Fiat offers for 191 now in place

Thu, Nov 22, 2018

Fiat Ireland’s 191 retail offers include three years free servicing across the range as well as lower rate finance starting from three per cent APR on most models for orders placed by December 31 2018 and registered by January 31.

Are we Irish open to switching to electric/hybrid cars?

Thu, Nov 22, 2018

Irish motorists are now more open to switching to electric and hybrid cars according to the most recent report.

The bi-annual report examines trends in the Irish motoring market and finds that 61 per cent of motorists say their running costs have increased in the last 12 months with 29 per cent stating they spend upwards of €250 per month on keeping their vehicle on the road.

Ford Innov8 means great 191 value for buyers

Thu, Nov 22, 2018

Ford tells us that it is offering great deals on selected models with seven years warranty/seven years roadside assistance and two years free servicing.

Top three second hand cars to buy in 2019

Fri, Nov 09, 2018

November has passed and everyone is now gearing up for Christmas and the New Year. Of course Christmas is about buying presents for family and friends so it is likely that treats for yourself will have to be put off until 2019.

Can you see where you’re going?

Thu, Nov 08, 2018

In the dark, it is not just drivers and riders who need to be a bit more careful, vulnerable road users such as pedestrians need to be aware of the dangers too.

Volkswagen and Siemens making crossroads safer

Thu, Nov 08, 2018

Industrial giants, Volkswagen and Siemens want to further improve road safety, especially at crossroads. To achieve this, new functions have been developed for the local exchange of information between vehicles and digital transport infrastructure. The overall system uses the Car2X technology WLANp (ITS-G5) and is currently undergoing road tests in the city of Wolfsburg.

Citroen backs Road Safety Ireland’s safe driving experience

Thu, Nov 01, 2018

Citroen Ireland has joined forces with Road Safety Ireland to support its new ‘Driving for Work’ Safe Driving Experience which is now being offered at its new purpose built road safety experience centre in Co Monaghan.

Seat’s 191 offers now available

Thu, Nov 01, 2018

Seat says its 191 offers are available now.
Finance at 1.9 per cent is available on the new Ateca SUV and the Arona Crossover SUV, and Seat adds a 1.9 per cent rate is available on the Leon and the new Ibiza.

More incentives to buy green vehicles on the way

Thu, Nov 01, 2018

The Government has allocated €13 million in funding to further incentivise the uptake of electric vehicles next year.

Citroen celebrates engine success at 191 open event

Thu, Nov 01, 2018

Citroen is celebrating the success of its PureTech Petrol engine by hosting a 191 open event in dealerships nationwide from November 1 to 10.

Auto industry believes Budget decision could backfire

Thu, Nov 01, 2018

The decision in Budget 2019 to increase VRT on the registration of diesel has been “poorly considered”, according to the Society of the Irish Motorist Industry.

Qashqai remains Ireland’s best-selling car

Thu, Oct 25, 2018

The Nissan Qashqai continues to be the best-selling car in Ireland with some 4,000 new buyers making it their car of choice up to the end of September this year.

New Ford Mondeo Hybrid wagon on the way in 2019

Thu, Oct 25, 2018

Ford will add a spacious new generation Mondeo Hybrid wagon (estate) variant from next year. It will coincide with the enhancing of the range of Mondeo Hybrid petrol-electric vehicles in Europe next year.

New Skoda compact car is the Scala

Thu, Oct 25, 2018

Skoda has revealed the name of its new compact model - it will be called the Scala.

Seat’s 191 offers now available

Thu, Oct 25, 2018

Seat's 191 offers are available now.
Finance at 1.9 per cent is now available on the new Ateca SUV and the Arona Crossover SUV. And Seat adds that a 1.9 per cent rate is available on the Leon and the new Ibiza.

More incentives to buy green vehicles on the way

Thu, Oct 25, 2018

The Government has allocated €13 million in funding to further incentivise the uptake of electric vehicles next year.

Prior to his resignation as Minister of Communications, Climate Action and Environment, Denis Naughten said almost 1,900 new electric vehicles of which some 1,200 were full battery electric vehicles, had been purchased in Ireland.

Volkswagen announces 191 Offers

Thu, Oct 18, 2018

Volkswagen claims its new 191 offers will strengthen its position as Ireland’s favourite automotive brand heading into the 191 registration period.

Half of learner drivers renew their permits at least three times

Thu, Oct 18, 2018

Along with school exams, the driving test is one of the most daunting tests there is. According to research from Carzone, 57 per cent of those who hold a provisional licence have renewed it more than three times.

Mercedes-Benz E-Class Estate is the top used car

Thu, Oct 18, 2018

The Mercedes-Benz E-Class estate has claimed victory at the highly-regarded 2019 edition of the What Car? Used Car of the Year Awards, triumphing over a host of other leading models.

Ford revises new Focus prices for 191 promotion

Thu, Oct 18, 2018

As part of the company’s 191 new registration promotion, Ford says it has revised its prices for the new Ford Focus which arrived in Ireland last month.

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