New Peugeot 2008 is Irish Small SUV of the Year 2017

Thu, Nov 03, 2016

The new Peugeot 2008 was crowned Irish Small SUV of the Year 2017 at the Irish Car of the Year Awards, in association with Continental Tyres.

Galway businesses take major honours at Irish Auto Trade Awards

Thu, Nov 03, 2016

Five businesses from County Galway have taken honours at the prestigious Irish Auto Trade Awards 2017, which took place at Citywest Hotel in Dublin. The awards are a celebration of excellence in the Irish auto trade in Ireland, a sector that accounts for over 35,000 jobs.

Top three tips for buying a car

Thu, Nov 03, 2016

is now gearing themselves 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 2017.

Audi Galway launches Future Now 171 sales event —you can test drive this weekend

Thu, Nov 03, 2016

Audi Galway tells us that its limited-time Future Now 171’ sales event takes place this weekend. To give customers a closer look at the 171 Audi range, an exclusive test drive weekend will be held on 5-6 November at the Audi Galway dealership. It says that under the headline ‘There’s an Audi for every driver, the ‘Future Now’ offers prospective and current Audi owners in Galway the opportunity to avail of exclusive Personal Contract Plan (PCP) finance offers and rates, in addition to substantial savings on equipment upgrade packs, across the 171 Audi range.

Be safe - be seen on the road after clocks gone back

Thu, Nov 03, 2016

With the clocks gone back last weekend, bringing darker days, road-users are being urged to ensure they can be clearly seen when out on the roads. The most effective way to do this is to wear high visibility clothing such as a high-viz vest or a Sam Browne belt when walking, cycling or motorcycling and by ensuring you have working lights on your bicycle, motorcycle and car.

There is no room for any complacency with regard to road safety. Up to the start of the last (bank holiday) weekend, this year 159 people have been killed on Irish roads, an increase of 32 when compared to the same period last year. Indeed, over the past five years, six people have been killed and 33 people have been seriously injured during the October Bank Holiday Weekend.

Audi unveils new second generation Q5 SUV

Thu, Oct 27, 2016

Audi unveiled the new second generation Q5 SUV at the Paris Motor Show, which will arrive at dealerships in Ireland at the beginning of 2017. Pricing will be announced later this year.

Fiat Professional Talento set for Irish debut

Thu, Oct 27, 2016

Fiat Professional tells us it will strengthen its offering at the heart of the medium van segment when its new Talento van goes on sale in Ireland next month. It claims it is versatile and economical, and prices start from €18,735 excluding VAT and VRT for the 1.6-litre multijet 95hp SWB standard roof van.

New 2017 Mazda3 has arrived

Thu, Oct 27, 2016

With global production having passed five million cars at the end of April 2016, the highly acclaimed Mazda3 is updated with the launch of the 2017 Mazda3. The new range will start at €23,295.

Toyota introduces the new 2017 Corolla

Thu, Oct 20, 2016

Toyota Ireland has just launched its updated new Corolla, with prices starting from €21,995.

Mercedes-AMG presents stunning new GT C Roadster

Thu, Oct 20, 2016

Mercedes-AMG is blowing even more fresh air into the AMG GT family. Shortly after the world premiere of the AMG GT R, the sports car and performance brand is presenting two exciting roadster variants of the two-seater sports car.

Countdown to new VW Golf update in November

Thu, Oct 20, 2016

Volkswagen is preparing a major update for the Golf, and its world premiere is coming up next month.

How clean is your car?

Thu, Oct 20, 2016

More than a third of Irish motorists tidy out and clean their car once a month, with Saturday being the most popular day of the week for washing their vehicle, according to mobility solutions specialist, easytrip.

Galway businesses out in force at Auto Trade Expo

Thu, Oct 20, 2016

Five businesses from Galway are among those from Ireland, Britain, and Europe exhibiting at the 2016 Auto Trade EXPO in Citywest in Dublin this weekend (October 22 and 23).

1978 Ford Fiesta is crowned Ireland’s oldest

Thu, Oct 13, 2016

Following a nationwide search, Ford Ireland has crowned a 1978 Ford Fiesta owned by John Egan from Tuam, Co Galway, as the oldest Fiesta in Ireland.

Honda triumphs in 2016 Which? breakdown survey

Thu, Oct 13, 2016

Honda triumphs in 2016 Which? breakdown survey
Hondacare Assistance in the UK has been voted the best car maker branded cover in the 2016 Which? breakdown survey and been awarded Which? Recommended Provider status.

New 5008 SUV to give Peugeot a stronger hand

Thu, Oct 13, 2016

A new Peugeot 5008 will be unveiled at the Paris Motor Show late this month. A departure from its former traditional MPV body shape, the new 5008 breaks new ground as a large seven-seater SUV to meet consumer demand in an emerging segment.

The new 5008 SUV will launch in Europe next spring, hot on the heels of the new Peugeot 2008 SUV, a model the French carmaker says is a huge commercial success since its launch this summer. These follow the much anticipated new 3008 SUV, which is due at the end of this year.