Santa’s No 1 Christmas wish is the new Lexus RC300 Sports Coupe

Thu, Dec 17, 2015

Lexus has launched many new models to its 161 line up, including the new Lexus IS 300h Sport, the New GS 300h, the stunning new RX 450h four wheel drive SUV, and last, but not least, the luxurious RC 300 Sports Coupe.

Subaru excels in ‘real world’ fuel efficiency test

Thu, Dec 17, 2015

Amid the recent controversy surrounding manufacturer claims on official mpg figures, Subaru has been named one of the top car manufacturers for ‘real world’ fuel efficiency following independent testing. The tests were carried out to establish how efficient cars are under normal driving compared to their official fuel consumption figures.

New Peugeot, Citroen wand Toyota Vans/MPVs

Thu, Dec 17, 2015

The Citroen SpaceTourer, Peugeot Traveller, and Toyota ProAce are the MPV and shuttle versions of new vans that on the way during 2016. Both companies therefore confirm the continuation of their co-operation agreement signed in 2012.

Euro NCAP’s star cars from latest crash tests

Thu, Dec 17, 2015

Euro NCAP has just released its seventh batch of results of the year, including 15 cars from a range of categories, and with a mixed bag of results. Of the 15 cars, 11 achieved five stars, two received four stars, one was awarded three stars, and another only two stars.

Almost all new cars in this release not only offer low and/or high speed autonomous braking (AEB) systems, either as an option or standard, but also have incorporated more advanced restraint technology on the rear seats to cope with the newest full-width frontal crash test.

Your guide to placing the perfect online car ad

Thu, Dec 10, 2015

For some, placing a private advert can be a little daunting especially if you have never done it before, and even if you place ads regularly, it can be difficult to decide what is the best information to include. Therefore the Galway Advertiser classified team have put some pointers together to help you make the most of your online ad.

Toyota most successful brand in the 2016 TÜV report

Thu, Dec 10, 2015

A new report has Toyota as the most reliable brand in Germany with a total of 14 top 10 positions.

Volvo launches sporty R-Design of new XC90

Thu, Dec 10, 2015

Volvo has launched a new R-Design version of its award-winning XC90 with a starting price of €67,950.

Audi Q7 e-tron hybrid SUV on the way

Thu, Dec 10, 2015

By Padraic Deane
The new Audi Q7 e-tron will be available to order in Ireland from mid-December, retailing at €84,475 on-the-road - that's after the maximum €7,500 SEAI and Revenue grants have been deducted.

Even better new Kia Optima on the way

Thu, Dec 10, 2015

The Kia brand has undergone a total and remarkable change in less than a decade. The new Optima provides further evidence of this in a different way. It is more of an evolution of an already very attractive and stylish design.

New Mercedes-Benz GLE and GLE coupe on the way

Thu, Dec 03, 2015

Mercedes-Benz has released details of price and specifications of its new GLE and GLE coupe models, both of which will arrive here ahead of the January registrations rush.

Rafterty is a model for up and coming rally drivers

Thu, Dec 03, 2015

Galway's Dean Raftery has enjoyed a fantastic year on the rally circuit.

Subaru previews next Impreza at Los Angeles Show

Thu, Dec 03, 2015

Subaru has unveiled the Impreza Sedan Concept at the 2015 Los Angeles Auto Show.

Get set for 161 with Bradley Renault

Thu, Dec 03, 2015

There may be no better time than now to upgrade to a new Renault or Dacia at Bradley Renault on the Tuam Road in Galway.

Skoda Octavia RS is more relevant

Thu, Nov 26, 2015

The Skoda Octavia RS is one of Ireland’s favourite performance models and recently it saw the addition of the powerful 2.0 TSI 230bhp model as the fastest version in the range.

Ford Mondeo is the Irish Car of the Year 2016

Thu, Nov 26, 2015

The Ford Mondeo has been voted Continental Irish Car of the Year 2016 by the Irish Motoring Writers’ Association, succeeding the Nissan Qashqai, which took the prestigious title last year.

Drivers urged to prepare their cars for winter

Thu, Nov 26, 2015

With winter on its way, Motor Codes, the British government-approved consumer watchdog for the automotive industry, is urging motorists to ‘winter-proof’ their cars. Its online winter driving tips will help drivers here to also ensure their vehicles are prepared for winter driving conditions, and help avoid expensive repairs.

A Motor Codes spokesman said: “Winter doesn’t officially begin until December 21 this year, but there is no time like the present to ensure that antifreeze is topped up, tyres and brakes are working well, and the windscreen is clear.

Join the fun of 161 at Motorpark on Saturday

Thu, Nov 19, 2015

Motorpark will launch the 2016 range of Ford vehicles available for January, including an unveiling of the new seven-seater Galaxy and S-Max models on Saturday.

A fun day is on offer with an all-weather mobile pet farm visiting Motorpark for the day. Animals of all shapes and sizes will pay a visit to see the new 161 Ford range, including goats, donkeys, lambs, bunnies, guinea pigs, llama, alpaca, reptiles, and lots more.

Test drive the new Audi A4 at Audi Galway's launch

Thu, Nov 19, 2015

The new Audi A4 will launch at Audi Galway, Ballybrit, on Saturday at a starting price of €35,800 on the road,

Irish motorists wasting millions of euro on fuel

Thu, Nov 19, 2015

A study conducted by Michelin has found Irish motorists could be needlessly wasting more than €18 million a year on fuel, and putting lives at risk, by driving on dangerously underinflated tyres, if figures from a UK-wide study were applied here.

After inspecting tens of thousands of cars over an eight-year period, the free Fill-Up-With-Air tyre check programme - extended to include events held in Galway, Naas, Dungarvan and Ballymena (where the company manufactures truck and bus tyres for the European and US markets) - Michelin found that 62 per cent of cars checked had under inflated tyres, of which 37 per cent were ‘dangerously underinflated’ or ‘very dangerously’ underinflated. Some five per cent had a punctured tyre and one per cent had tread depths below the legal minimum.