New Suzuki Swift diesel lowers driving costs
Thu, Jun 09, 2011
Suzuki has added a low emissions 1.3-litre DDiS diesel model to the recently launched Swift range.
Read more ...Road users beware farm machines
Thu, Jun 09, 2011
The Road Safety Authority and the Irish Farmers Association are urging road users to take extra care as the number of tractors, trailers, and other farm machinery using the roads increases over the summer months.
Read more ...Volkswagen launches Irish exclusive Golf Edition-R
Thu, Jun 09, 2011
Volkswagen has launched a special new addition to the legendary Golf range, and the Edition-R is available exclusively to Irish drivers.
The Golf Edition-R is building on strong foundations. The sixth generation Golf is a big favourite with Irish drivers, and the new Edition–R sits between the popular Comfortline and Highline trim levels/ specifications.
Read more ...New Opel Zafira Tourer on the way next year
Thu, May 26, 2011
The Opel Zafira Tourer will make its world premiere at the Frankfurt International Motor Show in September and will arrive here next spring.
Read more ...Mercedes launches new van purchase finance scheme
Thu, May 26, 2011
A new van purchase finance scheme, which opens up a line of funding that would assist small businesses planning to upgrade their transport fleet, has been introduced by Mercedes-Benz in Ireland.
Designed to unblock the lending logjam that has prevented many owners from acquiring or replacing their van fleet, the scheme provides finance over periods from three to five years upon payment of a “modest” deposit.
Read more ...Vettel wins high-speed Formula 1 Spanish duel
Thu, May 26, 2011
Red Bull driver Sebastian Vettel won a tense high-speed F1 duel in the Spanish Grand Prix held at the Circuit de Catalunya (Barcelona) on Sunday.
Read more ...Fiat 875cc TwinAir is International Engine of the Year
Thu, May 26, 2011
The results of the 2011 International Engine of the Year Awards have just been announced. The global jury, consisting of motoring journalists, voted Fiat’s innovative and diminutive 875cc two-cylinder TwinAir the greatest automotive engine available today. Padraic Deane represents Ireland on this global jury.
Read more ...New TomTom Start sat nav series offers more
Thu, May 26, 2011
TomTom has launched the new TomTom Start 20 series which combines an attractive design, larger screen size, and a new operating system for even smarter navigation.
Read more ...Renault extends 'scrap my van' scheme offers
Thu, May 26, 2011
With Renault's 'scrap my van' scrappage scheme extended to the end of next month (must have the new van registered on or before June 30), this provides a last chance for anyone with a van that is at least five years old to avail of this deal
Read more ...On-line pothole petition attracts 9,500 signatures
Thu, May 26, 2011
An on-line pothole petition, launched at the end of March on aaireland.ie, has attracted more than 9,500 signatures from Irish motorists countrywide.
Read more ...Free servicing offer for some Toyota models
Thu, May 26, 2011
Toyota Ireland has reminded motorists that its popular three-years free servicing offer on all Yaris and Aygo models has been extended until the end of June.
In addition to this offer, all customers will receive one year's free road tax. With the Government scrappage scheme due to end on June 30, it is also consumers' last chance to own a Toyota from €7,995.
Read more ...Ford reveals Europe’s car colour tastes
Thu, May 26, 2011
It is perhaps no surprise that France and Italy are fond of cream-coloured cars, given their famous café cultures. But why do buyers in the Czech Republic favour blue far more than any other nation? And even though we Irish may be traditionally associated with green, we much prefer driving silver.
Read more ...VW celebrates GTI anniversary with edition 35
Thu, May 19, 2011
To celebrate the 35th anniversary of the original hot hatch, Volkswagen has announced the first details of the latest special edition Golf GTI model - the Golf GTI Edition 35.
Read more ...Volvo is most improved brand for CO2 emissions
Thu, May 19, 2011
Volvo Car's commitment to its ‘DRIVe Towards Zero’ mission was reaffirmed with the news that it is the most improved brand in the top 20 in JATO's latest report, "A Review of CO2 Car Emissions across Europe FY2010" with average emissions of just 157.5g/km.
Read more ...Ford’s wake-up call for Europe’s sleepy drivers
Thu, May 19, 2011
With thousands of accidents caused every year by tired drivers falling asleep at the wheel, Ford's new driver alert safety system could prove to be a genuine life-saver.
Read more ...New Lexus CT hybrid to race in Germany
Thu, May 19, 2011
In addition to running its class-winning LFAs, Lexus will also race for the first time a full hybrid version of the newly launched CT.
Read more ...Skoda Fabia scores amazing fuel economy record
Thu, May 19, 2011
An Austrian economy driving specialist by the name of Gerhard Plattner has achieved an amazing 1,246 miles (2,006km) on a single 45 litre tank of fuel in a Skoda Fabia GreenLine.
Read more ...New Suzuki SX4 goes all-wheel-drive
Thu, May 19, 2011
Suzuki’s SX4i is a distinctive five-door hatchback that now features intelligent all-wheel drive.
The new SX4 i-AWD 4x4 will retail at €20,950 and have an annual road tax of €156. And it now blends the characteristics of sporty compacts like the Swift, with those of lightweight SUVs such as the Grand Vitara. One could say it creates an exciting alternative to most small cars.
Read more ...Minister focuses on 'shovel ready' transport projects
Thu, May 19, 2011
Transport projects are set to get a €75 million boost as part of the Government's jobs initiative announced on Tuesday.
Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport Leo Varadkar is reallocating €75 million into ‘shovel-ready’ transport projects to start this year.
Read more ...Peugeot's all-new 508 flatters and delivers
Thu, May 19, 2011
Peugeot’s new 508 is now on sale here, replacing the dated 407.
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