Skoda to unveil its third SUV - a new crossover

Thu, Feb 14, 2019

Skoda’s SUV offensive is set to continue apace. With the new crossover, the Czech brand is presenting another new model that will expand its SUV range, complementing the success of the existing Kodiaq and Karoq models.

Skoda has released a teaser image showing the vehicle’s silhouette. This is the first indication of what the future crossover model, which will have its world premiere at the Geneva Motor Show (March 5), will look like. The image provides a glimpse of the front section and also shows the distinctive new LED headlamp design with separate daytime running lights at the top and integrated dynamic indicators.

Audi upgrade offers on A4 and Q2

Thu, Feb 14, 2019

Audi Ireland says it is offering bespoke complimentary upgrade packages on its Audi A4 and Q2 models as part of the 191 sales event until February 28, while stocks last.

Stunning new BMW 7 Series on the horizon

Thu, Feb 07, 2019

The BMW 7 Series goes on sale from April 13 with recommended retail prices starting from €96,160.

Kia e-Niro charges forward with Car of the Year crown

Thu, Feb 07, 2019

Highly regarded British publication What Car? has named the Kia e-Niro electric vehicle (EV) as its 2019 Car of the Year during its recent 42nd annual awards ceremony in London.

Honda to premiere new electric vehicle prototype

Thu, Feb 07, 2019

Honda has confirmed it will give a global premiere of a prototype version of its new electric vehicle at the Geneva Motor Show in early March.

New Citroen Berlingo is What Car? ‘MPV of the Year’

Thu, Feb 07, 2019

New Citroen Berlingo was named MPV of the Year at the prestigious What Car? Car of the Year Awards recently.

Best first cars of 2019

Mon, Feb 04, 2019

The curves. The smoothness. The soft touch of leather against our skin. We all remember our first. Car that is, and here at the advertiser.ie we list the top first cars for drivers to purchase in 2019.

Councillor suggests roundabout should be named after late MEP Mark Killilea

Thu, Jan 31, 2019

The monthly meeting at County Hall was adjourned for five minutes on Monday as a mark of respect to the late Mark Killilea.

The former East Galway TD and MEP, passed away on New Year’s Eve aged 79. Cllr Mary Hoade said the popular Tuam based politician served with great distinction.

Enhanced new Ford Mondeo and new hybrid estate

Thu, Jan 31, 2019

Ford says its enhanced new Mondeo features more elegant new exterior and interior design details and a new hybrid estate variant. These debuted for the first time at the Brussels Motor Show.

Monaghans Galway keeps going from strength to strength

Thu, Jan 31, 2019

Monaghans Galway, the first Skoda dealer in Ireland, has been a constant presence on the Tuam Road for more than 25 years.

Many changes have taken place in that time, most recently the expansion of the site which enables customers to move freely to the petrol station. The result has allowed Monaghans to offer an even greater range of quality pre-owned cars on site for the people of Galway and the west of Ireland.

Nissan unveils unique IMs EV sports sedan concept

Thu, Jan 31, 2019

The Nissan IMs (intelligent mobility) concept, with its revolutionary new proportions and stretched interior space, including a unique “Premier Seat” 2 + 1 + 2 seating architecture – is designed to create an entirely new vehicle segment, the elevated sports sedan.

Mini celebrates sixty years with a special edition

Thu, Jan 31, 2019

On August 26, 1959, the British Motor Corporation revealed a car that was to capture the imagination of the world and revolutionised the compact car segment.

New Kia Telluride to offer rugged luxury to Americans

Thu, Jan 31, 2019

Large, bold, capable and comfortable, Kia has unveiled its new midsize Telluride SUV in the United States. The Korean carmaker says it opens the door to exploring in a new way.

Imagined in America, designed at Kia’s design studio in California, and to be assembled in Georgia, the Telluride is all about big skies, desert roads, mountain passes, shady forests, smooth highways, and long coastal drives. However, sadly the Telluride will not be sold in Europe.

Canney urges applications for fisheries jobs

Thu, Jan 31, 2019

Funding for up to 40 fisheries’ officer positions, that will be recruited across six river basin districts by Inland Fisheries Ireland, have been approved and applications for the posts are now being sought.

Half of Irish motorists buy cars under two years old

Thu, Jan 24, 2019

According to the latest Carzone motoring report, 50 per cent of 1,600 Irish motorists it surveyed plan to purchase a car under two years old. And, based on data from previous years, and monitoring traffic visiting the site and apps, Carzone claims that Monday was the day when Irish motorists are most likely to consider buying a car.

Bridgestone was tops with car manufacturers in 2018

Thu, Jan 24, 2019

Bridgestone tells us it has been chosen to provide some 120 new original equipment tyre fitments to car manufacturers for Europe, the Middle-East and Africa. This represents an increase of more than 30 per cent. The fitments are spread across more than 40 different models from 15 different manufacturers.

New Mercedes-Benz CLA promises to be even better

Thu, Jan 24, 2019

Mercedes-Benz describes the CLA coupe as not only the most emotional vehicle in its class, but one that it is also highly intelligent.

Subaru XV is 4x4 Magazine’s Crossover Estate of the Year

Thu, Jan 24, 2019

The Subaru XV crossover has been awarded 4x4 Magazine’s Crossover Estate of the Year 2019.

New Toyota Supra to add real spice to the range

Thu, Jan 24, 2019

Time is really flying. I can recall clearly when Toyota took the last fourth generation Supra out of production. As far as I remember, the Celica and MR2 vanished off price lists around the same time. A lot of youth and ‘young at heart’ appeal left with them, forcing the average age of Toyota buyers upwards at the time. A few years ago the 86 arrived as the first deposit on restoring that appeal.

VW renews EcoGrant offer for next two months

Thu, Jan 17, 2019

Volkswagen Ireland is encouraging the uptake of the latest generation, lower-emission new cars hand-in-hand with the removal of older Euro 1-4 emissions standard vehicles by relaunching its attractive EcoGrant offer.

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