Nissan unveils unique IMs EV sports sedan concept
Thu, Jan 31, 2019
The Nissan IMs (intelligent mobility) concept, with its revolutionary new proportions and stretched interior space, including a unique “Premier Seat” 2 + 1 + 2 seating architecture – is designed to create an entirely new vehicle segment, the elevated sports sedan.
Read more ...Mini celebrates sixty years with a special edition
Thu, Jan 31, 2019
On August 26, 1959, the British Motor Corporation revealed a car that was to capture the imagination of the world and revolutionised the compact car segment.
Read more ...New Kia Telluride to offer rugged luxury to Americans
Thu, Jan 31, 2019
Large, bold, capable and comfortable, Kia has unveiled its new midsize Telluride SUV in the United States. The Korean carmaker says it opens the door to exploring in a new way.
Imagined in America, designed at Kia’s design studio in California, and to be assembled in Georgia, the Telluride is all about big skies, desert roads, mountain passes, shady forests, smooth highways, and long coastal drives. However, sadly the Telluride will not be sold in Europe.
Read more ...Canney urges applications for fisheries jobs
Thu, Jan 31, 2019
Funding for up to 40 fisheries’ officer positions, that will be recruited across six river basin districts by Inland Fisheries Ireland, have been approved and applications for the posts are now being sought.
Read more ...Half of Irish motorists buy cars under two years old
Thu, Jan 24, 2019
According to the latest Carzone motoring report, 50 per cent of 1,600 Irish motorists it surveyed plan to purchase a car under two years old. And, based on data from previous years, and monitoring traffic visiting the site and apps, Carzone claims that Monday was the day when Irish motorists are most likely to consider buying a car.
Read more ...Bridgestone was tops with car manufacturers in 2018
Thu, Jan 24, 2019
Bridgestone tells us it has been chosen to provide some 120 new original equipment tyre fitments to car manufacturers for Europe, the Middle-East and Africa. This represents an increase of more than 30 per cent. The fitments are spread across more than 40 different models from 15 different manufacturers.
Read more ...New Mercedes-Benz CLA promises to be even better
Thu, Jan 24, 2019
Mercedes-Benz describes the CLA coupe as not only the most emotional vehicle in its class, but one that it is also highly intelligent.
Read more ...Subaru XV is 4x4 Magazine’s Crossover Estate of the Year
Thu, Jan 24, 2019
The Subaru XV crossover has been awarded 4x4 Magazine’s Crossover Estate of the Year 2019.
Read more ...New Toyota Supra to add real spice to the range
Thu, Jan 24, 2019
Time is really flying. I can recall clearly when Toyota took the last fourth generation Supra out of production. As far as I remember, the Celica and MR2 vanished off price lists around the same time. A lot of youth and ‘young at heart’ appeal left with them, forcing the average age of Toyota buyers upwards at the time. A few years ago the 86 arrived as the first deposit on restoring that appeal.
Read more ...VW renews EcoGrant offer for next two months
Thu, Jan 17, 2019
Volkswagen Ireland is encouraging the uptake of the latest generation, lower-emission new cars hand-in-hand with the removal of older Euro 1-4 emissions standard vehicles by relaunching its attractive EcoGrant offer.
Read more ...New Mercedes-Benz B-Class has been transformed
Thu, Jan 17, 2019
One of the early New Year arrivals on the market here will be the new Mercedes-Benz B-Class. Fresh from a top-to-bottom makeover, it is in an altogether higher league in terms of its design, specifications and all-round attractiveness.
Read more ...Suzuki’s Swift sets far-away record sales
Thu, Jan 17, 2019
The Indian specification Suzuki Swift model, which is produced and sold for its domestic market, recently won the Indian Car of The Year 2019 - the most prestigious auto award in India.
The Swift was introduced in India in 2005 and is the only model to win the Indian Car of The Year in each generation.
Read more ...Top ten tips for winter driving
Thu, Jan 17, 2019
Taking a number of simple precautions can ensure safety on Irish roads during winter, so do not get caught out if severe weather hits, make the necessary checks on vehicles now.
There are a number of simple precautions the RSA advises for driving over the winter months:
Read more ...Stunning new BMW 8 Series convertible on the way
Thu, Jan 10, 2019
The new BMW 8 Series convertible combines open-top, four-seater luxury with sportscar performance and handling, a spacious interior, and a superb soundtrack to match. It goes on sale from April, with on-the-road prices starting from €128,565.
Read more ...Toyota hybrid roadshow at Tony Burke Motors
Thu, Jan 10, 2019
The new Toyota range of self-charging hybrids will be on display at Tony Burke Motors next Monday (January 14) as part of the Toyota 2019 Hybrid Roadshow.
Read more ...Mazda welcomes the New Year with the 2019 Mazda CX-5
Thu, Jan 10, 2019
With potentially 14 models in the revised line up, the new 2019 Mazda CX-5 range goes on sale from next month, available in Windsor Galway Mazda.
Read more ...New Audi Q3 is available to order now
Thu, Jan 10, 2019
The new Q3 is available to order now. A second-generation model, the new Q3 is a compact family SUV which the German carmaker boasts offers unparalleled style, versatility and space for enhanced comfort. It has a starting on-the-road price of €39,600.
Read more ...New Audi Q3 is available to order now
Thu, Dec 20, 2018
The new Q3 is available to order now. A second-generation model, the new Q3 is a compact family SUV which the German carmaker boasts offers unparalleled style, versatility and space for enhanced comfort. It has a starting on-the-road price of €39,600.
The new Audi Q3 also features a fully digital operating and display system, and what it describes as an extensive range of infotainment solutions and innovative driver assistance technology. It also earned a five stars result in the Euro NCAP safety test.
Read more ...One to shake off the winter blues for sporting drivers
Thu, Dec 20, 2018
Here is a few words that will get real sporting drivers to forget about the winter blues for a while. The new Megane RS 300 Trophy is the most powerful Renault Sport production car ever.
Read more ...Trio built on same platform won LCV of the Year
Thu, Dec 20, 2018
The What Van? Light Commercial Vehicle of the Year Award for 2019 has been won by the trio of vans built on the same platform.
By combining their resources, the new Citroen Berlingo, Peugeot Partner and Opel Combo are the first products to emerge from what is now Europe’s second-largest automotive group. The trio also won the Light Van of the Year title in addition to the overall award.
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