Eight motorcyclists killed on Irish roads since start of year

Thu, May 06, 2021

A total of eight motorcyclists have been lost their lives on Irish roads since start of the year.

Kia launches new voice assist app

Thu, Apr 29, 2021

Kia has launched ‘Kia Service’ Google Voice Assistant, a new app designed to make service requests a quick and hassle-free experience.

New Ford Ranger Stormtrak and Wolftrak limited editions

Thu, Apr 29, 2021

Ford has revealed new limited-edition models of the Ranger Stormtrak and Ranger Wolftrak.

Ford’s predictive smart headlights to make night driving safer

Thu, Apr 29, 2021

Ford is aiming to make driving at night easier and more comfortable, particularly on winding unfamiliar roads.

Imported self-charging hybrids for sale

Thu, Apr 29, 2021

Elite Autos, based in Headford, Galway, which specialises in offering a wide range of motor vehicles, now has a large selection of recently imported self charging hybrids in stock.

Among the cars on offer are a selection of Toyota Prius, Toyota Aqua, and Honda Fit - both brands proving to be leaders in hybrid technoclogy.

Climate Ready – talent for Ireland’s Green Economy

Thu, Apr 29, 2021

Climate change is transforming the business landscape, presenting new challenges and shared opportunities for Irish businesses.

Get your application in for Empower Growth before tomorrow’s deadline

Thu, Apr 29, 2021

Tomorrow (Friday Aril 30) is the last day to apply for the next EMPOWER GROWTH, the women’s entrepreneurship programme, which is run by the GMIT iHubs.

The EMPOWER Programme is free to participants and aims to fast track female-led businesses in the counties Galway, Mayo, Sligo, Roscommon, Leitrim and Donegal. EMPOWER is funded by the Department of Justice and Equality and the European Social Fund.

Mercedes-Benz fully-electric MPV arrives

Thu, Apr 22, 2021

Mercedes-Benz’s embrace of all-electric motoring under its EQ brand is one that continues to expand with the arrival here of the cross-application EQV.

World premiere of Toyota bz4x concept

Thu, Apr 22, 2021

Toyota has presented its concept version of the Toyota bZ4X at the Shanghai Motor Show this week. It is the first in a series of "human-centric", zero emission battery electric vehicles (BEVs).

Impressive new Kia EV6 shakes up electric mobility

Thu, Apr 22, 2021

Padraic Deane
The new Kia EV6 brings long-range (more than 500 kilometres), zero-emissions power, 800V ultra-fast charging and distinctive styling to the crossover SUV market.

New Kia Sorento triumphs in Red Dot awards

Thu, Apr 22, 2021

The new Kia Sorento has received two more globally renowned awards.

VW and Skoda electrify latest Euro NCAP safety ratings

Thu, Apr 22, 2021

Euro NCAP has released the safety ratings of the new Skoda Enyaq iV and Volkswagen ID.4, both of which are awarded a top five-star rating.

Mercedes-Benz unveils new all-electric EQS

Thu, Apr 22, 2021

Ahead of its expected market launch in Ireland next September, the EQS – the latest all-electric model from Mercedes-Benz – has been unveiled to international audiences.

Inspired by the new S-Class, the EQS is portrayed as a car "appealing to almost all of the senses". A fusion of high-tech and artificial intelligence features, it embodies more than 40 new inventions and 20 new design applications. Among these is what Mercedes-Benz calls a relaxing collection of mood-enhancing "soundscapes" with such titles as Forest Glade, Sounds of the Sea, and Summer Rain.

Ford to stop making the Mondeo from 2022

Thu, Apr 15, 2021

Ford has recently confirmed it will stop producing the Mondeo from the end of March 2022.

Three decades of excellence with Kevin Burke Tyres

Thu, Apr 15, 2021

Spanning three decades, Kevin Burke Tyres (KBT) has transitioned from a tyre retailer catering to the local area to one of the largest wholesale tyre providers in the country.

Plug-in hybrid grants to be halved

Thu, Apr 15, 2021

The Department of Transport is to cut the value of the purchase grant for plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV) from €5,000 to €2,500, effective July 1, 2021.