New Honda cars for Ploughing Championships 

Thu, Oct 01, 2015

The 2015 National Ploughing Championships underlined an important year for Honda which presented its new model range of refreshed and new cars together for the first time in Ireland.

SsangYong Tivoli 1.6 diesel now available here

Thu, Oct 01, 2015

SsangYong is now offering a diesel version of the new Tivoli crossover, with prices starting at €21,495. 

New VW Caddy Alltrack (4WD) debuts 

Thu, Oct 01, 2015

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles showcased the latest off-road style version of its best-selling Caddy at the Frankfurt International Motor Show. 

The successor to the Cross Caddy is called the Caddy Alltrack and like its predecessor, it is available both in passenger car and panel van formats. 

New Edge adds triple hand to Ford SUV range

Thu, Sep 24, 2015

The new Ford Edge is the third chapter in Ford's sport utility vehicle expansion plan for Europe and it debuted this week in European specification at the Frankfurt Motor show. It lines up alongside the enhanced Kuga and EcoSport.

Skoda Octavia RS plays starring role in new Irish film

Thu, Sep 24, 2015

The Skoda Octavia RS takes on a starring role alongside Brendan Gleeson, Ruth Bradley and Liam Cunningham in upcoming Irish action film, Pursuit. 

Suzuki’s new Baleno compact hatchback breaks cover

Thu, Sep 24, 2015

The new Suzuki Baleno made its world premiere at the 66th IAA Frankfurt Motor Show. 

New Kia Sportage makes global debut

Thu, Sep 17, 2015

Kia Motors has taken the wraps off the new Kia Sportage, which boasts an attractive new interior and exterior design, a host of advanced new technology features, and greater quality.

New Toyota Ireland hybrid service programme 

Thu, Sep 17, 2015

Toyota Ireland has launched a new hybrid service programme for Toyota hybrid customers across Ireland.

Ireland’s favourite van turns 50

Thu, Sep 10, 2015

The Ford Transit, consistently Ireland’s best-selling van, has  celebrated its 50th birthday.

One in ten drivers have run out of fuel while driving

Thu, Sep 10, 2015

Sixty-three per cent  of road users will call on a family member if they run out of fuel on the road, according to a new survey. 

Fifty per cent of Irish drivers do not know if it is illegal to run out of fuel in Ireland, and one  in four only check their tyre pressure when they think there is a problem. 

Skoda Octavia RS plays starring role in new Irish film

Thu, Sep 10, 2015

The Skoda Octavia RS takes on a starring role alongside Brendan Gleeson, Ruth Bradley and Liam Cunningham in upcoming Irish action film, Pursuit. 

Suzuki’s new Baleno compact hatchback breaks cover

Thu, Sep 10, 2015

The new Suzuki Baleno made its world premiere at the 66th IAA Frankfurt Motor Show this week. 

Cash no longer king here - for motorists too

Thu, Sep 10, 2015

Motoring solutions specialists’ easytrip has revealed that four out of five Irish consumers now pay for daily activities via debit card. Respondents cited that their weekly food shop (88 per cent), going to the gym (60) and paying for children’s after school activities (41) are all paid for via debit card and/or through online banking methods. 

Mercedes-Benz supports Jack & Jill Foundation

Thu, Sep 10, 2015

The work being done around the country by the Jack & Jill Foundation to provide home nursing care and end of life care to children with life limiting and life threatening conditions has been acknowledged by Mercedes-Benz in Ireland.

New Kia Sportage set for motor show debut

Thu, Sep 03, 2015

Kia Motors will reveal its new Kia Sportage for the first time globally on September 15 at the 2015 Frankfurt International Motor Show.

New Jaguar XF offers super blend of attractions

Thu, Sep 03, 2015

Jaguar  says its new XF brings an unrivalled blend of design, luxury, technology and efficiency to lead the business car segment, underpinned by class-leading driving dynamics and refinement and impressive total cost of ownership.

Ford stars as van sales power ahead 

Thu, Aug 27, 2015

In the first six months of 2015, commercial vehicle sales have risen by 56 per cent compared to the similar period in 2014. And another great sales performance in June has seen Ford extend its leadership of Ireland’s resurgent commercial vehicle market for the year to date.

Skoda, the most dependable car brand - JD Power

Thu, Aug 27, 2015

Skoda has been named Britain's most dependable brand in a new JD Power study.

Huge demand for top-of-the-range Volvo XC90

Thu, Aug 27, 2015

Volvo Cars tells us three quarters of the orders for Volvo’s new XC90 are for the top-of-the-range Inscription model.

Audi reveals new R8 coupe Irish pricing 

Thu, Aug 27, 2015

Audi Ireland has announced pricing and equipment details for its mid-engined, high-performance sports car, the new Audi R8 coupe.

The second-generation model of this iconic supercar will be available in Ireland from October 2015, with a starting price of €231,500 for the V10 model; and €263,000 for the V10+. Orders will open in September through Audi Ireland's exclusive R8 retailer and repairer, Audi Centre in Ballsbridge.

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