Toyota backs fuel cell power for vehicles of the future
Thu, Jun 14, 2018
Toyota’s move to expand mass-production of fuel cell stacks and hydrogen tanks ten-fold post-2020 should banish any doubts what will power cars in the future.
Read more ...Subaru revamps 2018 2.5i petrol Outback model
Thu, Jun 14, 2018
Subaru has revamped the 2018 Subaru Outback 2.5i petrol engined Lineartronic in time for the 182 plate change.
Read more ...Kia reaffirms market-leading seven-year warranty
Thu, Jun 14, 2018
Kia has unveiled a new seven-year warranty logo, which embodies the company’s ethos of what it calls “Quality Redefined”.
Read more ...Duty on imported Chinese truck tyres increasing costs
Thu, Jun 14, 2018
Large numbers of new truck tyres manufactured in China are going up in price, with resulting increased costs for many truck owners, as well for tyre importers and retailers.
Read more ...Audi Galway pilots new augmented reality technology
Thu, Jun 14, 2018
Audi Ireland has announced the launch of its new augmented reality consumer experience exclusively across a number of select Irish dealerships including Audi Galway - the only one outside Dublin.
The German carmaker says the new AR technology will allow Irish customers to be the first in the world to immerse themselves in the latest technology features of the new Audi A7, and is set to represent a global first in the automotive retail industry. Audi Ireland has partnered with leading Irish experiential technology agency vStream to launch Audi’s first global pilot programme in Ireland.
Read more ...New Opel Corsa GSi promises great driving fun
Thu, Jun 07, 2018
When the new Opel Corsa GSi follows the Insignia GSi onto the market this summer, it will be powered by the brand’s punchy 1.4-litre turbo engine with 150bhp and 220Nm of torque.
Read more ...Impressive results as Toyota Prius reduces fuel costs
Thu, Jun 07, 2018
Data collected during a pilot programme has demonstrated a 22 per cent reduction in Co2 emissions and an impressive 35 per cent reduction in fuel costs when driving a Toyota Prius compared with the drivers' own diesel vehicles.
The programme was the initiative of Local Link (transport coordinator for the HSE) which teamed up with a number of partners including Toyota, SEAI, and the Department of Transport, with the objective of benchmarking clean and innovative transport solutions for the future.
Read more ...New Citroen C5 Aircross SUV revealed
Thu, Jun 07, 2018
Citroen has revealed the European version of its flagship new C5 Aircross SUV as the brand continues its international SUV offensive. It will be launched in Europe at the end of 2018 and will be the first Citroen with a plug-in hybrid powertrain at the end of 2019.
Read more ...Toyota’s upgrade to hybrid free with finance offers
Thu, Jun 07, 2018
Toyota has launched its ‘Upgrade to hybrid for free with finance’ campaign, which it says makes it even easier for Irish consumers to switch to hybrid.
The campaign kicks off Toyota’s 182 sales drive in the run up to Showtime, the national sales event which takes place in all its dealerships from Wednesday une 6 until Saturday June 9.
Read more ...New Mercedes-Benz A-Class and CLS coupé arrive
Thu, May 31, 2018
This week, we have seen Mercedes-Benz launch two new models on the Irish market - the A-Class and CLS coupé, both of which, the company hopes will bring additional 182 registrations.
Read more ...Honda pushing ‘Power by Adrenaline’
Thu, May 31, 2018
Honda has kicked-off the 182 buying season with a sales promotion entitled: ‘Powered by Adrenaline’, which it describes as a carousel of offers to the Irish market.
Read more ...Galway drivers go electric
Thu, May 31, 2018
One thousand electric cars have been registered so far this year compared to 972 for all of 2017, according to the Minister for the Diaspora and International Development, Ciaran Cannon
Almost 5,400 electric cars are now on Irish roads, Minister Cannon says, ecouraged by supports the Government is offering for the switch to an EV with positives for the environment and the reduction in air and noise pollution.
Read more ...Kia Motors launches Niro hybrid here
Thu, May 31, 2018
The Niro PHEV plug-in hybrid version is now available in Irish showrooms at a price of €35,995.
Read more ...Johnny Sexton collects new Lexus RX450h
Thu, May 31, 2018
Ireland rugby star Johnny Sexton has joined Lexus Ireland as an ambassador until 2019. Ahead of a busy summer period of international fixtures and this Autumn’s highly-anticipated Rugby World Cup, Johnny took time out of his training schedule and was this week presented with a Lexus RX450h.
Sexton, an icon of Irish rugby and an integral member of Joe Schmidt’s current Irish side, has enjoyed successes at the highest level of international and club rugby and will now be able to enjoy the luxury and refinement of the Lexus RX450h. Lexus is renowned for leading edge innovation combining hybrid technology with true luxury and bold assertive designs.
Read more ...Fiat Tipo diesel price match
Thu, May 31, 2018
Fiat Ireland says customers can now benefit from a new pricing structure that will mean petrol and diesel variants for its Tipo Family are now aligned.
The entry price for the Tipo Family will now be the sedan easy version at €17,995 (or the hatchback pop version for the same price) for both the 95hp petrol and diesel versions (petrol 1.4 95hp, diesel 1.3 95hp).
Read more ...Honda powers Monivea’s mini rugby dreams
Thu, May 31, 2018
Monivea RFC was one of the four winners of the Honda ‘Powering Local Dreams Minis’.
Read more ...No diesel version of new Volvo S60 saloon planned
Thu, May 24, 2018
The new Volvo S60 saloon, which goes into production from this autumn, will be the first Volvo to be produced without a diesel engine, highlighting Volvo Cars’ commitment to a long-term future beyond the traditional combustion engine.
Read more ...Ford dealerships looking to recruit apprentices
Thu, May 24, 2018
A range of Ford dealerships in Ireland is looking to recruit up to 50 new apprentice technicians and fully qualified technicians for a career in the motor industry.
Read more ...New Sprinter price announced
Thu, May 24, 2018
The Mercedes-Benz commercial vehicles team is at work preparing for the arrival of the new Sprinter van series which will be launched on the market early next month.
Read more ...Most motorists shop around and save on car insurance
Thu, May 24, 2018
Motorists who fail to shop around at the time of their car insurance renewal could be missing out on an opportunity to lower their premiums.
A recent survey of more than 4,000 motorists undertaken by the AA found that a majority of respondents were able to lower their insurance costs by shopping around.
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