Volkswagen and Siemens making crossroads safer

Thu, Nov 08, 2018

Industrial giants, Volkswagen and Siemens want to further improve road safety, especially at crossroads. To achieve this, new functions have been developed for the local exchange of information between vehicles and digital transport infrastructure. The overall system uses the Car2X technology WLANp (ITS-G5) and is currently undergoing road tests in the city of Wolfsburg.

In the joint project, they are currently setting up a test section on a main road in Wolfsburg in which 10 traffic signal systems will transmit the traffic light phases in the vicinity via WLANp (ITS-G5). Future Car2X vehicles will be able to process that information and inform the driver, for example, when all traffic lights in succession are on green. That way, they can avoid braking or accelerating unnecessarily. In the near future, assistant functions will be able to do this without driver intervention, according to the companies.

Citroen backs Road Safety Ireland’s safe driving experience

Thu, Nov 01, 2018

Citroen Ireland has joined forces with Road Safety Ireland to support its new ‘Driving for Work’ Safe Driving Experience which is now being offered at its new purpose built road safety experience centre in Co Monaghan.

Seat’s 191 offers now available

Thu, Nov 01, 2018

Seat says its 191 offers are available now.
Finance at 1.9 per cent is available on the new Ateca SUV and the Arona Crossover SUV, and Seat adds a 1.9 per cent rate is available on the Leon and the new Ibiza.

More incentives to buy green vehicles on the way

Thu, Nov 01, 2018

The Government has allocated €13 million in funding to further incentivise the uptake of electric vehicles next year.

Prior to his resignation as Minister of Communications, Climate Action and Environment, Denis Naughten said almost 1,900 new electric vehicles, of which some 1,200 were full battery electric vehicles, had been purchased in Ireland.

Citroen celebrates engine success at 191 open event

Thu, Nov 01, 2018

Citroen is celebrating the success of its PureTech Petrol engine by hosting a 191 open event in dealerships nationwide from November 1 to 10.

It will be giving customers the opportunity to test drive the award-winning range of refined and efficient PureTech petrol engines, which has won International Engine of the Year award in its class for four years in a row.

Auto industry believes Budget decision could backfire

Thu, Nov 01, 2018

The decision in Budget 2019 to increase VRT on the registration of diesel has been “poorly considered”, according to the Society of the Irish Motorist Industry.

Qashqai remains Ireland’s best-selling car

Thu, Oct 25, 2018

The Nissan Qashqai continues to be the best-selling car in Ireland with some 4,000 new buyers making it their car of choice up to the end of September this year.

New Ford Mondeo Hybrid wagon on the way in 2019

Thu, Oct 25, 2018

Ford will add a spacious new generation Mondeo Hybrid wagon (estate) variant from next year. It will coincide with the enhancing of the range of Mondeo Hybrid petrol-electric vehicles in Europe next year.

New Skoda compact car is the Scala

Thu, Oct 25, 2018

Skoda has revealed the name of its new compact model - it will be called the Scala.

Seat’s 191 offers now available

Thu, Oct 25, 2018

Seat's 191 offers are available now.
Finance at 1.9 per cent is now available on the new Ateca SUV and the Arona Crossover SUV. And Seat adds that a 1.9 per cent rate is available on the Leon and the new Ibiza.

More incentives to buy green vehicles on the way

Thu, Oct 25, 2018

The Government has allocated €13 million in funding to further incentivise the uptake of electric vehicles next year.

Prior to his resignation as Minister of Communications, Climate Action and Environment, Denis Naughten said almost 1,900 new electric vehicles of which some 1,200 were full battery electric vehicles, had been purchased in Ireland.

Volkswagen announces 191 Offers

Thu, Oct 18, 2018

Volkswagen claims its new 191 offers will strengthen its position as Ireland’s favourite automotive brand heading into the 191 registration period.

Half of learner drivers renew their permits at least three times

Thu, Oct 18, 2018

Along with school exams, the driving test is one of the most daunting tests there is. According to research from Carzone, 57 per cent of those who hold a provisional licence have renewed it more than three times.

Mercedes-Benz E-Class Estate is the top used car

Thu, Oct 18, 2018

The Mercedes-Benz E-Class estate has claimed victory at the highly-regarded 2019 edition of the What Car? Used Car of the Year Awards, triumphing over a host of other leading models.

Ford revises new Focus prices for 191 promotion

Thu, Oct 18, 2018

As part of the company’s 191 new registration promotion, Ford says it has revised its prices for the new Ford Focus which arrived in Ireland last month.

Nissan Qashqai to receive class-leading petrol engines

Thu, Oct 11, 2018

The Nissan Qashqai will soon have the option of a new, promised class-leading 1.3-litre DIG-T petrol engine. It is the latest chapter in the success story of the Qashqai, Europe’s best-selling crossover, and it should further enhance the SUV’s appeal with consumers.

New Ford Transit Custom van goes on sale

Thu, Oct 11, 2018

The new Ford Transit Custom one-tonne van goes on sale here with an entry-level price of €25,115 for the Base specification level van 280 L1, powered by the 2.0 litre 105PS EcoBlue diesel and married to a six-speed manual gearbox.

Four vans jointly win International Van of the Year 2019

Thu, Oct 11, 2018

The title of International Van of the Year 2019 has been awarded to four vans, which are basically similar. The Groupe PSA’s Citroen Berlingo, Opel Combo, Peugeot Partner and Vauxhall Combo were announced as the joint winners by the jury at the IAA Commercial Vehicle show in Hanover recently.

Skoda Kodiaq RS due in December

Thu, Oct 11, 2018

Skods’s latest addition to the RS family, the Kodiaq RS was unveiled at the Paris Motor Show last week, and it is due here in December.

It is powered by a new 2.0TDI 240hp 4×4 DSG engine and gearbox combination. And Skoda claims this will make the Kodiaq RS the most powerful production diesel engine in the history of the company.

Volvo to add dynamic new R-Design to V60 range

Thu, Oct 11, 2018

Volvo is adding more choice and sporting style to its stylish and functional V60 estate car range with the introduction of new R-Design versions.

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