New Citroen C4 gets five-star safety rating
Thu, Sep 23, 2010
Citroen’s new C4 has been awarded the maximum 5-star safety rating by independent assessors Euro NCAP, including a score of 97 per cent in the ‘Safety Assist’ category - the highest score for any vehicle of its type.
Read more ...New BMW X5 boasts an array of updates
Thu, Sep 16, 2010
BMW’s top sports activity vehicle, the new BMW X5, has received an array of design and engine changes, offering even greater performance and lower emissions. And with an updated look, it is on sale in Ireland from €76,580 ex-works.
Read more ...Opel's lifetime warranty is not for Ireland
Thu, Sep 16, 2010
The Opel Vauxhall Lifetime Warranty programme unveiled in Britain and Germany recently will not apply to the Republic of Ireland in the short term.
Read more ...Anniversary celebration rally for people with disabilities
Thu, Sep 16, 2010
Disabled drivers and passengers are being asked to take part in a new motoring rally.
The IWA is holding a Disabled Drivers’ and Passengers Rally on Saturday in Athlone in celebration of its 50th anniversary, and hopes to gather more than 50 drivers and passengers with disabilities to participate in the event. This is a national event with drivers and passengers coming together from all over Ireland.
Read more ...Road Safety Authority focuses on L drivers
Thu, Sep 16, 2010
The RSA has given an update on the measures outlined in the Road Safety Strategy 2007-2012 to enhance the way in which drivers are trained, tested and licensed in Ireland.
The first phase of the modernisation project has been completed and an additional nine actions have been announced. The nine new measures are:
Read more ...High spec Renault Megane coupe-cabriolet
Thu, Sep 09, 2010
The stylish new Renault Mégane coupé-cabriolet comes with a high level of specification, including an electric panoramic folding glass roof as standard, to give the feeling of freedom whether the top is up or down.
Read more ...Ireland’s most popular small family saloon just got better
Thu, Sep 09, 2010
Toyota tells us that the Corolla has just benefited from a model range update. The revised Corolla offers customers minor exterior styling changes, higher quality interior design, and lower emissions with Toyota Optimal Drive technology.
Read more ...McPhillips the clear winner of Mor Oil Galway Summer Rally
Thu, Sep 02, 2010
Monaghan’s Gary McPhillips and co-driver Mark Tierney were the clear winners of this year’s 2010 Mor Oil Galway Summer Rally.
The pair, in a Ford Escort Mk2, led the rally from start to finish, finishing 16 seconds ahead of Dublin’s Robert Barrable and Damien Connolly in a Ford Focus WRC.
Read more ...Only one in five shows courtesy to fellow drivers
Thu, Sep 02, 2010
Only 20 per cent of Irish drivers are considerate enough to let other motorists in or out of traffic in front of them, according to a survey by tyre manufacturer, Semperit.
Read more ...Beautiful 1970 Mercedes-Benz convertible to be auctioned
Thu, Sep 02, 2010
In the same year as Janis Joplin penned the famous line, “Oh Lord, won’t you buy me a Mercedes Benz”, the finishing touches were being applied - by hand - to a stunning 280SE 3.5 litre cabriolet.
Read more ...All-new Suzuki Swift scores high for safety
Thu, Sep 02, 2010
On sale here from this month, the all-new Suzuki Swift has been rated as one of Europe’s safest cars, achieving a maximum five-star rating in the 2010 test by Euro NCAP (New Car Assessment Programme).
Read more ...Citroen launches DS3 DSport on sale here
Thu, Sep 02, 2010
Citroen Motors Ireland has announced price details for the high spec DS3 DSport THP 150 which is now available for €23,900.
Read more ...Ireland’s most popular small family saloon just got better
Thu, Sep 02, 2010
Toyota tells us that the Corolla has just benefited from a model range update.
Read more ...Updated Mazda2 debuts at Paris show
Thu, Sep 02, 2010
At this year’s Paris Motor Show Mazda says it will be focusing on low fuel consumption and reduced emissions with three new model introductions.
Read more ...Honda Jazz hybrid on horizon
Thu, Sep 02, 2010
Honda is expected to launch its Jazz hybrid next year.
Read more ...Fuel prices continue to rise
Thu, Sep 02, 2010
The cost of petrol decreased marginally this month from 133.3 cents per litre to 132.4 on average, the lowest price since April of this year, according to the latest AA fuel price survey. This is also despite a six-week low for international oil prices, due to a lower dollar, globally lower investor confidence, and lower demand for oil in the US and other major markets.
Read more ...New Suzuki Swift set for September launch
Thu, Aug 26, 2010
Pictured is the new Suzuki Swift, which will go on sale here from mid-September. It promises improved fuel economy, lower CO2 emission, better driving performance, and safety. The acclaimed styling of the existing model has become more sporty and polished.
Read more ...Legendary Transit still leading the pack at forty-five
Thu, Aug 26, 2010
The Ford Transit, consistently Ireland’s best selling van, turns 45 this month.
Read more ...New autumn scrappage offers on Ford Focus
Thu, Aug 26, 2010
Ford Ireland tells us of a new scrappage incentive programme for Ireland’s best-selling car, the Ford Focus.
Read more ...100,000 new VW Scirocco cars already
Thu, Aug 26, 2010
Since its market launch in 1974, the Scirocco compact sports coupé has been the most successful Volkswagen in its segment: 795,650 vehicles were sold up to 1992. Currently, the third generation is being manufactured.
Last Friday, at the VW plant in Portugal, just two years after its market launch, the 100,000th third generation Scirocco rolled off the production line.
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