Ford Transit wins 2015 Continental Irish Van of the Year award
Fri, Dec 05, 2014
The new Ford Transit has won the prestigious Continental Irish Van of the Year 2015 award, writes Padraic Deane.
Read more ...New Skoda Fabia Combi price starts from €15,495
Fri, Dec 05, 2014
The new Skoda Fabia Combi will go on sale in Ireland on February 9 next.
Prices for the new Fabia Combi have been confirmed with all model variants receiving specification enhancements and some even decreasing in price. The entry price for the Fabia Combi is €15,495 for the 1.0-litre, 75bhp Active version. The direct price comparison over the new Fabia hatch model remains at €700.
Read more ...New car sales at highest level since 2009
Fri, Nov 21, 2014
Car sales were up 21 per cent for the month of October (2,042) compared with the same month last year (1,692), according to figures released from the Society of the Irish Motor Industry.
Read more ...Efficient Honda Civic Tourer wins MPG Marathon
Fri, Nov 14, 2014
Honda’s fuel-sipping 1.6 i-DTEC engine from the next-generation Earth Dreams Technology series has once again underlined its impressive fuel efficiency with the new Civic Tourer powering Honda to victory in this year’s MPG Marathon.
Read more ...Cawley Auto Repairs picks up provincial honours
Fri, Nov 14, 2014
Cawley Auto Repairs is situated on the Breaffy Road in Castlebar and specialises in Mercedes and also carries out extensive work on Volkswagen and Audi. Founded by Michael Cawley in 2010, the company has been to the fore in car servicing and repair in the west of Ireland ever since and is a member of the Society of the Irish Motor Industry.
Read more ...Peugeot adds exciting new models to 308 range
Fri, Nov 07, 2014
Following the debut of the performance-oriented 308 GT at the Paris Motor Show, Peugeot has announced full details of two new models that will further enhance the range’s appeal.
Read more ...Mayo businesses honoured in Irish Auto Trade Awards
Fri, Nov 07, 2014
Three Castlebar based businesses made the honours list at the national auto aftermarket awards.
They were named the winners in their respective sectors for the Connacht-Ulster region of the Irish Auto Trade Awards.
Read more ...Brand new Skoda Fabia preview event in Castlebar
Fri, Nov 07, 2014
Mayo drivers will be able to preview the brand new Skoda Fabia from November 13 at Monaghan & Sons Castlebar.
Read more ...Thirty-nine contenders for 2015 Continental Irish Car of the Year
Fri, Oct 24, 2014
A field of 39 candidates for the prestigious Continental Irish Car of the Year 2015 awards was announced by the Irish Motoring Writers Association this week.
Read more ...New Ford Mondeo arrives here next month
Fri, Oct 24, 2014
The new Ford Mondeo delivers the global debut of a new pedestrian detection technology that could help reduce the severity of accidents or help drivers avoid them altogether.
Read more ...New and unique Citroen C4 Cactus arrives
Fri, Oct 24, 2014
The new Citroen C4 Cactus is a bold response to the changing needs and priorities of today's car owners, accorging to the carmaker, offering a real alternative to the traditional compact hatchback, with a fresh and distinctive approach.
Read more ...Shaw Commercials celebrating and offering you a great deal
Fri, Oct 03, 2014
Shaw Commercials is celebrating and has plenty of great reasons to do so. In recent years, Shaw Commercials was awarded the Renault Truck Approved Dealership for the west of Ireland and is extremely proud to represent and promote the brand. Never more so than now, as it has just been announced that Renault Truck’s Trange has just been awarded International Truck of the Year 2015 – and what a reason to celebrate. This achievement is a true testament to the design and performance of this outstanding model.
Secondly the new facelift Renault Master van has just arrived at Shaw Commercial’s premises, Breaffy Road Business Park, Castlebar. Boasting a new sleek look, new energy dci 135 and 165 engine options, not only does it look good but it also can save up to 10 per cent on fuel consumption. With new technology which makes it possible to operate in turn, or together as a low-pressure turbo and a high pressure turbo, it can provide benefits from maximum supercharging pressure during all engine use phases. This new model provides greater driving comfort, increased performance, and at the same time, lower consumption and therefore lower CO2 emissions.
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