Hyundai offers big reductions on SUV prices

Thu, Mar 05, 2009

Hyundai Cars Ireland has announced a change in its SUV prices to meet current market conditions. However the reductions are only due to be effective for a defined period - from February 19 to March 31.

Hyundai says that for this period it is offering substantial price savings across the Hyundai Tucson and the Hyundai Santa Fe ranges.

Mercedes-Benz doing the business for €9,750 less

Thu, Mar 05, 2009

Mercedes-Benz has reduced the price of its M-Class Business to a VAT-exclusive €29,750 ex-works price.

The BMW Concept 5 Series Gran Turismo

Thu, Mar 05, 2009

With the future still offering sufficient room for an exciting new driving experience, BMW tells me that it has once again defined a new vehicle segment.

Pink Floyd The Wall

Thu, Mar 05, 2009

IN 1979 the Soviets invaded Afghanistan, religious and secular Iranians united to oust the oppressive dictatorship of Reza Shah Pahlavi, the Sandinistas took control of Nicaragua, and in the dying moments of the FA Cup final, Alan Sunderland’s goal secured victory for Arsenal after a remarkable comeback by Manchester United.

Peugeot Biarritz - try it and be converted

Thu, Feb 26, 2009

The Peugeot 207 continues to go from strength to strength with the introduction of the new 207 Biarritz Special Edition.

New BMW 730Ld arrives

Thu, Feb 26, 2009

One of the most important derivatives of the BMW 7 Series has just gone on sale.

Sprinter van steers Mercedes-Benz to successful year

Thu, Feb 26, 2009

Mercedes-Benz in Ireland has welcomed figures showing that 2008 was another successful year for Mercedes-Benz global van sales.

Peugeot Van sales forge ahead in 2009

Thu, Feb 26, 2009

Peugeot’s van market share more than doubled in January 2009 to 6.3 per cent, pushing the brand into sixth position ahead of key competitors like Renault, Fiat, and Opel.

A new benchmark with Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Thu, Feb 19, 2009

The new Mercedes-Benz E-Class boasts all-round safety, outstanding comfort, and up to 23 per cent fuel savings - from 53.3mpg and 139 g/km CO2.

Renault unveils new Clio

Thu, Feb 19, 2009

The new Renault Clio will be launched at the forthcoming Geneva Motor Show, and Renault says this opens a fresh chapter in the Clio epic that began in 1990. The carmaker claims the new Clio features the same dynamic cues as those which have become the hallmarks of the new Megane's frontal design.

Used car sale this weekend at Motorpark

Thu, Feb 19, 2009

Motorpark is holding a massive used car sale for four days from today (Thursday) to Monday with more than 250 cars reduced and special offers of free road tax on selected models.

New-look Seat Leon and Altea break cover

Thu, Feb 19, 2009

Ahead of their imminent public debut at the forthcoming Geneva Motor Show, Seat has unveiled the first official pictures of its revised Leon and Altea family of vehicles.

Open weekend at Renault dealerships

Thu, Feb 19, 2009

Renault Ireland has announced details of its upcoming open weekend, “The Renault Rendezvous”.

Land Rover reduces Irish prices by up to fifteen per cent

Thu, Feb 12, 2009

Land Rover has introduced a new pricing structure with average price reductions of 11 per cent.

Peugeot puts best foot forward

Thu, Feb 12, 2009

Peugeot could have dubbed its latest launch My Left Foot for the dawn of the impressive 308 Ecomatique renders drivers' clutch foot virtually redundant, writes Declan O’Byrne.

Truck drives into the Guinness Book of Records

Thu, Feb 12, 2009

A 40-tonne Mercedes-Benz Actros truck has driven its way into the Guinness Book of Records as the world’s most economical series-production truck.

In a test conducted under the eye of DEKRA, the German automotive inspection agency, the standard-specification truck and trailer combination consumed just 19.44 litres of fuel per 100kms in a test conducted at Nardo in southern Italy.

Toyota initiates a Yaris recall

Thu, Feb 12, 2009

Toyota Ireland has confirmed the recall of certain Yaris cars manufactured between June 2005 and April 2007.

It says that due to Toyota's commitment to customer satisfaction, Toyota Motor Corporation will initiate a recall/special service campaign to remove the pillar pad from both sides of the centre pillar on certain vehicles .

Saab announces price reductions across 9-3 range

Thu, Feb 05, 2009

Reacting to the current economic conditions, Saab is making substantial price reductions across its Saab 9-3 range.

New Volvo S60 concept unveiled

Thu, Feb 05, 2009

The Volvo S60 Concept car was unveiled at the recent Detroit Motor Show earlier this month, giving an indication of what the new Volvo S60 will look like when it is launched in 2010.