Lexus hybrid to debut at New York Show
Thu, Apr 21, 2011
The LF-Gh hybrid concept will make its world debut at the 2011 New York International Auto Show (April 20 to May 1).
Read more ...Semperit Comfort- Life 2 arrives for a wet Ireland
Thu, Apr 21, 2011
The new Semperit Comfort-Life 2 tyre is now on sale. It is positioned as the perfect fit for drivers of small to medium sized vehicles.
Read more ...New Ford Ranger pick-up debuts at CV Show
Thu, Apr 21, 2011
The new Ford Ranger pick-up took the stage at the 2011 Commercial Vehicle Show in Birmingham, ahead of its sales launch in Ireland in early 2012.
It is new from the ground up, with everything changed except its name. I have not driven the new Ranger yet, but Ford says the new Ranger has been engineered to combine the model’s traditional strength and durability with increased loading capability, and improved performance and economy. Ford says it offers enhanced comfort and safety, smarter technology, and a tough new look.
Read more ...New Volkswagen Jetta has arrived
Thu, Apr 14, 2011
The eagerly-awaited Jetta, which will officially launch in the Irish market next month, is currently available for order at Western Motors which is opening its doors this weekend, for customers to get a closer look at the new model that is already causing waves on the Irish motoring scene.
Read more ...Ford World Rally champ stars in new video game
Thu, Apr 14, 2011
Ford driver Mikko Hirvonen, current leader of the FIA World Rally Championship, shared top billing with internet stunt driving star Ken Block at the launch of Codemasters’ DiRT 3 video game in London.
Read more ...GoCar expands Irish fleet with Ford
Thu, Apr 14, 2011
GoCar, the innovative new car sharing scheme has expanded its fleet to include several new 2011 Ford Fiesta models for its growing Dublin customer base.
Read more ...New campaign promotes cycle safety
Thu, Apr 14, 2011
A national radio advertising campaign to raise awareness of road safety among cyclists has been launched by the Road Safety Authority.
Read more ...Hyundai’s new brand direction reaches Ireland
Thu, Apr 14, 2011
Hyundai Cars Ireland has unveiled ‘New Thinking.. New Possibilities’.
Read more ...Van owners get overloading warning
Thu, Apr 14, 2011
More van and light goods vehicle operators may be unwittingly increasing their fuel and running costs, and reducing their safety, by overloading their vehicles.
Read more ...Peugeot 207 tops European reliability survey
Thu, Apr 07, 2011
A survey has revealed the most reliable car made by a European car company is the Peugeot 207.
Read more ...Renault's electric compact van on show
Thu, Apr 07, 2011
Renault Ireland showcased its electric Kangoo compact van at the Energy Show in Dublin recently.
Read more ...Driver distraction is now a wider and bigger issue
Thu, Apr 07, 2011
Mobile phone usage while driving has increased since 2009, but the AA also reports 73.4 per cent of motorists admit to eating or drinking a non alcoholic beverage while driving at least occasionally.
Of the 22,000 motorists who participated in the AA poll, 3.4 per cent admitted to a highly distracting activity every single day.
Read more ...New car sales rise in March
Thu, Apr 07, 2011
Figures released for the first quarter of the year show that 47,996 new cars have been sold so far, an increase of 14 per cent on last year.
The healthy level of 2011 car sales continued in Ireland during March with Ford taking the top spot in the sales charts. However Toyota remains clear market leaders after the first quarter.
Read more ...'Stig' launches new Audi A6
Thu, Apr 07, 2011
Some 400 people turned out for the public launch of the new Audi A6 in Dublin last week.
Read more ...Less than one in 10 obey 30km city speed limit
Thu, Apr 07, 2011
Fewer than 10 per cent of motorists obey the 30km/h speed limit introduced by Dublin City Council last year, according to a new survey by Continental Tyres.
Read more ...Essential driver training now compulsory
Thu, Apr 07, 2011
Starting this week, learner drivers must take compulsory lessons as part of a new licensing system.
Read more ...Stylish new Mercedes-Benz C-Class offers more
Thu, Mar 31, 2011
This is a big year for Mercedes-Benz, the famous German premium carmaker. It celebrates 125 years. Karl Benz also patented the automobile - his first was powered by his own four-stroke cycle petrol engine which was built in Mannheim, Germany in 1885.
Read more ...Superb new Ford Focus now on sale
Thu, Mar 31, 2011
The long awaited new Ford Focus is now on sale with an entry level price of €20,825 ex-works for the 1.6 VCT petrol model (Band B). The diesel line-up kicks off at €21,325 ex-works for the 1.6 TDCi version (Band A).
Read more ...Mazda MX-5 sets new Guinness World Record
Thu, Mar 31, 2011
Total production of Mazda Motor Corporation’s MX-5 sports car has reached 900,000 units.
Read more ...Business bonus with vans from Fiat Professional
Thu, Mar 31, 2011
Fiat Professional is offering commercial vehicle customers a combined minimum trade-in allowance and a Fiat Professional business bonus which could amount to a saving of up to €9,500 on a new Fiat van.
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