New BMW i3 wins 2017 World Urban Car

Thu, May 04, 2017

The BMW i3 has been declared the inaugural winner of the 2017 World Urban Car award.

Follow in the footsteps of Galway’s young Nissan ambassador

Thu, May 04, 2017

Galway medical entrepreneur urges youngsters to dream big with Nissan

The best way to end illegal phone use by drivers

Thu, May 04, 2017

Against a backdrop in Britain last year of 22 people having been killed and 99 more seriously injured in road accidents in which drivers were using a mobile phone, much tougher penalties came into force in England, Scotland and Wales last month.

For example, newly qualified drivers will now lose their licence if caught using a handheld mobile phone at the wheel.

County Galway 5km Series

Thu, Apr 27, 2017

The popular Galway 5km Series kicked off its 11th year with the first race at Ballybrit racecourse on Tuesday evening.

Renault PRO+ to put on vantastic display at CV SHOW

Thu, Apr 27, 2017

The Renault Pro+ brand will return to the NEC in Birmingham later this month for the Commercial Vehicle Show 2017.

Monaghan & Sons exclusive showcase of new SEAT Ibiza

Thu, Apr 27, 2017

The eagerly anticipated new SEAT Ibiza will be showcased at Monaghan & Sons on the Tuam Road from tomorrow (Friday April 28) until May 4.

Stunning new dynamic BMW M4 CS

Thu, Apr 27, 2017

BMW has presented another exclusive limited-run special-edition model at Auto Shanghai in the shape of the new BMW M4 CS.

Uncertainty hampers new vehicle sales, but no worries

Thu, Apr 27, 2017

BY Padraic Deane.
Sales of new cars dropped by eight per cent and light commercial vehicles (LCVs or vans) were down by 11 per cent in the first quarter of 2017 despite the Irish economic prospects looking better than at the beginning of the year. In the same period, sales of new HGVs or trucks fell by three per cent.

Sales of new cars dropped by eight per cent and light commercial vehicles (LCVs or vans) were down by 11 per cent in the first quarter of 2017 despite the Irish economic prospects looking better than at the beginning of the year. In the same period, sales of new HGVs or trucks fell by three per cent.

Hyundai Sante Fe conquers Antarctica

Thu, Apr 27, 2017

Hyundai Motor Company made history when a near-standard 2.2-litre diesel Santa Fe became the first passenger vehicle to be driven across the continent of Antarctica from Union Camp to McMurdo and back again.

Mazda MX-5 RF wins top prize at German awards

Thu, Apr 20, 2017

The new Mazda MX-5 RF has won the “Red Dot: Best of the Best” prize at the 2017 Red Dot product design awards, and with it yet another feather in the cap for Mazda and its KODO – Soul of Motion styling.

Motorsport Ireland’s Hill Climb and Sprint Championships begins in Galway

Thu, Apr 20, 2017

Motorsport enthusiasts and car owners from the Connacht are gathering for Motorsport Ireland's Hill Climb and Sprint Championships.

The first of the pre-season scrutiny events has been hosted by Frank Byrnes Autobody Repair in Oranmore - the long time participant and three-times Irish Hillclimb champion.

Stunning new Mercedes-Benz E-Class coupe arrives

Thu, Apr 20, 2017

The stunning new Mercedes-Benz E-Class coupé has arrived in Ireland and can be viewed in dealer showrooms across the country.

Pieta House behind the wheel with Renault Ireland

Thu, Apr 20, 2017

Renault Ireland recently handed over the key card to a new 171 Renault Mégane grand coupé to Pieta House.

Fiat launches new Fullback Cross pick-up

Thu, Apr 20, 2017

The Fiat Fullback Cross pick-up made its debut at the Geneva Motor Show early in March.

Star trio wins Irish Van of the Year 2017

Thu, Apr 13, 2017

Toyota Proace/Citroen Dispatch/Peugeot Expert van, products of the joint-venture development and production agreement of the three companies, has been voted Irish Van of the Year 2017 in association with Continental Tyres.

Updated 2017 Volkswagen Golf goes on sale

Thu, Apr 13, 2017

The updated Volkswagen Golf has gone on sale with a starting price of €20,895 and it features revised styling, more technology, improved connectivity and a revised engine line-up.

Skoda has a vision for an electric future

Thu, Apr 13, 2017

The Shanghai Motor Show 2017 (next Wednesday, April 19) will see Skoda debut its first electric-study Vision, which has autonomous driving capability.

New Renault Captur is bolder and more distinctive

Thu, Apr 06, 2017

The new Renault Captur was unveiled at Geneva International Motor Show early in March. Europe’s best-selling urban crossover in 2016, with sales of 215,670 vehicles, has reinvented itself to feature more distinctive styling and new advanced technologies, without sacrificing any of its user-friendliness. And, for the first time, a range-topping Captur Signature S Nav version should be available.

Up-to-date technology at GTB Diesel Injection Services

Thu, Apr 06, 2017

GTB Diesel Injection Services has been serving the Galway motoring community for more than 40 years. Established and managed by Mike Weerakoon and partner, they have developed the business to meet the changing needs of customers and to keep abreast of up-to-date technology.

Located at Two Mile Ditch, Tuam Road, on the outskirts of Galway city, Weerakoon's has developed specialist knowledge in fuel injection, carburetors, ECU repairs, electronics and engine tuning, embracing the latest in diagnostics and emissions testing.