Continuing rise in petrol sales is ‘right and proper’

Thu, Apr 04, 2019

Although year-on-year new car sales are down for 2019, figures from the Society of the Irish Motor Industry show a consistent rise in the number of motorists opting for petrol over diesel cars.

In January 2019, 45 per cent of new cars sold in Ireland were petrol models. That figure for petrol models is an increase from 39 per cent in January 2018 and 32 per cent in January 2017.

Lexus Galway Showroom hosts UX launch weekend

Thu, Mar 28, 2019

The new Lexus UX hybrid crossover will be launched this weekend at Lexus Galway in Ballybrit.

Volvo Cars to impose 180kph speed limit on all cars

Thu, Mar 28, 2019

One of the worldwide leaders in safety, Volvo Cars, is sending a strong signal about the dangers of speeding and will limit the top speed on all its cars to 180kph from 2020.

New pricing and spec for Mitsubishi Outlander hybrid

Thu, Mar 28, 2019

Mitsubishi Motors Ireland's new Outlander plug-in hybrid EV is now available in three specifications, Intense, Instyle and S-Edition, from Rochford Motors, Ballyhaunis.

Advice on tyre maintenance from Kevin Burke Tyres

Thu, Mar 21, 2019

Kevin Burke Tyres receives many queries from customers on tyre maintenance and the regulations that apply.

According to Kevin Burke Tyres, vehicle owners should be aware of regulations, and take advice for maintaining tyres.

Fifth generation Renault Clio debuts in Geneva

Thu, Mar 21, 2019

Renault launched its fifth generation Clio at the Geneva Motor Show.

New Mercedes-Benz sports car with load space

Thu, Mar 21, 2019

Attractive, intelligent, and at the same time practical, is how Mercedes-Benz describes its new CLA which will also be available as a Shooting Brake from September.

Kia enjoys electrifying Geneva Motor Shows

Thu, Mar 21, 2019

Kia Motors staked its claim for leadership in advanced powertrain technology at the 2019 Geneva International Motor Show with a display made up entirely of electrified vehicles.

Dacia show off new Techroad limited edition in Geneva

Thu, Mar 21, 2019

Dacia premiered the new 2019 Techroad limited edition at the 2019 Geneva Motor Show.

Jaguar I-Pace voted European Car of the Year

Thu, Mar 21, 2019

The all-electric Jaguar I-Pace has been voted European Car of the Year. This is the first time a Jaguar has won the coveted prize.

SsangYong’s new Korando for Geneva Show

Thu, Mar 14, 2019

SsangYong Motor Company will unveil its new Korando for Europe at the Geneva Motor Show

The new SsangYong Korando SUV is the fourth generation model to carry the name, and follows the SIV-2 design concept first seen at the Geneva Motor Show in 2016.

New Peugeot 208 due in Ireland early in 2020

Thu, Mar 14, 2019

To mark 208 years in business, French car maker Peugeot tells us it will launch the new 208 range in Ireland in early 2020. Prices and equipment, however, will be announced closer to launch.

Insurance cost remains top concern for Irish motorists

Thu, Mar 14, 2019

Research by Ireland’s only electronic parking and tolling tag provider, easytrip, has revealed Irish motorists' most prominent concern is the cost of insurance.

It tops the list for 68 per cent of respondents, followed by the cost of fuel (56 per cent) and the condition of the roads (39 per cent). Additional concerns included other road users (32 per cent ); the cost of motor tax (28 per cent); the cost of a car service (26 per cent) and the policing of traffic and traffic incidents (19 per cent).

Volvo Cars to impose speed limit on all cars

Thu, Mar 14, 2019

One of the worldwide leader in safety, Volvo Cars, is sending a strong signal about the dangers of speeding and will limit the top speed on all its cars to 180kph from 2020.

Kia reveals upgraded Niro models in Geneva

Thu, Mar 14, 2019

Kia Motors has made a number of improvements to the Niro, its best-selling electrified crossover range of ultra-low emission vehicles.

New Skoda Kamiq available here early next year

Thu, Mar 14, 2019

Skoda’s third model to its European SUV portfolio, the new Skoda Kamiq will go on sale here early next year.

Two new plug-in hybrid 7-Series on the way

Thu, Mar 07, 2019

BMW 7-Series plug-in hybrids go on sale this spring, combining the sportiness, comfort and feel-good ambience of BMW’s flagship luxury models with increased efficiency.

Mercedes-Benz to premiere seven models in Geneva

Thu, Mar 07, 2019

Six world premieres and one show premiere are taking centre stage on the Mercedes-Benz stand at the Geneva Motor Show.

An Post delivering zero emissions to urban fleets

Thu, Mar 07, 2019

The Government says all An Post deliveries between the Royal and Grand canals in Dublin will be zero emission by the end of this year. Galway city will have a similar zero emissions fleet a year later.

Ford tests light’s visual language on autonomous vehicles

Thu, Mar 07, 2019

Hand gestures, head nods and thumbs-up signals all help to ensure drivers, pedestrians and cyclists know what each other is doing. But how will self-driving vehicles, with no human driver, communicate with those around them?

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