Toyota named number one in global green brands

Thu, Aug 04, 2011

Toyota has been named as the greenest brand in the first best global green brands report published by Interbrand brand consultancy agency. The study takes into account publicly available information on a brand’s environmental performance coupled with the public’s perception of the brand’s environmental sustainability, or green image, to produce the report’s green performance score.

New Civic built for comfort and versatility

Thu, Aug 04, 2011

Honda boasts that its ninth generation Civic is more confident, clever, and versatile. It makes its debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September. Honda says that the new Civic hatchback will offer stand-out looks combined with class-leading space for passengers and luggage – and will continue to deliver peace of mind with low running costs, through Honda’s famed and unparalleled reliability.

Driver support for speed cameras remains high

Thu, Aug 04, 2011

Irish motorists are still strongly in favour of speed cameras, and that support has strengthened since the new cameras were introduced, according to a new AA poll.

However, a minority remains unconvinced, and there is still some public cynicism that it is a ‘money-making exercise’.

Audi’s new compact SUV due here in October

Thu, Jul 28, 2011

The new Audi Q3 is the premium German carmaker’s first foray into the premium SUV segment. The order book opens late in August for what is the third Q-model in the series.

Keep an eye out for four-legged pedestrians

Thu, Jul 28, 2011

Not so lucky rabbits are the most common road-kill after pets, and the AA is reminding motorists driving on rural routes this summer to keep an eye out for all creatures great and small.

Its latest motor insurance poll reveals that approximately four out of 10 drivers in Ireland have run over a pet or other non-domesticated animal at some point while driving.

Ford Focus battles Volkswagen Golf for top slot

Thu, Jul 28, 2011

Based on the latest figures, the Ford Focus looks set to win the title of Ireland’s favourite car again.

Ford promoting special Transit sales offer

Thu, Jul 28, 2011

Ford Ireland has announced a special package on the best-selling Ford Transit range designed to keep operating costs to a minimum for van owners and operators over the life of the vehicle.

Additional tolls will erode competitiveness

Thu, Jul 28, 2011

A proposed eight new toll locations which may be introduced on Irish roads will erode competitiveness, according to the Irish Road Haulage Association.

New look Toyota Hilux for 2012

Thu, Jul 28, 2011

Toyota’s “indestructible” Hilux has a new look and new hi-tech features for 2012.

EU crackdown on driver traffic offences abroad

Thu, Jul 28, 2011

Drivers will be punished for traffic offences they commit abroad, including the four "big killers" causing 75 per cent of road fatalities - speeding, breaking traffic lights, failure to use seatbelts, and drink driving - following a vote in the European Parliament on Wednesday.

European Commission vice president Siim Kallas, responsible for transport, said: "The four big killers that include speeding and drunk driving are still responsible for thousands of needless deaths on Europe's roads, and each death shatters a family's life. We know that a foreign driver is three times more likely to commit an offence than a resident driver. These new rules should have a powerful deterrent effect and change behaviour. Many people still seem to think that when they go abroad the rules no longer apply to them. My message is that they do apply and now we are going to apply them."

Do we need a big Cadillac hybrid SUV in Europe?

Thu, Jul 21, 2011

Cadillac tells us its Escalade hybrid will be sold in Europe with an eight-year or 160,000 kilometre warranty on some specific hybrid components.

Impressive new Volkswagen Amarok pick-up

Thu, Jul 21, 2011

The highly-anticipated Volkswagen Amarok has arrived on Irish shores. Available now as a four-door double cab, VW says the new model combines the robustness of a pick-up, innovative technology, high safety standards, and excellent fuel economy.

Renault in a Frendzy over latest concept

Thu, Jul 21, 2011

Renault has unveiled the Frendzy concept vehicle ahead of its Frankfurt Motor Show 2011 world debut in September.

Ford's four-year deal on new Mondeo

Thu, Jul 21, 2011

Ford tells us of a summertime offer here in Ireland for its award-winning Mondeo model. It includes a four-year warranty, four years road-side assistance, and four years free servicing for any model purchased before September 30.

Ford promoting special Transit sales offer

Thu, Jul 21, 2011

Ford Ireland has announced a special package on the best-selling Ford Transit range, designed to keep operating costs to a minimum for van owners and operators over the life of the vehicle.

Peugeot's 508 RXH diesel electric hybrid

Thu, Jul 21, 2011

Peugeot has released details of the new Peugeot 508 RXH, an exclusive new all-road diesel-electric hybrid which will receive its world premiere at the Frankfurt International Motor Show in September.

Two millionth Panda rolls off production line

Thu, Jul 21, 2011

The two-millionth second-generation Fiat Panda has just rolled off the production line at the Fiat Auto Poland plant in Tychy.

Launched in 2003 and marketed in 76 countries worldwide, the Panda continues to be one of Fiat's most successful models: Across Europe, the Panda still outsells all of its A-segment rivals with a 16.6 per cent market share for the first six months of 2011.

Jaguar XF gets new 2.2 litre turbo diesel engine

Thu, Jul 14, 2011

The new XF 2.2 i4 diesel will be the most fuel efficient vehicle in the Jaguar line-up, achieving 52.3mpg (5.4l/100km) on the combined fuel consumption cycle.

Volvo Ireland unveils swappage scheme

Thu, Jul 14, 2011

July heralds the start of the Volvo swappage programme, which has been created following the end of the Government Scrappage Scheme, and with savings up to €8,500, it is considerably better.

Honda tops British brand reliability poll

Thu, Jul 14, 2011

Japanese and Korean carmakers dominate a new list compiled by British warranty specialist MB&G of marques that have generated the fewest claims over the past year, giving an indication of brand reliability.

Honda took top spot, followed by Lexus, Mitsubishi, Toyota and Suzuki. Kia took sixth place followed by Hyundai, Subaru, Mazda and Nissan.

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