will be named Solterra, and it is scheduled to go on sale next year (2022), the Japanese carmaker has confirmed.

The Solterra is Subaru’s new all-electric C-segment-class SUV and it will be the first Subaru vehicle to be built on the battery electric vehicle (BEV) dedicated e-Subaru global platform.

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