April is the lowest recorded month for road deaths
Thu, May 05, 2011
The Road Safety Authority and An Garda Síochána have praised the public for their efforts in saving lives on our roads as April 2011 was confirmed as the safest month since records began in 1959.
This trend reversal was badly needed because road deaths had increased in each of the first three months this year. At the end of March there had been 16 more people killed on Irish roads compared with the first three months of 2010.
Read more ...New Chrysler Ypsilon on sale late this year
Thu, May 05, 2011
The new Chrysler/Lancia Ypsilon was nominated the stand-out mainstream production vehicle at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show. This is based on media coverage before, during, and after the big annual Swiss international show.
Read more ...ESB unveils electric car charge point plans
Thu, May 05, 2011
ESB ecars has unveiled detailed plans for the roll out of fast charge points in service stations across the country from next month.
Under agreements with Topaz, The Maxol Group, and Lidon Limited, a number of fast charge points will be available in service stations along inter-urban routes from May, enabling drivers to power up electric cars from zero to 80 per cent of their capacity in less than 30 minutes.
Read more ...New Audi Q3 freewheels into the limelight
Thu, May 05, 2011
Audi's compact Q3 SUV, making its world debut at the Shanghai Auto Show last week, will be the first Audi to feature ‘disconnect coasting' - a system that automatically freewheels downhill to save fuel.
Read more ...Subaru shows new Impreza for first time
Thu, May 05, 2011
Subaru has launched the new, fourth-generation 2012 Impreza model at the 2011 New York International Auto Show. With bolder, more dynamic design, and new engines, Subaru's compact contender will also offer increased interior space, refinement and handling agility.
Read more ...New look Jaguar XF debuts in New York
Thu, May 05, 2011
The 2012 XF saloon has been unveiled at the New York Motor Show complete with fresh styling, advanced new technologies, and an innovative entry-level powertrain that promises to make it the most efficient Jaguar yet produced.
Read more ...Toyota Prius sales continue dramatic rise
Thu, May 05, 2011
Toyota Prius goes from strength to strength, hitting one million sales in the USA.
Read more ...Nissan Leaf is the 2011 World Car of the Year
Thu, Apr 28, 2011
The Nissan Leaf is the 2011 World Car of the Year. It was chosen from an initial entry list of 39 new vehicles from all over the world, then a short list of 10 before the three finalists were selected, the Nissan Leaf, the Audi A8 and the BMW 5 Series.
Read more ...Citroen reveals impressive DS5 in China
Thu, Apr 28, 2011
Citroen has revealed the eagerly anticipated third model in its innovative and distinctive DS line - the DS5, and Citroen says it is designed to express the full extent of its ‘Créative Technologie’.
Read more ...New eco-friendly Volvos arrive
Thu, Apr 28, 2011
Eco-conscious Volvo customer can now order the Volvo S60 or V60 in a particularly economical 'DRIVe' version (pronounced Drive-e), with CO2 emissions of 114g/km and 119 g/km respectively.
Read more ...BMW reveals important models in China
Thu, Apr 28, 2011
The most significant car show of the year on the Asian continent is Auto Shanghai which kicked off last week, and this year it was the scene of the world premiere of the new BMW 6 Series coupe and BMW concept M5.
Read more ...New VW Beetle breaks cover in Shanghai
Thu, Apr 28, 2011
Volkswagen has unveiled the latest generation Beetle in Shanghai, marking a new era in this iconic car’s history.
Read more ...New Mazda compact SUV CX-5 confirmed
Thu, Apr 28, 2011
Mazda tells us its new compact crossover SUV, which is due next year, will be called the Mazda CX-5.
Read more ...Kia Naimo electric concept is show star
Thu, Apr 28, 2011
The Kia Naimo electric concept car with unique innovative modern features made its world premiere at the recent Seoul Motor Show.
Read more ...Dead batteries cause most breakdowns
Thu, Apr 28, 2011
Hundreds of thousands of motorists are taking years off the life expectancy of their car’s battery by not regularly fully charging it, says the AA Rescue.
Read more ...Legendary Mini returns to top motorsport
Thu, Apr 21, 2011
The countdown is on to the return of Mini on the international motorsport stage. The MiniWRC Team was presented to the public at the MiniPlant in Oxford recently.
Read more ...New Compass points the way forward for Jeep
Thu, Apr 21, 2011
The new 2011 Jeep Compass 4x4 has undergone a comprehensive redesign inside and out to appeal to a wider customer base.
Read more ...Fiat is official vehicle partner of mini-marathon
Thu, Apr 21, 2011
Fiat Ireland is once again lending its full support to the Flora Women’s Mini-Marathon following its successful debut as the official vehicle partner of last year’s event.
All 40,000 participants will be entered into a draw to win a new Fiat 500. Fiat also is providing a fleet of Fiat Bravo support vehicles for the race, while a fleet of Fiat Professional vans will distribute goody bags to collection points.
Read more ...Volunteers needed for Midlands Samaritans
Thu, Apr 21, 2011
Free Wi-Fi access has been added to the list of features being offered by Irish Ferries to passengers who avail of club class facilities on its Irish Sea services.
Read more ...Lexus hybrid to debut at New York Show
Thu, Apr 21, 2011
The LF-Gh hybrid concept will make its world debut at the 2011 New York International Auto Show (April 20 to May 1).
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