Suzuki steps up its self-charging hybrid models
Thu, Jan 02, 2020
In line with continued plans to further reduce CO2 emissions and improve fuel economy across its range of vehicles, Suzuki is set to introduce three 48-volt self-charging hybrid equipped derivatives to its range in spring 2020 which will also include the launch of the new K14D boosterjet petrol engine.
Read more ...Opel Corsa wins ‘Best Buy Car of Europe in 2020’
Thu, Dec 26, 2019
The sixth generation Opel Corsa celebrated its world premiere at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September, and it was also the world debut of the battery-electric Corsa-e.
Read more ...Gardai highlight dangers of scramblers and quad bikes
Thu, Dec 26, 2019
An Garda Síochána has reinforced its safety message on the dangers associated with children and young teenagers being gifted quad bikes and scramblers this Christmas.
In the last few years there have been a number of people killed or injured in collisions involving a quad bike or a scrambler on public roads. Most of these incidents involved children under 18 years of age.
Read more ...More awards success for KIA from professional drivers
Thu, Dec 19, 2019
Kia has added two more awards to the growing list won in 2019 (including the Soul winning the 2020 Irish Car of the Year award) at the Professional Driver Magazine Car of the Year awards.
Read more ...Honda reveals fresh styling and enhanced interior for Civic
Thu, Dec 19, 2019
Honda has revealed a range of upgrades for the 2020 Civic which encompass exterior styling enhancements, improvements to the infotainment system and materials used in the cabin, to further enhance the car’s usability and premium feel. Deliveries are expected in January.
Read more ...New Mercedes-Benz GLB compact SUV on the way
Thu, Dec 19, 2019
With the launch of the new GLB, which arrives here early next year, Mercedes-Benz has raised its SUV range to a new level of desirability, made greater with the availability of a seven-seater version that will be attractive to families with children to transport.
Read more ...Skoda adds new plug-in-hybrid to its Superb range
Thu, Dec 12, 2019
Skoda, having raised the curtain on the new Superb flagship in October, is now adding the first plug-in hybrid called the Superb iV.
Read more ...Ford project offers van drivers a cyclist’s eye view
Thu, Dec 12, 2019
Delivery drivers have tried a virtual reality experience that allows users to see the world from either a cyclist’s or a driver’s point of view in a virtual space.
The aim of the award-winning ‘WheelSwap’ virtual reality experience – part of Ford’s ‘Share The Road’ campaign – is simple: to encourage people to make a few small changes to the way they drive or cycle so that everyone is a bit safer on the road.
Read more ...Citroen, Opel and Peugeot win Irish Van of the Year Award
Thu, Dec 12, 2019
The Citroen Berlingo/Opel Combo Cargo/ Peugeot Partner vans, the joint collaboration from Groupe PSA, has been voted the Continental Tyres Irish Van of the Year 2020.
Voted by a jury of Ireland’s most experienced commercial vehicle journalists, including the Galway Advertiser motoring correspondent Padraic Deane, the annual Irish Van of the Year award acknowledges productivity, safety, comfort and fuel efficiency in the latest van technology.
Read more ...Monaghans Galway Scoop Top Prize for Connaught in National Car Dealership Awards
Thu, Dec 12, 2019
Monaghans Galway has received an award for Best Social Media in Connacht for 2019.
Read more ...Ten new van safety features to become law by 2022
Thu, Dec 12, 2019
Just one-in-10 new vans on sale today feature lifesaving technology that is set to become mandatory across all cars and vans by 2022, according to exclusive analysis by What Car? magazines review of vans.
It says that van fatalities have dropped by 38 per cent in Britain since 2007 against a 24 per cent rise in the number of registered vans on the road, but the findings show there is still plenty of room for improvement.
Read more ...Ford lands big double at van and pick-up awards
Thu, Dec 05, 2019
Ford is celebrating a clean-sweep of the light commercial vehicle awards season as the electrified Ford Hybrid Transit Custom line-up is today named International Van of the Year (IVOTY) 2020, and the Ford Ranger is named winner of the International Pick-up Award (IPUA) 2020.
Read more ...Irish rugby legend Paul O’Connell leads the switch
Thu, Dec 05, 2019
Toyota ambassador takes on the RAV4
Former Irish rugby star Paul O’Connell is now driving a 2019 Toyota RAV4 after making the switch to a self-charging hybrid.
New Mercedes-Benz GLB compact SUV on the way
Thu, Dec 05, 2019
With the launch of the new GLB, which arrives here early next year, Mercedes-Benz has raised its SUV range offering to a new level of desirability. Its appeal has been made even greater with the availability of a seven-seater version that is likely to prove attractive to families with children to transport.
Read more ...Drivers warned to prepare vehicles for winter
Thu, Dec 05, 2019
Irish drivers have been urged to get their vehicles ready for winter, or face uncomfortable, and even dangerous journeys in the cold.
Motoring experts from LeaseVan have released seven guidelines for Irish and British car and van drivers to winter-proof their vehicles, inside and out.
Read more ...New Subaru Forester e-Boxer arrives in Ireland
Thu, Dec 05, 2019
![The new Subaru Forester e-Boxer - 'safe, capable and reliable".](http://www.advertiser.ie/images/2019/12/111848_thumb.jpg "The new Subaru Forester e-Boxer - 'safe, capable and reliable".")
Subaru Ireland has launched the new Subaru Forester e-Boxer, priced from €44,495 for the SE model.
Read more ...Special Mitsubishi 201 offers include Outlander PHEV
Thu, Nov 28, 2019
Mitsubishi tells us buyers of an Outlander PHEV by December 31 will receive an €800 home charging point for free, and an €800 Dunnes Stores voucher, plus its top eight-year warranty.
Read more ...Drive to arrive
Thu, Nov 28, 2019
At this time of year it is important drivers take extra safety precautions to avoid accidents. Kevin Burke Tyres has provided some useful tips to help drivers take some of the stress out of Christmas driving and shopping this year.
Christmas is a time when people take more car journeys than at other times of the year. Before setting out on any journey give the car a Christmas check up.
Read more ...More spacious Skoda Octavia on the way
Thu, Nov 28, 2019
A better, more spacious, safer, more connected, and more emotive than ever fourth generation Octavia will go on sale next July, according to Skoda Ireland,
Read more ...Mercedes-Benz, Mazda and Ford impress in crash test
Thu, Nov 28, 2019
Euro NCAP has released the safety ratings of four new vehicles. Two compact SUVs, the Mercedes-Benz’s GLB and the Mazda’s CX-30, and the larger Ford Explorer hybrid have joined the ranks of five stars vehicles published this year. Meanwhile, Opel’s Corsa earned four stars.
The best performer of this round, according to the results, is the Mazda CX-30, which achieved a near-perfect 99 per cent score for Adult Occupant Protection. The car, which shares much of its DNA with the new Mazda 3 tested earlier this year, now tops the list for this part of the assessment against Euro NCAP’s 2018/2019 protocols.
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