In Car Technology supplies the latest range of vehicle accessories

Thu, Nov 19, 2009

In Car Technology, established in 1997, continues to serve the growing need within the motor industry for skilled installation of the increasingly complex range of electronic accessories in today’s cars, vans. and trucks.

Nissan launches Ireland's lowest priced car

Thu, Nov 19, 2009

Two or three years ago the headline above might not only be ignored but also do damage to the Nissan brand. Not anymore! The Tiger is dead, and reality has come home to roost.

Volvo cuts prices, adds three-years warranty, and free upgrades

Thu, Nov 12, 2009

Volvo Ireland has cut prices and now is offering savings from €2,240 to €3,750 - and in one case a massive €11,000.

New Volkswagen Polo offers more for less

Thu, Nov 12, 2009

The fifth generation of Volkswagen’s evergreen supermini, the Polo, is on sale.

Shortlist for Continental Irish Car of the Year

Thu, Nov 12, 2009

After the first ballot for the Continental Irish Car of the Year 2010, the following list of 10 cars have been shortlisted.

Local crew win National Championship

Thu, Nov 05, 2009

Local Galway driver Neil Pierce and co-driver Enda O’Leary have recently been crowned Dunlop class 11 National Rally Champions.

Motoring initiative comes to Galway

Thu, Nov 05, 2009

Following the success of the Car2Cash road show in Cork and Limerick, Merlin Car Auctions is bringing its first ever roadshow to Galway city and county.

Irish Car of the Year 2010 list announced

Thu, Oct 29, 2009

A field of 30 candidates for the Continental Irish Car of the Year 2010 awards has been announced by the Irish Motoring Writers’ Association.

Renault’s scrappage scheme and new Clio

Thu, Oct 22, 2009

Last month Renault Ireland launched a scrappage scheme for the Irish market. Motorists can cash in on a €1,500 bounty which is redeemable on the purchase of any new Renault car and/or light commercial vehicle under Renault Ireland’s new scrappage scheme.

New owners for Opel but essential GM link retained

Thu, Oct 22, 2009

General Motors is supporting a bid from the consortium of Magna International Inc and Sberbank to buy a majority stake in its European Opel/Vauxhall operations.

Several key issues will be finalised over the next few weeks to secure the binding agreements, including the written support of the labour unions to support the deal with the necessary cost restructuring for viability and the finalisation of a financing package from the German government.

Lexus debuts new hybrid power compact concept car

Thu, Oct 22, 2009

Making its world debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show, the Lexus LF-Ch full hybrid concept is Lexus’s first approach to the competitive European premium compact segment.

Fiat Punto Evo to feature new integrated TomTom

Thu, Oct 22, 2009

Fiat and TomTom have announced their jointly development of an integrated portable navigation solution called the Blue&Me TomTom.

New E-Class coupe arrives at Cunningham Higgins

Thu, Oct 15, 2009

Mercedes-Benz main dealer Joe Higgins from Cunningham Higgins, Ballybrit, is pictured here with the new Mercedes-Benz E-Class coupé which has just been launched on the Irish market.

Hyundai reveals new ix35 crossover

Thu, Oct 15, 2009

Hyundai has released the first undisguised images of its new ix35, a new C-segment crossover that the company says showcases its distinctive new ‘fluidic sculpture’ design language.

A breath of fresher air from Audi at Frankfurt Show

Thu, Oct 08, 2009

Audi showcased the world’s cleanest diesel engine technology at the Frankfurt International Motor Show

New Renault Megane Sport Tourer on the way

Thu, Oct 08, 2009

Renault's latest incarnation of the Mégane Sport Tourer will soon be launched here.

Premiered earlier in the year at the Geneva Motor Show alongside six other new models, Renault says the stylish debutant is to be priced aggressively. In addition it will boast a winning combination of low-emission Renault eco engines and impressive equipment levels.

New Opel Astra with green and mean engines

Thu, Oct 08, 2009

Opel’s 10th generation of the Astra has made its debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show.

Free car safety check spearheads Safe Car Campaign

Thu, Oct 01, 2009

Free car safety checks are available courtesy of the Society of the Irish Motor Industry as part of its Safe Car Campaign 2009.

The SIMI is offering motorists a 10-point visual car check, free of charge, at participating dealerships for the months of September and October, to coincide with the back to school run.

New Saab 9-5 saloon breaks cover

Thu, Oct 01, 2009

Sleek, sophisticated, and unmistakably Saab, the Swedish carmaker says the new 9-5 saloon signals the dawn of a new era for the brand.

With progressive, confident styling and advanced technology, Saab’s distinctive new flagship will bring a fresh, alternative choice to the premium saloon segment when it goes on sale in 2010.

Mini coupe concept to star at Frankfurt Show

Thu, Sep 17, 2009

Fifty years since the first classic Mini was presented to the public, the stunning new Mini coupe concept is being unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show.

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