Consumers move towards electric vehicles and hybrids

Thu, May 09, 2019

The move towards electric vehicles and hybrids is growing at pace, according to a new report.

EV numbers are up six times on last year and the hybrid market has advanced 20 per cent, according to the International Car Tech and Mobility Summit organisers, Electronomous and Mobility X, which reports a sharp consumer shift towards electric vehicles and a healthy growth in the numbers of hybrid vehicles.

Renault LCVs are taken to the next stage

Thu, May 09, 2019

With 120 years of expertise and leadership in the market of vans and electric light commercial vehicles in Europe, Groupe Renault has reveals four new models.

Toyota relaunches Land Cruiser Business version

Thu, May 09, 2019

The legendary Toyota Land Cruiser new five-seater Business model is now available to order with limited first arrivals in July.

Jaguar I-Pace is World Car of the Year

Thu, May 02, 2019

The Jaguar I-Pace is the 2019 World Car of the Year. And not only that, it is the winner of three award categories - the overall 2019 World Car of the Year, the 2019 World Green Car, and the 2019 World Car Design of the Year.

This is the first time in the World Car Awards’ 15-year history that one vehicle has achieved a win across three categories. It is the second time in 15 years that one company has achieved a triple-win. Mercedes-Benz previously attained this honour in 2015.

New Suzuki Jimny - Urban Car of the Year winner 2019

Thu, May 02, 2019

Suzuki Motor Corporation has announced the Jimny has won the Urban Car category in the 2019 World Car Awards.

Cunningham Autopoint wins best presentation in Car Dealership Awards

Thu, May 02, 2019

Cunningham Autopoint hasreceived an award for Best Presented Cars in Connacht.

Summer driving advice

Thu, Apr 25, 2019

This is the time of year when families pack up the cars and head off on summer holidays.

Study reveals Toyota hybrids are fuel efficient with positive environmental impact

Thu, Apr 25, 2019

A new study carried out by University College Dublin academics has revealed that in typical Irish commuting conditions, Toyota’s hybrid powertrain system drives in zero emissions mode (ZEV) for significantly more than half (62 per cent ) of the time and more than 40 per cent of the distance covered.

Those were the key findings of a study commissioned by Toyota Ireland through ConsultUCD, the university’s managed consultancy service.

Tips for selling your car online

Thu, Apr 25, 2019

Go online and find the value of your car
- Research estimated prices and get the price right

- Research estimated prices and get the price right

Volkswagen’s new T-Cross ready for sale

Thu, Apr 25, 2019

Volkswagen’s new T-Cross model, the smallest SUV in the Volkswagen family, will go on sale in Ireland next month. The German carmakers say the new urban crossover model is a versatile, practical and flexible addition to Volkswagen’s SUV family. It will have a starting price of €22,495.

Kia reveals first sketch of new Ceed crossover

Thu, Apr 18, 2019

Kia is set to welcome a new arrival to the Ceed model family, the Ceed Crossover, which it says will be named and revealed later in 2019.

Advice on tyre maintenance from Kevin Burke Tyres

Thu, Apr 18, 2019

Kevin Burke Tyres receives many queries from customers on tyre maintenance and the regulations that apply.

Six decades of the Skoda Octavia

Thu, Apr 18, 2019

The Skoda Octavia, the brand’s most successful model here and a multi-million seller around the world, celebrates its 60th anniversary.

Originally designed to bring affordable and high-quality motoring to the widest possible audience, Skoda says the design and engineering philosophies behind the Octavia remain the same today.

Audi’s new SQ5 TDI is now on sale

Thu, Apr 18, 2019

Audi’s new SQ5 TDI has gone on sale with prices starting from €89,820 on-the-road.

New Citroen C5 Aircross lands here

Thu, Apr 18, 2019

The new Citroen C5 Aircross is now on sale in Ireland, with prices starting from €26,495.

Suzuki to get two new Toyota models for Europe

Thu, Apr 18, 2019

Toyota and Suzuki have agreed a new co-operation in Europe.

Toyota will supply Suzuki with its electrified platforms, a version of the Corolla wagon (estate) that will be built at Toyota's British factory, while Toyota's engine factory in Deeside, Wales, will produce the engines for this model. And there will also be a version of the RAV4 hybrid (SUV) imported directly from Japan.

Dealing with low sun and glare

Thu, Apr 11, 2019

Now that spring is here, the sun is rising earlier, but being dazzled by the sun can be a major distraction and is often a factor in summer collisions.

EV registrations already surpass 2018 figures

Thu, Apr 11, 2019

Official statistics released by the Society of the Irish Motor Industry show new electric vehicle registrations continue to grow. Aa total of 1,437 EVs have been registered so far this year, surpassing the total number of EVs registered for the whole of 2018 (1,233).

Ford going big on electrification

Thu, Apr 11, 2019

Ford today unveiled an extensive range of new vehicles that are designed to help make cities and urban areas cleaner and quieter by increasingly using more environmentally friendly electric power.

Renault energised the public at Dublin show

Thu, Apr 11, 2019

Renault Ireland powered up and showcased its impressive ZE range at the recent SEAI Energy Show in Dublin.

The line-up included the Kangoo ZE 33 van, the Zoe ZE 40 car, and quirky electric Twizy quadricycle

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