Volvo’s XC SUV range dominate the premium segment
Thu, Feb 21, 2019
Volvo had a strong start to 2019 with an increase in sales of 13 per cent year on year, and a growth of four per cent market share in the premium segment. It is the brand's highest market share position in the past decade.
Read more ...More stolen cars and more online scams
Thu, Feb 14, 2019
A new ‘mycarcheck’ survey of British motorists shows half of all used buyers encounter phishing. With recent Home Office figures in Britain revealing a near 50 per cent increase in vehicle thefts over the last five years (up from 75,308 in 2013-14 to 111,999 in 2017-18), a new mycarcheck survey highlights the shocking extent of online phishing scams.
The hoax works like this:
Read more ...Breen opens with victory in the Corrib Oil Galway International Rally
Thu, Feb 14, 2019
Waterford rally ace Craig Breen enjoyed a great start to the season when scoring a 14-second win in the weekend's Corrib Oil Galway International Rally, heading a clean sweep of the top four positions by Ford Fiesta drivers.
Read more ...New Renault Clio will offer evolution and revolution
Thu, Feb 14, 2019
Renault is presenting the fifth generation Clio. Some 15 million units of the Clio have been sold since it was launched in 1990, and it has become Renault’s best-selling model worldwáide. It has also has risen to the top of the B segment (superminis) in Europe since 2013.
Read more ...New Opel Vivaro van
Thu, Feb 14, 2019
Opel has revealed the first pictures of the new Vivaro Life, which goes on sale later this year.
Read more ...Skoda to unveil its third SUV - a new crossover
Thu, Feb 14, 2019
Skoda’s SUV offensive is set to continue apace. With the new crossover, the Czech brand is presenting another new model that will expand its SUV range, complementing the success of the existing Kodiaq and Karoq models.
Read more ...Audi upgrade offers on A4 and Q2
Thu, Feb 14, 2019
Audi Ireland says it is offering bespoke complimentary upgrade packages on its Audi A4 and Q2 models as part of the 191 sales event until February 28, while stocks last.
Read more ...Stunning new BMW 7 Series on the horizon
Thu, Feb 07, 2019
The BMW 7 Series goes on sale from April 13 with recommended retail prices starting from €96,160.
Read more ...Kia e-Niro charges forward with Car of the Year crown
Thu, Feb 07, 2019
Highly regarded British publication What Car? has named the Kia e-Niro electric vehicle (EV) as its 2019 Car of the Year during its recent 42nd annual awards ceremony in London.
Read more ...Honda to premiere new electric vehicle prototype
Thu, Feb 07, 2019
Honda has confirmed it will give a global premiere of a prototype version of its new electric vehicle at the Geneva Motor Show in early March.
Honda’s new electric vehicle is developed with a focus on functionality and purpose, and the prototype sketch demonstrates this through its clean, simple and unique design.
Read more ...New Citroen Berlingo is What Car? ‘MPV of the Year’
Thu, Feb 07, 2019
New Citroen Berlingo was named MPV of the Year at the prestigious What Car? Car of the Year Awards recently.
The judges praised the model for its spaciousness, efficiency and passenger comfort.
Read more ...Best first cars of 2019
Mon, Feb 04, 2019
The curves. The smoothness. The soft touch of leather against our skin. We all remember our first. Car that is, and here at the advertiser.ie we list the top first cars for drivers to purchase in 2019.
Read more ...Councillor suggests roundabout should be named after late MEP Mark Killilea
Thu, Jan 31, 2019
The monthly meeting at County Hall was adjourned for five minutes on Monday as a mark of respect to the late Mark Killilea.
The former East Galway TD and MEP, passed away on New Year’s Eve aged 79. Cllr Mary Hoade said the popular Tuam based politician served with great distinction.
Read more ...Enhanced new Ford Mondeo and new hybrid estate
Thu, Jan 31, 2019
Ford says its enhanced new Mondeo features more elegant new exterior and interior design details and a new hybrid estate variant. These debuted for the first time at the Brussels Motor Show.
Read more ...Monaghans Galway keeps going from strength to strength
Thu, Jan 31, 2019
Monaghans Galway, the first Skoda dealer in Ireland, has been a constant presence on the Tuam Road for more than 25 years.
Read more ...Nissan unveils unique IMs EV sports sedan concept
Thu, Jan 31, 2019
The Nissan IMs (intelligent mobility) concept, with its revolutionary new proportions and stretched interior space, including a unique “Premier Seat” 2 + 1 + 2 seating architecture – is designed to create an entirely new vehicle segment, the elevated sports sedan.
Read more ...Mini celebrates sixty years with a special edition
Thu, Jan 31, 2019
On August 26, 1959, the British Motor Corporation revealed a car that was to capture the imagination of the world and revolutionised the compact car segment.
Read more ...New Kia Telluride to offer rugged luxury to Americans
Thu, Jan 31, 2019
Large, bold, capable and comfortable, Kia has unveiled its new midsize Telluride SUV in the United States. The Korean carmaker says it opens the door to exploring in a new way.
Read more ...Canney urges applications for fisheries jobs
Thu, Jan 31, 2019
Funding for up to 40 fisheries’ officer positions, that will be recruited across six river basin districts by Inland Fisheries Ireland, have been approved and applications for the posts are now being sought.
Read more ...Half of Irish motorists buy cars under two years old
Thu, Jan 24, 2019
According to the latest Carzone motoring report, 50 per cent of 1,600 Irish motorists it surveyed plan to purchase a car under two years old. And, based on data from previous years, and monitoring traffic visiting the site and apps, Carzone claims that Monday was the day when Irish motorists are most likely to consider buying a car.
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