New Volkswagen Passat prices announced

Thu, Sep 11, 2014

Volkswagen has released pricing for the new eighth-generation Volkswagen Passat, which will go on sale here next January.

Mazda unveils the new MX-5 roadster

Thu, Sep 11, 2014

Mazda finally revealed its Mazda MX-5 - the fourth-generation model which features a distinctive adaptation of the KODO – Soul of Motion design.

It will go on sale in Europe in 2015, and will arrive in the Irish market next summer.

New XC90 unveiled with Volvo's new face

Thu, Sep 11, 2014

Months of speculation ended recently when Volvo Cars unveiled its long awaited new XC90. It delivers on its promise to introduce a visually striking, premium quality seven-seat SUV with world-leading safety features, new powertrain technologies, an unrivalled combination of power and fuel efficiency, and a superlative interior finish.

Suzuki set to unveil new Vitara small SUV

Thu, Sep 11, 2014

Suzuki Motor Corporation will give a global premiere of its new, small and stylish SUV model at the 2014 Paris Motor Show next month.

Mazda reafirms its Connacht Rugby sponsorship

Thu, Sep 04, 2014

Former All Black legend and new Connacht Rugby player Mils Muliaina is the official Mazda Brand Ambassador.

New Lexus NX on its way

Thu, Sep 04, 2014

The new Lexus NX is due shortly at Lexus Galway at Tony Burke Motors, Ballybrit.

Rise in road fatalities on last year’s figures

Thu, Sep 04, 2014

There has been an alarming increase in the number of child, cyclist, and pedestrian casualties on Irish roads, according to a review of Ireland’s road safety performance in the first seven months of 2014, published by the Road Safety Authority and An Garda Síochána.

From January to July 2014, there were 104 fatal collisions, which resulted in 113 deaths. This represents two more collisions, and five more deaths compared to the same period in 2013. This increase is a major concern, particularly in the context of the increase in fatalities seen in 2013, when deaths for the year rose from 162 to 190, marking the first increase in fatalities since 2005.

New car sales continue to grow

Thu, Aug 28, 2014

New car sales continue to grow in 2014 with a strong start to the 142 registration period.

New 2014 Toyota Yaris is on sale now

Thu, Aug 28, 2014

The newly revised Yaris is just going on sale with an entry price level of €14,995 for the Terra 1.0 VVT-i Manual 3 door and a similar spec and engined five door version for €15,995.

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.

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.

The latest car, which will receive its public premiere at the Paris Motor Show in October, is the eighth-generation of the Passat, which over the past 41 years has racked up more than 23 million sales worldwide. It is a 'good residual value' family car favorite here in Ireland.

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.

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