VW celebrates GTI anniversary with edition 35
Thu, May 19, 2011
To celebrate the 35th anniversary of the original hot hatch, Volkswagen has announced the first details of the latest special edition Golf GTI model - the Golf GTI Edition 35.
Read more ...Volvo is most improved brand for CO2 emissions
Thu, May 19, 2011
Volvo Car's commitment to its ‘DRIVe Towards Zero’ mission was reaffirmed with the news that it is the most improved brand in the top 20 in JATO's latest report, "A Review of CO2 Car Emissions across Europe FY2010" with average emissions of just 157.5g/km.
Read more ...Ford’s wake-up call for Europe’s sleepy drivers
Thu, May 19, 2011
With thousands of accidents caused every year by tired drivers falling asleep at the wheel, Ford's new driver alert safety system could prove to be a genuine life-saver.
Read more ...New Lexus CT hybrid to race in Germany
Thu, May 19, 2011
In addition to running its class-winning LFAs, Lexus will also race for the first time a full hybrid version of the newly launched CT.
Read more ...Skoda Fabia scores amazing fuel economy record
Thu, May 19, 2011
An Austrian economy driving specialist by the name of Gerhard Plattner has achieved an amazing 1,246 miles (2,006km) on a single 45 litre tank of fuel in a Skoda Fabia GreenLine.
Read more ...New Suzuki SX4 goes all-wheel-drive
Thu, May 19, 2011
Suzuki’s SX4i is a distinctive five-door hatchback that now features intelligent all-wheel drive.
The new SX4 i-AWD 4x4 will retail at €20,950 and have an annual road tax of €156. And it now blends the characteristics of sporty compacts like the Swift, with those of lightweight SUVs such as the Grand Vitara. One could say it creates an exciting alternative to most small cars.
Read more ...Minister focuses on 'shovel ready' transport projects
Thu, May 19, 2011
Transport projects are set to get a €75 million boost as part of the Government's jobs initiative announced on Tuesday.
Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport Leo Varadkar is reallocating €75 million into ‘shovel-ready’ transport projects to start this year.
Read more ...Peugeot's all-new 508 flatters and delivers
Thu, May 19, 2011
Peugeot’s new 508 is now on sale here, replacing the dated 407.
Read more ...New Audi A6 has style and substance
Thu, May 12, 2011
The new Audi A6 went on sale here recently, and I had the opportunity last week to give one a full Irish week-long test, writes Padraic Deane.
Read more ...Switch off before you drive off
Thu, May 12, 2011
The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is warning motorists that using a mobile phone while driving is one of the most dangerous things they can do in a car.
There is strong evidence that mobile phone use by drivers, either hand held or hands free, is a major contributory factor in increasing distraction that can lead to an increased risk of collisions.
Read more ...Annual NCT for cars ten years and older
Thu, May 12, 2011
Annual testing is being introduced for cars 10 years and older from the beginning of June, the Road Safety Authority has confirmed.
Read more ...Ford Super Sunday at Fred Kilmartin in Ballinasloe
Thu, May 12, 2011
Well known Ballinasloe Ford dealers, Fred Kilmartin, is celebrating the launch of the new Focus at its showroom on Sunday.
Read more ...Ford Super Sunday at Fred Kilmartin in Ballinasloe
Thu, May 12, 2011
Well known Ballinasloe Ford dealers, Fred Kilmartin, is celebrating the launch of the new Focus at its showroom on Sunday.
Ford Super Sunday, which takes place between 2pm and 5pm, will offer a range of activities catering for all ages, including the opportunity for visitors to test their driving skills.
Read more ...New Fiat Ducato van range arrives soon
Thu, May 12, 2011
The new Fiat Ducato is due to launch in Ireland in the coming weeks.
Read more ...VW entering WRC with Polo R in 2013
Thu, May 12, 2011
Volkswagen has unveiled the concept of the Polo R WRC, the car with which it will compete in the World Rally Championship from 2013.
Read more ...Toyota extends free servicing offer
Thu, May 12, 2011
Toyota Ireland has extended its popular three-years free servicing offer to all Yaris and Aygo models sold before the end of June.
Read more ...New Hyundai i40 estate on the way
Thu, May 12, 2011
Hyundai Ireland has announced pricing and specification for the new i40 family size car, which is due to go on sale in Ireland at the end of June.
The estate version of the new i40 will be the first to arrive, with two trim levels available. The I40 Comfort will retail from €24,995.
Read more ...Fiat introduces on-the-road pricing in Ireland
Thu, May 12, 2011
Fiat has launched a new “on-the-road” pricing initiative in Ireland.
Read more ...Síle Seoige purrs in new Peugeot RCZ
Thu, May 12, 2011
Peugeot in Ireland has presented Síle Seoige with the keys to a new Peugeot RCZ sports coupe.
Read more ...New car registrations up twelve per cent
Thu, May 12, 2011
New car registrations are up 12 per cent for the first four months of the year, figures released by the Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) confirm.
So far this year, 56,676 new cars have been sold, compared to 50,591 for the same period last year.
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