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.

Forty-four years later John Lally has first hand knowledge of how the business has been revolutionised to the high-end computerised methods and technology it boasts today and this is reflected in his Westside body shop.

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.

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.

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.

Summer means less Traffic and more Travel for the AA

Thu, Jun 13, 2013

June means a change of pace and a different set of priorities for us in the AA. Traffic is never as bad in the Summer months. Car breakdowns do still happen but they tend to be more scattered through the day and across the country, reflecting travel patterns as many families start to think of summer holidays.

Lexus and Skoda named top car manufacturers

Thu, Jun 13, 2013

The results of the 2013 Auto Express Driver Power survey sees Lexus crowned best manufacturer.

Skoda took second place, followed by Jaguar, with Mazda and Mercedes-Benz completing the top five.

Twenty years since the line for a big Volvo favourite

Thu, Jun 13, 2013

It is 20 years since Volvo's single best-selling model, the 240 series, went out of production.

Seat dealers aim to raise €10,000 for Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital, Crumlin

Thu, Jun 13, 2013

Western Motors is calling on everyone in Galway to help them reach their target in the Seat ‘Fix Crumlin’ fundraiser.

New Renault Captur to bring a splash of colour

Thu, Jun 13, 2013

The Captur is the new urban crossover from Renault which will arrive here this July, bringing a splash of colour and glamour to the B segment.

O’Donnellan & Joyce auction on July 12 bigger and better value than ever

Thu, Jun 13, 2013

O’Donnellan & Joyce, which is fast becoming the leading independent auctioneer for disposing of properties by public auction in the country with the highest volume and a 95 per cent success rate in its last auction, which saw 27 of 29 properties sold, has just announced July 12 as its next auction date. The company is also planning a second auction in July due to unprecedented demand for its services.

DNG Maxwell Heaslip & Leonard to hold June auctions tomorrow

Thu, Jun 13, 2013

Tomorrow sees leading property expert DNG Maxwell Heaslip & Leonard launch the second of its summer series of auctions in its auction room at the Imperial Hotel in Eyre Square. Following a successful May auction, the city-based agent is bringing six lots to the floor and, as usual, the company has an eclectic mix of properties which will appeal to a broad spectrum of buyers.

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