Avoid repeat of February 2020 fatalities

Thu, Feb 18, 2021

All road users are being urged to take extra care on the roads this month to avoid a repeat of last year's fatalities which totalled 19 people.

Driving forward into spring

Thu, Feb 18, 2021

With winter fading into the background and better weather all around, don't be fooled into into thinking the roads will finally be safe again. This is not always the case.

New HR-V to join electric Honda line-up

Thu, Feb 18, 2021

Honda will next month unveil an electric version of its popular HR-V.

The small SUV will feature the company’s advanced two-motor e:HEV powertrain technology as standard for the first time.

Mercedes-Benz moves towards all-electric range

Thu, Feb 11, 2021

As preparations are being made for the arrival here of the new Mercedes-Benz EQS, the all-electric version of its new S-Class, the company's focus has already switched to the opposite end of its model spectrum.

New all-electric Maxus eDeliver 9 van available to order

Thu, Feb 11, 2021

The Harris Group has announced the launch of the new all-electric Maxus eDeliver 9, which is now available to order in Ireland.

Toyota hybrids take the lead

Thu, Feb 04, 2021

Toyota has taken the lead as Ireland’s best-selling car brand with a 15 per cent market share in January 2021.

Make sure your tyres are ready for the return to school drives

Thu, Feb 04, 2021

As children prepare to return to school in a few weeks time after the lockdown, parents are being urged to ensure that cars used on the school run are fitted with safe and legal tyres.

So to help ensure you transport your precious load safely, and avoid a fixed charges and penalty points if your tyres are below the legal limit of 1.6mm, Kevin Burke Tyres have compiled three simple checks you can do at home:

New Volkswagen Tiguan now on sale here

Thu, Jan 28, 2021

Volkswagen’s new Tiguan is on sale in Ireland with prices starting from €32,510.

New Mercedes-Benz S-Class goes on sale here with new techology

Thu, Jan 21, 2021

The new generation S-Class has arrived in Ireland in standard and long wheelbase versions.

Volvo to triple electric car production capacity

Thu, Jan 21, 2021

Volvo Cars is tripling electric car manufacturing capacity at its plant in Belgium to meet fast growing demand for its Recharge line-up of chargeable cars.

The share of Recharge cars as a percentage of its total sales more than doubled in 2020 compared to 2019, Volvo says. By 2022, electric car capacity at the Belgian plant will have more than tripled from today’s levels and will amount to some 60 per cent of the plant’s total production capacity, the Swedish car maker tells us.

Honda e continues to gain accolades

Thu, Jan 14, 2021

Honda is celebrating a bevy of awards in 2020 for its all electric city car, the Honda e.

New agreement for exchange of UK driving licences

Thu, Jan 14, 2021

Minister for Transport Eamonn Ryan has signed an agreement with the United Kingdom that will allow the holders of UK licences resident here to exchange them for an Irish licence.

The mechanism that has allowed for the recognition and exchange of UK licences for an Irish one expired on December 31, 2020. The agreement signed by Minister Ryan means persons resident in Ireland with a UK licence will be able to continue to swap their licences for Irish licences. It will also allow anyone who has not exchanged their UK licence in time, before the December 31 deadline, to exchange it under this new agreement.

New car sales down twenty-five per cent in 2020

Thu, Jan 14, 2021

Total new car registrations for 2020 finished at 88,324, a 25 per cent decrease on 2019 (117,109).

According to figures from the Society of the Irish Motor Industry, 79,969 imported used cars were registered last year, which is a decrease of 29.8 per cent on 2019 (113,926).

Electric Mustang Mach-E set for Ireland mid-2021

Thu, Jan 07, 2021

Ford’s new all-electric Mustang Mach-E is scheduled to arrive in Ireland mid-2021, with pricing yet to be announced.

Renault Ireland is official sponsor of GAA Museum

Thu, Jan 07, 2021

Renault Ireland is the official sponsor of the GAA Museum for 2021.

Located in Croke Park, the museum tells the important and unique story of Gaelic games from ancient times to the present day.

Skoda wins best Towcar of the Year 2021 award

Wed, Dec 23, 2020

The Skoda Superb Estate SE L Executive 2.0 TDI 150PS DSG has won this year’s overall trophy and also triumphed in the Caravan Weight 1300kg – 1400kg category in the 38th Caravan and Motorhome Club Towcar of the Year competition.

PSA’s electric trio win What Van?

Wed, Dec 23, 2020

The winners of the 2021 What Van? Awards have been revealed, with the top award being shared three ways by sister models.

PSA’s electric trio win What Van?

Wed, Dec 23, 2020

The winners of the 2021 What Van? Awards have been revealed, with the top award being shared three ways by sister models.

Gardaí Christmas clampdown targets drug/drink driving

Wed, Dec 23, 2020

An Garda Síochána and the Road Safety Authority (RSA)'s annual Christmas and New Year Road Safety campaign will primarily focus on mandatory intoxicant testing – detecting those who drive having consumed alcohol or drugs.

The campaign commenced last weekend, during which gardaí say it detected 26 people driving under the influence of drugs and 85 driving under the influence of alcohol.

Big year for new Mercedes-Benz models in 2021

Thu, Dec 17, 2020

Looking ahead to 2021, Mercedes-Benz will continue to exert pressure on the market with no fewer than 23 new model introductions scheduled – with arrivals spread across eight months beginning January through to December.

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