New Mazda CX-30 SUV on the way
Thu, Oct 17, 2019
Mazda has announced the price and specification of its new CX-30 compact SUV, which it says will arrive in January 2020.
Read more ...New Transit offers better fuel efficiency, payload and connectivity
Thu, Oct 17, 2019
Ford tells us it is introducing its most intelligent, fuel-efficient, capable and productive two-tonne Transit van, developed to help businesses thrive in a modern operating environment.
The blue oval brand claims there are more than 4,600 upgraded components alongside advanced powertrain and driver assistance technologies contributint to a new Ford Transit that can carry more, uses less fuel, and is easier to drive and operate.
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2019 Rose of Tralee hits the road in new Kia XCeed
Thu, Oct 17, 2019
The new Kia XCeed has arrived in Ireland and the first one to take to the road will be driven by the 2019 Rose of Tralee, Sinead Flanagan from Limerick. A native of Mungret, but now living in Adare, Sinead is working as a junior doctor in the University Hospital Cork. Sinead will use the car during her year as Rose of Tralee, and is looking forward to driving the XCeed PHEV. The new XCeed will go on general sale early in the New Year.
Read more ...New Skoda Superb goes on sale
Thu, Oct 10, 2019
The new Skoda Superb, the brand’s flagship model, goes on sale this Saturday.
Read more ...Tony Burke Motors Aftersales Team in finals of Toyota’s National Skills Contest 2019.
Thu, Oct 10, 2019
Tony Burke Motors' staff have made it through to the finals of Toyota’s National Skills Contest 2019.
Read more ...Toyota Corolla to be exclusively hybrid from 2020
Thu, Oct 10, 2019
"Unprecedented demand" for the self-charging hybrid version of the world’s best-selling car, the Toyota Corolla, has eliminated the need for petrol options.
Read more ...Bridgestone working on power-generating tyre for EVs
Thu, Oct 10, 2019
As part of a major research project to support wireless charging systems for electric vehicles, Bridgestone is working on the supply of electricity to in-wheel electric motors through tyres.
Read more ...New VW Transporter and Grand California on display
Thu, Oct 03, 2019
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles gave Irish debuts to their new Transporter 6.1 van and the new Grand California camper last week.
Read more ...Amazon orders Rivian electric delivery vans
Thu, Oct 03, 2019
Online retail giant Amazon is stepping up its efforts to reduce climate impact by ordering 100,000 electric delivery vans from Rivian.
Read more ...Commercial versions of the Duster and Zoe go on sale
Thu, Oct 03, 2019
Based on demand from business customers, fleet clients and dealerships, Renault Group Ireland says it is introducing commercial versions of the new Dacia Duster and the electric Renault Zoe to its line-up.
Read more ...First new electric Mercedes-Benz car is worth the wait
Thu, Oct 03, 2019
Mercedes-Benz has launched the EQC, the first of a family of 10 electric-powered vehicles to be introduced by the German carmaker to the Irish market over the next two years.
Read more ...Volkswagen unveils new electric ID.3
Thu, Oct 03, 2019
Volkswagen's new ID.3, unveiled at the Frankfurt International Motor Show, is the first fully electric production car of the new ID model family. It will go on sale next year for under €30,000 for the base battery range model and, as expected, availability will be limited from launch next year 2020.
Read more ...Seven earn top marks in latest Euro NCAP testing
Thu, Sep 26, 2019
Seven new cars have achieved five-star ratings in the latest Euro NCAP testing.
Read more ...Drivers must exchange UK driving licences for Irish
Thu, Sep 26, 2019
Time is running out for Irish residents driving with a UK (including Northern Ireland) driver's licence to exchange it for an Irish licence.
October 31 is the cut-off, coinciding with the date the UK leaves the EU, and if it does so without a deal, then a UK driving licence will no longer be valid for those holders living in Ireland.
Read more ...World’s first contactless car vending machine launched
Thu, Sep 26, 2019
The world’s first contactless car vending machine was launched in London. The idea is to offer motorists a haggle-free way to purchase a new car.
Read more ...Seat’s electric plans unveiled
Thu, Sep 26, 2019
The el-Born, the Seat brand's first fully electric model, and the Cupra Tavascan concept car, their first fully electric vehicle, both joined the new Tarraco FR PHEV, the brand's first plug-in hybrid electric SUV, making its world debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show.
IT is the third electric model of the five the company announced it would launch by 2021.
Read more ...Minor drop in car running costs but insurance still in crisis
Thu, Sep 26, 2019
The average cost of running a family car for a year is €10,593.26 according to the AA’s annual survey of motoring costs. According to calculations, the total is a decrease of €98.11 on the same figure for last year.
Read more ...Forty thousand learner drivers urged to sit their driving test
Thu, Sep 26, 2019
The Road Safety Authority is urging multiple learner permit holders, eligible to sit a driving test, to apply for one without delay.
Read more ...New Land Rover Defender makes global debut
Thu, Sep 19, 2019
Land Rover says its new Defender is an icon reimagined for the 21st century, cleverly engineered with capability and safety for all the family at its heart.
Read more ...Opel launches new models at major motor show
Thu, Sep 19, 2019
Opel held world premieres of the new Opel Corsa, the Grandland X hybrid, and the new Opel Astra at the Frankfurt International Motor Show.
The new Opel Corsa which will be available as an efficient, classic combustion-engine version towards the end of this year, with a starting price of circa €18,000. It will also be available first time as a battery-electric Corsa-e from next March at circa €25 to €26,000 after Government grants/ incentives. It will feature a purely electric range of up to 330 kilometres according to WLTP1.
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