Ford starts Euro customer trials of new E-Transit vans

Thu, Jun 03, 2021

The first European customer trials of the new all-electric E-Transit will soon be underway, Ford has confirmed.

Prototype E-Transit vehicles will be joining customer fleets to operate in challenging real-world conditions with major businesses in the supermarket, home delivery, postal services and utilities sectors across Germany, Norway and in the UK.

Honda offers a choice of three 212 deals

Thu, Jun 03, 2021

With the help of brand ambassadors, Olympic gold boxing medallist and undisputed world light weight champion Katie Taylor, and Irish hockey international and World Cup silver medallist Nikki Evans, Honda announced its 212 offers recently.

Headford Road Car Dismantlers registered for unwanted car recyling

Thu, May 27, 2021

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

Monaghan & Sons Galway adds Cupra to its line-up

Thu, May 27, 2021

Monaghan & Sons of Galway is one of a few new franchises in Ireland announced by Cupra Ireland.

Sheils reopens its Headford Road showrooms

Thu, May 27, 2021

Sheils Motor Group, the main Ford, Honda and MG dealer for Galway, is delighted to have fully re-opened its Headford Road showrooms following a successful period of online and ‘click-and-deliver’ sales during the lockdown period.

Ten per cent of drivers admit to regularly texting while driving

Thu, May 27, 2021

Motorists are being urged to put their mobile phones away when driving as new research from the Road Safety Authority shows that one in 10 motorists admit to regularly texting while behind the wheel.

The Driver Attitudes & Behaviour Survey 2020 also revealed that nine per cent of motorists admit to driving and talking on a handheld mobile phone, with the same percentage of motorists regularly checking mobile apps while driving.

New road safety campaign launched as traffic volumes increase

Thu, May 27, 2021

Government restrictions on inter-county travel have finally eased, but road users are being urged to be extra cautious and alert as traffic volumes begin to increase.

Drivers urged to slow down for UN Global Road Safety Week

Thu, May 20, 2021

The week's sixth annual UN Global Road Safety Week, which runs until Sunday, is calling for drivers to slow down.

Irish pricing for new Kia EV6 announced

Thu, May 20, 2021

Kia Ireland tells us of what it calls “unprecedented interest” in its first dedicated electric vehicle, the new EV6.

Nissan announces pricing for new Qashqai

Thu, May 20, 2021

Nissan’s new Nissan Qashqai mild hybrid is now available from €30,500.

The brand says the new 12V hybrid system on the new Qashqai is a more affordable technology, providing torque assist, extended idle stop, quick restart and coasting stop, storing energy to power the vehicle’s electrical equipment and to lower fuel consumption.

Skoda unveils new generation Fabia

Thu, May 13, 2021

Twenty-two years after the Skoda Fabia made its debut, the Czech car manufacturer, which is part of the Volkswagen Group, is lining up the fourth generation of its popular small car.

It is expected the new Fabia will go on sale for under €20,000 and will arrive in Ireland in December 2021.

All-electric Opel Vivaro-e arrives in Ireland

Thu, May 13, 2021

The new Vivaro-e, Opel’s first fully electric light commercial vehicle, has arrived in Ireland.

April registrations positive ahead of showrooms re-opening

Thu, May 13, 2021

A total of 7,166 new cars were registered during April 2021, compared to 343 in the same month last year and 8,904 in April 2019.

Essential driver training has returned

Thu, May 13, 2021

The Road Safety Authority has this morning confirmed that essential driver training (EDT) lessons with an approved driving instructor has recommenced for essential workers.

New Ford ‘head-turning’ Puma ST arrives in Ireland

Thu, May 13, 2021

Ford says the new Puma ST is refined with head-turning SUV proportions, boasting that it delivers heart-pumping thrills matched with uncompromising practicality.

New all-electric Mercedes-Benz EQA arrives in Ireland

Thu, May 13, 2021

Mercedes-Benz has announced the Irish arrival of its new EQA, the all-electric version of the brand’s popular compact A-Class range.

The German brand is aiming to establish a strong market presence in Ireland for its electric-powered EQ model range, with the goal of having a fully carbon-neutral fleet within the next two decades.

Toyota premieres bZ4X concept SUV

Thu, May 06, 2021

Toyota has revealed a concept version of the forthcoming zero emission battery electric vehicle (BEV) bZ4X at the Shanghai Motor Show.

Summer driving advice from Kevin Burke Tyres

Thu, May 06, 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 and that more and more places will open up so that we can enjoy the attractions with a newfound zest. High temperatures and the busy roads of summer can put extra demands on cars and drivers. Kevin Burke Tyres have put together a few tips for our readers to reduce the risk of breakdowns and keeps stress levels to a minimum.

Check all your fluid levels

Mercedes-Benz shows revised CLS and all-electric EQB

Thu, May 06, 2021

Mercedes-Benz travelled east to China to premier two of their latest introductions – their elegantly up-styled CLS of which over four million models have been of sold globally since first introduced, and their all-new, all-electric EQB which launches in Europe next September.

All-electric Opel Vivaro-e arrives in Ireland

Thu, May 06, 2021

The new Vivaro-e, Opel’s first fully electric light commercial vehicle, has arrived in Ireland.

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