Toyota Corolla hybrid on sale early in the New Year

Thu, Aug 30, 2018

Toyota has confirmed the arrival of the world’s first Corolla hybrid which will go on sale here next February. It will be the fourth model in the 2019 Toyota self-charging hybrid line-up.

Audi introduces new e-tron SUV

Thu, Aug 30, 2018

Audi has introduced its new e-tron, which it claims is an SUV with three different methods of energy recuperation combined in a single vehicle for the first time.

Kia Stinger wins another new car of the year award

Thu, Aug 30, 2018

The new Stinger, Kia’s ground breaking gran turismo, is continuing its award success by being named ‘New Car of the Year’ at this year’s UK Motor Trader Awards.

Alfa Romeo ranges are refreshed

Thu, Aug 30, 2018

The Alfa Romeo Giulia and Stelvio ranges have been refreshed for the 2019 model year (MY19).

Toyota’s new hybrid collection set for Ireland in 2019

Thu, Aug 23, 2018

2019 will see the launch of four new Toyota self-charging hybrid models, including new generation versions of the RAV4, the Auris, and the return of one of the world’s best-selling saloon cars, the Camry hybrid, after a 14-year absence.

Ford Mondeo’s super 123mpg wins hybrid eco run

Thu, Aug 23, 2018

A Ford Mondeo hybrid entered into a recent eco run in the UK and returned 123.77mpg on the 80-mile route.

Rapid transport for Pope Francis during his visit

Thu, Aug 23, 2018

A carefully modified Skoda Rapid will transport Pope Francis during his visit to Ireland.

Ford produces its ten-millionth best selling Mustang

Thu, Aug 16, 2018

Ford has produced its 10 millionth Mustang, which, it says, is America’s best-selling sports car of the last 50 years and the world’s best-selling sports car three years straight.

Irish launch of new flagship Q8

Thu, Aug 16, 2018

The new Audi Q8 crossover goes on sale here this month with an on the road price of €103,050 for the 3.0TDI (286HP).

Katie Taylor has become a Honda brand ambassador

Thu, Aug 09, 2018

The Honda cars importer for Ireland has announced that sporting superstar Katie Taylor has joined the Honda as a brand ambassador.

Alfa Romeo launches a new mid-size SUV

Thu, Aug 09, 2018

Alfa Romeo bravely boasts its new Stelvio Quadrifoglio sets a new benchmark in the premium midsize SUV segment with its combination of awe-inspiring design, performance and technology.

Lexus to introduce new LC ‘Yellow Edition’ coupe

Thu, Aug 09, 2018

Lexus has introduced a new addition to its LC coupe range with the launch of the new LC Yellow Edition.

Nissan Leaf charged ahead in July

Thu, Aug 09, 2018

The new 40kw 100 per cent electric Nissan Leaf has charged ahead in the sales charts this July, says the carmaker.

July 182 car sales down, but vans are up

Thu, Aug 09, 2018

Car sales figures for the month of July show 182 registrations are down 2.75 per cent (26,944) compared to July 2017 (27,707), according to statistics released by the Society of the Irish Motor Industry.

Light commercials are currently up 12.4 per cent (4,433) compared to July last year (3,944), while heavy goods vehicle registrations were also up 23.28 per cent (376) in comparison to July 2017 (305).

Average value of a new private vehicle is more than €30,000

Thu, Aug 09, 2018

Vehicle history and data expert Cartell.ie reports the buyer of a new private vehicle in Ireland is now purchasing spending more than €30,000 on average, for the first time since Cartell started recording these statistics.

Insurance and fuel costs key issues for car owners

Thu, Aug 02, 2018

The bi-annual report which examines trends in the Irish motoring market finds that 61 per cent of motorists say their running costs have increased in the last 12 months, with 29 per cent stating they spend upwards of €250 per month on keeping their vehicle on the road.

Ford launched all-new innovative and dynamic Focus

Thu, Aug 02, 2018

Ford points to their all-new Focus, saying it delivers more style, space and advanced driving technologies for mid-size family car customers than ever before.

VW to offer zero-emission car sharing services in future

Thu, Aug 02, 2018

Volkswagen has announced that will be offering its customers car sharing services in future. It will start in Germany from next year., followed by an International rollout from 2020, initially in major cities in Europe, North America and Asia. The fleet will consist entirely of electric vehicles.

For their vehicle-on-demand services, in particular car sharing, Volkswagen will expand their ‘WE’ customer platform offering. And apart from car sharing, vehicle-on-demand services can also include what are known as micro-mobility solutions. Volkswagen recently presented progressive e-mobile solutions for urban centres with two studies called the ‘I.D. Cityskater’ and the ‘I.D. Streetmate’.

All-electric Kia Niro EV crossover for European debut

Thu, Aug 02, 2018

The new Kia Niro EV went on sale in Korea last week. It combines an all-electric, zero-emissions powertrain with crossover practicality, intelligent packaging and eye-catching design. A claimed long-distance driving range of up to 450 kilometres (circa 280 miles) makes it one of the most capable electric vehicles on sale anywhere in the world.

All-new Toyota Supra - the legend returns

Thu, Aug 02, 2018

I was one of those who mourned the loss of Toyota sports cars, the Supra, MR2, and Celica, after they were discontinued. The reason given at the time was a refocusing on developing mass market models for growing markets in China, Russia, etc. and a general scarcity of engineers in Japan. Toyota felt their loss within a couple of years with the average age profile of their customers rising, and it entered Formula One to try to address this.

Now, many years later, the new Toyota Supra, one of the world’s most keenly anticipated new sports cars, has made its international debut in prototype form at the Goodwood Festival of Speed earlier this month.

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