Get up to speed on the Giro D’Galway charity cycle tour

Thu, Aug 28, 2014

An open information evening is taking place on Monday September 1 at 6.30pm in Bradley Motors in the Dublin Road in Galway for the Giro D’Galway charity cycle tour in aid of Jigsaw Galway.

This Giro D’Galway is a two day, four stage, 360km charity cycle tour of county Galway that is taking place on October 18 and 19. All funds raised go directly to Jigsaw Galway, which supports the mental health and wellbeing of young people aged 15 to 25 in Galway.

New Mercedes-Benz Vito Van unveiled

Thu, Aug 28, 2014

It will not arrive here until mid-spring next year, but having attended some workshops and seen the global reveal in Germany last week, I can tell you with some confidence that the all-new Vito Van is going to be a serious player in this segment.

Penalty point increases take effect

Thu, Aug 28, 2014

A number of new of penalty point offences came into effect on August 1.

Ford's new Transit range promises much more

Thu, Aug 21, 2014

When you have a name as iconic as Transit, you make the very best you can of it. And when it comes to vans, the blue oval badge and the Transit name are the best known in Ireland and Britain.

Opel Adam Rocks without the roll

Thu, Aug 21, 2014

With its broader muscular stance, distinctive body cladding, and an electrically folding swing top canvas roof, the new Opel Adam Rocks is a bit of a mould breaker. It is set to roll into Ireland next month, priced from €18,995.

New Monaghan Skoda showroom

Thu, Aug 21, 2014

Canon Michael Reilly, Ellen Monaghan, Mary Monaghan, Phyllis Monaghan, Ann Monaghan, Leo Monaghan, Councillor John Walsh, Joe Monaghan at the opening of the new Monaghan Skoda showroom at the Tuam Road on Thursday. Photo:-Mike Shaughnessy.

Stylish new Nissan Murano breaks cover

Thu, Aug 14, 2014

The third generation of Nissan's flagship crossover symbolizes its design-led product and brand renaissance. The new Murano is expected to arrive here late this year.

Western Motors is still firing on all cylinders

Thu, Aug 14, 2014

Western Motors is open for business as usual after a fire seriously damaged parts of the Ballybrit dealership on July 30.

Six units of the Galway Fire Department kept the fire under control and prevented it from spreading to the entire building, with two members of the Galway Fire Brigade team injured, but not seriously.

Monaghan & Sons first to open new Irish Skoda concept showroom

Thu, Aug 14, 2014

Skoda’s Galway dealership, Monaghan & Sons, will host a celebratory event today (Thursday) as the first Skoda dealer in Ireland to launch its new corporate showroom concept.

Volkswagen reveals new Passat

Thu, Aug 14, 2014

Volkswagen has unveiled one of the big new arrivals of the last year- the new Passat.

Mazda unveils the new Mazda2

Thu, Aug 07, 2014

Mazda new Mazda2, revealed in Japan recently, is the fourth member of the carmaker’s current generation of models to feature the full range of ultra-efficient SkyActiv technology, based on its impressive KODO – Soul of Motion design concept.

Seat goes commercial with new Leon van

Thu, Aug 07, 2014

Seat has added the car-derived Leon van to its range, the first commercial model from the VW Group-owned Spanish car manufacturer.

The Leon van comes in two specifications - S and SE priced at €15,450 and €16,285 (excluding VAT and delivery charges) respectively.

Easytrip call to action for 142 registration owners

Thu, Aug 07, 2014

Easytrip advises motorists buying new cars to update their ownership details. The motoring solutions specialist, and Ireland's only parking and tolling provider, is advising motorists to update their account details when buying and selling cars this July.

New model Volkswagen Polo now available

Thu, Jul 31, 2014

Volkswagen’s newly updated Polo has gone on sale and to celebrate the new 142 plate, Volkswagen tells us that it has a very attractive finance offer on the new car.

Citroen C1 named most reliable car by Which?

Thu, Jul 31, 2014

The new Citroen C1 arrives in showrooms in Ireland this August. With a cheerful personality, attractive styling, and impressive efficiency, the new C1 delivers an upbeat response to today’s urban mobility requirements and reflects the bold renewal of the Citroen brand. It will be priced from €10,995.

Ford Fiesta becomes best-selling UK car of all time

Thu, Jul 31, 2014

The Ford Fiesta became the UK’s best-selling vehicle nameplate of all time this month when total sales topped an amazing 4,115,000.

Operation GIY Nation Drives on with Renault

Thu, Jul 31, 2014

This was an exciting week for the four new pioneers chosen to take part in the Operation GIY Nation campaign, launched last March in association with Renault Ireland and Grow it Yourself Ireland.

The new BMW i8 – the future of the supercar

Thu, Jul 24, 2014

The Frankfurt Motor Show last September heralded the arrival of BMW's most advanced sport cars ever offered for sale.

New Skoda Octavia Scout for family and leisure

Thu, Jul 24, 2014

Skoda describes its new Octavia Scout as an all-rounder that impresses with exceptional driving performance both on and off road. Prices will start here from €33,795, when it arrives later in the year.

VW Commercial Vehicles extends zero per cent offer

Thu, Jul 17, 2014

Due to unprecedented demand, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Ireland is extending its market leading zero per cent APR finance rate for orders placed during July 2014.

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