Land Rover 2WD and diesel hybrid on the way
Thu, May 27, 2010
Land Rover will introduce a 2WD option (in addition to the 4WD derivative) for the new compact Range Rover.
On sale in 2011, the 2WD vehicle will emit less than 130g/km of CO2 – making it the lightest, most fuel efficient Range Rover ever.
Read more ...Electric cars a reality for Ireland
Thu, May 20, 2010
The Government, the ESB, and the Renault-Nissan Alliance has announced a comprehensive partnership to position Ireland as a European leader in electric transport.
Read more ...Volvo Cars crash-test laboratory ten years Volvo Cars crash-test laboratory ten years on
Thu, May 20, 2010
A decade and a half ago Volvo cars had a reputation for being a bit tank-like to drive but very safe. Since then Volvo’s image has certainly changed with a stream of stylish models that offer great drivability having arrived since the first 850 was launched in the mid-nineties, but its reputation for safe cars has not diminished.
Read more ...Electrically keen new Nissan Leaf price
Thu, May 20, 2010
Nissan’s new electric car, the Leaf, will be sold in Ireland as a complete unit including the battery, which means there will be no hidden separate monthly battery leasing charges.
Read more ...New 2010 Mazda6 goes on sale here
Thu, May 20, 2010
The current Mazda6, which has been on sale here since January 2008, has established itself as a credible and alternate choice for customers in a very competitive segment with some major names like Passat, Avensis and Mondeo.
Read more ...Vanrentals.ie chooses Mercedes-Benz Sprinters
Thu, May 20, 2010
On-line van rentals specialists Vanrentals.ie has taken delivery of its first batch of 14 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter hire vehicles.
Read more ...Renault announces extended warranty for taxis
Thu, May 20, 2010
Renault is once again leading the way with the introduction of a specific extended warranty programme of up to five years with unlimited mileage for taxis.
Read more ...Year of the pothole
Thu, May 20, 2010
2010 is living up to its billing as the year of the pothole, according to the AA.
Read more ...New car sales up despite modest uptake of scrappage scheme
Thu, May 13, 2010
The latest new car registration statistics from the Motorcheck.ie Car Index shows an impressive rise of 180 per cent for April 2010 when compared to the same month in 2009.
Read more ...Stylish new Hyundai ix35
Thu, May 13, 2010
Hyundai’s ix35 is a stylish new crossover that is turning heads.
Read more ...BMW named Ireland’s most reputable car brand
Thu, May 13, 2010
BMW was named Ireland’s most reputable car brand, and the third most reputable company overall, in the RepTrak 2010 Corporate Reputation study, which was revealed yesterday.
Read more ...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.
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.
Drivers also complained of other road users speeding, showing poor lane discipline, tailgating, and driving aggressively. Using a mobile phone while driving topped the poll at almost 60 per cent.
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.
In a survey of 52,400 cars in 15 EU countries in 2009 revealed that 81 per cent of the vehicles had under-inflated tyres.
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.
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