Renault buyers help raise €45,000 for charity
Thu, Nov 11, 2010
Customers who bought a new Renault car in September have helped contribute to €45,000 raised for the Paralympics Council of Ireland in just one month.
Read more ...Let Sasha Autos get your car ready for the winter months
Thu, Nov 11, 2010
Before the winter takes hold take some time to maintain your car. Don’t wait for winter to have your battery, belts, hoses, radiator, oil, lights, brakes, tyres, exhaust system, heater/defroster, wipers, and ignition system checked. Sasha Auto has everything you need.
If it is in need of a service then take it in. Firstly make sure your car tyres are road worthy and in good repair. The condition of your vehicle’s tyres is important. Worn or damaged tyres can hamper your ability to drive safely. In Ireland the legal minimum tread depth is 1.6mm. Especially during winter it makes sense to ensure the tread depth is double that as your tyres will be fighting for grip in rain, snow, and ice. Remember to check tyre air pressure frequently, as it decreases in cold weather. You should also check the tyres for general wear, cracking, bulging, pressure or objects caught in the tread. Sasha Auto offers free tyres check up.
Read more ...Nissan Leaf gets autumn production starts
Thu, Nov 04, 2010
Nissan has started production of the Leaf in Japan and this new 100 per cent electric, zero-emission vehicle is scheduled to go on sale in Japan and the United States next month and select markets in Europe, including Ireland, next year.
Read more ...Speed cameras acceptable at accident blackspots
Thu, Nov 04, 2010
Ireland’s new network of speed cameras, operated by a private company called GoSafe, will start operations next month.
Irish motorists support the use of these speed cameras at accident black spots to save lives, but they do not support hiding cameras in hedges in an effort to raise money. These are the findings from a major AA survey which received responses from 9,400 Irish drivers.
Read more ...Tomorrow's Volvo body panels serve as the car battery
Thu, Nov 04, 2010
Imagine a car whose body also serves as a rechargeable battery - a battery that stores braking energy while you drive and that also stores energy when you plug in the car overnight to recharge. A project is currently underway to turn this from a fascinating vision into a reality, and Volvo Cars is one out of nine participants in an international materials development project.
Read more ...Sporty new Audi A1 arrives with style
Thu, Nov 04, 2010
The new Audi A1 with an entry level price-tag of €18,995 ex-works is an ultra stylish vehicle that comes with a choice of SE, sport and S line specifications.
The lightweight car comes in a range of three, 4-cylinder engines with one TDI diesel and two TFSI petrol units. Audi claims the sporty A1 delivers consistent high-performance and incredible power with minimal fuel consumption.
Read more ...Survey shows serious failings in car servicing standards
Thu, Nov 04, 2010
The AA has carried out a mystery shopping exercise which showed significant short-comings in the quality of car servicing carried out by garages.
Read more ...Auto diesel prices have risen sharply in past year
Thu, Oct 28, 2010
The price of a litre of petrol is now 131.0 cents on average, just barely down (0.2 cent) on the figure for September. Diesel has risen by 0.9 cent to an average of 124.8 cent, according to the latest monthly fuel price survey by AA Ireland.
Read more ...2011 Continental Irish Van of the Year contenders
Thu, Oct 28, 2010
The list of eligible vans for the title of Continental sponsored Irish Van of the Year 2011 award has been announced by the Irish Motoring Writers’ Association Van of the Year Jury.
Read more ...Lexus CT 200h leads the way with low CO2
Thu, Oct 28, 2010
Lexus tells us that pre-launch testing of the new CT 200h reveals it is a leading low-emissions vehicle in the European market, and has beaten earlier internal projections.
Read more ...World premiere of new Saab 9-4X for LA Show
Thu, Oct 28, 2010
With distinctive Scandinavian and aircraft-inspired looks, Saab says its new 9-4X offers car-like handling and ride characteristics that challenge class benchmarks.
Read more ...New CLS heralds busy 2011 for Mercedes-Benz
Thu, Oct 28, 2010
The new four-door CLS coupe, which arrives on the market here early next year, will be the first of six new models to be introduced by Mercedes-Benz in Ireland in 2011.
Read more ...Add R-Design to Volvo S60 for maximum dynamism
Thu, Oct 28, 2010
A Volvo Ireland executive hit me with a double barrel question at a recent meeting. How do you make the most dynamic Volvo even more dynamic? It will also look and handle even better, he said.
He said: "You add the Volvo R-Design treatment to the new Volvo S60 for just €3,120.”
Read more ...Revised Volkswagen Eos is unveiled
Thu, Oct 21, 2010
Volkswagen has unveiled the new face of the Eos convertible coupé ahead of its public debut at the Los Angeles Motor Show next month.
Read more ...New Ford autumn scrappage deals add value
Thu, Oct 21, 2010
With the Government scrappage scheme running out at the end of December, there are some new offers arriving on the market.
Read more ...Car colour? Denim, cognac or silky silver
Thu, Oct 21, 2010
Much has been written about the cars of the future - will they be full electric, hybrid or powered by a fuel cell? Everyone has a view, but have you ever wondered what colour they may be?
How about denim, like the name, a classic blue with a high effect sparkle, or cognac, a rich coppery warm brown with an iridescent highlight, silky silver, a liquid silver look with a slight bronze cast. Then there's moonshine blue, a pale silvery blue like the reflection of the moon on a lake; and wicked, a sinister green colour inspired by couture fashion.
Read more ...Renault announces Ireland’s first van scrappage scheme
Thu, Oct 21, 2010
Renault Ireland’s new van scrappage scheme gives van owners the opportunity to scrap their vans (five years and older) and purchase one of Europe’s number one best-selling van range.
Read more ...Win tickets to Top Gear with M6 car auctions
Thu, Oct 21, 2010
M6 car auctions has teamed up with Top Gear to offer readers a chance to win a pair of tickets to the Top Gear festival in Citywest this November.
Read more ...New Mercedes-Benz CLS set for arrival
Thu, Oct 14, 2010
Believe it or not, big cars are back. Yes, sales of large luxury models are predicted to rise in the years ahead.
Read more ...VW Passat Bluemotion sets new world record
Thu, Oct 14, 2010
A Volkswagen Passat BlueMotion has set a new Guinness World Record for the longest distance travelled by a standard production passenger car on a single tank of fuel.
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