New Mitsubishi Outlander plug-in hybrid on the way
Thu, Sep 13, 2018
The new Outlander plug-in hybrid EV 4WD SUV goes on sale here next month. The entry level Intense 2.4L plug-in hybrid 4WD petrol/ electric version will have a starting price of €39,900, including VRT reduction and the SEAI grant for private customers.
Read more ...New Dacia Duster arrives offering added value
Thu, Sep 13, 2018
The first-generation Dacia Duster arrived here six years ago when we were in the middle of one of the worst financial crises. If ever there was a new car in recent years born of the time, it was surely Duster, offering Irish motorists great value. Some 10,000 Irish owners bought one.
Now, the second generation model is about to go on sale from €17,390, and despite an improved economic climate, it still targets those who are looking for an affordable and robust new car and do not want to go down the second-hand car route.
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New Audi A6 launches in Ireland
Thu, Sep 13, 2018
The new A6 has just launched here, starting from €51,650 on-the-road with two equipment lines, SE and S Line.
Read more ...New car registration figures increase in August
Thu, Sep 13, 2018
New car registrations for August were up 3.5 per cent (5,932) compared to last year (5,729), according to statistics released by the Society of the Irish Motor Industry.
Read more ...Land Rover makes life more comfortable for dogs
Thu, Sep 06, 2018
Owing to around half of its owners being dog owners in the British market, Land Rover has launched a range of premium pet packs to help their four-legged friends travel in the lap of luxury.
Read more ...The BMW Z4 M40i First Edition
Thu, Sep 06, 2018
BMW has a long and illustrious history of building two-seat sports cars, and now, more than 80 years since the first BMW roadster went on sale, the BMW Z4 M40i First Edition has been unveiled, and we will see it here next spring.
Based on the Concept Z4, BMW claims the new edition of the roadster inspires not only with its agility, precision and dynamic handling characteristics that are typical of BMW M Performance models, but also with particularly sophisticated design and equipment features, including a body paintwork in ‘Frozen Orange’ metallic.
Read more ...The greatest movie cars
Thu, Sep 06, 2018
James Bond's Aston Martin DB5 is the greatest movie car of all time, according to research.
The iconic motor was first seen in 1964’s Goldfinger and has appeared in seven Bond movies to date, most recently in 2015’s Spectre.
Read more ...Toyota Corolla hybrid on sale early in the New Year
Thu, Aug 30, 2018
Toyota has confirmed the arrival of the world’s first Corolla hybrid which will go on sale here next February. It will be the fourth model in the 2019 Toyota self-charging hybrid line-up.
Read more ...Audi introduces new e-tron SUV
Thu, Aug 30, 2018
Audi has introduced its new e-tron, which it claims is an SUV with three different methods of energy recuperation combined in a single vehicle for the first time.
Read more ...Kia Stinger wins another new car of the year award
Thu, Aug 30, 2018
The new Stinger, Kia’s ground breaking gran turismo, is continuing its award success by being named ‘New Car of the Year’ at this year’s UK Motor Trader Awards.
Read more ...Alfa Romeo ranges are refreshed
Thu, Aug 30, 2018
The Alfa Romeo Giulia and Stelvio ranges have been refreshed for the 2019 model year (MY19).
Read more ...Toyota’s new hybrid collection set for Ireland in 2019
Thu, Aug 23, 2018
2019 will see the launch of four new Toyota self-charging hybrid models, including new generation versions of the RAV4, the Auris, and the return of one of the world’s best-selling saloon cars, the Camry hybrid, after a 14-year absence.
Read more ...Ford Mondeo’s super 123mpg wins hybrid eco run
Thu, Aug 23, 2018
A Ford Mondeo hybrid entered into a recent eco run in the UK and returned 123.77mpg on the 80-mile route.
Read more ...Rapid transport for Pope Francis during his visit
Thu, Aug 23, 2018
A carefully modified Skoda Rapid will transport Pope Francis during his visit to Ireland.
Read more ...Ford produces its ten-millionth best selling Mustang
Thu, Aug 16, 2018
Ford has produced its 10 millionth Mustang, which, it says, is America’s best-selling sports car of the last 50 years and the world’s best-selling sports car three years straight.
Read more ...Irish launch of new flagship Q8
Thu, Aug 16, 2018
The new Audi Q8 crossover goes on sale here this month with an on the road price of €103,050 for the 3.0TDI (286HP).
Read more ...Katie Taylor has become a Honda brand ambassador
Thu, Aug 09, 2018
The Honda cars importer for Ireland has announced that sporting superstar Katie Taylor has joined the Honda as a brand ambassador.
Read more ...Alfa Romeo launches a new mid-size SUV
Thu, Aug 09, 2018
Alfa Romeo bravely boasts its new Stelvio Quadrifoglio sets a new benchmark in the premium midsize SUV segment with its combination of awe-inspiring design, performance and technology.
Read more ...Lexus to introduce new LC ‘Yellow Edition’ coupe
Thu, Aug 09, 2018
Lexus has introduced a new addition to its LC coupe range with the launch of the new LC Yellow Edition.
Read more ...Nissan Leaf charged ahead in July
Thu, Aug 09, 2018
The new 40kw 100 per cent electric Nissan Leaf has charged ahead in the sales charts this July, says the carmaker.
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