Tow Car Awards results show trend to petrol engines

Thu, Jun 20, 2019

The results of the Tow Car Awards 2019, a joint project between Practical Caravan and What Car? magazines in the UK, plus the Camping and Caravanning Club, saw petrol-engined cars as outright winners of two weight class awards for the first time,

A new award category for the best plug-in hybrid and the competition’s first towing test of an all-electric car (the Jaguar I-Pace).

Peugeot 192 Drivetime event now on

Thu, Jun 20, 2019

Peugeot has announced details of the Peugeot Drivetime event and its 192-offers, which it says are available for a limited time only this summer.

Hand sanitisers and sunscreen bad for your car

Thu, Jun 20, 2019

Bought in ever increasing quantities, hand sanitisers and higher sun protection factor lotion may be good for our health but apparently they can be bad news for our cars. Chemicals found in some such products can react with surfaces, causing them to wear prematurely unless they are protected by special finishes.

This is a challenge that Ford tells us that its engineers deal with daily, continually testing new products on the materials that are used in its vehicles and supporting the development of resistant coatings that can ensure they look good for years to come.

Fiat Ducato electric option on the way in 2020

Thu, Jun 20, 2019

A completely electric version of the Fiat Ducato van will be available in 2020. Fiat says the Ducato Electric is being developed through an innovative pilot project and it claims there is no trade-off in terms of load and performance.

New Peugeot 508 SW pricing and specification revealed

Thu, Jun 20, 2019

Irish pricing and specifications for the all-new Peugeot 508 SW have been released, with the versatile estate model retailing from €34,110 plus delivery and related charges. That is for the entry-level Active 1.5 BlueHDi diesel 130bhp 6-speed manual version. Orders are now being taken by Peugeot dealers and deliveries to the first customers in Ireland will begin from July 1.

Champion Katie Taylor collects her new Honda Civic

Thu, Jun 20, 2019

Katie Taylor, the Olympic Gold boxing medallist, and undisputed Light Weight Champion of the World collected her new Honda Civic hatchback at Castle Garage Honda in Bray, County Wicklow.

All-new Skoda Scala for summer arrival

Thu, Jun 13, 2019

Skoda’s all-new compact hatchback, the Scala, will be available to test drive at dealerships here from this weekend. Starting from €23,650, the Scala comes with a choice of two petrol engines and one diesel.

Fully electric wheelchair accessible taxi built in Moate

Thu, Jun 13, 2019

Ireland’s first fully electric wheelchair accessible taxi has been developed by a county Westmeath company, Donal Murtagh Mobility, based in Moate.

Easytrip renews support with Blood Bikes

Thu, Jun 13, 2019

Mobility solutions specialist, easytrip, Ireland’s only electronic parking and tolling tag provider, has renewed its support of not-for-profit charity Blood Bikes to cover its toll charges for the next two years. Blood Bikes, which provides urgent transportation of donated blood, human tissue, breast milk, and other essential medical items to hospitals and medical centres 365 days a year, supplies its service free of charge thanks to a legion of volunteers.

Ford lists special offers for its 192 sales event

Thu, Jun 13, 2019

Ford Ireland has revealed its range of offers as part of its 192 sales event at participating dealers. Deals on offer include reductions on some of Ireland’s best-selling cars, with the added bonus of: seven years warranty; seven years roadside assistance; one year free road tax; and lower 3.9 per cent APR, value upgrade packs for selected models that include a range of extras at reduced prices.

“For anyone in the market for a new 192 registered car, there are great reductions across the Ford range including our hugely popular SUV models, the EcoSport and Kuga," said Ciarán McMahon, managing director of Ford Ireland.

New car and van monthly sales are up

Thu, Jun 13, 2019

Official statistics just released by the Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) show that total new car registrations for the month of May are up 4.7 per cent (6,341) when compared with May 2018 (6,055). New car registrations year to date are however still down by 7.6 per cent (at 79,343) on the same period last year (85,868).

New limited edition Renault Zoe now available

Thu, Jun 13, 2019

The Irish EV market is up 270 per cent in the first five months of this year compared to a similar period last year. And Renault has revealed a limited edition Zoe Z.E. 40 R110 S-Edition.

Available to order now from €28,990, the S-Edition comes in an ‘Aconite’ purple, and is equipped with all of the features in the top-selling Dynamique Nav version plus rear parking camera, sporty half leather seats and BOSE audio system.

Dacia is seven and you are invited to its big sales party

Thu, Jun 13, 2019

Shockingly affordable (as Dacia likes to put it), Dacia is celebrating its seventh birthday this week, and you are invited to the party with what it describes as a three-day sales event spectacular running at all 26 dealerships from today until Saturday.

Toyota 192 New Generation event

Thu, Jun 06, 2019

Toyota has today unveiled its 192 offers ahead of the New Generation event taking place in dealerships nationwide from Wednesday June 5 to 8. For the first time, all of Toyota’s new generation self-charging hybrid and petrol vehicles will be on display together. The Corolla Hatchback, Saloon, and Touring Sport will all be on show, as well as the Camry, RAV4, Prius, Yaris, and not forgetting Ireland’s best-selling hybrid, the Toyota C-HR.

Volkswagen Golf named Used Car Hero

Thu, Jun 06, 2019

The Volkswagen Golf has been awarded Used Car Hero at the 2019 Autocar Awards in the UK. The citation said that it was in recognition of its numerous talents – namely the value it represents to customers on the used car market, from its flexibility and quality to its reliability.

Honda’s High Five 192 campaign

Thu, Jun 06, 2019

Across Honda dealerships this 192 buying season Honda says it wants to give everyone a High Five. For a limited time the highly efficient Civic Diesel will be available with a choice of five highly competitive offers: 3.9 per cent APR PCP finance available, or €3,000 guaranteed minimum trade-in value, or upgrade to nine speed automatic, or complimentary platinum service plan and one years free road tax, or a fifth option of €1,000 deposit contribution.

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles launches 192 plans

Thu, Jun 06, 2019

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles (VCV) has revealed its 192 plans for motorists considering purchasing a commercial vehicle between now and the end of July.

New grown-up Mercedes-Benz CLA arrives

Thu, May 30, 2019

The new Mercedes-Benz CLA four-door coupé, a successor to a model widely regarded as a design icon when first introduced here six years ago, has arrived on the Irish market.

New Audi A4 on the way later this year

Thu, May 30, 2019

Audi describes its comprehensively updated A4 as boasting a more streamlined look and contemporary feel. It will be available to order from Audi dealerships here from Autumn 2019.

More drivers caught using mobile phone while driving

Thu, May 30, 2019

The Road Safety Authority and An Garda Síochána are urging drivers to put their mobile phones away while driving so they can focus all their attention on the road.

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