Galway woman is a lifetime driving 23 new Fords

Thu, Jan 21, 2010

Eileen Lovett from Galway has been buying cars from Higgins Motorpark/ Higgins Garage since 1929 and just this week she collected her 23rd car from the garage, a 2010 Ford Focus which she has bought for her daughter.

In Car Technology supplies the latest range of vehicle accessories

Thu, Jan 21, 2010

Vehicle security specialists, In Car Technology, supplies and installs a range of electronic accessories for today’s motorists.

Alarm systems, immobilisers, remote central locking systems, GPS tracking systems, as well as various safety enhancements such as hands-free car kits, satellite navigation, parking sensors, and rear view cameras are available at In Car Technology.

Car advice from Loughrea Motor Factors

Thu, Jan 21, 2010

Loughrea Motor Factors Ltd is offering free advice to customers of Garmin Satellite Navigation units.

During February customers will be shown how to update and work any Garmin sat nav unit. It is just one of the demonstrations, special offers and promotions Loughrea Motor Factors offers.

Top Gear names Prius as City Car of the Year

Thu, Jan 21, 2010

Top Gear has chosen Toyota hybrid star Prius as its City Car of the Year.

Western Motors launches customer loyalty scheme

Thu, Jan 21, 2010

Western Motors is offering all its customers membership to a newly introduced loyalty scheme.

Membership is free and the only qualification is to be an existing service customer or become one; or an existing sales customer.

Skoda scores with winner yet again

Thu, Jan 21, 2010

The long expected new Skoda Yeti has arrived. The Yeti is the fifth addition to the model range from the Volkswagen owned Czech manufacturer.

New Peugeot 5008 MPV prices and specifications

Thu, Jan 21, 2010

The Peugeot 5008, a new compact people carrier, will be launched in Ireland in early 2010, reintroducing the five-series into the Peugeot range. The seven seat MPV shares the famous “5” series name with the legendary Peugeot 504 and the Peugeot 505 Family estate, the great family favourites.

Peugeot's car scrappage scheme offers

Thu, Jan 21, 2010

Peugeot in Ireland has announced details of the Peugeot Scrappage Scheme offering up to €5,000 off its range of low CO2-emitting models.

Customers can now avail of €5,000 off a new Peugeot 407 Executive model, €3,000 off new Peugeot 207 and 308 models and €1,500 off the newly launched Peugeot 3008, winner of the Continental Irish Car of the Year 2010 award. The Peugeot Scrappage Scheme will run to January 31.

New Volvo C30 offers style, choice and a great price

Thu, Jan 21, 2010

The new Volvo C30 boosts its presence on Irish roads with a more confident and dramatic front - and even better value and choice.

Stylish new Opel Astra with more power and economy

Thu, Jan 21, 2010

The new Astra arrived in Ireland last month with an extensive line-up of eight engines and five trim levels. Engines have seen an increase in power with a decrease in fuel consumption and emissions, in particular the 1.4i 16v VVT engine, which increases its power output to 100bhp yet emits only 129g/km of CO2, meaning a tax band B rating and road tax of €156pa.

Price cut for Ka and best-selling Fiesta

Thu, Jan 21, 2010

Ford’s best-selling Fiesta and the Ka have had generous discounts added to the Government scrappage rebate of €1,500, resulting in ex-works prices from €11,700 for Fiesta and €7,995 for the Ka - the lowest price for a Ford car in Ireland in more than 20 years.

New Hyundai iX35 coming here soon

Thu, Jan 21, 2010

Hyundai used the occasion of the Frankfurt show for the European unveiling of its ix35, the European version of the new Tucson, which made its debut in the Korean market earlier this month.

Renault double scrappage pays dividends

Thu, Jan 21, 2010

Renault Ireland, which introduced a scrappage scheme last September, is now offering a double scrappage (Renault and Government) on cars aged 10 years and older. It also offers up to €3,300 trade-in allowance on any brand, year, make or model.

Mercedes-Benz C-Class cuts prices

Thu, Jan 21, 2010

Mercedes-Benz has continued its price-cutting drive with the announcement this week that a nine per cent (plus the the lower VAT) reduction is being applied to its entry-level C-Class diesel and petrol models.

2WD version makes Lexus RX Hybrid more attractive

Thu, Jan 21, 2010

The new Lexus RX hybrid is now available in two-wheel drive which will further reduce its already class-leading low emissions.

Suzuki offers double scrappage deals

Thu, Jan 21, 2010

A new Suzuki Alto 1.0 litre manual version will now cost €8,690 ex-works for those who qualify for the Government scrappage scheme.

Volkswagen doubles scrappage offer on Polo/Fox

Thu, Jan 21, 2010

Consumers will receive a further €1,500 discount on top of the scrappage offer on the Polo United model and €1,600 on top of the scrappage offer for the Fox. The competitively priced new Polo model is now available for €12,995 with the scrappage offer.

Dynamic next-generation Ford Focus breaks cover

Thu, Jan 14, 2010

The next-generation Ford Focus has been revealed at the Detroit Motor Show this week, and it delivers on the company’s promise to offer more products people really want.