Long awaited new Land Rover Defender unveiled here

Thu, Mar 12, 2020

The long awaited new Land Rover Defender was recently revealed at Jaguar Land Rover head office in Dublin. Ahead of the Irish launch this spring, pricing for the Defender 110 2.0 SD4 AWD Auto model will start from €68,160.

Up-to-date technology at GTB Diesel Injection Services

Thu, Mar 12, 2020

GTB Diesel Injection Services has been serving the motoring community for more than 40 years.

Established and managed by Mike Weerakoon, he has developed the business to meet the changing needs of customers and to keep up to date with new technology.

Innovative, stylish and practical new Ford Puma arrives

Thu, Mar 12, 2020

The new Ford Puma has just gone on sale here, which Ford says, introduces advanced, fuel-saving mild-hybrid powertrain technology alongside class-leading practicality and head-turning design for compact crossover customers.

Ford demystifies electric cars as Mustang Mach-E debuts

Thu, Mar 05, 2020

Ford has revealed the new Mustang Mach-E to the European public for the first time as the company launched a new ‘Go Electric’ experience that will help consumers across Europe make an informed transition to an electrified future.

The all-electric Mustang Mach-E spearheads a rapidly expanding Ford electrified vehicle range. Ford says its customers in Europe will be able to choose from 18 electrified vehicles by the end of 2021, up from 14 by the end of this year.

Volkswagen’s new Caddy gets its global premiere

Thu, Mar 05, 2020

The new fifth generation Volkswagen Caddy made its world premiere in Düsseldorf with VW executives boasting it is more digital, connected, and efficient than ever before.

Prices and specifications are yet to be confirmed, and on-sale date for Ireland is expected to be the end of this year or very early in 2021.

European consumers rate Lexus as most reliable brand

Thu, Mar 05, 2020

The member organisations of the Euroconsumers group have published the results of its annual survey on car reliability and customer satisfaction.

Kevin Burke Tyres serves south Galway from Gort depot

Thu, Mar 05, 2020

Kevin Burke Tyres depot in Gort is a vital part of the company's continued expansion in Galway.

Ten Mercedes-Benz models to debut at Geneva Show

Thu, Mar 05, 2020

Ten new Mercedes-Benz models are set to make their world premiere at the Geneva Motor Show early next month.

Leading the line-up will be their face-lifted E-Class saloon which appears alongside a new plug-in hybrid estate and E450 4MATIC all-terrain variant.

Speed camera zones increased

Thu, Mar 05, 2020

More than 900 new speed zones have come into effect across the country in Ireland. There are now 1,322 safety camera zones countrywide. Some 575 zones were removed because they were no longer considered high-risk areas.

More than 1.5m speeding tickets were issued since introduction of safety cameras (An Garda Síochána and GoSafe). Since 2010, An Garda Síochána says it has contributed to making our roads safer through the use of safety cameras, using a service provider ‘GoSafe’ to operate them on its behalf. The primary purpose of safety cameras is to reduce speed related collisions, lessen injuries and save lives.

Peugeot is open for new 2008 SUV range orders

Thu, Feb 27, 2020

Peugeot Ireland has opened order books for its new 2008 SUV with pricing announced for diesel and petrol models.

Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV offered with €6k savings

Thu, Feb 27, 2020

Mitsubishi Motors Ireland has launched its new offer on the Outlander PHEV, which it says can save customers €6,000.

Up-to-date technology at GTB Diesel Injection Services

Thu, Feb 27, 2020

GTB Diesel Injection Services has been serving the motoring community for more than 40 years.

Established and managed by Mike Weerakoon, he has developed the business to meet the changing needs of customers and to keep up to date with new technology.

Mercedes-Benz backs young Irish star on road to Tokyo

Thu, Feb 27, 2020

Mercedes-Benz has extended its on-going support to 21-year-old Olympic sailing hopeful Aoife Hopkins as she attempts to qualify for the forthcoming 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo.

Ireland’s best-selling van

Thu, Feb 20, 2020

The Peugeot Partner van, the joint-winner of the Irish Van of the Year 2020, was Ireland’s best-selling van in January.

Mitsubishi L200 is the 2020 Irish Commercial SUV of the Year

Thu, Feb 20, 2020

The new Mitsubishi L200 was named the category winner of the Irish Commercial SUV of the Year award for 2020, sponsored by Continental Tyres.

VW’s stylish T-Roc Cabriolet on the way

Thu, Feb 20, 2020

A first glimmer of summer has arrived early with news from Volkswagen that the T-Roc Cabriolet is on the way.

The latest in a dynasty of Volkswagen cabriolets spanning 71 years and numerous successful models, the T-Roc Cabriolet should arrive here with a choice of a couple of specification levels.

Slow start to 201 new car registrations

Thu, Feb 20, 2020

The 201 new vehicle registration figures for January are down, according to figures released by the Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI).

New cars registrations for January are down 3.5 per cent (31,251) compared to January 2019 (32,370). Light commercial vehicles (LCVs)/ vans are up 2.1 per cent (5,666) compared to January last year (5,548), and heavy commercial vehicles (HCVs) registrations are showing an increase of 8.8 per cent (385) in comparison to January 2019 (354). However used car imports saw a 26.4 per cent (6,623) decline in January compared with January 2019 (9,003).

Volkswagen concept sketches of new Caddy van

Thu, Feb 13, 2020

Volkswagen has released a preview of its new Caddy van, which will be unveiled next month (February).

Opel’s new stylish and much improved Corsa has arrived

Thu, Feb 13, 2020

Opel has just launched its sixth generation of the Corsa, the brand’s best-selling model.

Kevin Burke Tyres keeps Ireland fully stocked with BFGoodrich

Thu, Feb 13, 2020

BFGoodrich has appointed Kevin Burke Tyres as its distribution partner in Ireland.

BFGoodrich – best known as being the world leader in off-road tyres – began manufacturing in Akron, Ohio, in 1870. Later this year, to help mark its 150th anniversary, BFGoodrich will strengthen its presence in the car tyre sector with the launch of its new Advantage and Advantage SUV ranges.

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