Super Jaguar I-Pace picks up another major award

Thu, Nov 29, 2018

The innovative all-electric Jaguar I-Pace has been named as the BBC TopGear Magazine EV of the Year. With a range of 292 miles (WLTP) and acceleration from 0-60mph in 4.5 seconds, the I-pace is a cutting-edge zero emissions performance SUV.

191 special offers on Mitsubishi SUVs

Thu, Nov 29, 2018

Mitsubishi Motors has announce new 191 special offers across its range of SUV models.

Spare wheels and tyres, legalities and types - top tips from Kevin Burke Tyres

Thu, Nov 22, 2018

Having a spare tyre in the car isn’t something most of us give too much thought to. We may even forget it’s there until the dreaded day we need it. At Kevin Burke Tyres they take spare tyres seriously and hope to raise awareness of the need for a good spare tyre.

It isn’t a legal requirement to have a spare tyre, unless you run a taxi or hackney but nevertheless having the right tyres can make all the difference when braking suddenly or driving in harsh weather conditions. We’d recommend that you always carry a spare tyre and that you keep it in as good a condition as any other tyre on your vehicle however it isn’t illegal to sell a vehicle without its spare tyre or even to register a car in Ireland without one.

Audi e-tron available from next spring

Thu, Nov 22, 2018

Audi Ireland says that first deliveries of the new e-tron are scheduled to take place next spring.

More new Mercedes-Benz models to arrive in 2019

Thu, Nov 22, 2018

Mercedes-Benz product offensive continues in 2019 with eight new models as well as seven face lifted models set to make their introduction here.

Mercedes-Benz says among them will be models that reinvent the future of the automobile by developing new models and new technology.

Alfa Romeo declares 191 cash saving discounts

Thu, Nov 22, 2018

Alfa Romeo says its 191 retail offers include savings ranging from €1,000 up to €6,000, and that these are available for customers placing new orders from now until December 31, and that are registered by January 31, 2019.

Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross wins RJC Car of the Year 2019

Thu, Nov 22, 2018

The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross has been named as the Car of the Year 2019 by the Automotive Researchers' & Journalists' Conference of Japan (RJC).

Subaru Forester clocks up one million kilometres

Thu, Nov 22, 2018

A first generation Subaru Forester has maxed out its odometer having reached one million kilometres, the equivalent of driving 25 laps around the world.

Having purchased the car back in 1998, owner Jerner Jung from Slovenia, recalls the moment he reached one million kilometres while driving in his hometown of Ljubljana as the car’s odometer clicked round and got stuck on 999,999 kilometres.

Fiat offers for 191 now in place

Thu, Nov 22, 2018

Fiat Ireland’s 191 retail offers include three years free servicing across the range as well as lower rate finance starting from three per cent APR on most models for orders placed by December 31 2018 and registered by January 31.

Are we Irish open to switching to electric/hybrid cars?

Thu, Nov 22, 2018

Irish motorists are now more open to switching to electric and hybrid cars according to the most recent report.

The bi-annual report examines trends in the Irish motoring market and 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 Innov8 means great 191 value for buyers

Thu, Nov 22, 2018

Ford tells us that it is offering great deals on selected models with seven years warranty/seven years roadside assistance and two years free servicing.

Top three second hand cars to buy in 2019

Fri, Nov 09, 2018

November has passed and everyone is now gearing up for Christmas and the New Year. Of course Christmas is about buying presents for family and friends so it is likely that treats for yourself will have to be put off until 2019.

Can you see where you’re going?

Thu, Nov 08, 2018

In the dark, it is not just drivers and riders who need to be a bit more careful, vulnerable road users such as pedestrians need to be aware of the dangers too.

Volkswagen and Siemens making crossroads safer

Thu, Nov 08, 2018

Industrial giants, Volkswagen and Siemens want to further improve road safety, especially at crossroads. To achieve this, new functions have been developed for the local exchange of information between vehicles and digital transport infrastructure. The overall system uses the Car2X technology WLANp (ITS-G5) and is currently undergoing road tests in the city of Wolfsburg.

Citroen backs Road Safety Ireland’s safe driving experience

Thu, Nov 01, 2018

Citroen Ireland has joined forces with Road Safety Ireland to support its new ‘Driving for Work’ Safe Driving Experience which is now being offered at its new purpose built road safety experience centre in Co Monaghan.

Seat’s 191 offers now available

Thu, Nov 01, 2018

Seat says its 191 offers are available now.
Finance at 1.9 per cent is available on the new Ateca SUV and the Arona Crossover SUV, and Seat adds a 1.9 per cent rate is available on the Leon and the new Ibiza.

More incentives to buy green vehicles on the way

Thu, Nov 01, 2018

The Government has allocated €13 million in funding to further incentivise the uptake of electric vehicles next year.

Citroen celebrates engine success at 191 open event

Thu, Nov 01, 2018

Citroen is celebrating the success of its PureTech Petrol engine by hosting a 191 open event in dealerships nationwide from November 1 to 10.

Auto industry believes Budget decision could backfire

Thu, Nov 01, 2018

The decision in Budget 2019 to increase VRT on the registration of diesel has been “poorly considered”, according to the Society of the Irish Motorist Industry.

Qashqai remains Ireland’s best-selling car

Thu, Oct 25, 2018

The Nissan Qashqai continues to be the best-selling car in Ireland with some 4,000 new buyers making it their car of choice up to the end of September this year.

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