Citan to deliver the goods for Mercedes-Benz

Thu, Mar 22, 2012

Plans by Mercedes-Benz to introduce the new Citan city van have been welcomed by its representatives in Ireland.

Stylish new Hyundai i30 offers real substance

Thu, Mar 08, 2012

Hyundai has launched its new five-door i30 hatchback. Prices start at €17,995 ex-works for the entry level Elite 1.4 petrol model, while the starting price for the diesel Elite 1.4 diesel model is €19,995 ex-works.

Range Rover Evoque convertible concept unveiled

Thu, Mar 08, 2012

Land Rover has just unveiled a Range Rover Evoque convertible concept at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show. The Evoque convertible concept vehicle explores the potential for the world's first premium convertible SUV.

Clareview joins Fiat dealer network

Thu, Mar 08, 2012

Clareview Car Sales and Rentals is the latest dealership to join the fast-growing Fiat Group Automobiles Ireland network.

Vantastic compact lifestyle Mini Clubvan

Thu, Mar 08, 2012

Mini will reveal a new stand-out-from-the-crowd concept at Geneva International Motor Show next week. The Mini Clubvan concept is a compact van for business and leisure, and the first premium model in the small car-based van segment.

Renault Finance launches Relax Package

Thu, Mar 01, 2012

Renault brings us news of a package where it says everything is included.

Tony Burke Motors wins Irish motor industry award

Thu, Mar 01, 2012

Tony Burke Motors, Toyota and Lexus Dealership in Ballybrit, Galway, received a huge boost recently when it was crowned Franchised Retail Operation of the Year at the 2012 SIMI Irish Motor Industry Awards.

Derek Farrell Motors for all motoring needs

Thu, Feb 23, 2012

Derek Farrell Motors offers a complete service for all makes of passenger cars and light commercials.

Based at Unit 1 Glenascaul, Oranmore, Derek Farrell Motors was founded in September 2011 by Derek Farrell. With considerable expeience in the motor trade, Derek Farrell worked with Cunningham Higgins for nine years as service manager.

Chrysler keeps Delta drivers up-to-date

Thu, Feb 23, 2012

Chrysler Ireland has announced that Irish owners of the new Chrysler Delta flagship will automatically receive free map updates for their satellite navigation systems.

The €29,995 Chrysler Delta 2.0 CRD 165hp Limited is equipped with a fully integrated navigation system as standard, and owners who register their software online will also receive two "MapCare" pan-European map updates free-of-charge from NAVTEQ.

Ford’s new B-MAX for Geneva Motor Show

Thu, Feb 23, 2012

Ford will throw open the doors to its new production-ready B-MAX compact multi-activity vehicle when it takes a starring role on its stand at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show next month.

Toyota stays out in front in January new car market

Thu, Feb 23, 2012

Toyota Ireland has enjoyed a successful start to 2012 with 3,422 passenger vehicles sold for the month of January, positioning it as the leading car brand for 2012 so far.

Toyota has taken a clear lead position in the Irish passenger vehicle market with a dominant 16 per cent share of new vehicle sales as stated in SIMI’s January 2012 report on registration numbers for passenger vehicles.

Focus is Euro NCAP’s top small family car

Thu, Feb 23, 2012

Euro NCAP, Europe’s leading authority (indeed standard) on auto safety, has named the Ford Focus the Best in Class small family car in recognition of the vehicle’s crash test rating and advanced safety technology.

Mitsubishi launches new value service offers

Thu, Feb 23, 2012

Mitsubishi Motors Ireland has launched what it calls a 'Value Service Programme', offering owners of Mitsubishi vehicles, which are three years or older, a recognized and affordable option to maintain their vehicle from €98.

Cloonboo Mobile Tyre Centre offers a ‘one-of-kind service’ service

Thu, Feb 23, 2012

A mobile tyre fittting service is being offered by Cloonboo Mobile Tyre Centre in Galway.

New BMW 3 Series saloon - best just got better

Thu, Feb 23, 2012

The new 3 Series saloon went on sale in Ireland recently with prices starting at €35,600 on the road for a 316d ES. In all cases the standard specification of the car has been significantly enhanced.

Peugeot 5008 is most popular compact MPV

Thu, Feb 23, 2012

The Peugeot 5008, Continental Irish Family Car of the Year for last year (2011), proved to be Ireland’s best-selling compact seven-seater MPV.

Figures released from the SIMI for 2011 show 391 Peugeot 5008s were registered in 2011 to take 28 per cent of its segment, clearly ahead of its nearest competitor the Ford Grand C-Max at 299 units.

Skoda to unveil the new five door Citigo

Thu, Feb 16, 2012

Skoda will present the five-door version of the new Citigo city or mini-car at the Geneva Motor Show early next month. Both the three and five-door versions will go on sale here in September.

Mini declared the cleanest brand in Ireland

Thu, Feb 16, 2012

A recent CO2 survey of Irish new car registrations in 2011, which was carried out by Motorcheck.ie, has revealed Mini to have the lowest average CO2 emission’s (117.1g/km) making it the cleanest brand in the land.

Special promotion for Mazda2

Thu, Feb 16, 2012

Mazda has made its Mazda2 more affordable.
For the months of February and March, the Mazda2 is available from €13,495. The carmaker boasts that it represents the best value for money in the segment in terms of low retail price and generous levels of standard equipment.

Fiat's new 500 model is the L for large

Thu, Feb 16, 2012

Fiat's first official images of the 500L, the new model which will have its world preview at the Geneva Motor Show early next month, have been released.

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