Alfa Romeo Stelvio sets new SUV speed record

Thu, Oct 19, 2017

The Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio has lapped the iconic Nürburgring circuit in a record seven minutes and 51.7 seconds, which is the fastest time ever posted by a production SUV. It is a full eight seconds faster than the previous production SUV record.

Study finds surge in car clocking in Ireland

Thu, Oct 12, 2017

One in 10 second hand cars for sale in Ireland has a false mileage displayed, according to the largest study of its kind. The figure is even worse for cars imported from the UK with nearly one in five having an unreliable or questionable mileage reading.

The study was carried out by Cartell.ie in co-operation with AA Ireland. Some 120,000 vehicles were checked on the Cartell.ie database, which is the most complete vehicle database in the country. Cartell.ie provides data searches and history checks, also for AA Ireland, and uniquely has full access to UK data, write-off data, and other information for both jurisdictions.

Five-star rating for new Renault Koleos

Thu, Oct 12, 2017

The new Renault Koleos SUV has received a five-star rating on safety tests administered by the independent and highly respected organisation, Euro NCAP.

Renault says the new Koleos benefits from its vast experience in the realm of passive safety, and targets excellence in the independent NCAP tests.

Citroen’s C3 gets additional specifications for 2018

Thu, Oct 12, 2017

The multi award-winning C3 is set to continue its class-leading style and technology offering, according to Citreon, with the reveal of new trim level extras for 2018 in response to customer demand.

Honda’s hat-trick in used car awards

Thu, Oct 12, 2017

Honda has been recognised for its quality and versatility in the inaugural Auto Express Driver Power Used Car Awards in the UK.

New Volvo XC40 premium SUV breaks cover

Thu, Oct 12, 2017

Volvo Cars continues to expand its line-up of SUVs with the launch of the new XC40 small premium SUV, which arrives here in January for the new 2018 market.

From launch it will be available with the D4 AWD automatic engine, and prices start from €47,450. More engines will follow in May 2018.

‘Clean Up for 181’ campaign from Ford

Thu, Oct 12, 2017

As the 181 January new car market draws near, Ford has announced a range of offers as part of the company’s ‘Clean Up for 181’ campaign.

New €5m Audi Galway dealership to open in Ballybrit

Thu, Oct 05, 2017

Connolly Motor Group will open its new state-of-the-art Audi showrooms in Ballybrit, Galway in the next few weeks.

New SsangYong Rextons complete 13,000km from Korea

Thu, Oct 05, 2017

All five new SsangYong Rextons completed a massive drive of 13,000km from Korea to UK last week. They arrived in Frankfurt in time for press day at the Frankfurt Motor Show, with two of the cars going on to complete the epic journey.

Skoda Yeti rated UK’s ‘Best Used Car Buy 2017’

Thu, Oct 05, 2017

Looking for the UK’s best used car, track down a Skoda Yeti. That is the verdict of Auto Express, which has just published the findings of its annual Driver Power Used Car survey in the UK.

Mercedes-Benz introduces impressive new S-Class

Thu, Oct 05, 2017

Mercedes-Benz chief executive Stephen Byrne and sales manager Ciaran Allen pictured at the launch of the new, S-Class, flagship model of the Mercedes-Benz range. Described as ‘the new face of luxury motoring in Ireland’, the new S-Class is said to be the technological forerunner to other Mercedes-Benz models yet to come with features that take motoring one step closer to autonomous driving, thanks to a built-in array of electronic safety systems that assist the driver to read the road and avoid accidents. Pictured is the S350 which comes on the market at just above €90,000.

New Arona sits neatly in Seat’s SUV range

Thu, Oct 05, 2017

The new Seat Arona will go on sale here in November with a starting price of €17,995 for the entry-level 1.0TSi 95hp S model.

New Volkswagen T-Roc goes on sale later this year

Thu, Oct 05, 2017

Volkswagen’s new T-Roc crossover model, which goes on sale in Ireland later this year, will have a starting price of €24,750.

VW to enable car to car communications by 2019

Thu, Sep 28, 2017

Connectivity between different vehicles as well as between vehicles, and transport infrastructure in the vicinity is another important step towards connected motoring that aims to reduce road accidents, or minimise their consequences.

From 2019, Volkswagen tells us it will therefore start fitting its first models with pWLAN (public wireless local area network) as standard in order to serve as an additional communication technology for the exchange of selected information relevant to traffic between cars made by different manufacturers.

Frank Byrnes Autobody Repairs wins regional award again

Thu, Sep 28, 2017

Frank Byrnes Autobody Repairs, Oranmore, has been announced the regional winner of the prestigious Irish Auto Trade for Connacht-Ulster Bodyshop of the Year 2018.

World premiere of new Citroen C3 Aircross SUV

Thu, Sep 28, 2017

Citroen rolled out its offensive on the SUV territory at the Frankfurt Motor show, introducing the new C3 Aircross compact SUV.

Most annoying Irish motorway driving habits revealed

Thu, Sep 21, 2017

Research carried out by Easytrip, specialist electronic parking and tolling tag provider, has revealed that 62 per cent of Irish drivers get most annoyed when other motorists ‘don’t use their indicators’ on the motorway.

Stylish new Alfa Romeo Stelvio SUV on the way

Thu, Sep 21, 2017

Following in the footsteps of the Giulia saloon, Alfa Romeo has revealed pricing and specification details for its first SUV, the Alfa Romeo Stelvio.

Bradley Renault reaffirms support for Jigsaw cycle

Thu, Sep 21, 2017

Bradley Renault, which has recently relocated to the Dublin Road, is continuing its support of this year’s BoxyMo Giro D’Jigsaw cycle tour. Bradley Renault has supported the event every year since it started, and will continue to be official vehicles partner to this epic charity cycle tour.

VW grows partnership with Marie Keating Foundation

Thu, Sep 21, 2017

VW Commercial Vehicles Ireland, supporters of the Marie Keating Foundation for four years, has added a second Caddy van to support the vital work the charity undertakes.

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