DRIVING HISTORY: Where we take a journey through someone’s driving past

Thu, Dec 15, 2022

Current Car — Cllr Maher currently drives a Opel Insignia, it’s the reliable workhorse for many a sales rep, offering comfort and dependability for high milers. It also belies the surprising history and ambition of the Loughrea area councillor. His first car was an Austin Allegro back in the late 70s or early 80s. It was in the ‘ ZIM days’ he remembers, bought second hand and served him for a couple of years before being traded for a Ford. Working for Musgraves at the time, Michael progressed to a brand new Jaguar and a Merc he fell in love with .

Five top tips for EV owners this winter

Thu, Dec 15, 2022

Electric vehicle owners have been warned to look after their cars this winter as the colder months are likely to significantly reduce battery life and range.

Friends Garage can help motorists to keep moving

Thu, Dec 08, 2022

Friends Garage is the one-stop smart solution for all car needs with more than 20 years of work experience skills in car repair and services in Oranmore, Galway.

One vehicle in Ireland has had 43 owners

Thu, Dec 08, 2022

Vehicle history expert Cartell.ie reports that there are 18,260 vehicles in Ireland that have 10 owners or more over the course of their lifetimes.

Toll charges to hit ‘maximum level’

Thu, Dec 08, 2022

Toll charges on almost all toll roads around Ireland are to increase to their “maximum level” from January 1, 2023.

There are 10 toll roads on the national road network. Eight are operated under a Public Private Partnership (PPP) model, while two – the M50 and Dublin Port Tunnel – are operated directly on behalf of Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII).

Award winning new Opel Astra going fully electric

Thu, Dec 08, 2022

Opel has revealed the first images of the new Opel Astra Electric.

DRIVING HISTORY: Where we take a journey through someone’s driving past

Thu, Dec 08, 2022

Current Car — Ms Maher's driving history started in her native Tipperary with a man. A man with a van. Her then boyfriend (now husband) was the owner of a Toyota Corolla Van, which she learned to drive in. Mandy ditched the van but kept the man and progressed with a Kia Sportage, a Honda Accord and then BMWs.

Testing times for learner drivers

Thu, Dec 08, 2022

New research reveals the high cost of learning to drive is making driving less accessible for young people.

The key findings of the latest survey by Carzone tells us that 66 per cent of 17–24-year-olds admit they are not learning to drive as they do not have the means to pay for the mandatory 12 driving lessons.

Dacia well established after decade in Ireland

Thu, Dec 08, 2022

Dacia celebrates 10 years in Ireland. Having arrived here in 2012, albeit in left-hand drive, now Dacia is a mainstream volume brand in Ireland.

Cupra adds new engine and pack options to Leon

Thu, Dec 01, 2022

Cupra is boosting its Leon line-up by broadening the range of available engines.

DRIVING HISTORY: Where we take a journey through someone’s driving past

Thu, Dec 01, 2022

Current Car — David Leahy is the Chief Executive Officer of the Galway Roscommon Education and Training Board. Fitting for the former history teacher, his driving past is varied and interesting. Currently the owner of an Audi A6, his first car was actually a van. Remembered by David as ‘a great little servant’, the 1991 Toyota Starlet, transported David from Trinity College to his lodgings saving him the twenty mile daily cycle.The Starlet saw him through the naughties, and was replaced by a series of cars, including a Nissan Almera, Saab 95 and a much loved Land Rover Defender.

New 2023 Mazda MX-5 offers greater choice

Thu, Dec 01, 2022

Mazda boasts that its new 2023 MX-5 features a new body, soft top and interior colour choices, and that it also comes with a new grade structure offering comprehensive equipment specifications on even entry-level models.

Exciting new Ford Ranger Raptor on the way

Thu, Nov 24, 2022

Ford’s new next-generation Ranger Raptor has arrived in Europe, with first customer deliveries underway.

It is expected here in Ireland by February, with prices available to come.

DRIVING HISTORY

Thu, Nov 24, 2022

Mary Nash CEO of Galway Hospice is the driver of a Volvo C40, the burgundy hatch still looks good for a 151. It’s the latest in a long line of motors owned by the Limerick native. Her first being a Rover, automatic recommended by her brother The Mechanic. The wild Rover only lasted 18 months and was replaced by a little black Toyota Corolla ‘Betsy’

Renault Group announces its 231 offers

Thu, Nov 24, 2022

Renault Group in Ireland claims to have a good supply of Renault and Dacia cars and vans arriving ready for the 231-registration peak, and is maintaining pricing at current levels until the end of January 2023.

Toyota’a 231 boasts new Corolla Cross Hybrid

Thu, Nov 17, 2022

Offers available until January 31, 2023
Toyota is ready for the busy 231 period with the arrival of its new Corolla Cross Hybrid SUV 2.0l.

BMW tops for imported EVs and PHEVs

Thu, Nov 17, 2022

BMW is the most popular imported electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, according to vehicle History and data expert Cartell.ie.

It looked at the figures for the year end in September 2022 and found that for cars only, BMW leads the way with both the number one and number two spots. the The 530e is the most popular imported model this year in this combined segment. Overall more than 1,000 BMW PHEVs have been imported in the year-to-date.

New electric car sales gather pace this year

Thu, Nov 10, 2022

Electric cars are the big winners in the official 222 new vehicle registration figures for October.

Good advice to make fuel go further this winter

Thu, Nov 10, 2022

Motorists are being urged to squeeze as many miles out of their tanks as possible amid the fluctuating cost of fuel and our current cost-of-living crisis.

Citroen C5 X ready to make return

Thu, Nov 10, 2022

Citroen has revealed full details of its new C5 X model which marks a long-awaited return to the D-segment for the marque.

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