New Opel Astra Sports Tourer here next summer
Thu, Dec 16, 2021
Hot on the heels of the world premiere of the next-generation Astra hatchback in September, Opel has now unveiled the sleek estate model version, the all-new Astra Sports Tourer. It will be available here by next summer (2022). Prices, trims and standard equipment will be announced closer to launch.
Read more ...BMW iX3 tops latest Euro NCAP Highway Assist test
Thu, Dec 16, 2021
Euro NCAP has today published the Assisted Driving gradings of seven cars equipped with Highway Assist. Three got good or better ratings, with the overall best performer in this batch is the BMW iX3, graded as ‘Very Good’. Two others – the Ford Mustang Mach-E and the Cupra Formentor – achieved ‘Good’ gradings. Two others, the Ford Mustang Mach-E and the Cupra Formentor, achieved ‘Good’ gradings.
The assist systems of the Polestar 2 and the Hyundai Ioniq 5 were graded as ‘Moderate’, while the Toyota Yaris and Opel Mokka-e offer ‘Entry’ level systems, according to the tester. Highway Assist systems help the driver to maintain a steady speed, to keep a safe distance from the car in front and to keep the vehicle in the centre of the lane by combining (intelligent) Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Lane Centering (LC).
Read more ...Kia adds more power with more Ionity investment
Thu, Dec 16, 2021
Kia has made a further major investment in Ionity, Europe’s leading ultra-fast electric vehicle charging network. As a major shareholder, Kia has teamed up with Ionity’s other investors to raise a further €700 million aimed at expanding its network of high-power charging points across the continent.
Read more ...Windsor MotorMall Galway announces 221 finance offers across Renault and Dacia ranges
Thu, Dec 02, 2021
Approaching the 221 sales period, Windsor Motor Mall Galway is offering new finance offers across the range of Renault and Dacia passenger cars.
Read more ...New Renault Kangoo Van E-Tech electric on the way
Thu, Dec 02, 2021
The new Kangoo Van E-Tech electric will be sold throughout Europe, starting in spring 2022.
Read more ...New Volkswagen Multivan on the way next spring
Thu, Dec 02, 2021
Volkswagen is launching the new Multivan, and it comes to Ireland in spring 2022 with a starting price of €55,435.
Read more ...Cars imports, Brexit, Budget and Beyond
Mon, Nov 29, 2021
Customs Clearance Agent – What is it?
Importing cars from the UK to Ireland is not a new phenomenon. For decades motorists have been looking across the pond for better deals on superior spec vehicles. However things have shifted radically in the past 12 months.
Galway among highest petrol prices in Ireland
Thu, Nov 25, 2021
Galway and Dublin are currently two of the most expensive counties on average in Ireland to fuel a car, according to a new national survey carried out by the Irish Independent.
It found that the average petrol price has risen to an all-time high of €1.72 a litre, while diesel has increased to €1.63.
Read more ...All-electric models top Mercedes-Benz 2022 new arrivals
Thu, Nov 25, 2021
The Mercedes-Benz 2022 product offensive in Ireland will see the German manufacturer extend its presence in the all-electric sector with the arrival here of a number of much-anticipated new models from its Mercedes EQ family of electric-powered vehicles.
Read more ...Connolly Motor Group leads the way with exciting new business
Thu, Nov 25, 2021
Connolly Motor Group has announced a further expansion to its ever-growing business with SellMyCar to Connolly's, the new simple and secure way to sell your car.
SellMyCar to Connolly's is a new online service for drivers who may want to sell their car for cash or just get an updated valuation.
Read more ...Toyota Hilux wins international pick-up award
Thu, Nov 25, 2021
The Toyota Hilux has won International Pick-up Award 2022. The presentation was made during the Solutrans 2021 exhibition in Lyon, France. The Toyota Hilux finished just ahead of the Isuzu D-Max, with the Jeep Gladiator third.
With more than 50 years of heritage, Toyota says that the Hilux has always stood for outstanding quality, durability, and reliability, as well as very capable off-road performance. Now, with the latest Hilux, Toyota has expanded the engine line-up with a new 2.8 litre diesel that Toyota claims offers even more refinement and power.
Read more ...New 2022 Range Rover with hybrid and seven seat options
Thu, Nov 18, 2021
The elegant new 2022 model-year Range Rover has been launched, and for the first time, it will be available as a plug-in hybrid and with seven seat capability.
Read more ...Stunning new Mercedes-AMG SL unveiled
Thu, Nov 18, 2021
It’s 5.30 on Friday evening, and a good time to drool with mouth open wide at the new Mercedes-Benz AMG SL. Hell yes, and and it should be available here next spring. Who cares that prices are not yet available? It’s day-dream time.
Read more ...New Opel Mokka-e wins Golden Steering Wheel Award
Thu, Nov 18, 2021
The daring new Opel Mokka-e has won the German Golden Steering Wheel 2021 award, defeating strong competition and claiming one of the most prestigious prizes in the automotive industry as Best Car under €25,000.
Read more ...Aygo Cross arrives in Ireland in April 2022
Thu, Nov 18, 2021
The new Toyota Aygo X is a crossover unique in the A-segment, says Toyota, "designed and produced in Europe to meet the demands of urban and suburban life in Europe".
Read more ...Average car now worth more than last year
Thu, Nov 18, 2021
The price of an average car in Ireland is now 16 per cent higher than its market value for the equivalent period in 2020, a new report says.
Read more ...Mazda2 shines in real-world fuel efficiency
Thu, Nov 11, 2021
Green NCAP has rated the Skyactiv-G 1.51 powered Mazda2 with 3.5 stars for fuel efficiency and emissions. The outcome places the tested 55kW/75PS version of Mazda’s award-winning B-segment model in an exclusive club of internal combustion-powered vehicles.
Read more ...Covid causes move away from public transport
Thu, Nov 11, 2021
Some two in five people (41 per cent ) say they are less likely to use public transport now compared to before the pandemic, and four per cent said they are more likely to use it now.
Read more ...Toyota’s 221 special offers available now
Thu, Nov 11, 2021
Toyota, Ireland’s best-selling car brand, is offering 221 offers for new car sales registered on or before December 31.
The 2022 offers include Toyota Easy PCP from 3.9 per cent APR, finance contributions of up to €2,500, and trade-in boosters of up to €3,500 for non-finance customers looking to move away from diesel into cleaner hybrids with lower CO2 emissions and up to 90 per cent lower NOx.
Read more ...Sean Fleming Motors; Specialists in German car sales servicing, repairs & diagnostics.
Mon, Nov 08, 2021
Sean Fleming Motors was founded in 2020 by Sean Fleming, a native of Galway City who has many years’ experience in the Galway Motor Trade. Despite all the pandemic induced obstacles Sean wanted to create a specialist bespoke premium car dealership with every car bought and sold being handpicked by Sean concentrating on low mileage and high spec. Despite the odds this has proved to be a recipe for success with 100% customer satisfaction being the core root of the businesses’ successful trading.
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