BMW Group Ireland raises funds for LauraLynn

Thu, Jan 12, 2023

BMW Group Ireland has helped raise some €35,000 for LauraLynn, Ireland’s only children’s hospice.

Galway gears up for 2023 Corrib Oil international rally

Thu, Jan 12, 2023

The 2023 Corrib Oil Galway International Rally is four weeks away and already 130 entries have been received for this annual highlight on the motoring calendar.

Among those returning are last year’s winners John Moffett and Andy Hayes (Hyundai i20 R5), who enjoyed a highly successful 2022, and were crowned Tarmac champions.

New Volkswagen Amarok gears up for Ireland

Thu, Jan 05, 2023

The second-generation Volkswagen Amarok is gearing up for its Irish launch next year.

First driverless parking system approved

Thu, Jan 05, 2023

The world’s first automated driverless parking function has been officially approved for commercial use.

ˇToyota reveals bZ Compact SUV Concept

Thu, Dec 22, 2022

The new Toyota bZ Compact SUV Concept made its global debut at the 2022 Los Angeles Auto Show recently.

Cost of living crisis puts lives at risk

Thu, Dec 22, 2022

The cost of living crisis is probably putting lives at risk as motorists skimp on essential tyre maintenance.

With inflation at 11 per cent and food inflation even higher at a 45-year high of 16.5 per cent, motoring budgets are coming under increasing pressure, and as a result critical car maintenance is one of the casualties, according to the Office for National Statistics in the UK.

What Van? Awards 2023 winners revealed

Thu, Dec 22, 2022

The winners of the respected What Van? Awards 2023 have been announced in the UK.

New toll system set to charge by length of journey

Thu, Dec 22, 2022

Motorists in Ireland could soon pay toll charges based on the length of their journeys.

Big eight has Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles buzzing

Thu, Dec 15, 2022

When Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles launched its first all-electric ID. Buzz and ID. Buzz Cargo, the manufacturer could not have imagined the line-up of awards they would win.

More drivers making the switch to EVs

Thu, Dec 15, 2022

More drivers are opting to buy electric cars, according to the latest figures from the Society of the Irish Motor Industry.

In November 343 new electric vehicles were registered compared to 190 in the same month last year. And so far this year 15,591 new electric cars have been registered in comparison to 8,528 on the same period 2021, an increase of 82.8 per cent.

New Mercedes-Benz models on the way

Thu, Dec 15, 2022

Mercedes-Benz will continue to redefine progressive luxury with a number of significant model introductions expected throughout 2023.

Hazardous road conditions continue

Thu, Dec 15, 2022

Road users are warned of the dangers posed by freezing fog which has been forecast by Met Eireann to continue in many parts of the country over the coming days.

DRIVING HISTORY: Where we take a journey through someone’s driving past

Thu, Dec 15, 2022

Current Car — Cllr Maher currently drives a Opel Insignia, it’s the reliable workhorse for many a sales rep, offering comfort and dependability for high milers. It also belies the surprising history and ambition of the Loughrea area councillor. His first car was an Austin Allegro back in the late 70s or early 80s. It was in the ‘ ZIM days’ he remembers, bought second hand and served him for a couple of years before being traded for a Ford. Working for Musgraves at the time, Michael progressed to a brand new Jaguar and a Merc he fell in love with .

Five top tips for EV owners this winter

Thu, Dec 15, 2022

Electric vehicle owners have been warned to look after their cars this winter as the colder months are likely to significantly reduce battery life and range.

Friends Garage can help motorists to keep moving

Thu, Dec 08, 2022

Friends Garage is the one-stop smart solution for all car needs with more than 20 years of work experience skills in car repair and services in Oranmore, Galway.

One vehicle in Ireland has had 43 owners

Thu, Dec 08, 2022

Vehicle history expert Cartell.ie reports that there are 18,260 vehicles in Ireland that have 10 owners or more over the course of their lifetimes.

Toll charges to hit ‘maximum level’

Thu, Dec 08, 2022

Toll charges on almost all toll roads around Ireland are to increase to their “maximum level” from January 1, 2023.

There are 10 toll roads on the national road network. Eight are operated under a Public Private Partnership (PPP) model, while two – the M50 and Dublin Port Tunnel – are operated directly on behalf of Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII).

Award winning new Opel Astra going fully electric

Thu, Dec 08, 2022

Opel has revealed the first images of the new Opel Astra Electric.

DRIVING HISTORY: Where we take a journey through someone’s driving past

Thu, Dec 08, 2022

Current Car — Ms Maher's driving history started in her native Tipperary with a man. A man with a van. Her then boyfriend (now husband) was the owner of a Toyota Corolla Van, which she learned to drive in. Mandy ditched the van but kept the man and progressed with a Kia Sportage, a Honda Accord and then BMWs.

Testing times for learner drivers

Thu, Dec 08, 2022

New research reveals the high cost of learning to drive is making driving less accessible for young people.

The key findings of the latest survey by Carzone tells us that 66 per cent of 17–24-year-olds admit they are not learning to drive as they do not have the means to pay for the mandatory 12 driving lessons.

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