202 registrations to herald start of recovery for new cars

Thu, Aug 06, 2020

The Society of the Irish Motor Industry has released its official new vehicle statistics, which shows a year to date decline across the board, as expected due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

The official figures show new car registrations for the month of June declined 28.2 per cent (1,011) when compared to June 2019 (1,408). New car registrations for the year to date are down 34.5 per cent (52,891) on the same period last year (80,758).

VW draws picture of new Caddy mini-camper

Thu, Aug 06, 2020

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has revealed the first images and details of the successor to the Caddy Beach.

Seat Ireland dealers offering roof box rental service

Thu, Aug 06, 2020

Seat Ireland is offering a roof box rental service, available to Seat customers across its 23-retailer network.

Opel to deliver new electric Opel Zafira-e Life for up to nine passengers

Thu, Jul 30, 2020

Opel continues the rapid electrification of its product portfolio in 2020, revealing details of the all-electric Zafira-e Life. Delivering up to nine seats and available in three lengths, it will be a good option for large families and commercial people-moving activities.

Renault helping businesses get back on the road

Thu, Jul 30, 2020

With more business resuming over the past weeks, Renault Group tells us it and its bank have continued to work with private and business customers to reassure them of their ongoing support in this pandemic.

Volkswagen’s new Tiguan eHybrid debuts

Thu, Jul 23, 2020

The Volkswagen Tiguan is receiving a major technical and visual update - the big highlight being a new plug-in hybrid drive (PHEV) version for Europe.

Mullarney drives off in a new Toyota SUV

Thu, Jul 16, 2020

Galway golfer Ronan Mullarney has received the keys of a new the Toyota C-HR - Ireland’s best-selling hybrid SUV.

Renault Clio top selling model in Europe for May

Thu, Jul 16, 2020

The new Renault Clio led the European ranking by models, outselling the popular Volkswagen Golf in May, according to figures from JATO, which are calculated about a month behind real time.

Suzuki’s new Across plug-in hybrid SUV unveiled

Thu, Jul 16, 2020

Suzuki has unveiled the new Across, the first electrified vehicle from the brand.

Suzuki’s hybrid versions and 202 offers

Thu, Jul 09, 2020

After a period of lockdown in recent months, Suzuki says it wants to help car buyers get their long awaited new car with some attractive offers for the July ’202’ registration plate.

New Mini Countryman boasts significant makeover

Thu, Jul 09, 2020

The Mini Countryman, the biggest and most versatile member of the Mini model family, has an updated design.

New electrified Mokka is the first of Opel’s new design

Thu, Jul 09, 2020

Opel has revealed the first official images of the new Mokka, due in Ireland in early 2021.

Parsons Garage recognised with top Toyota award

Thu, Jul 09, 2020

Parsons Garage, the main Toyota dealer in Tuam, Co Galway, has been awarded the Ichiban Award by Toyota Motor Europe.

VW’s Assurance Plan includes some great offers

Thu, Jul 02, 2020

Volkswagen Ireland says it wants Irish consumers to rediscover the joy of driving with its Assurance Plan, which it describes as a suite of flexible, supportive and great-value offers for the road ahead.

Scoot around on two-wheeler from Skoda

Thu, Jul 02, 2020

Skoda tells us it has developed the perfect accessory for the owner who needs to cross the city in style - the Skoda Scooter.

New BMW 5 Series set for July launch

Thu, Jun 25, 2020

The new BMW 5-Series range is to be launched this July with a refreshed exterior design, with prices starting at €51,850 for the SE saloon.

New Ford air filter could help allergy sufferers

Thu, Jun 25, 2020

Ford is now offering with its vehicles an upgraded filter that could provide much-needed relief to hay fever and allergy sufferers.

Eighth generation Volkswagen Golf on sale

Thu, Jun 25, 2020

Volkswagen has launched the eighth generation of the iconic Golf model, with prices starting from €23,950.

All-new generation Seat Leon goes on sale

Thu, Jun 18, 2020

The all-new Seat Leon has arrived in time for 202 registration sales. Pricing starts from €23,910 for the entry-level 1.0 TSI 110 hp SE petrol and diesel prices start from €26,040 for the 2.0 TDI 115hp SE.

Mercedes-Benz offering many new models for 202

Thu, Jun 18, 2020

Mercedes-Benz promises to be an active competitor for 202 registrations with hybrids and a number of significant new model arrivals in its expanded model range.

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