Volvo offers hay fever relief to car buyers
Thu, May 13, 2010
If itchy eyes, blocked noses and constant sneezing sound familiar during this hay fever season, come and sit in a Volvo.
All new Volvo cars can help provide relief to the more than half a million hay fever sufferers in Ireland thanks to the standard fitment of a pollen filter. With individual microscopic tree and grass pollen measuring just 15-100 microns, a high quality pollen filter like Volvo's is necessary to help keep hay fever symptoms at bay.
Read more ...Ka turns up heat for its summer scrappage collection
Thu, May 13, 2010
Ford Ireland has announced exciting new additions to its line-up of Ka models this summer, all of which are eligible for the scrappage scheme.
Read more ...Poll reveals everyday driving sins
Thu, May 13, 2010
An AA survey of more than 7,000 Irish motorists has shown that mobile phone use and failure to indicate at roundabouts are the most common examples of everyday bad driving.
Read more ...Government accused of breaking EU law
Thu, May 13, 2010
The Government has been accused of breaking European law by applying vehicle registration tax to cars imported from Britain and Northern Ireland.
Read more ...Researchers develop driverless car
Thu, May 13, 2010
Researchers at North Carolina State University are developing a car that can stay in a motorway lane without the assistance of a driver.
Read more ...A boost for new car market
Thu, May 06, 2010
The motor industry is now in a far stronger position than it was this time last year, according to recently released figures for new car registrations.
Read more ...New road courtesy code to take the pain out of driving
Thu, May 06, 2010
Tolls, tailbacks and tightening budgets – Irish motorists have never had it so tough. But Semperit and Maxol have launched a new guide that could make driving more enjoyable and less stressful – by encouraging motorists to be nicer to one another.
Read more ...Motorists who drive on under-inflated tyres waste fuel
Thu, May 06, 2010
More than 80 per cent motorists are driving on under-inflated tyres, according to new research conducted by Bridestone.
Read more ...New Volkswagen Touran unveiled
Thu, Apr 29, 2010
The new Touran has just been unveiled. Volkswagen says that in addition to it featuring fresh styling, the new model has pioneering technology on board and a range of efficient new engines. There were 1.13 million Touran compact MPVs sold across Europe to date, but generally, it was thought of as being a bit boring.
Read more ...Ford Fiesta is Europe's top-seller this year to date
Thu, Apr 29, 2010
The stylish, latest generation Ford Fiesta was officially Europe's best-selling car in March and for the first quarter 2010.
According to the figures compiled by JATO Dynamics, 68,630 Ford Fiestas were sold in March across Europe, a 25.8 per cent increase from the same month last year, and almost 11,800 units ahead of its nearest rival the Volkswagen Golf.
Read more ...Volkswagen brake fluid change and safety check offer
Thu, Apr 29, 2010
Volkswagen is offering a special brake fluid change and safety check offer.
Read more ...Fuel prices still rising
Thu, Apr 29, 2010
Petrol and diesel prices soared again in the last month, according to the latest fuel price survey from the Automobile Association.
Read more ...Indestructible Toyota conquers volcano
Thu, Apr 29, 2010
A new chapter has been written in the world-conquering history of Toyota's mighty Hilux as it took on the ice and fire of Iceland's Eyjafallajökull volcano just hours before its eruption brought chaos to the skies of Europe.
Read more ...Mercedes-Benz vans scoop top services sector awards
Thu, Apr 29, 2010
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Vito vans both took major awards in the Courier, Express and Parcel services Van of the Year 2010 competition held recently in Germany, winning first place in the 3.5-ton and 3.0-ton van categories respectively.
Read more ...New Citroen DS3 arrives in style
Thu, Apr 29, 2010
The eagerly awaited new Citroën DS3 was launched here last week.
Read more ...Volkswagen Polo - The 2010 World Car of the Year
Thu, Apr 22, 2010
The Volkswagen Polo has been named the 2010 World Car of the Year.
The Volkswagen Polo was chosen from an initial entry list of 30 entries nominated by 59 World Car jurors from 25 countries, including our motoring correspondent Padraic Deane, who represents Ireland.
Read more ...Renault Fluence here to please Irish drivers
Thu, Apr 22, 2010
The new Renault Fluence combines sleek design, roominess, elegance and outstanding drive from €18,890. In addition to the usual €1,500 Government scrappage scheme, Renault also offers special deals to those trading in cars of eight years plus.
Read more ...New Insight hybrid among the Honda stars of 2010
Thu, Apr 15, 2010
The introduction of two new hybrid cars are among the highlights of 2010 for Honda cars. The Insight five-door hatchback has already arrived, while the exciting CR-Z sport coupe will be here in the summer. The new Insight is a tax band A car with an entry level starting price of €22,378 (incl VRT refund).
Read more ...Forty years on.... Galway Advertiser motoring better than ever
Thu, Apr 15, 2010
It is 40 years since Ronnie O'Gorman returned home from London to Galway with a plan to publish Ireland's first free newspaper. But not even he could have imagined the massive success it has become today.
Renowned nationally, its unique formula that offers great content, super design and massive readership, have all combined to make it part of life throughout County Galway.
Read more ...New Saab 9-5 on the horizon
Thu, Apr 08, 2010
The new Saab 9-5 should arrive here later this year. It is positioned by Saab as its top-of-the-line contender in the premium saloon segment - the most technically advanced car ever produced by the company.
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