Volvo launches sporty R-Design of new XC90

Thu, Dec 10, 2015

Volvo has launched a new R-Design version of its award-winning XC90 with a starting price of €67,950.

Audi Q7 e-tron hybrid SUV on the way

Thu, Dec 10, 2015

By Padraic Deane
The new Audi Q7 e-tron will be available to order in Ireland from mid-December, retailing at €84,475 on-the-road - that's after the maximum €7,500 SEAI and Revenue grants have been deducted.

Even better new Kia Optima on the way

Thu, Dec 10, 2015

The Kia brand has undergone a total and remarkable change in less than a decade. The new Optima provides further evidence of this in a different way. It is more of an evolution of an already very attractive and stylish design.

New Mercedes-Benz GLE and GLE coupe on the way

Thu, Dec 03, 2015

Mercedes-Benz has released details of price and specifications of its new GLE and GLE coupe models, both of which will arrive here ahead of the January registrations rush.

Rafterty is a model for up and coming rally drivers

Thu, Dec 03, 2015

Galway's Dean Raftery has enjoyed a fantastic year on the rally circuit.

Subaru previews next Impreza at Los Angeles Show

Thu, Dec 03, 2015

Subaru has unveiled the Impreza Sedan Concept at the 2015 Los Angeles Auto Show.

Get set for 161 with Bradley Renault

Thu, Dec 03, 2015

There may be no better time than now to upgrade to a new Renault or Dacia at Bradley Renault on the Tuam Road in Galway.

Skoda Octavia RS is more relevant 

Thu, Nov 26, 2015

The Skoda Octavia RS is one of Ireland’s favourite performance models and recently it saw the addition of the powerful 2.0 TSI 230bhp model as the fastest version in the range.

Ford Mondeo is the Irish Car of the Year 2016

Thu, Nov 26, 2015

The Ford Mondeo has been voted Continental Irish Car of the Year 2016 by the Irish Motoring Writers’ Association, succeeding the Nissan Qashqai, which took the prestigious title last year.

Drivers urged to prepare their cars for winter

Thu, Nov 26, 2015

With winter on its way, Motor Codes, the British government-approved consumer watchdog for the automotive industry, is urging motorists to ‘winter-proof’ their cars. Its online winter driving tips will help drivers here to also ensure their vehicles are prepared for winter driving conditions, and help avoid expensive repairs.

A Motor Codes spokesman said: “Winter doesn’t officially begin until December 21 this year, but there is no time like the present to ensure that antifreeze is topped up, tyres and brakes are working well, and the windscreen is clear.

Join the fun of 161 at Motorpark on Saturday

Thu, Nov 19, 2015

Motorpark will launch the 2016 range of Ford vehicles available for January, including an unveiling of the new seven-seater Galaxy and S-Max models on Saturday.

A fun day is on offer with an all-weather mobile pet farm visiting Motorpark for the day. Animals of all shapes and sizes will pay a visit to see the new 161 Ford range, including goats, donkeys, lambs, bunnies, guinea pigs, llama, alpaca, reptiles, and lots more.

Test drive the new Audi A4 at Audi Galway's launch 

Thu, Nov 19, 2015

The new Audi A4 will launch at Audi Galway, Ballybrit, on Saturday at a starting price of €35,800 on the road,

Irish motorists wasting millions of euro on fuel

Thu, Nov 19, 2015

A study conducted by Michelin has found Irish motorists could be needlessly wasting more than €18 million a year on fuel, and putting lives at risk, by driving on dangerously underinflated tyres, if figures from a UK-wide study were applied here.

After inspecting tens of thousands of cars over an eight-year period, the free Fill-Up-With-Air tyre check programme - extended to include events held in Galway, Naas, Dungarvan and Ballymena (where the company manufactures truck and bus tyres for the European and US markets) - Michelin found that 62 per cent of cars checked had under inflated tyres, of which 37 per cent were ‘dangerously underinflated’ or ‘very dangerously’ underinflated. Some five per cent  had a punctured tyre and one per cent had tread depths below the legal minimum.

Reminder to use dipped headlights this winter

Thu, Nov 12, 2015

Make sure you can see and be seen – that is the message to road users from motoring solutions specialists, easytrip, now winter time has arrived.

World’s largest electric-vehicle fleet for conference

Thu, Nov 12, 2015

The Renault-Nissan Alliance will provide the world’s largest electric-vehicle fleet  to an international conference.

New high spec Ford Kuga Titanium launched

Thu, Nov 12, 2015

Ford Ireland has just launched its new high specification Kuga Titanium+, and it debuts with a competitive price of €28,595.

Mazda unveils rotary sports car concept 

Thu, Nov 12, 2015

The sports car concept is powered by a next-generation SkyActiv-R rotary engine, the unconventional technology that is perhaps the most compelling symbol of the carmaker’s challenger spirit.

Jaguar XF arrives with good entry price

Thu, Nov 05, 2015

Jaguar Land Rover Ireland has launched its new XF, with a a competitive entry price for the  'Business Edition' of €43,205. And of course the new XF slots into the Jaguar saloon car range, between the XE and XJ model lines.

Hyundai launches new compact Tucson 

Thu, Nov 05, 2015

Hyundai entered the European SUV market in 2000 with the first generation Santa Fe. Then in 2004, the first generation Tucson was launched, making Hyundai one of the European pioneers in the compact SUV segment.

Hyundai i20 - 2016 Northern Ireland Car of the Year

Thu, Nov 05, 2015

The Hyundai i20 took the top spot at the 2016 NIIB Finance Northern Ireland Car of the Year Awards held  at Cultra Manor, part of the Ulster Folk and Transport Museum on the outskirts of Belfast.

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