All-new Toyota Verso-S wins the space race
Fri, Mar 04, 2011
Toyota Ireland has just launched its new small MPV here with an entry level price of €16,995. The Verso-S is the successor to the Yaris Verso, which hasn't been sold in Europe since 2005.
Read more ...New 508 is Peugeot's best family car
Fri, Feb 25, 2011
Peugeot will have a new replacement here in April for the 407, and it is set to be big seller here. The new Peugeot 508 certainly has a stylish front to attract the attention of both fleet and private family car buyers. It is dynamic and well-equipped with prices starting from €24,850 ex-works.
Read more ...Renault extends van scrappage promotion
Fri, Feb 18, 2011
Renault Ireland is extending its Scrap My Van offer, which includes Renault’s award-winning LCV range, until the end of February.
Read more ...Big success for Hyundai in January
Fri, Feb 18, 2011
Hyundai passenger car sales for January 2011 have jumped by 74 per cent compared with January last year, according to Hyundai Cars Ireland. This has resulted in a growth in market share from 3.3 per cent in January 2010 to 4.56 per cent in January 2011.
Read more ...New Opel Corsa gets a new sporty look
Fri, Feb 04, 2011
The Opel Corsa’s makeover continues following the overhaul of most beneath the skin last year. Now Opel’s supermini has just got a new look in 2011 and a starting price of €14,350 for the entry level three-door version. A redesigned face with the new corporate design language lends it a sportier, expressive shape, making it recognizable as a member of the new Opel family.
Read more ...Motor industry’s outlook for 2011 positive as January car sales rise
Fri, Feb 04, 2011
The SIMI today released new car sales for January, which at 21,078 are 29 per cent up on last year.
Speaking at their January press briefing at the Merrion Hotel, SIMI’s Director General, Alan Nolan says that the increase in January car sales is a strong indication that the Government Scrappage Scheme is incentivising people to buy new cars.
Read more ...Motor industry’s outlook for 2011 positive as January car sales rise
Fri, Feb 04, 2011
The SIMI today released new car sales for January, which at 21,078 are 29 per cent up on last year.
Speaking at their January press briefing at the Merrion Hotel, SIMI’s Director General, Alan Nolan says that the increase in January car sales is a strong indication that the Government Scrappage Scheme is incentivising people to buy new cars.
Read more ...Ford new C-Max provides options to MPV buyers
Fri, Jan 28, 2011
Ford's new C-Max has evolved to offer MPV customers the full flexibility of a seven seater with twin rear sliding doors. And the five-seat C-Max should appeal to those customers seeking sporty styling coupled with extra space. Ford new C-Max entry level prices start here in Ireland at €23,995.
Read more ...Opel innovation: Everything for the iPhone – Opel FlexApp
Fri, Jan 28, 2011
Opel innovation now extends to iPhone users. Opel FlexApp, a series of tools in an iPhone app, are designed to help with everything from parking, shopping, holidays, business, and finding the right playlist to suit a mood – offering drivers useful tools that help reach their destination in a simple, efficient, and enjoyable way.
Read more ...Survey finds that motoring life starts at 59
Fri, Jan 07, 2011
On average motorists do not get the hang of driving until they reach the age of 59, according to a study by Continental Tyres.
Read more ...2010 road deaths fall to record low
Fri, Jan 07, 2011
A total of 212 people were killed on Ireland’s roads last year, a record low for the country. However, while a fall in road fatalities, down by 26 on the 2009 figure, is good news, there were still more than 200 too many deaths on our roads, with hundreds more badly injured.
Ten people died during last month, down from 18 in December 2009.
Read more ...New Chrysler 300 breaks cover
Fri, Jan 07, 2011
The new Chrysler 300 luxury saloon has broken cover ahead of being officially unveiled at the Detroit Auto Show this month.
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