Audi A4 wins Company Car of the Year
Thu, Mar 26, 2009
Readers of UK's Fleet News magazine have voted the Audi A4 Company Car of the Year in the top selling fleet title’s 2009 awards. Audi says that this provides further evidence of the cost effective compact executive’s ever increasing popularity among the business community. The desirability and viability of the A4 was also emphasised by a second award in the Best Large Premium Car category.
Read more ...New Toyota Verso makes safety a priority
Thu, Mar 26, 2009
Toyota tells us that its new Verso brings high levels of safety to the compact MPV segment, providing better protection for all those on board and using intelligent design to cut the risk of injury to pedestrians.
Read more ...Cunningham Higgins is new Mercedes-Benz Galway dealer
Thu, Mar 26, 2009
Cunningham Higgins motor company has been appointed authorised main sales and service dealer in Galway for Mercedes-Benz passenger cars.
Founded in 1999 by Niall Cunningham and Joe Higgins, Cunningham Higgins is recognised as one of Ireland’s leading prestige car dealers.
Read more ...Hyundai reveals the new i20 three-door
Thu, Mar 26, 2009
Hyundai revealed the new i20 three-door earlier this month. The new body style will broaden the i20’s appeal to the fastest-growing sector of the car market in Europe.
Read more ...Renault Laguna and Eric Cantona
Thu, Mar 26, 2009
Love him or hate him, the soccer legend Eric Cantona was greatly missed when he retired from the game. But he's back and featuring on an epic 90-second TV advert with the new Renault Laguna. It is being broadcast since Monday, mainly in France, but we can also see it here on British TV channels.
Renault tells us that it teamed up with footballer and actor Cantona because it wanted to make a truly original ad featuring the new Renault Laguna, which ranks among the best in its sector for quality.
Read more ...Top score for the Golf in the new EuroNCAP test
Thu, Mar 19, 2009
Once again the latest Golf has received five stars in the EuroNCAP evaluation. The European crash test programme EuroNCAP awarded the new Golf the highest score of five stars, even according to the stricter and more comprehensive assessment criteria.
Read more ...Peugeot 3008 or ‘Le Crossover’ breaks cover
Thu, Mar 19, 2009
The 3008 is a compact and spacious vehicle, which Peugeot says represents a totally new offering in the car market.
Read more ...Audi Ireland winning in weak market
Thu, Mar 19, 2009
Audi is positively going against the grain in the Irish market. As others falter, it is growing market share and moving into the number one premium brand position.
Read more ...Toyota Urban Cruiser on the way
Thu, Mar 19, 2009
The new Toyota Urban Cruiser will go on sale here in a few weeks in two versions. They will be a 1.33-litre Dual VVT-i petrol model with two-wheel drive and a 1.4 D-4D diesel with all-wheel drive. It combines the rugged muscular appearance of a Toyota all-roader with compact, urban-friendly dimensions and five-door practicality.
Read more ...More Model enhancements for 2009
Thu, Mar 19, 2009
In addition to high profile new model arrivals such as new Avensis, iQ and the previously covered Urban Cruiser, Toyota Ireland has also announced some changes to the 2009 Yaris and Aygo models, and running change to the new Auris D-4D engine.
2009 Toyota Yaris
Read more ...Some UK imports come with unwanted baggage
Thu, Mar 12, 2009
While the debate as to where the best value in the car market is to be found continues, what is of paramount importance when considering buying a vehicle is its history.
Read more ...Discount on car ferry travel to France
Thu, Mar 12, 2009
In a spring fare sale, Irish Ferries has chopped 50 per cent off the cost of travel on its Ireland - France service for those able to travel during the period February 21 to May 14 next.
Read more ...Fiat Professional launches Irish offer
Thu, Mar 12, 2009
Fiat Professional, the commercial vehicle arm of Fiat Group in Ireland recently announced details of its groundbreaking “Double Your VAT Back” consumer offer for light commercial vehicle buyers. Acknowledging the current economic challenges that businesses are facing,
Read more ...New Saab 9-3X makes global debut
Thu, Mar 12, 2009
The Saab 9-3X debuted at the Geneva Show last week. It is the ideal alternative to large and heavy crossovers or SUVs. With distinctive looks, a versatile sport wagon body, higher stance and advanced all-wheel drive technology, the 9-3X also offers excellent fuel efficiency and functional storage.
Read more ...Toyota extends 'cash back' offer on selected models
Thu, Mar 12, 2009
Toyota Ireland tells us that since it launched its 'cash back' offer on January 16, "customers have responded to the exceptional value for money that is available". And now Toyota says that as a result, it has extended the cash back offer to March 31 from all authorised dealers.
Read more ...Nissan unveils the new NV200 van
Thu, Mar 12, 2009
The global launch of the all-new Nissan NV200 van took place at the Geneva Motor Show earlier this month. The company announced that this model will be produced for Europe in Barcelona, beginning late this year.
Read more ...Toyota duo achieve top crash safety rating
Thu, Mar 05, 2009
The new Toyota iQ may be the smallest four-seater car on the market, but it is also one of the safest, according to new independent crash testing results from Euro NCAP.
Read more ...Motorists warned not to ‘run on red’ with their tyres
Thu, Mar 05, 2009
As figures show a significant drop in both the new car market and tyre sales during 2008, Continental Tyres Ireland is urging motorists not to be tempted to push their tyres to the limit in today’s tougher economic environment.
Read more ...Opel dealers offering a booster trade-in allowance
Thu, Mar 05, 2009
Opel Ireland says it is now offering an innovative ‘Booster Trade-In’ offer to bridge the gap motorists are experiencing when trading their old car for a new one.
With the recession hitting the trade-in values of cars, and with many dealers not even accepting trade-ins, many motorists are understandably putting off the decision to purchase a new car.
Read more ...Skoda unleashes Yeti at Geneva Motor Show
Thu, Mar 05, 2009
Compact, attractive, and with a fresh attitude, the new Skoda Yeti was launched at the Geneva Motor Show earlier this week, and when it arrives here, it will extend the brand’s model range to five.
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