One in four women admit wearing their seat belt incorrectly

Thu, Mar 31, 2022

The Road Safety Authority and An Garda Síochána are appealing to women to ensure they are wearing their seat belts correctly when driving or as a passenger in a vehicle.

New all-electric car brand on the horizon

Thu, Mar 31, 2022

A new car manufacturer plans its launch in the Republic of Ireland in the second-half of this year.

New Mazda CX-60 PHEV flagship is on the way

Thu, Mar 24, 2022

Mazda has announced Irish prices starting from €49,500 for its new CX-60 flagship SUV, which it says is available to order now for delivery in the autumn.

VW launches new electric cargo vans

Thu, Mar 24, 2022

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has finally launched its much hyped rear-drive electric ID Buzz MPV and ID Buzz Cargo van. However, it will be the autumn at the earliest before it goes on sale here, with the chip shortages now adding to long production interruptions for wiring due to the war in Ukraine.

Electrifying Ireland’s vehicle fleet a ‘huge challenge’

Thu, Mar 24, 2022

A key environmental policy to have almost a million electric vehicles on Irish roads by 2030 will be a “huge challenge” unless the Government incentivises and supports dealing with the oldest polluting cars, while increasing the charging infrastructure nationwide.

Tractor drivers should stop using plough lamps on roads

Thu, Mar 24, 2022

Tractor drivers are being advised that plough lamps to the rear of the vehicle should not be used when travelling on public roads.

Ford unveils Next-Gen Ranger Raptor

Wed, Mar 16, 2022

Ford has unveiled its next-generation Ranger Raptor, which it says offers more power, more capability and more technology.

Toyota boasts strong stock of its key models

Wed, Mar 16, 2022

After a strong start to Q1, Toyota has maintained its position as Ireland’s best-selling car brand for 2022 to date.

Toyota says its market leadership is underpinned by the consumer migration towards more sustainable electrified vehicles with an increase of 35 per cent in hybrid uptake in comparison with the same time last year.

Electric car sales double in February

Wed, Mar 16, 2022

A total of 1,620 new electric cars were registered in February, which is more than double the number registered during the same month last year (805), according to new figures from the Society of the Irish Motor Industry.

Galway leading new car sales in 2022

Wed, Mar 16, 2022

Co Galway is one of three counties that has grown its new car sales in the last two months compared to January/February 2021.

XC40 Recharge is among Volvo updates

Thu, Mar 10, 2022

Volvo Cars is introducing a range of updates to its entire car line-up, the most prominent of which is an exterior refresh of its fully electric XC40 Recharge.

VW, Renault, Lexus and Ford score big in Euro NCAP

Thu, Mar 10, 2022

Euro NCAP has just published its first results of 2022 with the safety ratings of seven vehicles, including the Volkswagen Polo and the new Taigo crossover, both of which earned five stars.

Electric Ford E-Transit van collects Euro NCAP Gold

Thu, Mar 03, 2022

The all-electric Ford E-Transit has received a Gold Award from independent vehicle safety authority Euro NCAP for its advanced driver assistance systems.

‘Refashioned’ Mercedes-Benz CLS arrives

Thu, Mar 03, 2022

The latest up-styled version of what many regard as one of the most elegant models ever produced by Mercedes-Benz, the four-door, coupé-like CLS, has arrived in Ireland.

Constructed on an E-Class platform, with all that suggests in terms of its roominess and visual presence, Mercedes-Benz says the CLS is justifiably considered a ‘dream car’ of their range combining executive-class comfort with a distinctly sporty appeal.

Striking new VW Amarok pick-up design revealed

Thu, Mar 03, 2022

The new Amarok will be launched on the global market in 2022 with Volkswagen saying that it will have a whole host of new features. It adds that these will include numerous driver assistance systems that are new in this segment and will make daily driving much more comfortable for future Amarok customers.

What’s more it says, the completely new development with numerous convenience functions will give the new ‘wolf’ even better off- road characteristics than previous generations thanks to greater ground clearance.

Kia’s EV6 Irish COTY win adds to growing awards list

Thu, Mar 03, 2022

Kia Ireland must be still celebrating retaining the Irish Car of the Year 2022 award for the impressive EV6. Kia also won this this award in 2020 for the Kia Soul making them back to back winners as no award was made in 2021.

Make the best of very high fuel prices

Thu, Mar 03, 2022

Anyone who has filled up with petrol or diesel in recent days will know to their cost just how high pump prices have risen.

Motorists admit taking ‘morning after’ driving risk Register of of drink-drivers mooted

Thu, Feb 24, 2022

Some 10 per cent of motorists admit that in the past year they have driven the day after a night out while possibly still over the legal blood-alcohol limit.

What was most the searched for used car in 2021?

Thu, Feb 24, 2022

Recent research was carried out by Carzone with a survey of more than 2,000 people in Ireland and 154 Irish car dealerships. It says of those in the market to buy their next car, more than two thirds (69 per cent) plan to purchase in the next three to 12 months.