Irish car ferry operator scores a perfect ten

Thu, Dec 08, 2016

Irish Ferries had reason to celebrate after making history at the 25th Silver Jubilee Irish Travel Trade News Awards.

Volvo V90 named Best Estate

Thu, Dec 08, 2016

The Volvo V90 has been handed the title of Best Estate in this year’s TopGear Magazine Best Cars in the World awards.

Mercedes-Benz cuts new car prices by ten per cent

Thu, Dec 08, 2016

Here in Ireland, Mercedes-Benz has introduced a 10 per cent reduction in the price of all passenger cars with immediate effect.

Audi’s new Q2 compact SUV now available

Thu, Dec 01, 2016

The new Audi Q2 compact SUV is now available, with pricing for the 1.6 TDI 110bhp SE starting from €32,490. The 1.6 TDI S Line starts from €35,790. and the range-topping 2.0 TDI 190bhp quattro S-tronic is also available.

VW Tiguan receives top German design award

Thu, Dec 01, 2016

The Volkswagen Tiguan has been selected as a winner in the "transportation" category of the German Design Award 2017. This prestigious award is chosen by the German Design Council.

Motorists with bad tyres risking lives of all road users

Thu, Dec 01, 2016

An analysis of tyres replaced at a number of branches of nationwide tyre retailer and car maintenance provider, Advance Pitstop, has shown a high number of vehicles on our roads are driving on seriously dangerous or defective tyres.

Most powerful Mercedes-Benz E-Class of all time

Thu, Dec 01, 2016

Mercedes-AMG is redefining the performance saloon. The brand is turning the most intelligent executive saloon into the most powerful E-Class, which will come in the shape of the next-generation E 63 4Matic+ and E 63 S 4Matic+.

New Opel Insignia Grand Sport to arrive next year

Thu, Dec 01, 2016

The official world premiere of the Opel Insignia Grand Sport takes place in March 2017 at the Geneva Motor Show and it is currently completing its final development phase.

Volkswagen Commercials has a range of 171 offers

Thu, Dec 01, 2016

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Ireland tells us it is bringing amazing value to Irish customers in the new year with its new 171 sales offers.

Volkswagen Polo Beats hits the right note

Thu, Nov 24, 2016

Volkswagen describes it as " genuine trendsetter with rich sound", and it is making its debut in the small car segment. The Polo Beats features a 300W premium sound system from the audio specialists ‘Beats Audio’, promising a state-of-the-art sound experience. The Volkswagen Polo Beats special edition costs €20,120 and it is available for a limited time only.

Volvo Cars’ concierge service for an easier life

Thu, Nov 24, 2016

Volvo Cars is making the bold promise that its customers will never have to stop at a petrol station, go to a car wash, or even take the car in for service ever again, with the launch of a range of concierge services that will become an integrated part of the Volvo ‘On Call’ mobile platform.

Late opening at Bradley Renault

Thu, Nov 24, 2016

Bradley Renault on the Tuam Road Galway has announced late night opening until 8pm every Thursday evening starting this week.

Mustang Lennard - ninety-seven not out after a half century

Thu, Nov 24, 2016

How to spend your 97th birthday? For Lennart Ribring the answer was easy. Behind the wheel of a unique and iconic sports car.

New Koleos gives Renault very strong SUV hand

Thu, Nov 24, 2016

Originally unveiled in Beijing, the new Renault Koleos, which made its European debut at the Paris Motor Show, will go on sale in Ireland next summer (2017)

New Sportline addition to Skoda Superb 2017 range

Thu, Nov 24, 2016

Skoda will add a new Sportline model to its Superb range in January as part of its 2017 model line-up. It says the new model will offer customers a range of sporty aesthetics combined with related sporty driving dynamics.

New cars driving more miles than pre-recession

Thu, Nov 24, 2016

Vehicle history expert Cartell.ie reports that annual mileage in newer cars is increasing as the country recovers.

The average annualised mileage travelled by a car five years-of-age or less (newer cars) in 2016 is 21,028 kms. This represents an increase of 7.1 per cent over the equivalent figure for 2008 (19,635 kms).

Winter driving tips for Irish motorists from easytrip

Thu, Nov 24, 2016

As the colder, darker weather descends, we are reminded that all drivers should prepare before setting out on the road after the clocks have gone back. The combination of longer hours of darkness and tougher driving conditions that can further reduce visibility means that drivers need to be extra vigilant during this period, says mobility solutions specialist, easytrip, Ireland’s only electronic parking and tolling tag provider.

Tipo hatchback brings Fiat back in C Segment

Thu, Nov 17, 2016

Fiat Ireland has re-entered the popular C Segment with the new Fiat Tipo hatchback and station wagon on sale from November 4 with prices starting from €17,995. The saloon body style will join the range from January 1, 2017.

New Suzuki Baleno is Irish ‘Small Car Of The Year’ 2017

Thu, Nov 17, 2016

Suzuki is very well known as the ‘Small Car Experts’ and is pleased to announce that it has just won the Small Car category at the 2017 Irish Car of The Year ceremony. This year celebrated the 40th anniversary of the awards and was supported again by its long established sponsor, Continental Tyres.

October slowdown in new car sales

Thu, Nov 17, 2016

New car registrations slowed last month, reflecting the drop for the 162 period.

According to the Society of the Irish Motor Industry, total new car registrations year to date (145,433) are up 21,913 units or +18 per cent, on the same period last year (123,520). However new car registrations for the month of October (2,243) decreased by 316 units or -12 per cent compared to October 2015 (2,559).

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