New Suzuki Baleno is Irish ‘Small Car Of The Year’ 2017

Thu, Nov 17, 2016

Suzuki is very well known as the ‘Small Car Experts’ and is pleased to announce that it has just won the Small Car category at the 2017 Irish Car of The Year ceremony. This year celebrated the 40th anniversary of the awards and was supported again by its long established sponsor, Continental Tyres.

October slowdown in new car sales

Thu, Nov 17, 2016

New car registrations slowed last month, reflecting the drop for the 162 period.

According to the Society of the Irish Motor Industry, total new car registrations year to date (145,433) are up 21,913 units or +18 per cent, on the same period last year (123,520). However new car registrations for the month of October (2,243) decreased by 316 units or -12 per cent compared to October 2015 (2,559).

Irish people want more gardaí on the roads to combat drink driving

Thu, Nov 17, 2016

New research conducted by AIG has revealed that the majority of Irish drivers do not believe there is enough of a Garda presence on our roads to tackle both drink driving and speeding.

Independent research was commissioned by AIG across a nationally representative sample of 1,000 people to produce the AIG Road Safety Report which investigates attitudes towards road safety and driver behaviour on Irish roads. The research reveals that some 66 per cent of people do not believe there are enough Gardaí on the roads to tackle drink driving.

New Citroen C3 is fresh, bold and colourful

Thu, Nov 17, 2016

The new Citroen C3, which certainly offers a breath of fresh air to the supermini segment is now available to order in Ireland.

Electric Renault Zoe sets new record driving range

Thu, Nov 17, 2016

A Renault Zoe with the longest range of any mainstream electric vehicle at 400km was unveiled last week by Carlos Ghosn, Groupe Renault chairman and CEO at the recent Paris Motor Show.

New S90 D3 now on sale in Ireland

Thu, Nov 17, 2016

Following the recent open week in dealerships showcasing the range of Volvo Cars, the opportunity to test drive the new Volvo S90 continues. The new S90 is now available with a D3 150hp engine with prices starting at €43,900.

New Alfa Romeo Giulia goes on sale this month

Thu, Nov 17, 2016

Pricing and specification details for the new Alfa Romeo Giulia range have been released. The first models go on sale this month, with prices starting from €39,995. The top-end Quadrifoglio version carries a price-tag of €99,945.

Top three tips for buying a car

Thu, Nov 10, 2016

Halloween has passed and everyone is now gearing themselves 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 2017.

Mazda2 wins Fleet World MPG Marathon 2016

Thu, Nov 10, 2016

The Mazda2 has beaten tough competition to win the Fleet World MPG Marathon, achieving an average of 91.37 miles per gallon over two days of driving, using less than half a tank over the 406 mile course.

New Countryman - biggest and most versatile Mini ever

Thu, Nov 10, 2016

The new Mini Countryman is the biggest and most versatile model to be launched in the brand’s 57-year history.

Galway businesses take major honours at Irish Auto Trade Awards

Thu, Nov 10, 2016

Five businesses from County Galway have taken honours at the prestigious Irish Auto Trade Awards 2017, which took place at Citywest Hotel in Dublin. The awards are a celebration of excellence in the Irish auto trade in Ireland, a sector that accounts for over 35,000 jobs.

Tesla’s models now available in Ireland

Thu, Nov 10, 2016

Tesla’s electric vehicles – the award-winning Model S saloon and long-range Model X SUV - are now available in Ireland with prices starting from €81,086.

Potential Irish buyers can visit tesla.com/en_ie to design and order the Tesla that best fits their lifestyle. Tesla says they can choose from a selection of options, including industry leading range, enhanced performance and convenience features and dual motors for all-weather driving.

Suzuki Baleno is Irish ‘Small Car Of Th Year’ 2017

Thu, Nov 10, 2016

Suzuki, well known as the ‘small car experts’ has won the Small Car category at the 2017 Irish Car of The Year ceremony, which this year celebrated its 40th anniversary, supported again by its long established sponsor, Continental Tyres.

New Peugeot 2008 is Irish Small SUV of the Year 2017

Thu, Nov 03, 2016

The new Peugeot 2008 was crowned Irish Small SUV of the Year 2017 at the Irish Car of the Year Awards, in association with Continental Tyres.

Galway businesses take major honours at Irish Auto Trade Awards

Thu, Nov 03, 2016

Five businesses from County Galway have taken honours at the prestigious Irish Auto Trade Awards 2017, which took place at Citywest Hotel in Dublin. The awards are a celebration of excellence in the Irish auto trade in Ireland, a sector that accounts for over 35,000 jobs.

Top three tips for buying a car

Thu, Nov 03, 2016

is now gearing themselves 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 2017.

But when January 1 arrives, what present shall you bestow upon yourself - a car? Remember there are many questions to ask before you splash the cash on a new set of wheels.

Audi Galway launches Future Now 171 sales event —you can test drive this weekend

Thu, Nov 03, 2016

Audi Galway tells us that its limited-time Future Now 171’ sales event takes place this weekend. To give customers a closer look at the 171 Audi range, an exclusive test drive weekend will be held on 5-6 November at the Audi Galway dealership. It says that under the headline ‘There’s an Audi for every driver, the ‘Future Now’ offers prospective and current Audi owners in Galway the opportunity to avail of exclusive Personal Contract Plan (PCP) finance offers and rates, in addition to substantial savings on equipment upgrade packs, across the 171 Audi range.

Be safe - be seen on the road after clocks gone back

Thu, Nov 03, 2016

With the clocks gone back last weekend, bringing darker days, road-users are being urged to ensure they can be clearly seen when out on the roads. The most effective way to do this is to wear high visibility clothing such as a high-viz vest or a Sam Browne belt when walking, cycling or motorcycling and by ensuring you have working lights on your bicycle, motorcycle and car.

Audi unveils new second generation Q5 SUV

Thu, Oct 27, 2016

Audi unveiled the new second generation Q5 SUV at the Paris Motor Show, which will arrive at dealerships in Ireland at the beginning of 2017. Pricing will be announced later this year.

Fiat Professional Talento set for Irish debut

Thu, Oct 27, 2016

Fiat Professional tells us it will strengthen its offering at the heart of the medium van segment when its new Talento van goes on sale in Ireland next month. It claims it is versatile and economical, and prices start from €18,735 excluding VAT and VRT for the 1.6-litre multijet 95hp SWB standard roof van.

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