Renault gears up for 192

Thu, May 23, 2019

Renault Group Ireland has revealed its special offers for 192 across its range of Renault and Dacia cars and vans.

Volkswagen shows its first electric ID model

Thu, May 16, 2019

Volkswagen has announced the name of the first model of the new ID family, the ID.3, months before its official world premiere at the Frankfurt international motor show in September.

Survey finds plug-in hybrid owners really do plug in

Thu, May 16, 2019

A recent survey of drivers of the UK’s most popular plug-in hybrid, the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, reveals that around two-thirds (68 per cent) plug their car in every single day and 90 per cent charge their vehicles at least two to three times per week. This certainly runs counter to the myth that plug-in hybrids are only driven by people looking to lower their tax bills and are never actually plugged in.

The survey, undertaken by Kadence International, a global market research company, on behalf of Mitsubishi Motors in the UK, also showed that 97 per cent of Outlander PHEV owners normally charge their vehicles at home with 23 per cent using public charging points.

LDV unveils second pure-electric vehicle to range

Thu, May 16, 2019

LDV says it is leading the charge in the electric vehicle sector with the launch of its second pure-electric van, the EV30.

VW Caddy Life now wheelchair-accessible

Thu, May 09, 2019

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has produced a wheelchair-accessible ‘Engineered For You’ conversion of the popular Volkswagen Caddy Life compact van.

Consumers move towards electric vehicles and hybrids

Thu, May 09, 2019

The move towards electric vehicles and hybrids is growing at pace, according to a new report.

EV numbers are up six times on last year and the hybrid market has advanced 20 per cent, according to the International Car Tech and Mobility Summit organisers, Electronomous and Mobility X, which reports a sharp consumer shift towards electric vehicles and a healthy growth in the numbers of hybrid vehicles.

Renault LCVs are taken to the next stage

Thu, May 09, 2019

With 120 years of expertise and leadership in the market of vans and electric light commercial vehicles in Europe, Groupe Renault has reveals four new models.

Toyota relaunches Land Cruiser Business version

Thu, May 09, 2019

The legendary Toyota Land Cruiser new five-seater Business model is now available to order with limited first arrivals in July.

Jaguar I-Pace is World Car of the Year

Thu, May 02, 2019

The Jaguar I-Pace is the 2019 World Car of the Year. And not only that, it is the winner of three award categories - the overall 2019 World Car of the Year, the 2019 World Green Car, and the 2019 World Car Design of the Year.

This is the first time in the World Car Awards’ 15-year history that one vehicle has achieved a win across three categories. It is the second time in 15 years that one company has achieved a triple-win. Mercedes-Benz previously attained this honour in 2015.

New Suzuki Jimny - Urban Car of the Year winner 2019

Thu, May 02, 2019

Suzuki Motor Corporation has announced the Jimny has won the Urban Car category in the 2019 World Car Awards.

Cunningham Autopoint wins best presentation in Car Dealership Awards

Thu, May 02, 2019

Cunningham Autopoint hasreceived an award for Best Presented Cars in Connacht.

Summer driving advice

Thu, Apr 25, 2019

This is the time of year when families pack up the cars and head off on summer holidays.

Study reveals Toyota hybrids are fuel efficient with positive environmental impact

Thu, Apr 25, 2019

A new study carried out by University College Dublin academics has revealed that in typical Irish commuting conditions, Toyota’s hybrid powertrain system drives in zero emissions mode (ZEV) for significantly more than half (62 per cent ) of the time and more than 40 per cent of the distance covered.

Tips for selling your car online

Thu, Apr 25, 2019

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Volkswagen’s new T-Cross ready for sale

Thu, Apr 25, 2019

Volkswagen’s new T-Cross model, the smallest SUV in the Volkswagen family, will go on sale in Ireland next month. The German carmakers say the new urban crossover model is a versatile, practical and flexible addition to Volkswagen’s SUV family. It will have a starting price of €22,495.

Kia reveals first sketch of new Ceed crossover

Thu, Apr 18, 2019

Kia is set to welcome a new arrival to the Ceed model family, the Ceed Crossover, which it says will be named and revealed later in 2019.

From the beginning of the Ceed's development 15 years ago, Kia has taken an open-minded approach to potential body styles. Many have been considered, and, in creating the new Ceed range, Kia’s European designers have been given the freedom to explore many different possibilities.