When is a pest not a pest?

Thu, Aug 01, 2013

Sometimes you can find yourself getting into trouble when you least expect it. Of all the media outlets and radio shows that might from time to time want to take issue with the AA, the ‘Mooney Goes Wild’ radio programme is probably the one that you would least expect.

Ford's flying start with 132 new car registrations

Thu, Aug 01, 2013

Ford got off to a flying start with new ‘132’ plate car registrations, the first ever mid-year number-plate change. The first 10 day figures released by the Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) show that Ford is the leading brand in the ‘132’ July car market with 1,042 registrations, ahead of Hyundai and VW (637 and 604 respectively).

Fastback models set for all-new Mazda3 range

Thu, Aug 01, 2013

When the all-new Mazda3 goes on sale here later this year, the model line-up should once again include two bodystyles – hatchback and fastback (saloon body-style).

Outstanding customer care from Galway Ford dealers

Thu, Aug 01, 2013

Excellence in customer care in both sales and aftersales was the basis for the 2012 Ford of Europe Chairman's Awards, which were claimed by eight Ford dealers at a ceremony in Belfast recently. Ford Ireland managing director Eddie Murphy presented the awards to eight dealers from the Republic including two from Galway.

Volkswagen and the new Golf are '131' top sellers

Thu, Aug 01, 2013

As we welcome the new 132 plate, Volkswagen is celebrating being the top-selling brand of the 131 plate with the new Volkswagen Golf also the top-selling car.

According to figures from the Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI), Volkswagen claimed 12.64 per cent market share for the 131 plate with 6,730 units, ahead of Toyota in second place, and Ford in third place.

Next Jeep Grand Cherokee to be evolutionary

Thu, Jul 25, 2013

Since its launch in 1992, the Grand Cherokee name has been delivering the Jeep values of freedom, authenticity, adventure, and passion. The latest model, which goes on sale soon, promises to continue that tradition.

Spanish Roads don’t melt in the sunshine so why do ours?

Thu, Jul 18, 2013

Miracles do happen. Very rarely you get events like Limerick winning the Munster hurling championship or the Dubs (go on lads!) winning Leinster. Even more rarely you get hot summer heatwaves in Ireland.

Cost of motoring fell in the past year

Thu, Jul 18, 2013

The cost of motoring has fallen in the last year, according to new figures from the Central Statistics Office.

Seat Leon crowned 2013 Car of the Year in Britain

Thu, Jul 18, 2013

The Seat Leon has won the prestigious British Car of the Year 2013 at the annual Auto Express New Car Awards.

Skoda celebrates 20 years in Ireland

Thu, Jul 18, 2013

Skoda is celebrating 20 years in Ireland during which time it has become a household name.

Putting a price on life

Thu, Jul 11, 2013

How much is a human life worth? It is a question that you often hear asked rhetorically in support of one cause or another and it is almost impossible to answer. But if you are the one who has to decide how limited resources are spent it is a question that you have to have a stab at.

Westwide Panel Beating provides a complete service

Thu, Jul 11, 2013

In 1969 the owner of Westwide Panel Beating, John Lally, started his apprenticeship in Galway.

iPad on the go in Bradley Motors

Thu, Jul 11, 2013

Bradley Motors has received the first iPad headrest mount from local Apple reseller, Screenway.

The greasy slime that changed the world

Thu, Jul 04, 2013

There are just a handful of inventions in human history that can claim to have transformed the world. The printing press, movable type, mass production. Among them must be the marriage of petroleum and the combustion engine.

In the mid 1800s the northwest of Pennsylvania was a rugged and inhospitable place. Hardy souls worked lumber down the Allegheny River and others found a living in saw mills and poor farms. Even the water didn’t come easy – it was always covered in a greasy film. When you cleaned it you could burn the scum in a lamp but that hardly seemed like much comfort.

Production of new Ford Focus Electric begins

Thu, Jul 04, 2013

Ford has begun a new chapter in its history with the production of the new Focus Electric – the first full-electric vehicle to be built by the company in Europe.

Opel poised to unveil new Insignia

Thu, Jul 04, 2013

Opel is poised to unveil its new Insignia at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September, followed by an Irish debut later this year.

New money for old roads

Thu, Jun 27, 2013

We have to be thankful for small victories when they come along these days. We have become used to the language of recession and scarcity. When we look back on the amount of money that we had to spend during the boom years it really does feel like a different country.

Renault's newly updated Scenic arrives in Ireland

Thu, Jun 27, 2013

Following the unveiling of its first crossover, Captur, which arrives in Ireland in July, Renault has redesigned the popular Scenic as a crossover and unveiled the new Scenic Xmod in Irish showrooms.

Ford launches upgraded Mondeo

Thu, Jun 27, 2013

Ford Ireland tells us it is now offering upgraded versions of the Mondeo with CO2 emissions reduced by up to eight per cent, improved fuel efficiency, upgraded equipment levels on mid and high series, and attractive pricing starting at €23,950 for the entry level Mondeo Graphite.

New Toyota Corolla for mid-summer launch

Thu, Jun 27, 2013

Toyota tells us the 11th generation version of the world’s best-selling car, the Corolla, will go on sale here at the end of July.

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