Bradley Motor Works drives Honda in Galway

Thu, Dec 03, 2009

Bradley Motor Works has been appointed Honda main dealer for County Galway.

Western Motors responds to tough market conditions

Thu, Dec 03, 2009

Western Motors Ballybrit, the city’s local Volkswagen and Audi dealer, is embarking on a number of campaigns to ensure its customer offers are better than ever.

According to Western Motors, the “ price of all new cars has been reduced significantly by the manufacturers over the last 18 months”.

Nissan NV200 is International Van of the Year 2010

Thu, Nov 26, 2009

The NV200 or new Vanette, Nissan’s global all new compact van, has been awarded the International Van of the Year (IVotY) 2010 by a jury of specialist European journalists.

Nissan launches Ireland's lowest priced car

Thu, Nov 26, 2009

Two or three years ago the headline above might not only be ignored but also do damage to the Nissan brand. Not anymore! The Tiger is dead, and reality has come home to roost.

Land Rover announces new model pricing

Thu, Nov 19, 2009

The new Land Rover distributor for Ireland tells us that new engines, more luxurious interiors, higher specifications and improved styling will be part of their new 2010 model range from January. Additionally, they tell us that many of the more popular models will also provide additional value for money through significant price reductions.

In Car Technology supplies the latest range of vehicle accessories

Thu, Nov 19, 2009

In Car Technology, established in 1997, continues to serve the growing need within the motor industry for skilled installation of the increasingly complex range of electronic accessories in today’s cars, vans. and trucks.

In response to demand, In Car Technology supplies these products to the growing retail market in a new retail showroom.

Nissan launches Ireland's lowest priced car

Thu, Nov 19, 2009

Two or three years ago the headline above might not only be ignored but also do damage to the Nissan brand. Not anymore! The Tiger is dead, and reality has come home to roost.

Volvo cuts prices, adds three-years warranty, and free upgrades

Thu, Nov 12, 2009

Volvo Ireland has cut prices and now is offering savings from €2,240 to €3,750 - and in one case a massive €11,000.

New Volkswagen Polo offers more for less

Thu, Nov 12, 2009

The fifth generation of Volkswagen’s evergreen supermini, the Polo, is on sale.

Shortlist for Continental Irish Car of the Year

Thu, Nov 12, 2009

After the first ballot for the Continental Irish Car of the Year 2010, the following list of 10 cars have been shortlisted.

Local crew win National Championship

Thu, Nov 05, 2009

Local Galway driver Neil Pierce and co-driver Enda O’Leary have recently been crowned Dunlop class 11 National Rally Champions.

Motoring initiative comes to Galway

Thu, Nov 05, 2009

Following the success of the Car2Cash road show in Cork and Limerick, Merlin Car Auctions is bringing its first ever roadshow to Galway city and county.

Irish Car of the Year 2010 list announced

Thu, Oct 29, 2009

A field of 30 candidates for the Continental Irish Car of the Year 2010 awards has been announced by the Irish Motoring Writers’ Association.

The Continental Irish Car of the Year and Continental Irish Van of the Year, in addition to five car and two van category awards, will be revealed at a gala event in the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Dublin, on Thursday November 26.

Renault’s scrappage scheme and new Clio

Thu, Oct 22, 2009

Last month Renault Ireland launched a scrappage scheme for the Irish market. Motorists can cash in on a €1,500 bounty which is redeemable on the purchase of any new Renault car and/or light commercial vehicle under Renault Ireland’s new scrappage scheme.

New owners for Opel but essential GM link retained

Thu, Oct 22, 2009

General Motors is supporting a bid from the consortium of Magna International Inc and Sberbank to buy a majority stake in its European Opel/Vauxhall operations.

Several key issues will be finalised over the next few weeks to secure the binding agreements, including the written support of the labour unions to support the deal with the necessary cost restructuring for viability and the finalisation of a financing package from the German government.

Lexus debuts new hybrid power compact concept car

Thu, Oct 22, 2009

Making its world debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show, the Lexus LF-Ch full hybrid concept is Lexus’s first approach to the competitive European premium compact segment.

Fiat Punto Evo to feature new integrated TomTom

Thu, Oct 22, 2009

Fiat and TomTom have announced their jointly development of an integrated portable navigation solution called the Blue&Me TomTom.

New E-Class coupe arrives at Cunningham Higgins

Thu, Oct 15, 2009

Mercedes-Benz main dealer Joe Higgins from Cunningham Higgins, Ballybrit, is pictured here with the new Mercedes-Benz E-Class coupé which has just been launched on the Irish market.

Hyundai reveals new ix35 crossover

Thu, Oct 15, 2009

Hyundai has released the first undisguised images of its new ix35, a new C-segment crossover that the company says showcases its distinctive new ‘fluidic sculpture’ design language.