Applying for a driving licence

Thu, Nov 23, 2023

Applying for a driving licence or learner permit is a fairly straightforward process.

Global tech leader partners with ePower in Ireland

Thu, Nov 23, 2023

Electric vehicle charger provider ePower has been appointed as an authorised value provider for EV charging solutions for ABB in Ireland, one of the world’s leading technological companies.

Some of the best driving advice

Thu, Nov 23, 2023

I remember back in the day before I ever sat behgnd a wheel, an old relative telling me that to always expect a car to come around any bend I approach. That way, nothing takes you by surprise. It's funny how that has stuck with me over the years, even though it might seem like the bleeding obvious.

Fiat to stop producing grey cars

Thu, Nov 23, 2023

Grey has been Ireland’s most popular car colour for the past seven years, with 38,489 grey cars sold here in 2022 alone. And according to the latest Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) figures, grey will continue to dominate the Irish car colour palette for the next year.

Advice for buying a used car

Thu, Nov 23, 2023

Buying a used car seems like a straightforward process; you scan the classifieds and online marketplaces, find a car you like, contact the seller, view the car, hand over your money, and away you go! However, it's not always happily ever after.

So here are a few things you should consider before buying a used car – including your consumer rights:

Classic Fest donates €10,000 to worthy cause

Thu, Nov 23, 2023

If you were one of the thousands of people or vehicle owners who took part in the Classic Fest show in Galway Racecourse back in July, then take a bow as you contributed to the recent donation to the event’s charity partner for 2023.

Green MEP urges us not buy SUVs including e-versions

Thu, Nov 16, 2023

Against a record market share for SUVs (Sport Utility Vehicles) in Europe, Irish Green Party MEP, Ciaran Cuffe wants Irish buyers to stop buying them, and that includes fully electric SUVs.

He also told journalists at a briefing in Brussels recently that he favoured a weight-based tax for cars, a measure he claimed would stop SUVs from burning up our planet.

An Post wins ‘EU Excellence in Road Safety’ award

Thu, Nov 16, 2023

An Post has won an EU Excellence in Road Safety Award for its ‘Driving Towards Zero’ campaign aimed at improving the safety of its drivers and other road users.

Have you ever scrapped a car? Would you know what to do or where to go?

Wed, Nov 15, 2023

Have you ever scrapped a car? Would you know what to do or where to go?

Nissan X-Trail named as a 2024 Irish Car of Year

Thu, Nov 09, 2023

The all-new Nissan X-Trail e-POWER has been named as Ireland’s best large crossover and multi-purpose vehicle after being rigorously road tested by 35 of Ireland’s most experienced motoring journalists.

New car sales fall 10pc in September but still up 16.5pc

Thu, Nov 09, 2023

New car registrations for the month of September were down 10.3 per cent (5,669) when compared to September 2022 (6,318), according to figures released today by the Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI).

17,000 UK motorists still paying tax on stolen cars

Thu, Nov 09, 2023

A Freedom of Information (FoI) request to the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) by the UK’s oldest specialist motor insurance loss adjuster, Claims Management & Adjusting (CMA), has revealed that amazingly, 17,086 UK motorists are still paying tax on vehicles listed as stolen.

New Mercedes-Benz GLE SUV now on sale here

Thu, Oct 26, 2023

With a lineage that traces back to the M-Class and the 1997 birth of the premium SUV segment, followed by the launch of the GLE in 2015 and its successor in 2018, the arrival here of the latest updated GLE SUV signals yet another milestone in the life of Mercedes-Benz.

Major vehicle brands miss Munich motor show

Thu, Oct 26, 2023

The Munich International Motor Show - or as they call it, Munich IAA Mobility 2023 - took place recently. As one would expect, all the German car brands supported the home show, and the Chinese electric automotive revolution was also very well represented.

UK delays ban on new petrol and diesel cars

Thu, Oct 26, 2023

The UK is to delay its ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars until 2035.

GWM ORA drop price of their Funky Cat model

Thu, Oct 26, 2023

As part of the 241-registration plate campaign, GWM ORA has just announced it has cut the price of the Funky Cat.

Excise increase on fuel delayed until next year

Thu, Oct 26, 2023

The recent Budget 2024, announced by Minister for Finance Michael McGrath, contains some measures specific to motoring.

Here’s a summary

Toyota is Galway’s Number 1 best-selling car brand for tenth consecutive year

Thu, Oct 19, 2023

Tony Burke Motors, your local Toyota retailer has announced that Toyota is the number 1 best-selling car brand in Galway for the 10th consecutive year. Through Toyota’s commitment to sustainable motoring with its hybrid range, Ireland’s widest range of hybrid motoring options, as well as its brand promise of ‘Built For A Better World’, Toyota strive to keep improving the lives of the Irish people every day.

Pricing and spec announced for new Kia EV9

Thu, Oct 19, 2023

Kia Ireland pricing and specifications for its latest all-electric SUV have been announced in advance of its arrival in Irish showrooms late next month.

DPD network goes fully electric in Galway

Thu, Oct 19, 2023

Galway city has become the second city in DPD Ireland’s network to be 100 per cent fully electric.

All diesel vans have been removed from DPD Ireland’s routes within Galway city, and parcel deliveries will now be made by electric vehicles, making Galway DPD Ireland’s second ‘green city’.

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