Micra is changed utterly and a beauty is born

Thu, May 18, 2017

Nissan has launched the new and radically different Nissan Micra with a starting price of €16,650.

VW’s crossover to the future

Thu, May 11, 2017

Volkswagen is developing an entirely new range of avant-garde electric vehicles.

New Citroen Dispatch wins What Van? award

Thu, May 11, 2017

The new Citroen Dispatch has won a major accolade in Britain, named joint winner of both the overall Light Commercial Vehicle of the Year prize and the Medium Van of the Year trophy at the 2017 What Van? Awards.

Mercedes-Benz E-Class keeps on winning top awards

Thu, May 11, 2017

The Mercedes-Benz E-Class just keeps on collecting major awards.

Jaguar F-Pace wins World Car of the Year

Thu, May 11, 2017

The Road to World Car journey ended today with the declaration of a double win for Jaguar Land Rover. The Jaguar F-Pace won the 2017 World Car Design of the Year award as well as the overall 2017 World Car of the Year.

First flying car company starts selling its models

Thu, May 11, 2017

Fying car manufacturer PAL-V has officially started the sales of its flying car models, the Liberty Pioneer and Liberty Sport. These are the first commercial flying cars on sales in the world.

Donnellan Auto Services wins another national award

Thu, May 11, 2017

Oranmore's Donnellan Auto Services has received another award.

Ford Ireland marks its centenary in great style

Thu, May 04, 2017

Ford has marked 100 years since Henry Ford & Son Limited was established in Cork on April 17, 1917.

New BMW i3 wins 2017 World Urban Car

Thu, May 04, 2017

The BMW i3 has been declared the inaugural winner of the 2017 World Urban Car award.

Follow in the footsteps of Galway’s young Nissan ambassador

Thu, May 04, 2017

Galway medical entrepreneur urges youngsters to dream big with Nissan

The best way to end illegal phone use by drivers

Thu, May 04, 2017

Against a backdrop in Britain last year of 22 people having been killed and 99 more seriously injured in road accidents in which drivers were using a mobile phone, much tougher penalties came into force in England, Scotland and Wales last month.

For example, newly qualified drivers will now lose their licence if caught using a handheld mobile phone at the wheel.

County Galway 5km Series

Thu, Apr 27, 2017

The popular Galway 5km Series kicked off its 11th year with the first race at Ballybrit racecourse on Tuesday evening.

Renault PRO+ to put on vantastic display at CV SHOW

Thu, Apr 27, 2017

The Renault Pro+ brand will return to the NEC in Birmingham later this month for the Commercial Vehicle Show 2017.

Monaghan & Sons exclusive showcase of new SEAT Ibiza

Thu, Apr 27, 2017

The eagerly anticipated new SEAT Ibiza will be showcased at Monaghan & Sons on the Tuam Road from tomorrow (Friday April 28) until May 4.

Stunning new dynamic BMW M4 CS

Thu, Apr 27, 2017

BMW has presented another exclusive limited-run special-edition model at Auto Shanghai in the shape of the new BMW M4 CS.

Uncertainty hampers new vehicle sales, but no worries

Thu, Apr 27, 2017

BY Padraic Deane.
Sales of new cars dropped by eight per cent and light commercial vehicles (LCVs or vans) were down by 11 per cent in the first quarter of 2017 despite the Irish economic prospects looking better than at the beginning of the year. In the same period, sales of new HGVs or trucks fell by three per cent.

Sales of new cars dropped by eight per cent and light commercial vehicles (LCVs or vans) were down by 11 per cent in the first quarter of 2017 despite the Irish economic prospects looking better than at the beginning of the year. In the same period, sales of new HGVs or trucks fell by three per cent.

Hyundai Sante Fe conquers Antarctica

Thu, Apr 27, 2017

Hyundai Motor Company made history when a near-standard 2.2-litre diesel Santa Fe became the first passenger vehicle to be driven across the continent of Antarctica from Union Camp to McMurdo and back again.

Mazda MX-5 RF wins top prize at German awards

Thu, Apr 20, 2017

The new Mazda MX-5 RF has won the “Red Dot: Best of the Best” prize at the 2017 Red Dot product design awards, and with it yet another feather in the cap for Mazda and its KODO – Soul of Motion styling.

Motorsport Ireland’s Hill Climb and Sprint Championships begins in Galway

Thu, Apr 20, 2017

Motorsport enthusiasts and car owners from the Connacht are gathering for Motorsport Ireland's Hill Climb and Sprint Championships.

The first of the pre-season scrutiny events has been hosted by Frank Byrnes Autobody Repair in Oranmore - the long time participant and three-times Irish Hillclimb champion.