No-joke Skoda confirms its place in the top five

Thu, Apr 11, 2019

Skoda is reporting its best start to a year with record vehicle sales and revenue performance. Against the backdrop of a declining market, Skoda has increased sales by 5.2 per cent to 5,329 vehicles.

Mitsubishi Engelberg Tourer makes global premiere

Thu, Apr 04, 2019

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) gave its Engelberg Tourer new-generation crossover SUV its global premiere at the 89th Geneva International Motor Show.

Seat Tarraco achieves Euro NCAP’s top safety rating

Thu, Apr 04, 2019

The new Seat Tarraco, which was launched in Ireland in February, has achieved a five-star safety rating from testing organ isation Euro NCAP.

Euro NCAP’s testing procedures become more rigorous and demanding each year, as the safety body increases the number of tests annually. All aspects of the vehicle are examined, measuring the ability to protect both adult and child occupants, and vulnerable road users while also evaluating more advanced safety assist systems.

New Range Rover Evoque SUV on the way

Thu, Apr 04, 2019

The Range Rover Evoque transformed the Land Rover range when it first launched in 2011, and now the dynamic SUV has undergone a major re-design to include a refreshed exterior and superior levels of capability.

Renault Ireland to sponsor GAA World Games 2019

Thu, Apr 04, 2019

Renault Ireland is the title sponsor of the 2019 GAA World Games, which will bring some 1,300 players from 10 regions around the globe home to play this summer.

Continuing rise in petrol sales is ‘right and proper’

Thu, Apr 04, 2019

Although year-on-year new car sales are down for 2019, figures from the Society of the Irish Motor Industry show a consistent rise in the number of motorists opting for petrol over diesel cars.

In January 2019, 45 per cent of new cars sold in Ireland were petrol models. That figure for petrol models is an increase from 39 per cent in January 2018 and 32 per cent in January 2017.

Lexus Galway Showroom hosts UX launch weekend

Thu, Mar 28, 2019

The new Lexus UX hybrid crossover will be launched this weekend at Lexus Galway in Ballybrit.

Volvo Cars to impose 180kph speed limit on all cars

Thu, Mar 28, 2019

One of the worldwide leaders in safety, Volvo Cars, is sending a strong signal about the dangers of speeding and will limit the top speed on all its cars to 180kph from 2020.

New pricing and spec for Mitsubishi Outlander hybrid

Thu, Mar 28, 2019

Mitsubishi Motors Ireland's new Outlander plug-in hybrid EV is now available in three specifications, Intense, Instyle and S-Edition, from Rochford Motors, Ballyhaunis.

Advice on tyre maintenance from Kevin Burke Tyres

Thu, Mar 21, 2019

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

According to Kevin Burke Tyres, vehicle owners should be aware of regulations, and take advice for maintaining tyres.

Fifth generation Renault Clio debuts in Geneva

Thu, Mar 21, 2019

Renault launched its fifth generation Clio at the Geneva Motor Show.

New Mercedes-Benz sports car with load space

Thu, Mar 21, 2019

Attractive, intelligent, and at the same time practical, is how Mercedes-Benz describes its new CLA which will also be available as a Shooting Brake from September.

Kia enjoys electrifying Geneva Motor Shows

Thu, Mar 21, 2019

Kia Motors staked its claim for leadership in advanced powertrain technology at the 2019 Geneva International Motor Show with a display made up entirely of electrified vehicles.

Dacia show off new Techroad limited edition in Geneva

Thu, Mar 21, 2019

Dacia premiered the new 2019 Techroad limited edition at the 2019 Geneva Motor Show.

Dacia revealed a cross-range edition available on the new Duster, the Logan MCV Stepway and the Sandero Stepway. The top-of-the-range trim comes in two new colours - Fusion Red and Highland Grey.

Jaguar I-Pace voted European Car of the Year

Thu, Mar 21, 2019

The all-electric Jaguar I-Pace has been voted European Car of the Year. This is the first time a Jaguar has won the coveted prize.

SsangYong’s new Korando for Geneva Show

Thu, Mar 14, 2019

SsangYong Motor Company will unveil its new Korando for Europe at the Geneva Motor Show

New Peugeot 208 due in Ireland early in 2020

Thu, Mar 14, 2019

To mark 208 years in business, French car maker Peugeot tells us it will launch the new 208 range in Ireland in early 2020. Prices and equipment, however, will be announced closer to launch.

Insurance cost remains top concern for Irish motorists

Thu, Mar 14, 2019

Research by Ireland’s only electronic parking and tolling tag provider, easytrip, has revealed Irish motorists' most prominent concern is the cost of insurance.

It tops the list for 68 per cent of respondents, followed by the cost of fuel (56 per cent) and the condition of the roads (39 per cent). Additional concerns included other road users (32 per cent ); the cost of motor tax (28 per cent); the cost of a car service (26 per cent) and the policing of traffic and traffic incidents (19 per cent).

Volvo Cars to impose speed limit on all cars

Thu, Mar 14, 2019

One of the worldwide leader in safety, Volvo Cars, is sending a strong signal about the dangers of speeding and will limit the top speed on all its cars to 180kph from 2020.

Kia reveals upgraded Niro models in Geneva

Thu, Mar 14, 2019

Kia Motors has made a number of improvements to the Niro, its best-selling electrified crossover range of ultra-low emission vehicles.

The upgraded hybrid and plug-in hybrid models made their global debut on Tuesday at the Geneva Motor Show.

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