New Kia Ceed for Rose of Tralee winner

Thu, Sep 27, 2018

The newly crowned Rose of Tralee, Kirsten Mate Maher, collected her new Kia Ceed, which she has full use of during her year as the Rose of Tralee.

Volvo Car scoops four ‘BusinessCar’ awards

Thu, Sep 27, 2018

Volvo Car has won four trophies at the annual ‘BusinessCar’ Awards. The Volvo XC40 won the ‘New Company Car of the Year’, rubber-stamping it as the car of choice for fleet drivers. The XC40 was also named ‘Best Compact SUV’, while the XC90 scooped ‘Best Large SUV’. Volvo was named ‘Manufacturer of the Year’ for its commitment to leading the way in safety, connectivity and electrification, developing the best models for fleet drivers.

Skoda’s new campaign to sell more of their used cars

Thu, Sep 27, 2018

Skoda has announced details of its latest used car initiative, the approved used car programme. It says it takes carefully selected Skoda vehicles that are no more than five years old and have less than 120,000km on the clock, and ensures each vehicle undergoes a series of stringent checks to meet the requirements of the programme.

New Ford Ranger Raptor revealed at Gamescom

Thu, Sep 20, 2018

The new Ford Ranger Raptor has been revealed at Europe’s largest video gaming event, Gamescom, held in Cologne, Germany, and is the first ever vehicle to be revealed at the event.

New Nissan Leaf completes 16,000 km milestone

Thu, Sep 20, 2018

After an epic 16,000-kilometre drive, polar explorer Marek Kaminski has arrived in Japan, having started his landmark #NoTraceExpedition in Poland three months earlier in Europe’s best-selling electric vehicle, the new Nissan Leaf.

Audi Galway launches exclusive test drive event

Thu, Sep 20, 2018

Audi Galway has launched a special test drive event giving customers the opportunity to experience Audi’s luxury class, which runs until September 29.

Western Motors appointed after-sales dealer for Mercedes-Benz Vans

Thu, Sep 20, 2018

Western Motors, one of Galway’s leading motor dealerships, has been appointed after-sales dealer for Mercedes-Benz vans and light commercial vehicles.

New Mitsubishi Outlander plug-in hybrid on the way

Thu, Sep 13, 2018

The new Outlander plug-in hybrid EV 4WD SUV goes on sale here next month. The entry level Intense 2.4L plug-in hybrid 4WD petrol/ electric version will have a starting price of €39,900, including VRT reduction and the SEAI grant for private customers.

New Dacia Duster arrives offering added value

Thu, Sep 13, 2018

The first-generation Dacia Duster arrived here six years ago when we were in the middle of one of the worst financial crises. If ever there was a new car in recent years born of the time, it was surely Duster, offering Irish motorists great value. Some 10,000 Irish owners bought one.

New Audi A6 launches in Ireland

Thu, Sep 13, 2018

The new A6 has just launched here, starting from €51,650 on-the-road with two equipment lines, SE and S Line.

New car registration figures increase in August

Thu, Sep 13, 2018

New car registrations for August were up 3.5 per cent (5,932) compared to last year (5,729), according to statistics released by the Society of the Irish Motor Industry.

However, new car registrations year to date are down 3.8 per cent (119,937) on the same period last year (124,651).

Land Rover makes life more comfortable for dogs

Thu, Sep 06, 2018

Owing to around half of its owners being dog owners in the British market, Land Rover has launched a range of premium pet packs to help their four-legged friends travel in the lap of luxury.

The BMW Z4 M40i First Edition

Thu, Sep 06, 2018

BMW has a long and illustrious history of building two-seat sports cars, and now, more than 80 years since the first BMW roadster went on sale, the BMW Z4 M40i First Edition has been unveiled, and we will see it here next spring.

The greatest movie cars

Thu, Sep 06, 2018

James Bond's Aston Martin DB5 is the greatest movie car of all time, according to research.

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.