Skoda Greenline cars return 80mpg in economy test

Thu, Sep 08, 2011

I embarked on a team economy car test last Monday. The four vehicles were all from the Skoda Greenline fleet ranging from the smaller Fabia to the large Superb. We had four drivers in each team, with one taking control over each of the four stages.

Ford treats Fiesta to thirty-fifth birthday facelift

Thu, Sep 08, 2011

The Ford Fiesta has just celebrated two milestones in the summer of 2011, reaching its 35th birthday with a total of 15 million cars produced worldwide.

New Mercedes-Benz M-Class gains a social conscience

Thu, Sep 08, 2011

Mercedes-Benz has unveiled its new third-generation M-Class SUV. It is bigger - slightly longer and wider - and sits a little lower than the outgoing model. It will arrive here in April/May next year.

New B-Class heralds a new era in the compact cars

Thu, Sep 01, 2011

Mercedes-Benz says its new B-Class is substantially more agile and efficient, but as comfortable and spacious as ever.

McNulty tightens his grip on title

Thu, Sep 01, 2011

Tim McNulty tightened his grip on the Dunlop National Rally Championship when his domination continued in Galway at the weekend.

Derval O’Rourke races around in new Mitsubishi ASX

Thu, Sep 01, 2011

Mitsubishi Motors Ireland is sponsoring Irish athletics star and Olympic hopeful Derval O’Rourke (pictured).

As part of the sponsorship, O’Rourke took delivery of a new Mitsubishi ASX Crossover. On becoming the latest Mitsubishi brand ambassador, O’Rourke commented: "The Mitsubishi ASX is perfect for me. It’s stylish, flexible, economical and there’s plenty of room for my two most important travel companions – my training gear and Berlino, my dog.”

New Rio to power Kia further up the rankings

Thu, Sep 01, 2011

Kia will launch its new Rio here in mid-October with a choice of two trims levels and two engines. After driving Kia's all-new, fourth-generation Rio at the pan-European launch, our motoring correspondent Padraic Deane was impressed.

One in five travel with a drunk driver

Thu, Sep 01, 2011

Twenty per cent of respondents in an AA poll carried out this month admitted they have knowingly taken a lift from a driver they understood to be over the legal blood alcohol level (0.8 mg) within the last two years.

This limit is set to drop to 0.2mg for both learners and professional drivers and to 0.5 mg for remaining motorists within the next couple of months.

Volkswagen Amarok pick-ups to the rescue

Thu, Sep 01, 2011

The Portuguese National Institute for Search and Rescue has chosen the robust all-wheel drive Volkswagen Amarok for its quick response team which carries essential life saving equipment.

25-point check for just €25 as Bradleys mark four decades in business

Thu, Sep 01, 2011

Bradley Motor Works are celebrating 40 years in business this year, as part of its celebrations it is offering a 25-point vehicle check for €25.00. You get main dealer confidence at a super low price.

Countdown to Galway Summer Rally

Thu, Aug 25, 2011

A maximum capacity entry of 141 cars has been received for the 2011 Mor Oil Galway Summer Rally.

Fiat Panda Climbing is the most affordable 4x4

Thu, Aug 25, 2011

With Irish winters presenting increasingly treacherous driving conditions, there is little doubt most households would love to have a 4x4 on the driveway. Thanks to Fiat, they can.

From October onwards Fiat Group Automobiles Ireland will be able to offer customers Ireland's most affordable all-wheel drive vehicle, the Fiat Panda 4X4 Climbing, for€14,295. Thanks to its low-emission, 1.2-litre engine, the Fiat Panda 4x4 Climbing's running costs are no less impressive, with a combined cycle fuel economy figure of 6.0L/100km and €156 annual road tax.

New tolls will cause traffic congestion

Thu, Aug 25, 2011

Additional tolls on Dublin’s M50 and on other routes around the country would cause extensive traffic congestion on alternative routes.

Rise in new car sales comes to a halt

Thu, Aug 25, 2011

Figures released by the Society of the Irish Motor Industry show new car sales plummeted by 35 per cent in July compared to the same month last year. A total of 4,067 new cars were sold during the month, a decrease of 2,231 on July last year.

New Lexus GS is bolder and more dynamic

Thu, Aug 25, 2011

Lexus previewed the new GS last week at an event in California, while the eorld premiere of the new GS450h hybrid will take place at the Frankfurt Motor Show next month. The car will reach the Irish market early next year.

Innovative new Audi 1+1 open-top concept

Thu, Aug 25, 2011

An open-air Spyder version of the outlandish Audi urban concept is ready for the Frankfurt Motor Show next month. It will appear alongside the recently announced sportback model.