Toyota is No 1 for re-sale value in Ireland

Thu, Feb 06, 2014

A new independent study reveals Toyota cars retain their value longer than any other brand.

Government to enforce offences for car clocking and write-offs

Thu, Jan 30, 2014

The Minister of Transport, Leo Varadkar, is moving to deal with two issues that have been a dark shadow over the motor industry for a long time. The offences of car mileage clocking and write-offs returning to the road, perpetrated by a small number in the Irish motor industry, are at long last having their actions legislated for, with legal sanctions being put in place.

Galway Rally attracts capacity entry

Thu, Jan 30, 2014

More than 100 teams, including four-times winner Eugene Donnelly, will compete in this year’s Colm Quinn BMW Galway International Rally, representing a “significant increase” on last year.

New Seat Leon sports tourer arrives

Thu, Jan 30, 2014

Seat boasts its new Leon sports tourer (estate) demonstrates that thrilling sports character and exceptional everyday usability do not have to be mutually exclusive. It arrives with an entry level price €20,185 for the 1.2 TSi S petrol version.

It says this third member of the Leon family combines young, dynamic design and the precise handling of its siblings with an amazing degree of utility.

Skoda scoops prestigious What Car? family car award

Thu, Jan 30, 2014

The Skoda Octavia has scooped one of the top honours in Britain - the best family car title in the 2014 What Car? awards.

New Citroen seven-seater MPV has real substance

Thu, Jan 23, 2014

Citroen has launched its Grand C4 Picasso, the seven-seater version of the 2014 Continental Irish Car of the Year.

Passport to a new Peugeot

Thu, Jan 23, 2014

Gowan Distributors Limited, Peugeot Importers in Ireland, has introduced its new Peugeot Passport Personal Contract Purchase solution to the Irish Market.

Honda Civic records exceptional fuel economy

Thu, Jan 23, 2014

A rigorous round of real-world economy testing dubbed the ‘MPG Marathon’ has once again underlined the impressive fuel-efficiency of the new Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC.

Fiat’s double scoop at 2013 fleet van awards

Thu, Jan 23, 2014

The fleet credentials of the versatile Fiat Fiorino have once again been recognised at the annual British Fleet Van Awards.

Ford options - the new way to drive a new Ford

Thu, Jan 23, 2014

Ford Ireland has recently launched a new flexible Personal Contract Purchase plan called Ford Options at an interest rate of 4.9 per cent APR.

Ford Options gives customers a chance to drive a new car every three years, while keeping within a suitable budget.

Citroen updates best-selling Berlingo van

Thu, Jan 16, 2014

Citroen’s best-selling light commercial vehicle, the Berlingo, has been updated.

Quality tyres at the best possible prices at Fahy Tyre Worx

Thu, Jan 16, 2014

Fahy Tyre Worx, located in Ballindooley on the Headford Road, is committed to providing the best quality tyres, exhausts, and catalytic converters at value prices.

Established in 1975, the company is owned and operated by Niall Fahy, who has more than 10 years’ experience in the industry and a passion for tyres working within his family’s business, Fahy’s Garage Limited.

BMW dealers first in Ireland to offer star rating service

Thu, Jan 16, 2014

In these challenging times, businesses have become acutely aware of the value of repeat business and the benefit of a good recommendation. With this at the forefront of its thinking, BMW Ireland, together with its dealer network, has implemented a range of measures to maximise this potential - the latest is a five-star rating programme live on all BMW dealer web sites.

New Nissan Qashqai Irish prices announced

Thu, Jan 16, 2014

Nissan has announced prices for the new Qashqai, which was unveiled recently in London.

Numbers of large engined cars on Irish roads dwindle

Thu, Jan 16, 2014

Vehicle data expert Cartell reports that large-engine vehicles (those in excess of 2,000cc) are in decline.

Road users being urged to use hi-vis gear

Thu, Jan 09, 2014

Road users are being urged to wear high visibility material when out walking or cycling on Irish roads.

Audi finishes 2013 with record market share 

Thu, Jan 09, 2014

Audi Ireland tells us its total sales figures for 2013 of 3,687 cars ensured a record Irish market share of five per cent.

Hyundai ix35 diesel attracting buyers’ interest

Thu, Jan 09, 2014

Hyundai claims its new iX35 range, which has a starting price of €25,495, is capturing strong consumer interest.

New Suzuki SX4 S-Cross receives five-star Euro NCAP rating

Thu, Jan 02, 2014

The new Suzuki S-Cross has been rated one of Europe’s safest cars, according to new independent crash testing results from Euro NCAP.

Irish Van of the Year category winners announced

Thu, Dec 19, 2013

The Toyota Auris van and Ssangyong Korando commercial have been named category winners of the Continental Irish Van of the Year 2014 title by the Irish Motoring Writers Association (IMWA) van jury.

All nine voting members of the IMWA Van Jury took part in the vote. In deciding on these category winners, the jury members took into account such attributes as load capacity, reliability, overall versatility, cost of ownership, and drive comfort.

E-paper

Read this weeks E-paper. Past editions also available from within this weeks digital copy.