Impressive new Citroen C3 has just gone on sale

Thu, Dec 22, 2016

The new Citroen C3 has just gone on sale, and the general feeling is that it is breath of fresh air in the supermini segment, and comes with a competitive starting price of €15,490.

Citroen expects the C3 to shake up the market with what it describes as its highly customisable character and the latest automotive technologies, including a world premiere for ‘ConnectedCAM Citroen’, an on-board HD camera that allows drivers to share their road-trip photos and videos directly with friends and family.

New Peugeot 3008 SUV on the way

Thu, Dec 15, 2016

Peugeot tells us its eagerly awaited new Peugeot 3008 is now available to order, with first vehicles due to arrive here by early February 2017.

Four prime reasons for failure of batteries

Thu, Dec 15, 2016

When temperatures drop, automotive batteries are known to fail, and drivers should always be advised to make sure they know the condition of their vehicle's battery.

New Opel Insignia Grand Sport here next year

Thu, Dec 15, 2016

Opel has given us a first look at the next generation of its next flagship, the new Insignia Grand Sport, which will be unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show in March.

New Fiesta - world’s most technologically advanced small car

Thu, Dec 15, 2016

Last week Ford revealed its next generation Fiesta at the German factory where it will be built. Not one, but four new Fiestas, were shown - four distinctive production variants of the next generation Fiesta: the stylish Fiesta Titanium, the Ford Performance-inspired Fiesta ST-Line, the upscale Fiesta Vignale, and the Fiesta Active crossover.

Road safety focuses on devastation caused by drink-drivers

Thu, Dec 15, 2016

“My body was completely broken, but I didn’t realise I would never see him again." These are the words of Gillian Treacy, mother of four-year-old Ciarán who was killed in a head-on collision with a drunk driver in April 2014.

Gillian’s story and that of her husband Ronan, along with the Emergency Services who attended the collision, and the medical team who fought to save Ciarán’s life, are featured in the latest Crashed Lives ad campaign from the Road Safety Authority and An Garda Síochána for its Christmas and New Year road safety campaign.

BMW 7 Series is professional drivers Car of the Year

Thu, Dec 08, 2016

The BMW 730Ld saloon has been crowned Car of the Year at the Professional Driver Car of the Year Awards 2016, while also taking the title of Chauffer Car of the Year.

New design of Volkswagen Arteon premium saloon

Thu, Dec 08, 2016

Well in advance of its world premiere at the Geneva Motor Show next March, Volkswagen has provided a design drawing that shows the impressive contours of its new top saloon, the Arteon.

New Ford KA+ arrives with more to offer

Thu, Dec 08, 2016

The new KA+, Ford’s mini/compact vehicle, has gone on sale. Ford claims it delivers outstanding interior space, excellent fuel efficiency, and fun-to-drive dynamics at a value-for-money price from €13,050 ex-works.

BMW announces new ‘ultimate incentive’ offers

Thu, Dec 08, 2016

BMW Ireland has just announced what it calls its “ultimate incentive” to give customers a reason to commit to a new car, with generous rebates and complimentary service packages.

Irish car ferry operator scores a perfect ten

Thu, Dec 08, 2016

Irish Ferries had reason to celebrate after making history at the 25th Silver Jubilee Irish Travel Trade News Awards.

Volvo V90 named Best Estate

Thu, Dec 08, 2016

The Volvo V90 has been handed the title of Best Estate in this year’s TopGear Magazine Best Cars in the World awards.

Mercedes-Benz cuts new car prices by ten per cent

Thu, Dec 08, 2016

Here in Ireland, Mercedes-Benz has introduced a 10 per cent reduction in the price of all passenger cars with immediate effect.

Audi’s new Q2 compact SUV now available

Thu, Dec 01, 2016

The new Audi Q2 compact SUV is now available, with pricing for the 1.6 TDI 110bhp SE starting from €32,490. The 1.6 TDI S Line starts from €35,790. and the range-topping 2.0 TDI 190bhp quattro S-tronic is also available.

VW Tiguan receives top German design award

Thu, Dec 01, 2016

The Volkswagen Tiguan has been selected as a winner in the "transportation" category of the German Design Award 2017. This prestigious award is chosen by the German Design Council.

Motorists with bad tyres risking lives of all road users

Thu, Dec 01, 2016

An analysis of tyres replaced at a number of branches of nationwide tyre retailer and car maintenance provider, Advance Pitstop, has shown a high number of vehicles on our roads are driving on seriously dangerous or defective tyres.

Most powerful Mercedes-Benz E-Class of all time

Thu, Dec 01, 2016

Mercedes-AMG is redefining the performance saloon. The brand is turning the most intelligent executive saloon into the most powerful E-Class, which will come in the shape of the next-generation E 63 4Matic+ and E 63 S 4Matic+.

New Opel Insignia Grand Sport to arrive next year

Thu, Dec 01, 2016

The official world premiere of the Opel Insignia Grand Sport takes place in March 2017 at the Geneva Motor Show and it is currently completing its final development phase.

Volkswagen Commercials has a range of 171 offers

Thu, Dec 01, 2016

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Ireland tells us it is bringing amazing value to Irish customers in the new year with its new 171 sales offers.

Volkswagen Polo Beats hits the right note

Thu, Nov 24, 2016

Volkswagen describes it as " genuine trendsetter with rich sound", and it is making its debut in the small car segment. The Polo Beats features a 300W premium sound system from the audio specialists ‘Beats Audio’, promising a state-of-the-art sound experience. The Volkswagen Polo Beats special edition costs €20,120 and it is available for a limited time only.

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