New Nissan Micra breaks cover
Thu, Mar 11, 2010
Nissan unveiled its new Micra, the fourth generation of the iconic city car, at the Geneva Motor Show.
Read more ...Five years warranty offer for Renault Laguna
Thu, Mar 11, 2010
Renault says a new Laguna can be bought from €20,390 plus five years warranty if registered before March 31. And it has a wide range of new features.
Standard specs in the new Laguna Royale 1.5Dci include Bluetooth hands-free phone kit, air conditioning with air recycling, 3D Arkamys sound system, MP3 point, super-fold system, electric front windows and door mirrors, and normal size spare wheel.
Read more ...Toyota Verso gets five stars in Euro NCAP crash test
Thu, Mar 11, 2010
The Toyota Verso has been awarded a maximum five-star rating in the 2010 Euro NCAP safety performance test programme.
One of the top three handling MPVs as I discovered on a recent test, the Verso scored 89 per cent for adult occupancy, 75 per cent for child occupancy, 69 per cent for pedestrian impact and 86 per cent for safety assistance.
Read more ...New Mitsubishi ASX compact crossover
Thu, Mar 11, 2010
Mitsubishi Motors premiered the new ASX compact crossover at the Geneva International Motor Show.
Read more ...Ford leads the rising market, but Toyota powers on
Thu, Mar 04, 2010
The rise in new car sales accelerated last month, as registrations grew by 38 per cent over February 2009. And the the jump in sales of vans was even more pronounced, at 72 per cent. Even with a couple of big fleet deals by two marques, this is a remarkable sales performance for vans and light commercials.
Read more ...New Kia Sorento arrives
Thu, Mar 04, 2010
The new Kia Sorento has gone on sale here. Available in 4 x 2 and 4 x 4, and powered by a new 2.2 (197bhp) engine, the seven-seater Sorento will start at €39,995.
Read more ...Mitsubishi Ireland reduces prices of L200 and Grandis ranges
Thu, Mar 04, 2010
Mitsubishi Motors has announced price reductions to the L200 double cab and Grandis seven-seater range.
Already one of the best-selling, safest, and most recognisible pick-up trucks on Irish roads, the L200 is now also the best priced with a reduction of up to €5,200 across the double cab range.
Read more ...Global debut for stunning Lexus CT 200h
Thu, Mar 04, 2010
Expected on the Irish market in early 2011, the CT 200h is Lexus’ first hatchback five-door car. It marks the introduction of the first and only full hybrid vehicle to the European premium hatchback segment.
Read more ...Jaguar XF gains extra sporting appeal
Thu, Mar 04, 2010
Following the successful launch of the 3.0-litre diesel engine and the XFR in 2009, Jaguar is introducing a number of key enhancements to the XF range for 2010.
Read more ...Peugeot goes from strength to strength
Thu, Mar 04, 2010
Peugeot celebrates 200 years in 2010. To coincide with this big corporate occasion Peugeot has unveiled a new styling direction for future models, a new corporate Lion badge. and a new brand signature. It also has the 3008, which is the Continental 2010 Irish Car of the Year.
Read more ...Legacy gets a bolder look and serious road presence
Thu, Feb 25, 2010
The fifth-generation Legacy boasts a bolder stance and greatly heightened on-road presence due to increased length, wheelbase and wider track.
Read more ...New engines add appeal to Skoda Octavia
Thu, Feb 25, 2010
The Skoda Octavia family hatchback and estate range is now even more attractive thanks to the addition of two new engines.
Read more ...New Mercedes-Benz E-Class estate
Thu, Feb 25, 2010
The new Mercedes-Benz E-Class estate goes on sale here this month with class-leading load space and practicality as standard.
Read more ...Suzuki Alto offers excellent low cost motoring
Thu, Feb 25, 2010
The introduction of the new Alto last year marked 30 years since Suzuki first launched the name in 1979.
Originally the Alto was designed for the Kei class in Japan to provide motorists with low cost and enjoyable motoring, an ethos which has remained a core feature of the car’s DNA over three decades.
Read more ...Renault has wind in its sails at Geneva Show
Thu, Feb 25, 2010
In a world premiere at the Geneva Motor Show next week, Renault will unveil its new coupé-roadster called Wind.
Read more ...Sasha Auto opens new parts and service garage
Thu, Feb 25, 2010
Sasha Auto is expanding with a new branch, Sasha Auto Parts & Service, at Liosban Industrial Estate.
The company will provide a “quick fit and service centre” with motor factors also opening soon.
Read more ...Supermarket scrapes are a fact of life
Thu, Feb 25, 2010
Sixty-six per cent of drivers have found their car scratched or damaged in a public car park. In only four per cent of cases did the guilty party leave a note or come forward to own up. In 96 per cent of cases the motorist is left to pay for the damage or make a claim against their own insurance. The findings are contained in an AA online poll of 800 motorists countrywide.
Read more ...Renault Ireland offers new finance package
Thu, Feb 25, 2010
Renault Ireland has just announced the introduction of 'Credit Renault', which it says, on top of its affordable prices, will now enable the company to offer customers a complete finance package this month.
Read more ...Nissan offers more discounts for scrappage buyers
Thu, Feb 25, 2010
Nissan has just increased its scrappage discounts by a further €1,000 on its qualifying range of new cars.
Scrappage customers can now get an amazing €4,000 discount when they purchase a new Nissan Micra, Note, Tiida or Qashqai - including the much anticipated new 2010 Nissan Qashqai which will be available here shortly.
Read more ...Nissan Vanette arrives at last
Thu, Feb 25, 2010
The NV200 or new Vanette, Nissan’s global new compact van, which was presented with the International Van of the Year 2010 award by a jury of specialist European commercial vehicle journalists, is now going on sale here.
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