Restyled Mercedes-Benz SLK roadster arrives

Fri, Jan 16, 2009

It may be winter, but some motorists are already thinking ahead to spring, long balmy summer days, and the pleasure of open-top, wind-in-the-hair motoring. Please don't wake me up yet.

Volvo Cars' whiplash system celebrates ten years

Fri, Jan 16, 2009

Whiplash injuries are among the most common of all traffic injuries, and Volvo Cars was one of the earliest manufacturers to introduce proper protection aimed at reducing its risk.

Lancia sponsors World Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates

Fri, Jan 16, 2009

Lancia is part of the Fiat Group and will return to the Irish market early in 2010 when Lancia Delta and Ypsilon will be launched here.

Right now, Lancia has made the news as main sponsor of the 9th World Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates, chaired by Mikhail Gorbaciov and Walter Veltroni with special Irish guests Bono and Betty Williams. The main theme of the summit is “Human Rights: for a world without violence”.

New Jaguar XF diesel S on the way

Fri, Jan 16, 2009

When it was introduced last year, the Jaguar XF was recognised as a dramatic expression of a bold new Jaguar design language. It also soon became apparent that here was a car where the driving experience exceeded the expectations created by the striking appearance.

Safe driving in severe weather

Fri, Jan 16, 2009

The recent heavy frost will no doubt return again and again over the winter and early spring. Here is some advice for safer driving in severe weather:

* Drivers are reminded that rain and spray can reduce visibility and when the road is wet it can take up to twice as long to stop, so it makes sense to slow down when it's raining.

Ford unveils €10m van package to ‘keep Ireland moving’

Fri, Jan 09, 2009

Ford Ireland has launched a unique sales and marketing initiative to help small and medium-sized businesses weather the difficult economic climate.

Twenty-five years of the world’s first and favourite MPV

Fri, Jan 09, 2009

Chrysler is celebrating a quarter-century of MPV innovation, on-going development, and leadership since launching the world’s first MPV.

Mike Bird and Kevin Keane are top Galway crew for Galway rally

Fri, Jan 09, 2009

The 2009 Safety Direct Galway International Rally gets under way on Friday January 16 with more than 40 local Galway crews on the entry list.

More recognition for Volkswagen commercial vehicles

Fri, Jan 09, 2009

The Volkswagen Caddy and its new, larger sibling the Caddy Maxi received some good news at the UK-based What Van? Vans of the Year Awards 2008. This comes on top of Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles celebrating the Transporter winning the Best Medium Van award at the inaugural Fleet Van Awards.

Ford Ranger gets the Irish

Tue, Dec 23, 2008

Ford’s hard working Ranger 4x4 was in service alongside the 2,000 Irish volunteers who helped build 253 houses at last week’s Niall Mellon Township Trust Building Blitz in Capetown.

New Honda Insight hybrid on the way

Fri, Dec 19, 2008

Honda's new Insight hybrid will make its world debut in January 2009 at the Detroit Motor Show.

Changes big and small to Ford line-up for 2009

Fri, Dec 19, 2008

As new VAT prices are announced, the New Year sees changes to both ends of the Ford range, with a transformed small car offering and lower CO2 emissions and improved economy on larger diesel models.

The new Ka Style is available from January with a price tag of €11,535, a saving of €800 on the outgoing entry level model. Despite the low price, the Style lives up to its name with sassy alloy wheels, fog lights, and MP3 connectivity as standard.

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