New Lexus RX premiere at Lexus Galway

Thu, Sep 01, 2022

Lexus Galway will reveal its fifth generation Lexus RX, a reinvented model that the company says opens a "major new chapter in the evolution of this iconic SUV".

New car sales down by 17 per cent on previous year

Thu, Aug 25, 2022

New car registrations for July were down 17.3 per cent compared to July 2021, according to SIMI figures.

There were 21,902 new cars registrations last month, 11 per cent below pre-Covid levels in 2019. Registrations for the year to date are down 3.6 per cent (87,075) on the same period last year.

Architect, TV star and now DS Automobiles ambassador

Thu, Aug 25, 2022

DS Automobiles Ireland has announced award-winning architect Hugh Wallace as its new brand ambassador.

Wallace is a founding director of the architect firm Douglas Wallace, a member of the Royal Institute of Architects in Ireland, past president of the Institute of Designers in Ireland and a well-known TV personality.

Electric Volkswagen Buzz and Buzz Cargo open for order

Thu, Aug 25, 2022

Volkswagen tells us the new all-electric ID. Buzz and ID. Buzz Cargo are now open for order.

Cupra is one of Ireland’s fastest growing auto brands

Thu, Aug 18, 2022

Cupra, the high-performance subsidiary of Seat, is becoming one of the fastest growing automotive brands in Ireland.

Motorway safety campaign launched in Ireland

Thu, Aug 18, 2022

The Road Safety Authority, Transport Infrastructure Ireland, and An Garda Síochána have launched a joint campaign aimed at reminding road users of the Rules of the Road when driving on Ireland’s motorway network.

Drivers are being reminded to always drive in the left lane for normal driving on a motorway and to familiarise themselves on the rules for joining and leaving a motorway.

Fines for road traffic offences set to double

Thu, Aug 18, 2022

Regulations to double fixed charges relating to key road safety offences including speeding, phone use and non-wearing of seatbelts are set to be introduced.

Interesting Euro NCAP crash test results

Thu, Aug 18, 2022

Five of seven new cars tested for crash safety by Euro NCAP received five stars.

Fiat 500 Electric the official car sponsor at awards

Thu, Aug 18, 2022

The new Fiat 500 Electric has been announced as the official car sponsor of the Image Business of Beauty Awards 2022.

Ford robot charging to assist disabled drivers

Thu, Aug 04, 2022

Filling a car with fuel, or charging an electric vehicle is a simple task for most people. But for disabled drivers, people with reduced mobility, and older people, it can be a significant challenge.

PHEV completes new Kia Sportage line-up

Thu, Aug 04, 2022

Kia Ireland has completed its new Sportage line up with the arrival of a PHEV variant.

New Kia Niro PHEV arrives in Ireland

Thu, Jul 28, 2022

The new Kia Niro PHEV and Niro EV are now on sale with a starting price from €38,500 for the PHEV model. The EV is expected in late August/early September with a K4 launch model priced at €45,715 (including Government grants).

New Mercedes-Benz eVito van gets 70pc battery boost

Thu, Jul 28, 2022

With the fitting of a new, longer-range battery, owners of the latest Mercedes-Benz all-electric eVito panel van can now service their customers double the distance away without the need to stop-and-charge.

Toyota Land Cruiser is available once again

Thu, Jul 28, 2022

Toyota Ireland tells us its legendary Land Cruiser is once again available to order, with limited numbers coming into stock at Toyota dealerships from August.

Production of the BMW i3 comes to an end

Thu, Jul 21, 2022

June marked the end of an era for BMW when the last BMW i3 rolled off the production line, some eight and a half years after it was launched into the market.

New Jaguar cars now come with a five-year warranty

Thu, Jul 21, 2022

Jaguar is launching a new five-year warranty across its entire vehicle range in Ireland, including the electric Jaguar I-Pace, and all mild or plug-in hybrid electric vehicles.

This decision makes Jaguar the first luxury-car company to extend its warranty period beyond the industry-standard three years.

Blunder sees NCT certs issued with incorrect expiry dates

Thu, Jul 21, 2022

New NCT certificates are being issued to all customers who were provided with incorrect expiry dates in the last 12 months, the National Car Testing Service has said.

New car registrations marginally ahead

Thu, Jul 21, 2022

New vehicle registrations for June were down 22 per cent (2,154) when compared to the same month in 2021 (2,762), according to the Society of the Irish Motor Industry's official 221 new vehicle registration figures. Supply constraints are still a big issue with new cars, but this is expected to ease over the next six months.

World Champion O’Rourke becomes brand ambassador

Thu, Jul 21, 2022

Lisa O’Rourke, gold medallist at the World Boxing Championships, has just become a brand ambassador for J Keane & Sons, and collected the keys to a new Volkswagen T-Cross Life from dealer principal John Keane. Just turned 20 years old, O’Rourke is tipped to have a bright career ahead of her with the 2024 Olympics in Paris her next big target. She also stars at midfield for the Roscommon Ladies' county team. Sister Aoife is also successful boxer, having won gold at the European Championships back in 2019.