More advanced Seat Leon on the way
Thu, Feb 06, 2020
The Leon has been a cornerstone of the Seat range since 1999, accumulating more than 2.2 million sales globally across three generations of the model. Now, there is a new Leon due here in May, and Seat says it is the latest vehicle in this lineage, adding connectivity, electrified powertrains and automated safety systems.
The Leon remains a core model for the brand in the Irish market. Since the first Leon was sold in Ireland in 2000, some 13,300 Leons have been sold in Ireland from the first three generations.
Read more ...Breathalysers - should you test yourself?
Thu, Feb 06, 2020
Arrests for drink driving crept up again by 10 per cent in the festive period, despite the changes in the drink driving law.
Read more ...Toyota hybrids deliver lowest CO2 emissions of top 10 best sellers
Thu, Jan 30, 2020
Toyota is the winner when it comes to reducing the CO2 output from the top 10 car brands, according to data from the Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI).
Read more ...Top ten tips for winter driving
Thu, Jan 30, 2020
It is important in this cold weather drivers take extra safety precautions to avoid accidents, and Kevin Burke Tyres has provided some useful tips to help take some of the stress out of winter driving this year.
Read more ...Galway gears up for 2020 international rally
Thu, Jan 23, 2020
Galway is gearing up for the 2020 Galway International Rally and the 2020 Irish Tarmac Rally Championship.
Read more ...Impressive new Mercedes-Benz GLE coupé on the way
Thu, Jan 23, 2020
Mercedes-Benz is set to introduce 22 new models on to the Irish market in 2020, and the German carmaker has just unveiled one of those is a new GLE coupé, to be accompanied by an ultra-sporty stablemate, a Mercedes-AMG GLE 53 4MATIC + version.
Read more ...‘Be Safe, Be Seen’ during the long winter nights
Thu, Jan 16, 2020
It is important to remind family and friends of the importance of wearing high visibility material when out walking, cycling or motorcycling, especially during the darkest months of the year.
Read more ...Why invest in new tyres?
Thu, Jan 16, 2020
People all love a bargain, but what could that bargain cost?
According to Kevin Burke Tyres, safety is king, so when buying second hand tyres the key is the tread depth. Legally, it must be 1.6mm. Bald tyres will not react as they should in an emergency braking or steering situation.
Read more ...New Citroen C5 Aircross SUV Hybrid breaks cover
Thu, Jan 16, 2020
Citroen has launched its electric offensive with its technological flagship, the new C5 Aircross SUV Hybrid, and first deliveries will take place this summer.
Read more ...Motoring trends and predictions for 2020
Thu, Jan 09, 2020
The total number of new cars sold in 2019 fell by 6.8 per cent to 117,031 units compared to 2018. Interestingly, Skoda Ireland tells us it is projecting a slightly more optimistic result in 2020, with 120,000 passenger vehicle sales forecasted.
Read more ...Self-charging hybrid v mild hybrid – what is the difference?
Thu, Jan 09, 2020
Over the last few months there has been a lot of noise in the motor industry about mild hybrid cars, which is adding to confusion for some new car buyers, according to Toyota Ireland.
Read more ...New Ford Puma hybrid crossover here in January
Thu, Jan 02, 2020
The new Ford Puma – an all new SUV-inspired compact crossover will be available here from early January. Ford boasts that the exciting new Puma fuses stunning exterior design, best-in-class uncompromised load space, and sophisticated mild-hybrid powertrain technology.
Read more ...Opel Corsa wins Best Buy Car of Europe in 2020
Thu, Jan 02, 2020
Last September, the sixth generation Opel Corsa celebrated its world premiere at the Frankfurt Motor Show. It was also the world debut of the battery-electric Corsa-e.
Read more ...Gardai highlight dangers of scramblers and quad bikes
Thu, Jan 02, 2020
An Garda Síochána has reinforced its safety message on the dangers associated with children and young teenagers being gifted quad bikes and scramblers this Christmas.
Read more ...Suzuki steps up its self-charging hybrid models
Thu, Jan 02, 2020
In line with continued plans to further reduce CO2 emissions and improve fuel economy across its range of vehicles, Suzuki is set to introduce three 48-volt self-charging hybrid equipped derivatives to its range in spring 2020 which will also include the launch of the new K14D boosterjet petrol engine.
Read more ...Opel Corsa wins ‘Best Buy Car of Europe in 2020’
Thu, Dec 26, 2019
The sixth generation Opel Corsa celebrated its world premiere at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September, and it was also the world debut of the battery-electric Corsa-e.
Read more ...Gardai highlight dangers of scramblers and quad bikes
Thu, Dec 26, 2019
An Garda Síochána has reinforced its safety message on the dangers associated with children and young teenagers being gifted quad bikes and scramblers this Christmas.
In the last few years there have been a number of people killed or injured in collisions involving a quad bike or a scrambler on public roads. Most of these incidents involved children under 18 years of age.
Read more ...More awards success for KIA from professional drivers
Thu, Dec 19, 2019
Kia has added two more awards to the growing list won in 2019 (including the Soul winning the 2020 Irish Car of the Year award) at the Professional Driver Magazine Car of the Year awards.
Read more ...Honda reveals fresh styling and enhanced interior for Civic
Thu, Dec 19, 2019
Honda has revealed a range of upgrades for the 2020 Civic which encompass exterior styling enhancements, improvements to the infotainment system and materials used in the cabin, to further enhance the car’s usability and premium feel. Deliveries are expected in January.
Read more ...New Mercedes-Benz GLB compact SUV on the way
Thu, Dec 19, 2019
With the launch of the new GLB, which arrives here early next year, Mercedes-Benz has raised its SUV range to a new level of desirability, made greater with the availability of a seven-seater version that will be attractive to families with children to transport.
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