New Renault Megane hatch breaks cover

Thu, Sep 25, 2008

The new Megane hatch is set to debut at Paris Motor Show early next week, and will be unveiled alongside stunning new Laguna Coupe.

Saab 9-X Air concept reinvents convertible design

Thu, Sep 25, 2008

More than 25 years after unveiling the first four-seater convertible to the world, Saab’s design classic takes on a new form in the shape of the 9-X Air concept car.

Lexus to display a strong hand in Paris

Thu, Sep 25, 2008

The LF-Xh hybrid concept vehicle will be unveiled at the Paris Motor Show next week, as will the new LS 460 AWD with permanent all-wheel drive and a full-line up of Lexus Hybrid Drive models.

New Ford Fiesta here next month

Thu, Sep 25, 2008

The latest new model line-up of Ireland’s best selling small car range has just been launched, and Ford has added stunning good looks to the qualities that have made the Fiesta a legend on Irish roads.

New Infiniti FX37 Crossover Paris Motor Show

Thu, Sep 18, 2008

Infiniti is the luxury car division of Nissan, in a similar way that Lexus is to Toyota. The brand was born in late 1989 when sales started in North America. Over the years, sales spread to many Asian markets, the Middle East, and also Russia and Ukraine.

Lexus set to launch IS 250 convertible

Thu, Sep 18, 2008

Lexus will reveal the new IS 250 convertible at the Paris Motor Show next month. Following the launch earlier this year of the ultra-high performance IS F, this will be the third derivative in the IS range.

Also on display in Paris will be the LF-Xh hybrid concept vehicle, the new LS 460 AWD with permanent all-wheel drive, and a full line-up of Lexus Hybrid Drive models.

Driving tips for Fresher’s Week

Thu, Sep 18, 2008

Students starting university this term be warned. The roads before Fresher’s Week are increasingly filled with students moving their worldly possessions across the country, and with that comes potential risks.

Irish Ferries promotes scarefest Halloween attraction

Thu, Sep 18, 2008

Billed as the place where thrillseekers can confront their most terrifying nightmares, the popular Alton Towers Scarefest could be the destination for those in search of something different to do this Halloween.

Ford to mark return here of WRC with special Focus

Thu, Sep 18, 2008

Since its first incarnation in 1998, the Ford Focus has become an iconic model for legions of young rally fans. And now Ford is marking the return of the World Rally Championship to Ireland in January with a special limited WRC edition of the Focus road car.

Subaru continues support of Leinster rugby referees

Thu, Sep 18, 2008

Subaru Ireland is to continue its sponsorship of the Association of Rugby Referees Leinster Branch for a further two seasons. Speaking at the photocall in Donnybrook, Neville Matthews said ‘Subaru Ireland is very proud to be continuing with its sponsorship of Leinster Rugby referees, especially at this time with the continuing and increasing level of support for the game and Leinster Rugby.’ Pictured with the newly launched Subaru Diesel Legacy are international and Leinster referees, Alain Rolland and Alan Lewis.

New Renault Megane on the way

Thu, Sep 18, 2008

The new Megane hatch is set to debut at Paris Motor Show early next month. It will be unveiled alongside stunning new Laguna coupe.

Is a green light always a signal to go?

Thu, Sep 18, 2008

When you are next approaching a junction with traffic lights, ask yourself what a green light means. If your answer is go, you are only half right.

For full marks, you need to remind yourself that a green light at the junction means go - but only if it is safe to do so.

Citroen adds more green awards to the trophy haul

Thu, Sep 18, 2008

With low-CO2 green motoring high on all agendas since the introduction of the Government’s new CO2-based motor taxation system in July, Citroën has announced the addition of two more accolades to its already long list of environmental awards.

Land Rover's big Curragh race sponsorship

Thu, Sep 18, 2008

Land Rover Ireland sponsored the Land Rover Premier Handicap as part of the Autumn Racing Festival at the Curragh Racecourse last weekend.

Jaguar XF wins another title

Thu, Sep 11, 2008

The Jaguar XF has yet again won a 'car of the year' award.

World premiere for Toyota’s new Avensis

Thu, Sep 11, 2008

A new British-built Toyota Avensis will make its world debut next month at the Paris International Motor Show.

Volkswagen continues search for classic Irish VW Transporter

Thu, Sep 11, 2008

As part of celebrations to mark the 60th anniversary of the Volkswagen Transporter, the search continues to find Ireland’s classic Transporter van, pick-up, combi, or passenger bus.

The company is seeking the best example of a classic VW Transporter currently in existence here.

World premiere of new Nissan Pixo next month

Thu, Sep 11, 2008

Nissan will give a world premiere of the new Pixo at the 2008 Paris Motor Show next month. It is a new five-door, four seater mini or city car.

Mazda’s Kiyora concept to make global debut in Paris

Thu, Sep 11, 2008

According to Maza, the Kiyora is a lightweight, next generation, urban compact concept car, and it will be revealed at the 2008 Paris International Motor Show in early October.