Nadia Power becomes an official ambassador for Toyota Ireland

Thu, Apr 01, 2021

Irish athlete Nadia Power, who competed at the European Championships this month in Poland, has become an official ambassador for Toyota Ireland.

Males account for most drinking driving deaths

Thu, Apr 01, 2021

More than a third of Irish road user fatalities have alcohol in their systems when toxicology tests are taken, new research has revealed.

A third of cars damaged by potholes

Thu, Apr 01, 2021

New research shows potholes have caused damage to nearly a third of cars – with an average repair bill of more than €160.

Our Rural Future: Government’s blueprint to transform rural Ireland

Thu, Apr 01, 2021

Lecturer in Economics in GMIT
On Monday, the government published Our Rural Future: Government’s blueprint to transform rural Ireland. It is an ambitious plan with over 150 commitments and seeks to capitalise on the unprecedented opportunity for rural development post COVID-19. The Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys said, ‘The move to remote working, underpinned by the rollout of the National Broadband Plan, has the potential to transform Rural Ireland like never before.’

Toyota spices up the A segment with Aygo X prologue

Thu, Mar 25, 2021

The Aygo X Prologue bold and distinctive new model is built on the A-segment’s leading style icon position

Toyota says it is "practicality for the free-spirited", offering "adventure ready features" that include rear skid plate houses, a bicycle-holder mount, and an action camera housed in the door mirror

BFGoodrich tyres chosen for Toyota and Arctic Trucks’ all-terrain partnership

Thu, Mar 25, 2021

Toyota and authorised converter Arctic Trucks’ newest off-roader, the Hilux AT35, will wear BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2 tyres as original equipment – the manufacturer’s toughest on/off-road fitment.

Cupra Formentor e-Hybrid now on sale

Thu, Mar 25, 2021

Cupra has started production of the new Formentor e-Hybrid, and it is on the way.

Ford’s new illuminated van panels for roadside safety

Thu, Mar 25, 2021

Ford says it has developed new, first-of-its-kind electronic high-visibility panels, which do not rely on other light sources to be clearly visible in the dark.

Ford’s new illuminated van panels for roadside safety

Thu, Mar 25, 2021

Ford says it has developed new, first-of-its-kind electronic high-visibility panels, which do not rely on other light sources to be clearly visible in the dark.

Toyota’s new battery-electric SUV ready for 2021 Shanghai Motor Show

Thu, Mar 18, 2021

Toyota will preview its mid-sized battery-electric SUV at the forthcoming 2021 Shanghai Motor Show.

Annalise’s Olympic bid gets Mercedes-Benz backing

Thu, Mar 18, 2021

Mercedes-Benz has added further wind to the sail of Irish sailing star Annalise Murphy as she ramps up her preparations for the forthcoming Tokyo Olympics, due to take place later this year.

First Euro NCAP crash safety ratings of 2021

Thu, Mar 18, 2021

Euro NCAP has published its first safety ratings of 2021. And two new cars that would not be familiar at this time to Irish motorists – the Polestar 2 (not sold here) and the Cupra Formentor (just arriving here), achieved the maximum five-star rating against the latest protocol regime.

The Renault Arkana (here later this year) and Lexus UX 300e, both derived from previously-tested models, are added to the list of 2019-rated cars.

New car sales improve but still down for the year

Thu, Mar 18, 2021

New car registrations for February were up 5.30 per cent (13,834) when compared to February 2020 (13,138), but registrations for the year to date are still down 11 per cent (38,986) on the same period last year (43,788).

Volvo Car launches new electric C40 Recharge

Thu, Mar 18, 2021

The future of Volvo Cars is electric, and according to the company, the new C40 Recharge is the latest manifestation of its commitment to a zero-emission future.

Ford plans to be all-electric in the next nine years

Thu, Mar 11, 2021

Ford says it is moving to be all-electric in Europe by 2030.

Hyundai Kona safety recall - EV battery replacement

Thu, Mar 11, 2021

Padraic Deane
Hyundai Motor is about to commence a major global safety recall.

New Mercedes-Benz C-Class on the way

Thu, Mar 11, 2021

Mercedes-Benz has revealed the latest version of the C-Class, which is due in Ireland in September.

The C-Class has sold just under 11 million units since its launch three decades ago, as successor to the old 190 model.

Gardaí to get powers to seize scramblers and quad bikes

Thu, Mar 11, 2021

Gardaí are to be given the power to seize scrambler bikes, quad bikes, and similar off-road machines on the spot if new laws to help tackle the anti-social use of these vehicles are breached.

Toyota Yaris named 2021 European Car of the Year

Thu, Mar 04, 2021

Toyota Yaris has been named as the 2021 European Car of the Year.

Driving forward into spring safely

Thu, Mar 04, 2021

With spring in the air and better weather all around, do not be fooled into into thinking the roads will finally be safe again. This is not always the case.

Seasonal showers, migrating animals, and poor road conditions can create unpleasant complications on the road.

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