Government accused of breaking EU law
Thu, May 13, 2010
The Government has been accused of breaking European law by applying vehicle registration tax to cars imported from Britain and Northern Ireland.
Read more ...Researchers develop driverless car
Thu, May 13, 2010
Researchers at North Carolina State University are developing a car that can stay in a motorway lane without the assistance of a driver.
Read more ...A boost for new car market
Thu, May 06, 2010
The motor industry is now in a far stronger position than it was this time last year, according to recently released figures for new car registrations.
Read more ...New road courtesy code to take the pain out of driving
Thu, May 06, 2010
Tolls, tailbacks and tightening budgets – Irish motorists have never had it so tough. But Semperit and Maxol have launched a new guide that could make driving more enjoyable and less stressful – by encouraging motorists to be nicer to one another.
Read more ...Motorists who drive on under-inflated tyres waste fuel
Thu, May 06, 2010
More than 80 per cent motorists are driving on under-inflated tyres, according to new research conducted by Bridestone.
In a survey of 52,400 cars in 15 EU countries in 2009 revealed that 81 per cent of the vehicles had under-inflated tyres.
Read more ...New Volkswagen Touran unveiled
Thu, Apr 29, 2010
The new Touran has just been unveiled. Volkswagen says that in addition to it featuring fresh styling, the new model has pioneering technology on board and a range of efficient new engines. There were 1.13 million Touran compact MPVs sold across Europe to date, but generally, it was thought of as being a bit boring.
Read more ...Ford Fiesta is Europe's top-seller this year to date
Thu, Apr 29, 2010
The stylish, latest generation Ford Fiesta was officially Europe's best-selling car in March and for the first quarter 2010.
Read more ...Volkswagen brake fluid change and safety check offer
Thu, Apr 29, 2010
Volkswagen is offering a special brake fluid change and safety check offer.
Read more ...Fuel prices still rising
Thu, Apr 29, 2010
Petrol and diesel prices soared again in the last month, according to the latest fuel price survey from the Automobile Association.
Petrol has risen seven per cent since the start of the year. A litre of petrol now averages 131.8 cent, up 4.1 cent in the last month and up 9.4 cent since January.
Read more ...Indestructible Toyota conquers volcano
Thu, Apr 29, 2010
A new chapter has been written in the world-conquering history of Toyota's mighty Hilux as it took on the ice and fire of Iceland's Eyjafallajökull volcano just hours before its eruption brought chaos to the skies of Europe.
Read more ...Mercedes-Benz vans scoop top services sector awards
Thu, Apr 29, 2010
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Vito vans both took major awards in the Courier, Express and Parcel services Van of the Year 2010 competition held recently in Germany, winning first place in the 3.5-ton and 3.0-ton van categories respectively.
Read more ...New Citroen DS3 arrives in style
Thu, Apr 29, 2010
The eagerly awaited new Citroën DS3 was launched here last week.
Read more ...Volkswagen Polo - The 2010 World Car of the Year
Thu, Apr 22, 2010
The Volkswagen Polo has been named the 2010 World Car of the Year.
Read more ...Renault Fluence here to please Irish drivers
Thu, Apr 22, 2010
The new Renault Fluence combines sleek design, roominess, elegance and outstanding drive from €18,890. In addition to the usual €1,500 Government scrappage scheme, Renault also offers special deals to those trading in cars of eight years plus.
Read more ...New Insight hybrid among the Honda stars of 2010
Thu, Apr 15, 2010
The introduction of two new hybrid cars are among the highlights of 2010 for Honda cars. The Insight five-door hatchback has already arrived, while the exciting CR-Z sport coupe will be here in the summer. The new Insight is a tax band A car with an entry level starting price of €22,378 (incl VRT refund).
Read more ...Forty years on.... Galway Advertiser motoring better than ever
Thu, Apr 15, 2010
It is 40 years since Ronnie O'Gorman returned home from London to Galway with a plan to publish Ireland's first free newspaper. But not even he could have imagined the massive success it has become today.
Read more ...New Saab 9-5 on the horizon
Thu, Apr 08, 2010
The new Saab 9-5 should arrive here later this year. It is positioned by Saab as its top-of-the-line contender in the premium saloon segment - the most technically advanced car ever produced by the company.
Read more ...Car2Cash Roadshow returns to Galway
Thu, Apr 08, 2010
The popular Merlin Car 2Cash roadshow returns to Galway this weekend, giving car owners a real opportunity to sell their vehicles.
Merlin Car2Cash was introduced in April 2009 and already more than 1,000 people have exchanged their cars for €5 million in cash.
Read more ...Green revolution grows as Irish motorists choose low CO2 cars
Thu, Apr 08, 2010
While you can debate long into the night about if it is green environmental issues or green back (money) savings that is driving people into smaller and diesel and petrol cars, it is a fact that it is happening.
Read more ...First Irish registered electric car charges in
Thu, Apr 08, 2010
Pictured arriving at Dublin Port this week is a Mitsubishi i-MiEV, the first electric vehicle from a mainstream manufacturer to be registered in Ireland. It is positive proof that EVs are no longer in the distant future, and 143 more Mitsubishi i-MIEVs will arrive in Ireland this June.
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