Galway dealer receives ‘Skoda Marketing Person of the Year’ award

Thu, Oct 10, 2013

Leo Monaghan, dealer principal in Monaghan & Sons, Galway, has been awarded the prestigious Skoda Marketing Person of the Year for 2013, beating off stiff competition from all other dealers in the Skoda network at the national conference this week.

Nissan's new Note strikes different chords

Thu, Oct 10, 2013

Nissan has launched its new Nissan Note, which is to go head to head with the top three market leaders in the B Segment, Ford's Fiesta, Toyota's Yaris and VW's Polo.

Road tax changes for cars off the road

Thu, Oct 10, 2013

From last Tuesday ( October 1) new rules now govern the road tax liability for a car that is not in use. It has attracted considerable publicity with queues outside the tax offices last week.

Until now if a car was off the road, the owner had a way not to pay any road tax for that period.

First 2-WD Honda CR-V arrives this month

Thu, Oct 10, 2013

The new Honda CR-V 1.6 i-DTEC will arrive in Ireland this month (October 21) priced from €31,995, and with CO2 from 119g/km.

Galway champions

Thu, Oct 03, 2013

Galway produced two winners, Cathal Mullins from Kilcolgan and Danny Hyland from Ballinasloe, at the All Ireland Karting finals at Pallas Karting in Tynagh.

New Mercedes-Benz Sprinter arrives

Thu, Oct 03, 2013

Mercedes-Benz has introduced its new Sprinter van on the Irish market.

Equipped with a number of standard and optional safety features that Mercedes-Benz claims are appearing in this category of vehicle for the first time, it is now available in dealer showrooms,

Niall Cunningham returns to Galway auto trade

Thu, Oct 03, 2013

Niall Cunningham, the former co-owner of Cunningham Higgins (with Joe Higgins) in Ballybrit, has returned to the auto trade in Galway.

Ford celebrates manufacturing milestone

Thu, Oct 03, 2013

Ford is celebrating a manufacturing milestone for its fuel-saving EcoBoost engines with two million produced globally since its 2009 launch.

Join the queue for the stunning Alfa Romeo 4C

Thu, Sep 26, 2013

The stunning new Alfa Romeo 4C will officially will go on sale here in October but, in reality, it could be late next year before it is delivered.

BMW i8 hybrid destined for Irish market

Thu, Sep 26, 2013

BMW’s most advanced sport car ever offered for sale, the i8, which is on show at the Frankfurt Motorshow, is destined for the Irish market with a price tag of €136,400.

New Mazda3 targets company car drivers

Thu, Sep 26, 2013

Mazda expects its new ‘3’ to transform the lower/medium company car sector, led by, what it says, is a class-leading combination of performance, excellent fuel economy and low emissions.

The model, which will be available in hatchback and fastback (saloon) body styles, will be the third car in the Mazda range, following the Mazda CX-5 and new Mazda6, to feature the manufacturer’s breakthrough SkyActiv technology.

Volkswagen to debut two electric cars in Frankfurt

Thu, Sep 12, 2013

Volkswagen will be presenting two new and extremely efficient electric cars at the Frankfurt International Motor Show which runs until September 22.

Ford to reveal S-Max teaser at Frankfurt Show

Thu, Sep 12, 2013

Ford will offer a glimpse of the next S-Max at the Frankfurt Show which runs until September 22.

New Peugeot 308 to be revealed to the public

Thu, Sep 12, 2013

Peugeot will showcase its latest new models and innovations to the world at the Frankfurt Motor Show, including the new 308, the thrilling 308 R Concept, and the new RCZ R sports coupe. Also, on display will be the astonishing 208 T16 Pikes Peak car, a 2008 hybrid air concept and the 208 hybrid FE demonstrator. The range of new vehicles will be complemented by new BlueHDi models, featuring Euro 6 diesel emissions control technology, available from the end of 2013.

Land Rover sponsors Roundstone Champions Pony Show

Thu, Sep 12, 2013

This weekends sees the return of the All-Ireland Supreme Champion of Champions to Roundstone. This much anticapated event is a highlight in the year for all Connemara Pony breeders and enthusiasts. This year it is proudly sponsored by Land Rover and their local dealer Bradley Landrover on the Dublin Road, Galway.

Commuter houses targeted by burglars

Thu, Sep 05, 2013

Burglaries are on the up. We had an idea this was happening in part because the AA provides home insurance so we see a lot of it first hand in terms of claims. But there are all sorts of other data sets, including Garda and CSO statistics, that tell the same story.

Opel Adam’s new engine gives a triple punch

Thu, Sep 05, 2013

Opel is set to unveil a new high-tech 1.0-litre three–cylinder petrol engine at this month’s Frankfurt International Motor Show, ahead of its debut in the Adam city car next year.

Galway welcomes the Renault into the West Cycle

Thu, Sep 05, 2013

This Saturday (September 7) the ‘Renault into the West Cycle Challenge’ will arrive in Eyre Square.

New Opel Insignia arrives later this year

Thu, Sep 05, 2013

The new Opel Insignia range will be launched here later this year and will be available as a five-door hatch, four-door saloon and sports tourer.

Opel claims the new Insignia is not only the lowest CO2 emitting car in its sector, but now also the most streamlined vehicle in the world in its class.