Seat updates its model range and pricing to boost market share

Thu, Oct 04, 2012

Seat, the Spanish car brand in Ireland, is set to undergo a radical overhaul of its operations and customer offering as the company prepares to grow its market share to 3.5 per cent by 2017.

‘Hands-free’ phone use legal, but still a bad habit

Thu, Sep 27, 2012

If there is one fool proof way to drive another motorist mad it is to use a mobile phone. It really is one of those behaviours that seems to get right under people’s skin. You can see it every day. Stand on a roundabout in any Irish town and in minutes you will see examples of the ‘one armed bandits’ – phone in one hand and steering wheel in the other.

Ford reveals stylish new Fiesta

Thu, Sep 27, 2012

Ford has revealed the dynamic new version of the best-selling Fiesta that features a sharper design and a host of exclusive technology features.

Nissan recalls some Qashqai and Qashqai +2 models

Thu, Sep 27, 2012

Nissan Ireland is recalling 1,145 Qashqai and Qashqai +2 models as a result of a steering wheel issue that has been identified in Europe.

Total Recall – no need to panic if your car is ‘recalled’

Thu, Sep 20, 2012

Our email post-bag received a flurry of queries this week about a recall of Nissan vehicles that got national media attention.

It is a bit alarming to be sure. A problem came to light with the steering wheel mounting on certain models of Qashqai, with one report from Finland about the steering wheel actually coming adrift in the driver’s hand.

New Fiat Panda 4x4 to debut at Paris Motor Show

Thu, Sep 20, 2012

The new Fiat Panda 4x4 is scheduled to make its debut at the Paris Motor Show on September 27.

Tony Burke Motors continues its success

Thu, Sep 20, 2012

Year 2012 is proving successful for Ballybrit-based car dealership Tony Burke Motors.

Toyota reveals next-generation Auris

Thu, Sep 20, 2012

Toyota has released the first pictures of its next-generation Auris ahead of its debut at the Paris Motor Show later this month.

Really special limited edition Skoda Superb

Thu, Sep 13, 2012

Skoda is celebrating its history by launching a special edition Superb L&K (Laurin & Klement).

Opel Adam to be launched at Paris Motor Show

Thu, Sep 13, 2012

Opel’s new baby Adam is set to make its global debut in the fashion capital of the world at the Mondial de l’Automobile ( the Paris Motor Show) later this month, writes Padraic Deane.

Magazine ranks Mazda MX-5 as most reliable car

Thu, Sep 13, 2012

In its annual reliability survey of more than 50,000 cars What Car? magazine has confirmed that the iconic Mazda MX-5 sportscar is the most reliable car in Britain.

The return of traffic – don’t fall victim to road rage

Thu, Aug 30, 2012

Most of our schools will be back over the next week or so and that means an end to the holiday season and the return of commuting traffic. The towns and cities become much busier, the weather worsens and the impatience needle moves up the dial towards red.

Dacia brand and Duster SUV launched in Ireland

Thu, Aug 30, 2012

The arrival of Dacia in Ireland is expected to shake things up a bit.

At a time when prices seem to be climbing for almost everything else, Dacia brings a refreshing smart-buy concept to Ireland and is one of the most exciting motor stories of 2012. Its arrival here will see the Duster SUV in Irish showrooms in January 2013, at an impressively affordable €14,990.

Volvo V40 - Volvo’s most important car for twenty years

Thu, Aug 30, 2012

Volvo has launched its newV40, a premium five-door, five-seater hatchback.

Galway drivers on the podium in Galway Summer Rally

Thu, Aug 30, 2012

Galway’s JJ Fleming and Robbie Ward produced a great drive to finish second overall in this year’s Mor Oil Galway Summer Rally held in Loughrea on Sunday.

Vote with your feet with fuel buying

Thu, Aug 23, 2012

There is nothing like rising prices to convince people that they are being ripped off. I found this out again this week on the thorny subject of rising fuel prices.

Fuel is on the up again. As I have noted before, this is mostly down to a weakening Euro and the rising price of oil on world markets. The bad situation is made much worse by the extraordinarily high fuel taxes that we pay. These are pushing the average price for petrol up above €1.70 per litre.

Galway dealership reaches historic landmark

Thu, Aug 23, 2012

SIMI Retail Dealer of the Year, Tony Burke Motors, which has been in business for just under three years, has this week reached a historic landmark.

Audi Galway opens its doors to modern car showroom

Thu, Aug 23, 2012

Audi Galway will unveil a new era for motoring in the region when it opens its doors to a new showroom in September 2012.

Ford Focus is Ireland’s best selling car for 2012

Thu, Aug 16, 2012

The Ford Focus looks set again this year to win the title of Ireland’s favourite car as Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) figures show that the model has claimed the top spot in car sales here for the first six months of the year.

Whatever the weather, save with VW this summer

Thu, Aug 16, 2012

Volkswagen Ireland says it cannot guarantee sunshine this August, but it can guarantee savings, providing every new Volkswagen customer with a welcome cheque for €500.

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