Headford Road Car Dismantlers registered for unwanted car recycling

Thu, Jul 01, 2021

Car owners are required by law to deposit an unwanted car with a vehicle recycling facility for recycling.

Impressive looking new Peugeot 308 on the way

Thu, Jul 01, 2021

Peugeot has recently presented the new 308, which will be on sale in Ireland in the first quarter of 2022.

Toyota offers incentives for switch to low-emissions hybrid

Thu, Jun 24, 2021

Toyota, Ireland’s best-selling car brand, has announced its new range of offers for the 212 registration period to help new car buyers make the move from diesel to a low CO2 emitting self-charging hybrid.

Mercedes-Benz new arrivals available for 212

Thu, Jun 24, 2021

The pace of new model introductions is set to continue at Mercedes-Benz with a number of important new 212-registered model arrivals expected in the second half of the year.

In terms of sequencing, first models scheduled to arrive in August will be revised versions of the four-door CLS coupé and new S580 Maybach.

Ford Ranger - join the queue with payment options at Sheils Motor Group

Thu, Jun 24, 2021

A noticeable trend on Irish roads in recent years is the rise in pick-up trucks used for both work and leisure purposes.

Suzuki Ignis wins What Car? Awards

Thu, Jun 24, 2021

Following its success in similar awards last year, the Suzuki Ignis Hybrid compact SUV has again been awarded a Best Buy at the 2021 What Car? Awards in the UK. The Ignis was comprehensively judged by the editorial team and announced as the best value overall small SUV model.

Audi Q4 e-tron and Q4 Sportback e-tron compact SUVs

Thu, Jun 24, 2021

Audi Ireland is adding the Audi Q4 e-tron and the Q4 Sportback e-tron to its electric offering, the first compact electric SUVs from Audi.

Both models impress with a new spacious interior and pioneering solutions when it comes to operation, display, and assist systems. The augmented reality head-up display connects the virtual and the real worlds in a totally new way.

New BMW X3 and BMW X4 set for September arrival

Thu, Jun 17, 2021

The newly updated BMW X3 will go on sale here in September with an entry-level retail price of €66,390 (or €67,265 on the road) for the 20i xDrive xLine.

Sarah Quinn named Connolly’s Hyundai Galway new brand ambassador

Thu, Jun 17, 2021

Ballinrobe athlete and Olympic hopeful Sarah Quinn has just proudly been announced as the Connolly’s Hyundai Galway new Brand Ambassador.

Opel ready to deliver new large van with Movano range

Thu, Jun 17, 2021

Opel has released the first information and images of the new Movano range, which it says boasts class-leading payloads, cargo capacity and gross vehicle weights. It adds that a wide range of body versions, lengths and heights is also on offer.

The new generation Movano will be available not only with powerful and durable diesel engines, but also with a zero-emissions battery-electric drive, delivering up to a claimed 224km (WLTP) range from a single charge, Opel says.

Ford highlights risks of headphones when on the road

Thu, Jun 17, 2021

Headphones can be a great way to block out background noise and distractions in order to concentrate or relax. However, wearing headphones while on the road – as a driver, cyclist, e-scooter rider or pedestrian – can also be dangerous; in some countries it is even illegal.

Ford new car offers for 212 buyers

Thu, Jun 17, 2021

Over the next few weeks, Ford says itw dealers across Ireland are looking forward to welcoming customers who are interested in buying a new car with the new 212 registration from July 1.

Toyota offers incentives to switch to hybrid in 212

Thu, Jun 03, 2021

Toyota continues to encourage the switch from diesel to hybrid with its new range of offers for the 212 registration period.

Subaru teases with picture of new all-electric SUV

Thu, Jun 03, 2021

Subaru’s new battery electric SUV will be named Solterra, and it is scheduled to go on sale next year (2022), the Japanese carmaker has confirmed.

The Solterra is Subaru’s new all-electric C-segment-class SUV and it will be the first Subaru vehicle to be built on the battery electric vehicle (BEV) dedicated e-Subaru global platform.

Ford starts Euro customer trials of new E-Transit vans

Thu, Jun 03, 2021

The first European customer trials of the new all-electric E-Transit will soon be underway, Ford has confirmed.

Prototype E-Transit vehicles will be joining customer fleets to operate in challenging real-world conditions with major businesses in the supermarket, home delivery, postal services and utilities sectors across Germany, Norway and in the UK.

Honda offers a choice of three 212 deals

Thu, Jun 03, 2021

With the help of brand ambassadors, Olympic gold boxing medallist and undisputed world light weight champion Katie Taylor, and Irish hockey international and World Cup silver medallist Nikki Evans, Honda announced its 212 offers recently.

Headford Road Car Dismantlers registered for unwanted car recyling

Thu, May 27, 2021

Car owners are required by law to deposit an unwanted car with a vehicle recycling facility for recycling.

Monaghan & Sons Galway adds Cupra to its line-up

Thu, May 27, 2021

Monaghan & Sons of Galway is one of a few new franchises in Ireland announced by Cupra Ireland.

Sheils reopens its Headford Road showrooms

Thu, May 27, 2021

Sheils Motor Group, the main Ford, Honda and MG dealer for Galway, is delighted to have fully re-opened its Headford Road showrooms following a successful period of online and ‘click-and-deliver’ sales during the lockdown period.

Ten per cent of drivers admit to regularly texting while driving

Thu, May 27, 2021

Motorists are being urged to put their mobile phones away when driving as new research from the Road Safety Authority shows that one in 10 motorists admit to regularly texting while behind the wheel.

The Driver Attitudes & Behaviour Survey 2020 also revealed that nine per cent of motorists admit to driving and talking on a handheld mobile phone, with the same percentage of motorists regularly checking mobile apps while driving.

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