New grown-up Mercedes-Benz CLA arrives

Thu, May 30, 2019

The new Mercedes-Benz CLA four-door coupé, a successor to a model widely regarded as a design icon when first introduced here six years ago, has arrived on the Irish market.

New Audi A4 on the way later this year

Thu, May 30, 2019

Audi describes its comprehensively updated A4 as boasting a more streamlined look and contemporary feel. It will be available to order from Audi dealerships here from Autumn 2019.

More drivers caught using mobile phone while driving

Thu, May 30, 2019

The Road Safety Authority and An Garda Síochána are urging drivers to put their mobile phones away while driving so they can focus all their attention on the road.

Diesel still the popular choice for Irish motorists

Thu, May 30, 2019

New research commissioned by Seat Ireland has revealed 50 per cent of the 495 Irish respondents would choose a diesel car, compared to just 32 per cent who would prefer a petrol car. This figure showcases how diesel cars are still very much front of mind for Irish motorists.

According to the Seat research, Irish motorists would like to change their car every three years and almost one in three (28 per cent) have researched three different models prior to buying a new car. Of those surveyed, 75 per cent either fully understood or had some understanding of all car finance options available to them.

New-generation Mazda3 now on sale here

Thu, May 30, 2019

The new Mazda3 is now on sale here, reflecting the latest in Mazda’s engineering, design and manufacturing.

Honda E is the new small European electric car

Thu, May 30, 2019

Honda has decided to name its new European electric vehicle the Honda E.

The small EV will debut in production form at the Frankfurt Auto Show in September, having been presented as a prototype at the Geneva Motor Show in March.

Audi A4 celebrates its 25th birthday

Thu, May 23, 2019

A quarter of a century after its birth, demand is unabated for the Audi A4, now in its fifth generation.

Volvo crowned most dependable premium brand

Thu, May 23, 2019

The success of Volvo's transformation as a car manufacturer has been recognised with the award for the most dependable premium brand in the JD Power 2019 UK vehicle dependability study.

Renault gears up for 192

Thu, May 23, 2019

Renault Group Ireland has revealed its special offers for 192 across its range of Renault and Dacia cars and vans.

Volkswagen shows its first electric ID model

Thu, May 16, 2019

Volkswagen has announced the name of the first model of the new ID family, the ID.3, months before its official world premiere at the Frankfurt international motor show in September.

Survey finds plug-in hybrid owners really do plug in

Thu, May 16, 2019

A recent survey of drivers of the UK’s most popular plug-in hybrid, the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, reveals that around two-thirds (68 per cent) plug their car in every single day and 90 per cent charge their vehicles at least two to three times per week. This certainly runs counter to the myth that plug-in hybrids are only driven by people looking to lower their tax bills and are never actually plugged in.

The survey, undertaken by Kadence International, a global market research company, on behalf of Mitsubishi Motors in the UK, also showed that 97 per cent of Outlander PHEV owners normally charge their vehicles at home with 23 per cent using public charging points.

LDV unveils second pure-electric vehicle to range

Thu, May 16, 2019

LDV says it is leading the charge in the electric vehicle sector with the launch of its second pure-electric van, the EV30.

VW Caddy Life now wheelchair-accessible

Thu, May 09, 2019

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has produced a wheelchair-accessible ‘Engineered For You’ conversion of the popular Volkswagen Caddy Life compact van.

Consumers move towards electric vehicles and hybrids

Thu, May 09, 2019

The move towards electric vehicles and hybrids is growing at pace, according to a new report.

EV numbers are up six times on last year and the hybrid market has advanced 20 per cent, according to the International Car Tech and Mobility Summit organisers, Electronomous and Mobility X, which reports a sharp consumer shift towards electric vehicles and a healthy growth in the numbers of hybrid vehicles.

Renault LCVs are taken to the next stage

Thu, May 09, 2019

With 120 years of expertise and leadership in the market of vans and electric light commercial vehicles in Europe, Groupe Renault has reveals four new models.

Toyota relaunches Land Cruiser Business version

Thu, May 09, 2019

The legendary Toyota Land Cruiser new five-seater Business model is now available to order with limited first arrivals in July.

Jaguar I-Pace is World Car of the Year

Thu, May 02, 2019

The Jaguar I-Pace is the 2019 World Car of the Year. And not only that, it is the winner of three award categories - the overall 2019 World Car of the Year, the 2019 World Green Car, and the 2019 World Car Design of the Year.

This is the first time in the World Car Awards’ 15-year history that one vehicle has achieved a win across three categories. It is the second time in 15 years that one company has achieved a triple-win. Mercedes-Benz previously attained this honour in 2015.