New Hyundai Santa Fe goes on sale here

Thu, Jun 28, 2018

Ireland has become the first country in Europe to launch the new Hyundai Santa Fe ahead of 182 registration plate.

Impressive new Kia Ceed arrives in August

Thu, Jun 28, 2018

The new third generation Kia Ceed has been launched and will be on sale here in August.

Prices will start at €22,695 and there are four trim levels, with the price rising to €28,595 for the top specification.

Increased warranty across Mercedes-Benz van range

Thu, Jun 28, 2018

In a move which will increase appeal to new and returning customers, marquee brand Mercedes-Benz has announced its standard warranty across the van range will now increase to three years.

Enhancing the period of cover from two to three years, the warranty is vehicle specific and comes as standard to vans registered in Ireland from July 1.

Toyota’s Camry returns to Ireland

Thu, Jun 28, 2018

After an absence of 14 years, Toyota is re-introducing the Camry in Ireland and across Western Europe, to maintain the brand’s presence in the D/E-saloon segment.

Ford wants car buyers to ‘Clean up for 182’

Thu, Jun 28, 2018

Ahead of the arrival of the 182 registration plate on July 2, Ford says it has a range of offers as part of the company’s ‘Clean up for 182’ campaign.

New Nissan ‘Car Combo’ offer

Thu, Jun 21, 2018

Nissan tells us it is giving motorists an opportunity to save money by buying two new 182 cars together as part of a newly introduced ‘Car Combo’ offer which is set to change the Irish car buying market.

James McCarthy, CEO of Nissan Ireland, says the average age of cars on Irish roads is currently nine years old and many motorists want to change to newer, cleaner and more efficient cars.

AA Ireland invests in new van rescue fleet

Thu, Jun 21, 2018

AA Ireland has invested almost €500,000 in new vans to upgrade its existing breakdown assistance fleet from Cork-based company Ford Ireland.

Toyota backs fuel cell power for vehicles of the future

Thu, Jun 14, 2018

Toyota’s move to expand mass-production of fuel cell stacks and hydrogen tanks ten-fold post-2020 should banish any doubts what will power cars in the future.

Subaru revamps 2018 2.5i petrol Outback model

Thu, Jun 14, 2018

Subaru has revamped the 2018 Subaru Outback 2.5i petrol engined Lineartronic in time for the 182 plate change.

Kia reaffirms market-leading seven-year warranty

Thu, Jun 14, 2018

Kia has unveiled a new seven-year warranty logo, which embodies the company’s ethos of what it calls “Quality Redefined”.

Kia describes its market-leading manufacturer’s warranty of seven years or 150,000 kilometre as a unique and clear commitment to ensuring owners benefit from the highest standards in car manufacturing.

Duty on imported Chinese truck tyres increasing costs

Thu, Jun 14, 2018

Large numbers of new truck tyres manufactured in China are going up in price, with resulting increased costs for many truck owners, as well for tyre importers and retailers.

Audi Galway pilots new augmented reality technology

Thu, Jun 14, 2018

Audi Ireland has announced the launch of its new augmented reality consumer experience exclusively across a number of select Irish dealerships including Audi Galway - the only one outside Dublin.

New Opel Corsa GSi promises great driving fun

Thu, Jun 07, 2018

When the new Opel Corsa GSi follows the Insignia GSi onto the market this summer, it will be powered by the brand’s punchy 1.4-litre turbo engine with 150bhp and 220Nm of torque.

Impressive results as Toyota Prius reduces fuel costs

Thu, Jun 07, 2018

Data collected during a pilot programme has demonstrated a 22 per cent reduction in Co2 emissions and an impressive 35 per cent reduction in fuel costs when driving a Toyota Prius compared with the drivers' own diesel vehicles.

The programme was the initiative of Local Link (transport coordinator for the HSE) which teamed up with a number of partners including Toyota, SEAI, and the Department of Transport, with the objective of benchmarking clean and innovative transport solutions for the future.

New Citroen C5 Aircross SUV revealed

Thu, Jun 07, 2018

Citroen has revealed the European version of its flagship new C5 Aircross SUV as the brand continues its international SUV offensive. It will be launched in Europe at the end of 2018 and will be the first Citroen with a plug-in hybrid powertrain at the end of 2019.

Toyota’s upgrade to hybrid free with finance offers

Thu, Jun 07, 2018

Toyota has launched its ‘Upgrade to hybrid for free with finance’ campaign, which it says makes it even easier for Irish consumers to switch to hybrid.

The campaign kicks off Toyota’s 182 sales drive in the run up to Showtime, the national sales event which takes place in all its dealerships from Wednesday une 6 until Saturday June 9.

New Mercedes-Benz A-Class and CLS coupé arrive

Thu, May 31, 2018

This week, we have seen Mercedes-Benz launch two new models on the Irish market - the A-Class and CLS coupé, both of which, the company hopes will bring additional 182 registrations.

Honda pushing ‘Power by Adrenaline’

Thu, May 31, 2018

Honda has kicked-off the 182 buying season with a sales promotion entitled: ‘Powered by Adrenaline’, which it describes as a carousel of offers to the Irish market.

Galway drivers go electric

Thu, May 31, 2018

One thousand electric cars have been registered so far this year compared to 972 for all of 2017, according to the Minister for the Diaspora and International Development, Ciaran Cannon

Almost 5,400 electric cars are now on Irish roads, Minister Cannon says, ecouraged by supports the Government is offering for the switch to an EV with positives for the environment and the reduction in air and noise pollution.