Galway car auction company offers warranty option

Thu, Sep 23, 2010

M6 car auctions has taken a step towards allaying the perceived fears of purchasing cars from auctions by introducing the option of a warranty.

Mini’s Countryman arrives

Thu, Sep 23, 2010

Mini has launched its latest and largest model, the Mini Countryman, in Ireland.

Toyota Prius sales reach 200,000 in Europe

Thu, Sep 23, 2010

Toyota has celebrated 10 years of the Prius in Europe with 200,000 sales.

The full hybrid Toyota Prius, recognised as the definitive hybrid car, was launched in 2000 to the European market (1997 in Japan).

First Mercedes-Benz SLS sold by Galway dealership

Thu, Sep 23, 2010

Galway dealership Cunningham Higgins has become the first in Ireland to sell the new Mercedes-Benz SLS.

New Opel Meriva is an ergonomic dream

Thu, Sep 23, 2010

The award-winning new Opel Meriva is a champion of ergonomic design.

New Citroen C4 gets five-star safety rating

Thu, Sep 23, 2010

Citroen’s new C4 has been awarded the maximum 5-star safety rating by independent assessors Euro NCAP, including a score of 97 per cent in the ‘Safety Assist’ category - the highest score for any vehicle of its type.

New BMW X5 boasts an array of updates

Thu, Sep 16, 2010

BMW’s top sports activity vehicle, the new BMW X5, has received an array of design and engine changes, offering even greater performance and lower emissions. And with an updated look, it is on sale in Ireland from €76,580 ex-works.

Opel's lifetime warranty is not for Ireland

Thu, Sep 16, 2010

The Opel Vauxhall Lifetime Warranty programme unveiled in Britain and Germany recently will not apply to the Republic of Ireland in the short term.

Anniversary celebration rally for people with disabilities

Thu, Sep 16, 2010

Disabled drivers and passengers are being asked to take part in a new motoring rally.

Road Safety Authority focuses on L drivers

Thu, Sep 16, 2010

The RSA has given an update on the measures outlined in the Road Safety Strategy 2007-2012 to enhance the way in which drivers are trained, tested and licensed in Ireland.

High spec Renault Megane coupe-cabriolet

Thu, Sep 09, 2010

The stylish new Renault Mégane coupé-cabriolet comes with a high level of specification, including an electric panoramic folding glass roof as standard, to give the feeling of freedom whether the top is up or down.

Ireland’s most popular small family saloon just got better

Thu, Sep 09, 2010

Toyota tells us that the Corolla has just benefited from a model range update. The revised Corolla offers customers minor exterior styling changes, higher quality interior design, and lower emissions with Toyota Optimal Drive technology.

McPhillips the clear winner of Mor Oil Galway Summer Rally

Thu, Sep 02, 2010

Monaghan’s Gary McPhillips and co-driver Mark Tierney were the clear winners of this year’s 2010 Mor Oil Galway Summer Rally.

Only one in five shows courtesy to fellow drivers

Thu, Sep 02, 2010

Only 20 per cent of Irish drivers are considerate enough to let other motorists in or out of traffic in front of them, according to a survey by tyre manufacturer, Semperit.

Beautiful 1970 Mercedes-Benz convertible to be auctioned

Thu, Sep 02, 2010

In the same year as Janis Joplin penned the famous line, “Oh Lord, won’t you buy me a Mercedes Benz”, the finishing touches were being applied - by hand - to a stunning 280SE 3.5 litre cabriolet.

All-new Suzuki Swift scores high for safety

Thu, Sep 02, 2010

On sale here from this month, the all-new Suzuki Swift has been rated as one of Europe’s safest cars, achieving a maximum five-star rating in the 2010 test by Euro NCAP (New Car Assessment Programme).