Gridlock grows

Thu, Apr 06, 2023

London drivers experience the worst congestion in the world, travelling at an average of just eight mph during rush hour.

Motorists in the North West experience the second and third worst congestion in the UK, as Manchester and Liverpool have an average travel speed of 13mph and 14mph respectively, during peak times.

New Renault Kangoo E-Tech van on the way

Thu, Mar 30, 2023

Following the arrival of the new Renault Kangoo van in December, the all-electric Renault Kangoo E-Tech goes on-sale here this month.

Changes for company vehicle tax

Thu, Mar 30, 2023

The Government has announced temporary changes to how Benefit-in-Kind (BIK) is charged on company cars and vans.

Stylish Maxus T90 is the first all-electric pickup

Thu, Mar 30, 2023

Padraic Deane
The Maxus T90 EV is the first electric pickup to go on sale here. Unveiled here by the UK and Ireland distributors, the Harris Group, at last year’s CV Show in Britain, it is now on sale here.

VW goes all-in with new fully electric models

Thu, Mar 23, 2023

The Volkswagen brand has a new and ambitious target of 80 per cent fully electric vehicle sales in Europe by 2030.

DRIVING HISTORY

Thu, Mar 23, 2023

Bríd Ní Chonghóile is a native of Ceathrú na gCloch in the Mayo Gaeltacht. She is CEO of Gaillimh Le Gaeilge, the body which promotes Galway as a bilingual city. Bríd drives a Dacia Sandreo Stepway.

Kia Niro is Women’s World Car of the Year

Thu, Mar 23, 2023

The Kia Niro has been named as the overall winner in the 2023 Women’s World Car of the Year.

The announcement coincided with International Women’s Day, celebrated annually on March 8 as a focal point in the women’s rights movement, bringing attention to issues such as gender equality, and violence and abuse against women.

New electric Nissan Townstar van on the way

Thu, Mar 16, 2023

The new electric Nissan Townstar van is coming to the Irish market later this year. It promises a class-leading range of 295 kilometres WLTP combined, or a claimed up to 433 kilometres on the city cycle. This is possible due to a new electric powertrain that Nissan says is optimised with intelligent energy management and battery thermal cooling, which may be standard here.

New Garda stats show rise in vehicle thefts

Thu, Mar 16, 2023

Vehicle thefts are on the rise, compared to pre-pandemic levels, according to new figures from An Garda Síochána.

The provisional crime figures for 2022 showed a rise in some major crimes throughout 2022 - but An Garda Síochána cautioned that comparisons between 2022 and 2021 “should continue to be considered in the context of Covid-19”.

Lexus Galway named Lexus Retailer of the Year

Thu, Mar 09, 2023

Lexus Galway has won the Lexus Retailer of the Year award which was presented recently by Lexus Ireland.

Defender is Irish Commercial SUV of the Year 2023

Thu, Mar 09, 2023

The Land Rover Defender Commercial has won the Irish Commercial SUV of the Year Award 2023 in association with Continental Tyres.

DRIVING HISTORY

Thu, Mar 09, 2023

Kenny Deery’s driving history is as varied and fast moving as his role as CEO of Galway Chamber. The champion of Galway business showed his real ambition with his first car, a maroon 95 G reg Ford Fiesta, a welcome sight on the roads of his native Achill Island.

GWM Ora Funky Cat launched and coming to Galway

Thu, Mar 02, 2023

A new electric vehicle brand, Great Wall Motors (GWM), and its first model has been launched into the Irish market.

New Mercedes-Benz Citan van on sale here in May

Thu, Mar 02, 2023

The previous Mercedes-Benz Citan was not offered in the Irish market, but the all-new model will go on sale here in mid-May.

Boasting a sharp new design and a stylish interior, it is expected that electric models will follow later in 2023.

New dynamic Peugeot 408 is now on sale

Thu, Feb 23, 2023

Peugeot Ireland has launched its latest model, the new 408.

“Attractive from every angle”, is Peugeot’s catch line for their new 408. It is one chosen to raise expectations with its distinctive features.

Major all-electric BYD brand to arrive this year

Thu, Feb 23, 2023

The world’s leading electric vehicle manufacturer, BYD, has announced the appointment of Motor Distributors Limited (MDL) as its National Dealer+ Partner for the Republic of Ireland.

Volkswagen ID. Buzz wins another big award

Thu, Feb 16, 2023

Following its Continental Tyres Irish Car of the Year 2023 award, the Volkswagen ID. Buzz has now been crowned Car of the Year and category winner for Large Electric Car of the Year at the highly regarded 2023 What Car? Awards in the UK.

New Skoda Enyaq Coupe finally arrives

Thu, Feb 16, 2023

After a year delay, the Skoda Enyaq Coupe has been launched in Ireland.

EV grants for rural motorists may continue

Thu, Feb 16, 2023

Electric vehicle grants for motorists in rural areas will only remain if there are safeguards against its abuse, according to Zero Emission Vehicles Ireland (ZEVI).

NCT delays not an excuse to neglect car maintenance

Thu, Feb 09, 2023

The National Car Testing Service is one of the many bodies that has seen serious disruption to its service since the pandemic, which created a huge backlog of vehicles to be tested.

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