Skoda adds new plug-in-hybrid to its Superb range

Thu, Dec 12, 2019

Skoda, having raised the curtain on the new Superb flagship in October, is now adding the first plug-in hybrid called the Superb iV.

Ford project offers van drivers a cyclist’s eye view

Thu, Dec 12, 2019

Delivery drivers have tried a virtual reality experience that allows users to see the world from either a cyclist’s or a driver’s point of view in a virtual space.

The aim of the award-winning ‘WheelSwap’ virtual reality experience – part of Ford’s ‘Share The Road’ campaign – is simple: to encourage people to make a few small changes to the way they drive or cycle so that everyone is a bit safer on the road.

Citroen, Opel and Peugeot win Irish Van of the Year Award

Thu, Dec 12, 2019

The Citroen Berlingo/Opel Combo Cargo/ Peugeot Partner vans, the joint collaboration from Groupe PSA, has been voted the Continental Tyres Irish Van of the Year 2020.

Voted by a jury of Ireland’s most experienced commercial vehicle journalists, including the Galway Advertiser motoring correspondent Padraic Deane, the annual Irish Van of the Year award acknowledges productivity, safety, comfort and fuel efficiency in the latest van technology.

Monaghans Galway Scoop Top Prize for Connaught in National Car Dealership Awards

Thu, Dec 12, 2019

Monaghans Galway has received an award for Best Social Media in Connacht for 2019.

Ten new van safety features to become law by 2022

Thu, Dec 12, 2019

Just one-in-10 new vans on sale today feature lifesaving technology that is set to become mandatory across all cars and vans by 2022, according to exclusive analysis by What Car? magazines review of vans.

It says that van fatalities have dropped by 38 per cent in Britain since 2007 against a 24 per cent rise in the number of registered vans on the road, but the findings show there is still plenty of room for improvement.

Ford lands big double at van and pick-up awards

Thu, Dec 05, 2019

Ford is celebrating a clean-sweep of the light commercial vehicle awards season as the electrified Ford Hybrid Transit Custom line-up is today named International Van of the Year (IVOTY) 2020, and the Ford Ranger is named winner of the International Pick-up Award (IPUA) 2020.

Irish rugby legend Paul O’Connell leads the switch

Thu, Dec 05, 2019

Toyota ambassador takes on the RAV4
Former Irish rugby star Paul O’Connell is now driving a 2019 Toyota RAV4 after making the switch to a self-charging hybrid.

New Mercedes-Benz GLB compact SUV on the way

Thu, Dec 05, 2019

With the launch of the new GLB, which arrives here early next year, Mercedes-Benz has raised its SUV range offering to a new level of desirability. Its appeal has been made even greater with the availability of a seven-seater version that is likely to prove attractive to families with children to transport.

Drivers warned to prepare vehicles for winter

Thu, Dec 05, 2019

Irish drivers have been urged to get their vehicles ready for winter, or face uncomfortable, and even dangerous journeys in the cold.

Motoring experts from LeaseVan have released seven guidelines for Irish and British car and van drivers to winter-proof their vehicles, inside and out.

New Subaru Forester e-Boxer arrives in Ireland

Thu, Dec 05, 2019

Subaru Ireland has launched the new Subaru Forester e-Boxer, priced from €44,495 for the SE model.

Special Mitsubishi 201 offers include Outlander PHEV

Thu, Nov 28, 2019

Mitsubishi tells us buyers of an Outlander PHEV by December 31 will receive an €800 home charging point for free, and an €800 Dunnes Stores voucher, plus its top eight-year warranty.

Drive to arrive

Thu, Nov 28, 2019

At this time of year it is important drivers take extra safety precautions to avoid accidents. Kevin Burke Tyres has provided some useful tips to help drivers take some of the stress out of Christmas driving and shopping this year.

Christmas is a time when people take more car journeys than at other times of the year. Before setting out on any journey give the car a Christmas check up.

More spacious Skoda Octavia on the way

Thu, Nov 28, 2019

A better, more spacious, safer, more connected, and more emotive than ever fourth generation Octavia will go on sale next July, according to Skoda Ireland,

Mercedes-Benz, Mazda and Ford impress in crash test

Thu, Nov 28, 2019

Euro NCAP has released the safety ratings of four new vehicles. Two compact SUVs, the Mercedes-Benz’s GLB and the Mazda’s CX-30, and the larger Ford Explorer hybrid have joined the ranks of five stars vehicles published this year. Meanwhile, Opel’s Corsa earned four stars.

The best performer of this round, according to the results, is the Mazda CX-30, which achieved a near-perfect 99 per cent score for Adult Occupant Protection. The car, which shares much of its DNA with the new Mazda 3 tested earlier this year, now tops the list for this part of the assessment against Euro NCAP’s 2018/2019 protocols.

New Mercedes-Benz models set for Ireland in 2020

Thu, Nov 21, 2019

Mercedes-Benz is set to introduce 22 new models into the Irish market throughout 2020. Of these, six will be conventionally powered, while the other 16 will be made up of new PHEV plug-in electric hybrid models.

All-electric Ford Mustang Mach-E breaks cover

Thu, Nov 21, 2019

For the first time in 55 years, Ford is expanding the Mustang family. It is bringing the famous pony into the electric age with Mustang Mach-E, a new all-electric SUV born of the same free-spirited ideals that inspired the best-selling sports coupe in the world.

New women’s award winning Mazda3

Thu, Nov 21, 2019

The Mazda3 has been named Supreme Winner at the 2019 Women’s World Car of the Year awards. In addition to taking the top award, the model also won Women’s World Family Car of the Year.

Peugeot 508 plug-in hybrid range on the way

Thu, Nov 21, 2019

Peugeot claims the new 508 hybrid range, which arrives here early next year, has passed stringent certification tests under the new WLTP protocol with impressive results. And under Ireland’s Budget 2020 announcements, the range will therefore qualify for the newly calculated grant thresholds.

While prices and specifications have not yet been announced., under new rules, plug-in hybrids must now emit less than 50g/km CO2 and travel more than 50km in all-electric mode to qualify for the €5,000 SEAI grant and €2,500 VRT relief.

Trio wins Irish Van of the Year Award 2020

Thu, Nov 21, 2019

The PSA Group trio of the Citroen Berlingo/ Opel Combo Cargo/ Peugeot Partner Van, a joint collaboration of the three marques, has been voted the Continental Tyres Irish Van of the Year 2020.

Voted on by a jury of Ireland’s commercial vehicle journalists, the annual Continental Tyres Irish Van of the Year Award acknowledges productivity, safety, comfort and fuel efficiency in the latest van technology.

PSA and Fiat Chrysler to combine

Thu, Nov 21, 2019

The PSA Group (Peugeot, Citroen/DS Automobile, Opel/Vauxhall) and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (Fiat/Fiat Professional, Abarth, Alfa Romeo, Maserati, Lancia, Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Ram truck) have agreed to combine and pool their resources.

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