New Subaru Impreza has arrived

Thu, Dec 07, 2017

The newly-redesigned Subaru Impreza has gone on sale here. The Japanese carmaker says it offers Subaru’s promise of driving fun, all-around safety, and above-average resilience.

Mazda 181 Drive Together sales promotion

Thu, Dec 07, 2017

Following the launch of twonew models, the Mazda CX-5 and MX-5 RF, Mazda Ireland is having its 181 retail campaign during the Drive Together sales event from November 2nd to 12th.

In advance of 181, Mazda have announced a range of flexible offers all designed with the customer in mind. Customers can avail of either low rate finance from zero per cent APR, upgrades up to the value of €2000 or 3 years free servicing on any new 181 Mazda ordered before the end of January 2018.

What Car? Used Car of the Year Awards winners

Thu, Dec 07, 2017

The What Car? Used Car of the Year Award winners have been announced. One can argue the Irish market is similar to the much bigger UK in the availability of models and cars motorists like. Equally, one can argue Irish motorists have a different order on their priorities when choosing a used car.

Whatever the opinion is, the WhatCar? Used Car Awards do get motorists thinking and maybe looking beyond existing boundaries about what they like or do not like. This year, the Seat Leon hatchback fended off stiff competition from 14 other winners to be named the best used car on UK forecourts today.

New BMW X3 and BMW 6 Series GT have arrived at Colm Quinn

Thu, Nov 30, 2017

The new third-generation BMW X3 combines rugged off-road looks with a greater sporting presence.

Mercedes-Benz appoints X-Class pickup dealers

Thu, Nov 30, 2017

Mercedes-Benz has announced the appointment of seven main dealers to represent the new Mercedes-Benz X-Class pickup, sales of which will commence after its introduction to the market later this month.

They are Sligo based Connolly Motor Group, Kinahan Commercials of Moate, Cork Truck Services, Gilmores of Kingscourt, and three Dublin city outlets – MSL Grange at Pottery Road, Deansgrange, MSL Park Motors on North Circular Road, and MUTEC on Long Mile Road.

Connolly Motor Group continues to develop with new state-of-the-art Audi terminal

Thu, Nov 30, 2017

Audi customers can enjoy visiting Connolly Motor Group's new state-of-the-art Audi terminal in Ballybrit, Galway.

Many Irish motorists do not have breakdown cover

Thu, Nov 30, 2017

Research carried out by motoring services specialist, Easytrip, has revealed that one in 10 motorists do not have breakdown cover for their vehicle – which potentially equates to 203,826 vehicles on Irish roads.

New Audi RS 4 Avant arrives early next year

Thu, Nov 30, 2017

Audi's press release says the new RS 4 Avant arrives in Ireland, and the last paragraph states it will be available to order in late 2017 - so with some joined-up thinking I decided it is safe to say the fourth generation of this model will go on sale here early next year.

Mourinho helps build his new Jaguar F-Type

Thu, Nov 30, 2017

José Mourinho made a surprise visit to Jaguar Land Rover’s factory in England (Solihull) to watch workers build his new car, the 100,000th F-Pace.

High octane for Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifogilo

Thu, Nov 30, 2017

Fresh from winning the Irish Car of the Year 2018 Performance Car award, Alfa Romeo’s range-topping Giulia Quadrifoglio has been awarded the Performance Car of the Year (under Stg£100K) gong at the UK’s Octane Magazine’s 2017 motoring awards ceremony.

Land Rover Discovery is Scottish Car of the Year

Thu, Nov 23, 2017

The new Land Rover Discovery SUV triumphed in its segment to be named best-in-class by our Celtic cousins in the Association of Scottish Motoring Writers before fighting off tough competition from other category winners to take the top title.

High powered charging network for longer range travel

Thu, Nov 23, 2017

A new pan-European high-power charging network is on the way. Using a common plug technology, it will offer electric car drivers better e-mobility for longer distance travel.

BMW Group, Daimler AG (Mercedes-Benz), Ford and the Volkswagen Group have announced a new joint venture called IONITY that will develop and implement a high-power charging (HPC) network for electric vehicles across Europe.

Offers on Fiat vans

Thu, Nov 23, 2017

Fiat Professional Ireland has announced a new five-year warranty and zero per cent business hire purchase offer for its wide range of commercial vehicles.

A five-year/200,000-mile manufacturer’s warranty is being offered for the Fiorino, Doblo, Ducato, Talento and Fullback.

New Citroen C4 Cactus delivers real comfort

Thu, Nov 23, 2017

Citroen has unveiled the new C4 Cactus, its new compact hatchback, with styling as bold and modern as ever.

Peugeot 3008 crowned Irish Car of the Year 2018

Thu, Nov 16, 2017

The Peugeot 3008 has received the top accolade in Irish motoring this year, winning the Car of the Year at the annual awards evening.

New Hyundai Kona small crossover now on sale

Thu, Nov 16, 2017

Hyundai has just launched its new Kona small crossover, which will take on the Nissan Juke, as well as the recently arrived Kia Stonic, and Citroen C3 Aircross. The entry-level Kona Comfort 1.0 petrol turbo six-speed starts from €20,995 ex works.

Toyota launches new diesel scrappage website

Thu, Nov 16, 2017

Toyota Ireland has launched a new website called ‘dieselscrappage.ie’.

Subaru’s new XV Crossover and Impreza arrive

Thu, Nov 16, 2017

Subaru has launched its Subaru XV Crossover and Impreza, the first new models to be built on its latest global platform.

New car sales fall, while used car sales

Thu, Nov 16, 2017

New car sales in for the first nine months of 2017 declined by more than 10 per cent compared to last year, according to figures released by the Society of the Irish Motor Industry.

New car sales totalled 128,578, a decline of 10.2 per cent. However used imports remain a significant feature of the market so far in 2017, with imports 37.7 per cent (70,821) ahead of the first nine months of 2016.