New Skoda Fabia estate breaks cover

Wed, Mar 16, 2016

The Geneva Motor Show coincides with Skoda expanding its ScoutLine range.

Swedish court decision a victory for the aftermarket

Wed, Mar 16, 2016

The independent aftermarket representative body has said the upholding of a conviction by the Supreme Court in Stockholm against Kia Motors is a major victory for the independent automotive sector.

The Swedish court dismissed Kia Motor's petition to appeal against its conviction in December 2012 for breach of competition in the Swedish market on its seven year new car warranty.

New Kia Optima sportswagon - style and practicality

Thu, Mar 10, 2016

The new Kia Optima sportswagon, Kia’s first D-segment tourer, makes its global premiere at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show.

New Opel Astra sports tourer on the way

Thu, Mar 10, 2016

The British built Opel Astra sports tourer further extends the dynamic lines of the five-door.

TK Car Sales moves to new home

Thu, Mar 10, 2016

TK Car Sales has moved to its new location at the Corrib Trucks Business Park Yard, Headford Road, and would would like to welcome all new and existing customers.

Spring care check at Sasha Auto

Thu, Mar 10, 2016

In every region of the country, vehicles take the brunt of winter - whether from torrential downpours, freezing rain, flooded streets, or snow, ice, and road salts.

New special edition Citroen C4 Cactus Rip Curl

Thu, Mar 10, 2016

New special edition Citroen C4 Cactus Rip Curl
The new Citroen C4 Cactus Rip Curl Special Edition will be unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show.

The new Citroen C4 Cactus Rip Curl Special Edition will be unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show.

New Renault Megane sport tourer unveiled

Thu, Mar 10, 2016

The 2016 Geneva International Motor Show saw Renault reveal its new Megane sport tourer in the form of the range’s Sport Tourer GT version.

R-Line package now available for new Golf SV

Thu, Mar 10, 2016

Volkswagen’s R-Line options emphasise the sporty side of many of the carmaker’s different models. And the Golf SV is now available with distinctive design elements on the inside and outside. Prices for the package start at €1,815 for the R-Line Exterior including the 17” R-Line Salvador alloys.

Euro NCAP reveals safest cars by class from 2015

Thu, Mar 03, 2016

Euro NCAP has revealed the Best in Class cars of 2015 out of 40 vehicles released during a very busy year.

Three new Toyota models to debut

Thu, Mar 03, 2016

Toyota will reveal the long-awaited production car based on the C-HR Concept, along with the new ProAce Verso MPV and the HiLux pick-up at the Geneva International Motor Show which opens this week.

The C-HR will give Toyota a powerful new presence in the growing C-segment crossover market. Matching a stunning five-door coupé design to an elevated SUV-style cabin, it brings the promise of an engaging driving experience, combined with a contemporary high-riding driving position. Its dramatic styling represents a breakthrough in the segment, and shows the new face of Toyota.

Kia Niro to make its European debut

Thu, Mar 03, 2016

The new Kia Niro will make its European debut at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show.

More functional Volkswagen Sharan is back

Thu, Feb 25, 2016

Volkswagen Ireland is now taking orders for the new seven-seater Sharan MPV, which is now fully reintroduced to the Irish market. Prices for the new model start at €42,500.

Spring care check at Sasha Auto

Thu, Feb 25, 2016

In every region of the country, vehicles take the brunt of winter - whether from torrential downpours, freezing rain, flooded streets, or snow, ice, and road salts.

Drivers who do not know much about spring car care can contact Sasha Auto in Galway for simple tips and instructions that every beginner should know.

New Mazda MX-5 keeps adding to awards tally

Thu, Feb 25, 2016

Continuing the tradition of its predecessors, the new Mazda MX-5 racked up another nine awards in 2016, including several in Europe. Launched in summer, the new edition of the roadster has now won more than 15 prizes.

What Car? awards announced

Thu, Feb 25, 2016

The Volkswagen Group has dominated the well respected 2016 What Car? Car of the Year Awards in Britain. It won eight of 19 ‘best buy’ categories, including the biggest trophy of the night – the overall Car of the Year Award, won by the new Audi A4.

Seat unveils its first SUV model

Thu, Feb 18, 2016

Seat has unveiled its first SUV model, which it describes as having a unique combination of distinctive design, dynamic driving fun, urban versatility, and compelling utility.

Opel set to launch revolutionary new electric car

Thu, Feb 18, 2016

Opel tells us it will launch a revolutionary new battery electric car next year. It comes as the German brand continues what it describes as the biggest, most far-reaching model offensive in its history with 29 new models between 2016 and 2020.

Less than a week to go for our Jaguar F-Pace preview event. Are you coming to see it in Galway?

Fri, Feb 12, 2016

Less than a week to go for our Jaguar F-Pace preview event. Are you coming to see it in Galway?

Jennings leads from start to finish to claim first Galway rally

Thu, Feb 11, 2016

The 2016 Corrib Oil Galway International Rally marked the introduction of the R5 category of cars as the main vehicles in the Irish Tarmac Championship.

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