New Mazda MX-5 wins 2016 World Car of the Year

Thu, Apr 14, 2016

The new Mazda MX-5 has won the 2016 World Car of the Year and World Car Design of the Year title - the first car to win both titles in the history of the awards.

The time is right to buy a used car

Thu, Apr 14, 2016

Following a large increase in new ar sales in the first three months of this year, it is not surprising there are now some excellent deals available on used cars.

Peugeot launches new 308 GTi

Thu, Apr 14, 2016

Peugeot has brought the 308 GTi by Peugeot Sport to market in Ireland.

Korean models flourish at prestigious design awards

Thu, Apr 14, 2016

Kia Motors and sister company Hyundai have reinforced the reputation for Korean car manufacturers adopting the highest design standards. Between them, they picked up three prizes at the 2016 Red Dot Awards for product design, one of the most prestigious international product design competitions.

Fifteen per cent of UK imported cars have a hidden past

Thu, Apr 14, 2016

MyVehicle.ie has released data that reveals that 15 per cent of UK imported cars have a hidden past, with many vehicles having been written off, stolen, or under finance.

This newly released data highlights the importance of conducting a thorough background check before purchasing a second-hand car, which has been imported from the UK.

Volkswagen to sponsor Vantastival 2016

Thu, Apr 07, 2016

The 2016 edition of the Vantastival Festival will be sponsored by Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles. This is the most significant partnership announced for the festival, reflecting its growing influence on the Irish music calendar.

Lexus tops dependability table

Thu, Apr 07, 2016

The Lexus brand has captured the highest ranking in vehicle dependability in the United States among all nameplates for a fifth consecutive year, according to a JD Power and Associates Vehicle Dependability Study.

Mobile phone is most hated of driver bad habits

Thu, Apr 07, 2016

The other most annoying habits that irked respondents included: Overtaking illegally or dangerously (47.7 per cent); driving too slowly (44.1 per cent); not indicating or generally bad lane use (43.2 per cent); and breaking the speed limit (40 per cent).

Seat launches new Ibiza van

Thu, Apr 07, 2016

Seat Ireland's latest addition to its growing product range is the new car-derived Ibiza van with an entry level for the petrol engined version of €10,460 plus VAT (€11,995 plus VAT for the diesel version).

It adds to recent arrivals, the Leon SE Select and the Leon FR petrol. Seat’s first SUV – the new Ateca will join the range in a few months' time.

Skoda Fabia R5 Rally Car on sale now

Thu, Apr 07, 2016

Skoda Ireland has confirmed the Fabia R5 Rally Car is officially for sale to Irish customers, following what it described as significant interest from motorsport fans.

Volvo gives a new face to the V40

Thu, Mar 31, 2016

Volvo Cars is giving its best selling V40 and V40 Cross Country a new corporate face for the model year 2017 with trim updates across the range.

Rob Heffernan congratulated on Olympic success

Thu, Mar 31, 2016

Nissan Ireland has welcomed the news that its brand ambassador Rob Heffernan is to be awarded the Olympic bronze medal for the 50km walk from the London Games in 2012.

“Nissan is delighted to congratulate Rob and his family on their success. Rob is one of Ireland’s finest athletes and we are delighted that he has now added an Olympic medal to the European and World medals that he already holds,” said James McCarthy, CEO of Nissan Ireland.

New Peugeot Traveller Combispace and Shuttle

Thu, Mar 24, 2016

The new Peugeot Traveller Combispace and Traveller Shuttle receive their public unveilings at the Geneva Motor Show 2016.

Ford unveils new Kuga SUV range

Thu, Mar 24, 2016

Ford has revealed the new Kuga, which it says will offer customers a more technologically advanced, refined and sportier redesign of one of Europe’s favourite SUVs.

New Fiat Tipo versions revealed

Thu, Mar 24, 2016

The new Fiat Tipo hatchback and estate were unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show. Joining the Tipo saloon, which was previously unveiled at the Istanbul Motor Show last summer, the new Tipo body styles share the same principles.

Opel Astra wins European Car of the Year 2016

Thu, Mar 24, 2016

The Opel Astra emerged as the winner from a field of seven European Car of the Year finalists.

Galway home to new Citroen ambassador family

Thu, Mar 24, 2016

Meet the Hyde Family from Ballinasloe, Co Galway, the new Citroen ambassador family for 2016.

International launch for SsangYong Tivoli XLV

Thu, Mar 24, 2016

SsangYong Motor Company has launched its new SsangYong XLV.

Audi launches new Q2 compact SUV

Thu, Mar 24, 2016

Audi has added a new model to compete in the booming SUV segment. Unveiled at the recent Geneva Motor Show the Q2 goes on sale in Ireland in the autumn.

New Renault Scenic compact MPV on the way

Thu, Mar 24, 2016

Renault’s game-changing Scenic is celebrating 20 years of providing millions of families with innovative, forward-thinking transport. It continues to be the benchmark in the competitive compact MPV sector that it created in 1996.

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