Opel Corsa wins ‘Best Buy Car of Europe in 2020’

Thu, Dec 26, 2019

The sixth generation Opel Corsa celebrated its world premiere at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September, and it was also the world debut of the battery-electric Corsa-e.

Gardai highlight dangers of scramblers and quad bikes

Thu, Dec 26, 2019

An Garda Síochána has reinforced its safety message on the dangers associated with children and young teenagers being gifted quad bikes and scramblers this Christmas.

In the last few years there have been a number of people killed or injured in collisions involving a quad bike or a scrambler on public roads. Most of these incidents involved children under 18 years of age.

More awards success for KIA from professional drivers

Thu, Dec 19, 2019

Kia has added two more awards to the growing list won in 2019 (including the Soul winning the 2020 Irish Car of the Year award) at the Professional Driver Magazine Car of the Year awards.

Honda reveals fresh styling and enhanced interior for Civic

Thu, Dec 19, 2019

Honda has revealed a range of upgrades for the 2020 Civic which encompass exterior styling enhancements, improvements to the infotainment system and materials used in the cabin, to further enhance the car’s usability and premium feel. Deliveries are expected in January.

New Mercedes-Benz GLB compact SUV on the way

Thu, Dec 19, 2019

With the launch of the new GLB, which arrives here early next year, Mercedes-Benz has raised its SUV range to a new level of desirability, made greater with the availability of a seven-seater version that will be attractive to families with children to transport.

Skoda adds new plug-in-hybrid to its Superb range

Thu, Dec 12, 2019

Skoda, having raised the curtain on the new Superb flagship in October, is now adding the first plug-in hybrid called the Superb iV.

Ford project offers van drivers a cyclist’s eye view

Thu, Dec 12, 2019

Delivery drivers have tried a virtual reality experience that allows users to see the world from either a cyclist’s or a driver’s point of view in a virtual space.

Citroen, Opel and Peugeot win Irish Van of the Year Award

Thu, Dec 12, 2019

The Citroen Berlingo/Opel Combo Cargo/ Peugeot Partner vans, the joint collaboration from Groupe PSA, has been voted the Continental Tyres Irish Van of the Year 2020.

Monaghans Galway Scoop Top Prize for Connaught in National Car Dealership Awards

Thu, Dec 12, 2019

Monaghans Galway has received an award for Best Social Media in Connacht for 2019.

Ten new van safety features to become law by 2022

Thu, Dec 12, 2019

Just one-in-10 new vans on sale today feature lifesaving technology that is set to become mandatory across all cars and vans by 2022, according to exclusive analysis by What Car? magazines review of vans.

It says that van fatalities have dropped by 38 per cent in Britain since 2007 against a 24 per cent rise in the number of registered vans on the road, but the findings show there is still plenty of room for improvement.

Ford lands big double at van and pick-up awards

Thu, Dec 05, 2019

Ford is celebrating a clean-sweep of the light commercial vehicle awards season as the electrified Ford Hybrid Transit Custom line-up is today named International Van of the Year (IVOTY) 2020, and the Ford Ranger is named winner of the International Pick-up Award (IPUA) 2020.

Irish rugby legend Paul O’Connell leads the switch

Thu, Dec 05, 2019

Toyota ambassador takes on the RAV4
Former Irish rugby star Paul O’Connell is now driving a 2019 Toyota RAV4 after making the switch to a self-charging hybrid.

New Mercedes-Benz GLB compact SUV on the way

Thu, Dec 05, 2019

With the launch of the new GLB, which arrives here early next year, Mercedes-Benz has raised its SUV range offering to a new level of desirability. Its appeal has been made even greater with the availability of a seven-seater version that is likely to prove attractive to families with children to transport.

Drivers warned to prepare vehicles for winter

Thu, Dec 05, 2019

Irish drivers have been urged to get their vehicles ready for winter, or face uncomfortable, and even dangerous journeys in the cold.

Motoring experts from LeaseVan have released seven guidelines for Irish and British car and van drivers to winter-proof their vehicles, inside and out.

New Subaru Forester e-Boxer arrives in Ireland

Thu, Dec 05, 2019

Subaru Ireland has launched the new Subaru Forester e-Boxer, priced from €44,495 for the SE model.

Special Mitsubishi 201 offers include Outlander PHEV

Thu, Nov 28, 2019

Mitsubishi tells us buyers of an Outlander PHEV by December 31 will receive an €800 home charging point for free, and an €800 Dunnes Stores voucher, plus its top eight-year warranty.

Drive to arrive

Thu, Nov 28, 2019

At this time of year it is important drivers take extra safety precautions to avoid accidents. Kevin Burke Tyres has provided some useful tips to help drivers take some of the stress out of Christmas driving and shopping this year.

Christmas is a time when people take more car journeys than at other times of the year. Before setting out on any journey give the car a Christmas check up.

More spacious Skoda Octavia on the way

Thu, Nov 28, 2019

A better, more spacious, safer, more connected, and more emotive than ever fourth generation Octavia will go on sale next July, according to Skoda Ireland,

Mercedes-Benz, Mazda and Ford impress in crash test

Thu, Nov 28, 2019

Euro NCAP has released the safety ratings of four new vehicles. Two compact SUVs, the Mercedes-Benz’s GLB and the Mazda’s CX-30, and the larger Ford Explorer hybrid have joined the ranks of five stars vehicles published this year. Meanwhile, Opel’s Corsa earned four stars.

New Mercedes-Benz models set for Ireland in 2020

Thu, Nov 21, 2019

Mercedes-Benz is set to introduce 22 new models into the Irish market throughout 2020. Of these, six will be conventionally powered, while the other 16 will be made up of new PHEV plug-in electric hybrid models.

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