Citroen unveils updated new C5 Aircross SUV

Thu, Jul 14, 2022

Citroen has announced full details of its facelifted C5 Aircross SUV, which it says has undergone significant design enhancements as part of the latest product refresh.

Eight alternative ways to keep cool without motor vehicle air conditioning

Thu, Jul 07, 2022

Motorists are being given suggestions on how to cope with the heat this summer - when they don’t have the luxury of using an air-con.

Although most new cars come with a sufficient climate control system, many drivers are still having to put up with sweltering conditions while they are out on the road.

Surge in level crossing incidents involving road users

Thu, Jul 07, 2022

There has been a significant surge in incidents at level crossings involving road users so far this year, according to Iarnród Éireann.

Renault and Dacia’s 222 finance offers

Thu, Jun 30, 2022

With the important July sales period for 222 registrations around the corner, Renault Group Ireland has announced its 222 finance offers for its Renault and Dacia brands and confirmed that availability of their models is positive for the coming months.

Surge in level crossing incidents involving road users

Thu, Jun 30, 2022

There has been a significant surge in incidents at level crossings involving road users so far this year, according to Iarnród Éireann.

Year-to-date there have been 54 incidents at level crossings across the network, which is up from 31 for the same period last year. These incidents have involved cars, vans, tractors, trailers, and bicycles.

New Juke Hybrid fuels Nissan’s charge

Thu, Jun 23, 2022

Nissan’s shift towards electrification continues to gather momentum this week with the launch of the new Nissan Juke Hybrid. Pricing will not be announced until later this summer.

New Nissan Ariya all electric crossover is on the way

Thu, Jun 23, 2022

Nissan’s new Ariya all-electric crossover will go on sale this summer with a starting price of €48,995.

Stunning new Range Rover Sport tours Ireland

Thu, Jun 23, 2022

Following the global reveal of the new Range Rover Sport, Irish customers are being invited to experience its qualities for themselves. The nearest preview location was earlier this week (20–21 June) at Lyons Land Rover, in Limerick.

SEAI supporting the sale of electric vehicles

Thu, Jun 23, 2022

The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) has been supporting the sale of electric vehicles since 2011 with over 32,000 EV grants provided to date.

Since the start of the EV programme, SEAI has been working with EV dealers. They have a vital part to play in helping Ireland meeting the ambitious target of 840,000 private electric vehicles on the Irish roads by 2030.

RSA Racesprint – Pallas Motorsport Centre

Thu, Jun 23, 2022

The second RSA Race Sprint of 2022 will take place next Sunday June 26 at the superb Pallas Motorsport Centre at Tynagh near Loughrea.

Kia Renmore drives forward

Thu, Jun 16, 2022

Kia, the car brand best known for the Sportage, electric Niro and Ev6, the Ceed, and its seven year warranty has seen great growth in sales in Galway.

New Peugeot 308 goes on sale here

Thu, Jun 16, 2022

The new Peugeot 308 arrives in showrooms from this month (June). Available from €31,765 and in three trim levels – Active, Allure and, GT – the new 308 is the first in the Peugeot line up to bear the brand's coat of arms in a grille entirely dedicated to it.

Mercedes-Benz on automated driving liability crashes

Thu, Jun 09, 2022

Mercedes-Benz says it will accept legal responsibility for collisions that occur in cars fitted with an ‘L3’ automated lane keeping system, when directly caused by a fault with its technology, but not when the driver has “failed to comply with their duty of care”.

Advice on tyre maintenance from Kevin Burke Tyres

Thu, Jun 09, 2022

The Kevin Burke Tyres team is constantly being asked about tyre maintenance and the regulations that come with that, and they love it.

Toyota to add a large van to range

Thu, Jun 09, 2022

Toyota will add a new large van to its range in 2024, expanding its partnership with Stellantis, which began in 2012.

The yet-to-be-named new large van will mark Toyota’s first entry into the large-size commercial vehicle segment, and the new model will be added to its existing Stellantis-derived Proace City and Proace models.

New Renault concept showcases the future

Thu, Jun 09, 2022

Renault has revealed its Scenic Vision concept car, which it says “epitomises the brand’s vision for a greener, safer and more inclusive future”.

American travel journalist Peter Greenberg films new travel programme called ‘Hidden Ireland’ in Galway

Thu, Jun 09, 2022

BY DECLAN VARLEY
Respected American travel journalist Peter Greenberg will showcase Connemara and Ireland in a new travel programme called Hidden Ireland, which will air during prime time on PBS (Public Broadcasting Service) later this year to millions of people across the United States.

New Paris to Shannon Airport service announced

Thu, Jun 09, 2022

Shannon Group has welcomed the announcement of a new direct Paris service from Shannon Airport with fares starting from €30.99. Vueling Airlines, the low-cost Spanish airline, has been secured by Shannon Group to operate, twice weekly service to Paris Orly Airport on Mondays and Fridays starting from September 12.

This announcement is a further boost to Shannon Airport’s pandemic recovery which will now see the airport operate 27 services to the US, UK, and Europe. Orly Airport is the nearest airport to the centre of Paris, just 13km from the city of lights. It is the second largest airport in France and provides hub connectivity with onward connections to major European cities and Middle Eastern countries.

Top tips for a sustainable holiday

Thu, Jun 09, 2022

The pandemic scuppered international travel for most of us, and now the nation is looking forward to getting away for a change of scenery – if we can manage to navigate the airport queues.

However, with the climate crisis a growing consideration, the co-founder of community sharing app OLIO, Tessa Clarke, shares her top tips for holidaying overseas as sustainably as possible.

How are electric vehicles doing in the Irish market?

Thu, Jun 02, 2022

Vehicle History and data expert Cartell.ie has announced the results of an analysis on Electric Vehicle sales in the Irish market in the year to date.

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