New research shows 23 per cent favour Hybrid for next car purchase

Thu, Jun 18, 2020

As Ireland continues to flatten the Covid-19 curve and starts slowly picking up the pieces from the devastating personal, societal, and economic impact the pandemic has had, new research reveals that Irish consumers still intend to make some key purchases they had planned before the virus hit.

The survey by renowned research company iReach, revealed that 28 per cent of Irish people are planning to buy a car in the next 12 to 18 months, with 14 per cent intending to purchase a new car, 13 per cent intending to buy second-hand, and one per cent planning on buying an imported vehicle. Twenty-three per cent say they will likely choose hybrid for their next car choice.

New Mercedes-Benz GLB arrives with seven-seat option

Thu, Jun 11, 2020

With its second SUV launch in as many months, Mercedes-Benz has introduced more choice to the compact SUV model offering. The much heralded new GLB arrives here with an entry-level price of €42,350.

New Hyundai Santa Fe on the way with hybrid engines

Thu, Jun 11, 2020

Hyundai has revealed the new Santa Fe, which will be available from September 2020 with hybrid and plug-in hybrid engines.

Car tests resume on a phased basis

Thu, Jun 11, 2020

The National Car Testing Service began a phased reopening of its service with the reopening 15 of the 47 centres in Ireland - only three of which are in the western region - Galway city, Athlone and Ballina.

In the short term the roadworthiness testing of vehicles will be on a limited basis and restricted only to those vehicles that had a test due date prior to 28 March 2020 (before the four-month extension to vehicle certificates of roadworthiness came into effect).

Renewed road safety appeal as deaths rise

Thu, Jun 11, 2020

The Road Safety Authority and An Garda Síochána are renewing their appeal for road users to take extra care after provisional collision figures for 2020 show a 17 per cent increase in the number of fatal crashes.

Sixty people have been killed in 56 fatal collisions up to May 27, 2020, compared to 55 deaths in 48 fatal collisions up to the same date last year, representing a nine per cent increase in road deaths compared to last year.

First edition of all-electric new Mazda MX-30 prices

Thu, Jun 04, 2020

In a year that sees Mazda celebrate its centenary, Mazda Ireland’s pricing of its MX-30 First Edition is €42,295 on-the-road, but €32,295 after the SEAI grant and VRT rebate is applied.

Tony Burke Motors delivers new finance offers for 202

Thu, May 28, 2020

Toyota has announced a range of new offers available for 202 to get the motoring industry back up and running after a challenging two months due to Covid-19.

Garages and associated businesses have re-opened

Thu, May 28, 2020

Motor retailers involved in the sale, supply and repair of motor vehicles, including cars, vans, trucks, buses, tractors, motorcycles, bicycles, and related facilities such as tyre sales and body repairs, have been re-opening since last week.

Tony Burke Motors reopens for business

Thu, May 21, 2020

Local Toyota and Lexus retailer Tony Burke Motors has reopened for all sales, service and repair requirements in Galway.

Toyota’s new seven-seater Highlander SUV on the way

Thu, May 21, 2020

Toyota will launch a new and refined Highlander SUV here in the first half of next year. It will be the first seven-seater SUV to be added to the hybrid range.

Toyota unveils new Yaris Cross hybrid

Thu, May 14, 2020

Toyota has given a global launch to its new Yaris Cross, and it will be exclusively a self-charging hybrid when it goes on sale in Ireland in the second half of 2021.

Kevin Burke Tyres ready to open with safety at the forefront

Thu, May 14, 2020

Kevin Burke Tyres will reopen all of its retail outlets in line with the Government's road mapping guidelines.

More elegant looking Audi RS 5

Thu, May 07, 2020

Audi says its updated RS 5 models, sportback and coupé, now boast the new RS design language and operate via the new 10.1-inch central MMI touchscreen.

Aunt Kitty’s 1989 Ford Orion is a head-turner in Connemara

Thu, Apr 30, 2020

by padraic deane
Fiona Conneely lives in Camus, Co Galway, having moved to Connemara from London over 20 years ago with her husband and four young children. Her children are now young adults and Fiona is the proud owner of a red 1989 Ford Orion, which is, in fact, older than three of her children.

Scam warning National Driver Licence Service

Thu, Apr 23, 2020

An Garda Siochana and the Road Safety Authority (RSA) are making the public aware of a scam which has been reported to An Garda.

A fraudulent Facebook page purposing to be the National Driver Licence Service (NDLS) is inviting people to contact it via WhatsApp to apply for or renew their driving licence. They are then seeking payment of over €200.

Renault’s new Zoe scores on affordability and range

Thu, Apr 16, 2020

Renault has launched its new Zoe, and this all-electric hatchback gets a fresh new look, more dynamic styling, and some new body colour.

Business Motoring Awards 2020 winners announced

Thu, Apr 16, 2020

Business Motoring went ahead with its annual awards in the UK, but as a virtual event.

Car registrations nose dive as expected due to pandemic

Thu, Apr 16, 2020

It comes as no surprise new car registrations for March were down by 63 per cent (6,174) when compared to March 2019 (16,687).

According to The Society of the Irish Motor Industry's new vehicle statistics, registrations year to date are also down by 20.5 per cent (51,015) on the same period last year (64,126).

Keep your car clean during Covid-19 pandemic

Thu, Apr 09, 2020

Despite the Government’s call for everyone to stay indoors if possible during the global outbreak of Covid-19, families are likely to leave the house at some stage, and that could well involve using a car.

Mixed results from security tests on thirteen new cars

Thu, Apr 09, 2020

Respected Thatcham Research has released its first Consumer Security Ratings for 2020, having assessed the security features of 13 new cars.

The results show progress is being made by carmakers, but some models are still coming to market with inherent security vulnerabilities.

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