VW goes all-in with new fully electric models

Fri, Mar 24, 2023

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

Driving history with Bríd Ní Chonghóile

Fri, Mar 24, 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

Fri, Mar 24, 2023

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

Opel and Mondello Park in new road safety partnership

Fri, Sep 16, 2022

Opel Ireland has partnered with Mondello Park to launch the ‘2022 Early-Drive’ road safety programme.

Kia EV9 undergoing final testing ahead of 2023 debut

Fri, Sep 02, 2022

Kia has revealed details of the final intensive testing program undertaken by the EV9 ahead of its world debut next year.

Ford headlights helps keep drivers’ eyes on the road

Fri, Sep 02, 2022

Head-up displays have for some time enabled drivers to stay focussed on the way ahead. But now Ford engineers are trialling new headlight technology that could help ensure those behind the wheel literally keep their eyes on the road.

Volkswagen ID Buzz and ID Buzz Cargo open for order

Fri, Aug 12, 2022

Volkswagen has announced that the new all-electric ID. Buzz and ID. Buzz Cargo are now open for order, with prices starting from €41,538 (excl. VAT and with the grant of €3,800 applied and also excluding delivery) for the ID. Buzz Cargo variant and €65,890 (including VAT but excluding delivery) for ID. Buzz (passenger variant).

Home EV charger grants now open to those without an electric car

Fri, Aug 12, 2022

A total of four new electric vehicle grant schemes and initiatives were launched recently by the Minister for Transport, Eamon Ryan.

Fines for road traffic offences set to double

Fri, Aug 12, 2022

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

RSA’s free 'Check it Fits Service' is back on the road and coming to Mayo

Fri, Aug 05, 2022

Over half of child car seats (56%) checked by the Road Safety Authority’s Check it Fits service were incorrectly fitted and needed some type of adjustment to make them a safe fit.

Toyota Land Cruiser is available once again

Fri, Aug 05, 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.