Six or seven-seater Kia EV9 arrives in Ireland

Thu, Nov 30, 2023

The new Kia EV9, an impressive all-electric SUV, has just gone on sale in Ireland from €77,500.

Tales of on-field drama at Lexus Galway Customer Evening with Johnny Sexton

Thu, Nov 30, 2023

Lexus Galway were honoured to have Lexus Ireland Brand Ambassador and renowned elite rugby player Johnny Sexton for a very special and most enjoyable Lexus Customer Q&A event last Friday night in their Lexus Galway Showroom.

Volkswagen upgrades ID.4 and ID.5

Thu, Nov 30, 2023

Volkswagen Passenger Cars has upgraded its best-selling ID.4 and ID.5 electric vehicles, which are available to order now with prices starting from €57,430 (€53,930 after grants).

The enduring love affair between humans and our cars

Thu, Nov 23, 2023

You might not tell it by the expressions on the faces of drivers in their cars stuck out at Two Mile Ditch at 8am or on the Moycullen road at 8.20 am, but what you are witnessing is the enactment of a tremendously sensual love affair.

Lexus puts safety up-front in all-new electric RZ

Thu, Nov 23, 2023

The Lexus RZ is the brand's first globally available all-electric executive model and the latest vehicle to be tested by Euro NCAP.

January arrival for new Toyota C-HR Hybrid Electric

Thu, Nov 23, 2023

Toyota Ireland has revealed that the first supply of the all-new C-HR Hybrid Electric will arrive in January 2024, with prices starting from €40,520.

The Japanese carmaker claims that the new-generation C-HR represents an evolution for Toyota in both innovation and design. It adds that the standout statement car combines a bold new style, sustainable features and with Toyota’s latest fifth generation technology which it boasts, delivers a class-leading balance of increased power and low emissions.

New Toyota Prius plug-in hybrid on sale

Thu, Nov 23, 2023

The fifth-generation Toyota Prius is now available at Toyota dealerships nationwide. Priced from €45,900, the new Prius is available exclusively as a plug-in hybrid (PHEV).

New car sales up over 15 per cent in 2023

Thu, Nov 23, 2023

New car registrations for the year-to-date (31st October) are up 15.6 per cent (120,495) on the same period last year (104,204), according to the latest figures released by the Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI).

New Opel Corsa arrives from €23,995

Thu, Nov 23, 2023

The new Opel Corsa has arrived in Ireland in three trim levels and is priced from €23,995, plus delivery-related charges.

Someone in an office decided cars can't use motorway lay-bys,' said angry Canney

Thu, Nov 23, 2023

The closing of the lay-bys on motorways by TII flies in the face of their own advice not to drive if you are tired, a Galway TD has warned.

Ohme becomes Polestar EV charging partner

Thu, Nov 23, 2023

Polestar, the high-performance brand from Volvo, has teamed up with Ohme to become its official electric vehicle charging partner in Ireland.

Second Hand Car Buyer Advice – look at the tyres, don’t just kick them

Thu, Nov 23, 2023

Ireland’s second hand car market is booming with prices in the segment up more than 50 percent.

Make sure your car is shipshape for winter

Thu, Nov 23, 2023

The best way to avoid any potential problems with your car this winter is to put together a checklist and then get along to KD Autoparts or get on to www.kdautoparts.com which will have everything you need to make sure your car is shipshape.

As winter weather blows in, drivers need to adapt their driving…

Thu, Nov 23, 2023

A survey of Irish drivers, conducted by German premium tyre manufacturer Continental Tyres, shows that one third (30 percent) of drivers here are either somewhat nervous or very nervous when driving in the rain.

Hyundai IONIQ 6 Takes Irish Car of the Year Title for 2024

Thu, Nov 23, 2023

At an awards ceremony recently in the Conrad Hotel in Dublin, the HyundaiIONIQ 6 was named as the 2024 Irish Car of the Year in association with Continental Tyres.

New Stellantis Pro One sees refreshed electric van range

Thu, Nov 23, 2023

Significant upgrades to the Stellantis electric vans from Citroen, Fiat Professional, Peugeot and Opel (plus Vauxhall in Northern Ireland) brands are on the way. In all, the 12 vehicles will offer boosted ranges, as well as other technology updates.

Stellantis has just unveiled its new electric van line-up under its ‘Pro One’ banner and this is a part of its strategic offensive in the light commercial vehicles market. It says that it involves a focus on unparalleled capability, safety and versatility for business and professional customers.

20 years of the Mazda3

Thu, Nov 23, 2023

The Mazda3 has reached the milestone of two decades on sale - revealed at the 2003 Frankfurt Motor Show, the first-generation Mazda3 arrived in European dealerships in the autumn of 2003. The Mazda3 built on the success of the Mazda 323, which across four generations had been Mazda’s flagship family hatchback in the European market, as well as proving to be a big sales success both at home in Japan, (where it was called the Familia) and around the globe.

Winter leaf fire warning for motorists

Thu, Nov 23, 2023

Drivers are being warned of engine fires if they don’t clear fallen leaves from their cars this winter.

83 per cent of Irish adults miss out by sticking to the same old habits, reveals Toyota survey

Thu, Nov 23, 2023

New research into the habits of Irish adults has revealed that 83% of us fear on missing out on new experiences and opportunities by sticking to the same habits.

Winter driving tips for EV drivers to manage effect of cold temperatures on range

Thu, Nov 23, 2023

Geotab Inc. (“Geotab”), a global leader in connected transportation solutions, has shared winter tips for electric vehicle owners in Ireland in order to maximise their car’s performance in cold weather.

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