Weather is the biggest cause of distracted driving

Thu, Aug 31, 2023

A new survey conducted by Compare The Market has revealed that 81 per cent of drivers report being in a car accident due to distracted driving.

The study aims to raise awareness of potential hazards while driving - having polled drivers on their biggest distractions - the average cost of damage to the vehicle, and the model of the car involved in the accident.

Maxus expands Irish dealer and aftersales network

Thu, Aug 31, 2023

Maxus has partnered with two more motor companies as it expands its Irish dealer sales and aftersales network.

Volvo sales soar in Galway

Thu, Aug 24, 2023

Registrations for Volvo cars in Galway have surged since Connolly Motor Group opened the Volvo Galway dealership at Briarhill Industrial Park in Ballybrit in March.

Ford Pro enhances the 2024 Ford Transit

Thu, Aug 24, 2023

Ford Pro in Europe has just announced what it describes as significant vehicle performance and productivity-enhancing upgrades coming in 2024 to Transit. It says that these are designed to help businesses do more and optimise their operations.

Reminding us that it is the world’s best-selling cargo van, Ford claims the Transit and E-Transit models gain a comprehensive step up in standard connectivity features and Ford Power-Up wireless update capability. New software simplifies aftermarket conversions and automates repetitive tasks for delivery drivers who can often make 150 drops a day.

Nissan global EV sales surpass one million

Thu, Aug 17, 2023

Nissan has revealed global sales of its electric vehicles have surpassed the one million unit milestone, almost one third of which have been to European customers.

Vantastic sales indicate a positive economic outlook

Thu, Aug 17, 2023

LCV, Light Commercial Vehicle/van sales, are up an impressive 42.5 per cent (5,664) compared to July last year (3,974).

Citroen’s new e-C4 X electric model goes on sale

Thu, Aug 17, 2023

Citroen has provided details of the new e-C4 X electric model, with pricing starting from €39,967.

Record month for electric vehicle sales

Thu, Aug 10, 2023

New figures released by the Society of the Irish Motor Industry show that 4,161 new electric vehicles were registered in July, making it a record monthly total for EV sales in Ireland.

EV sales last month were also up 52 per cent (2,729) on July 2022, while 18,458 new electric cars have been registered so far this year, in comparison to 11,175 on the same period last year.

New Toyota Land Cruiser gets electric power steering

Thu, Aug 10, 2023

Toyota has provided the first look at its new Land Cruiser.

Dacia to spring electric surprise next year

Thu, Aug 03, 2023

Dacia has confirmed the highly anticipated fully electric new Spring model will be launched in Ireland in mid-2024.

Dacia Ireland says this will be a new version, enhanced by several significant improvements in design and equipment to the original Spring, and will be available in many European left-hand drive markets. It is already widely credited with making electric mobility widely accessible in Europe with 120,000 Spring having been sold since its introduction to European left-hand-drive markets in 2021.

Renault launches new Austral E-Tech full hybrid

Thu, Aug 03, 2023

The new Renault Austral E-Tech full hybrid is now available at dealerships throughout Ireland, with prices starting from €45,295.

New Lexus LBX small crossover due in early 2024

Thu, Jul 20, 2023

Orders are set to open in October for the new Lexus LBX small crossover, with the first deliveries expected in early 2024. LBX stands for Lexus Breakthrough Crossover.

See Lexus LBX Luxury Crossover at exclusive preview event at Lexus Galway Showroom

Thu, Jul 20, 2023

Lexus Galway is delighted to unveil the brand new Lexus LBX Luxury Crossover at an exclusive preview event from Saturday July 22 to Tuesday July 25.

New Range Rover Sport SV performance flagship

Thu, Jul 13, 2023

To anyone that knows me, it is no secret the latest Range Rover Sport is one of my favourite cars.

Tyre extinguishers - if your car is targeted don’t drive it

Thu, Jul 13, 2023

German premium tyre manufacturer Continental Tyres’ key piece of advice to any Irish motorist whose vehicle falls victim to the so called ‘tyre extinguishers’ is ‘don’t drive it’.

According to news reports over the past number of weeks, the tyre extinguishers are a network of environmental activists who are waging a protest campaign where they deflate the tyres of SUVs and leave a flyer on the vehicle’s windscreen explaining that they have deflated one or more of the tyres ‘because driving around in urban areas in your massive vehicle has huge consequences for others’.

Electric E-Transit Courier van on the way

Thu, Jul 13, 2023

Ford Pro has recently revealed its new E-Transit Courier, which it describes as a new all-electric commercial vehicle bringing enhanced connectivity and productivity for compact van customers.

All-new Toyota C-HR on the way next year

Thu, Jul 06, 2023

Toyota has given a world premiere their new Toyota C-HR this week and it will go on sale in Ireland next year. It said that the launch of the original Toyota C-HR was a landmark for both them and the European C-SUV segment, in contrast with conventional SUV styling with its dramatic, sharp-edged design closer to the look of contemporary sports coupes.

Renault’s vantastic sales performance continues

Thu, Jul 06, 2023

What a year so far Renault is having with their van sales. Another strong sales performance in May, Renault Group ended the month on the podium and maintained its second position overall for the year to date, behind Ford.