New Dacia Duster arrives offering added value

Thu, Sep 13, 2018

The first-generation Dacia Duster arrived here six years ago when we were in the middle of one of the worst financial crises. If ever there was a new car in recent years born of the time, it was surely Duster, offering Irish motorists great value. Some 10,000 Irish owners bought one.

New Audi A6 launches in Ireland

Thu, Sep 13, 2018

The new A6 has just launched here, starting from €51,650 on-the-road with two equipment lines, SE and S Line.

New car registration figures increase in August

Thu, Sep 13, 2018

New car registrations for August were up 3.5 per cent (5,932) compared to last year (5,729), according to statistics released by the Society of the Irish Motor Industry.

However, new car registrations year to date are down 3.8 per cent (119,937) on the same period last year (124,651).

Land Rover makes life more comfortable for dogs

Thu, Sep 06, 2018

Owing to around half of its owners being dog owners in the British market, Land Rover has launched a range of premium pet packs to help their four-legged friends travel in the lap of luxury.

The BMW Z4 M40i First Edition

Thu, Sep 06, 2018

BMW has a long and illustrious history of building two-seat sports cars, and now, more than 80 years since the first BMW roadster went on sale, the BMW Z4 M40i First Edition has been unveiled, and we will see it here next spring.

The greatest movie cars

Thu, Sep 06, 2018

James Bond's Aston Martin DB5 is the greatest movie car of all time, according to research.

Toyota Corolla hybrid on sale early in the New Year

Thu, Aug 30, 2018

Toyota has confirmed the arrival of the world’s first Corolla hybrid which will go on sale here next February. It will be the fourth model in the 2019 Toyota self-charging hybrid line-up.

Audi introduces new e-tron SUV

Thu, Aug 30, 2018

Audi has introduced its new e-tron, which it claims is an SUV with three different methods of energy recuperation combined in a single vehicle for the first time.

Kia Stinger wins another new car of the year award

Thu, Aug 30, 2018

The new Stinger, Kia’s ground breaking gran turismo, is continuing its award success by being named ‘New Car of the Year’ at this year’s UK Motor Trader Awards.

Alfa Romeo ranges are refreshed

Thu, Aug 30, 2018

The Alfa Romeo Giulia and Stelvio ranges have been refreshed for the 2019 model year (MY19).

Toyota’s new hybrid collection set for Ireland in 2019

Thu, Aug 23, 2018

2019 will see the launch of four new Toyota self-charging hybrid models, including new generation versions of the RAV4, the Auris, and the return of one of the world’s best-selling saloon cars, the Camry hybrid, after a 14-year absence.

Ford Mondeo’s super 123mpg wins hybrid eco run

Thu, Aug 23, 2018

A Ford Mondeo hybrid entered into a recent eco run in the UK and returned 123.77mpg on the 80-mile route.

Rapid transport for Pope Francis during his visit

Thu, Aug 23, 2018

A carefully modified Skoda Rapid will transport Pope Francis during his visit to Ireland.

Ford produces its ten-millionth best selling Mustang

Thu, Aug 16, 2018

Ford has produced its 10 millionth Mustang, which, it says, is America’s best-selling sports car of the last 50 years and the world’s best-selling sports car three years straight.

Irish launch of new flagship Q8

Thu, Aug 16, 2018

The new Audi Q8 crossover goes on sale here this month with an on the road price of €103,050 for the 3.0TDI (286HP).

Katie Taylor has become a Honda brand ambassador

Thu, Aug 09, 2018

The Honda cars importer for Ireland has announced that sporting superstar Katie Taylor has joined the Honda as a brand ambassador.

Alfa Romeo launches a new mid-size SUV

Thu, Aug 09, 2018

Alfa Romeo bravely boasts its new Stelvio Quadrifoglio sets a new benchmark in the premium midsize SUV segment with its combination of awe-inspiring design, performance and technology.

Lexus to introduce new LC ‘Yellow Edition’ coupe

Thu, Aug 09, 2018

Lexus has introduced a new addition to its LC coupe range with the launch of the new LC Yellow Edition.

Nissan Leaf charged ahead in July

Thu, Aug 09, 2018

The new 40kw 100 per cent electric Nissan Leaf has charged ahead in the sales charts this July, says the carmaker.

July 182 car sales down, but vans are up

Thu, Aug 09, 2018

Car sales figures for the month of July show 182 registrations are down 2.75 per cent (26,944) compared to July 2017 (27,707), according to statistics released by the Society of the Irish Motor Industry.

Light commercials are currently up 12.4 per cent (4,433) compared to July last year (3,944), while heavy goods vehicle registrations were also up 23.28 per cent (376) in comparison to July 2017 (305).

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