Peugeot unveils new 3008 Commercial van

Thu, Aug 27, 2015

Gowan Distributors Limited, the Peugeot importers in Ireland, has unveiled the 3008 Commercial.

Ford continues to set standard for van sales

Thu, Aug 20, 2015

Ford continues to set a high standard for commercial vehicle sales in Ireland  after another busy month in dealerships around the country.

Wellness seats for new Opel Astra

Thu, Aug 20, 2015

Opel tells us the new Astra, arriving in Ireland this October, is set to benefit from the option of a range of advanced seating technology features which will ensure  every journey in the Astra is relaxing. 

Honda’s new Jazz arriving with so much more

Thu, Aug 20, 2015

Arriving in Ireland in September 2015, the third-generation Honda Jazz features bold yet sophisticated exterior and interior design. It will have an entry level price of €17,395 for the new SE version.

Universal Honda, the Irish distributor claims that it will offer unrivalled interior space and versatility, and the new Jazz offers more rear seat space than the out-going model. It adds that occupants will benefit from increased refinement and advanced safety and infotainment technologies, as well as a highly efficient and dynamic driving experience.

New Skoda Superb gets five-star crash tests rating

Thu, Aug 20, 2015

The new Skoda Superb, which goes on sale in Ireland this month priced from €27,795, has been awarded with the maximum five-star rating in the Euro NCAP crash tests. 

Prices and specs for new DS 5 announced

Thu, Aug 13, 2015

Pricing and specifications for the recently-arrived new Citroen DS 5 have been announced, with the entry-level DS 5 Elegance BlueHDi (120bhp) with manual transmission at €36,045

BMW wins International Engine of the Year Award 2015

Thu, Aug 13, 2015

BMW took a sensational victory at this year’s prestigious International Engine of the Year Awards, scooping the International Engine of the Year for its 1.5-litre three-cylinder electric-petrol hybrid powertrain found in the revolutionary BMW i8. 

Toyota extends trade in offers

Thu, Aug 13, 2015

Toyota Ireland is extending its Trade In Trade Up promotion for the month of August.

Customers can avail of the trade up allowance of up to €3,000 or three years' servicing on new Toyota cars registered by August 31. The promotion applies to all passenger vehicles in the Toyota range.

New Mercedes-Benz GLE coupé arrives

Thu, Aug 13, 2015

Over the coming weeks as deliveries begin to arrive in greater numbers, eagle-eyed motorists will spot the first arrivals of the innovative, new Mercedes-Benz GLE coupé  on Irish roads.

New Skoda Fabia Monte Carlo goes on sale

Thu, Aug 06, 2015

The new Skoda Fabia Monte Carlo has gone on sale. First revealed at this year’s Geneva Motor Show, the model will be available as both a hatchback and combi (estate) version, and is the flagship of that range.

ESB ecar app finds the nearest charge point for you

Thu, Aug 06, 2015

The ESB has updated its ‘ecar connect’ app to give owners of electric vehicles the ultimate driving experience.

Keeping your EV topped up on the road has never been easier thanks to a series of improvements made to the app, now available on iOS and Android. Filtering by electric vehicle charge point type makes locating any of the 1,200 charge points easier than ever.

New Mitsubishi L200 on the way

Thu, Aug 06, 2015

Pick-up trucks are fundamental to Mitsubishi Motors in Ireland. Their legacy extends through four model generations and more than 30 years. The current L200 Series 4 has won many awards.

New Ford Focus ST now on sale in Ireland

Thu, Jul 30, 2015

Just arrived in Ireland, the new Ford Focus ST is the most advanced version of Ford’s celebrated performance car. The entry-level ST2 5D hatchback, powered by the 2.0 EcoBoost 250bhp, is priced at €39,100. The ST2 5D hatchback 2.0 TDCi, 180bhp, is for sale at €39,800.

Bradley Renault’s new ambassador

Thu, Jul 30, 2015

Renault Ireland and Bradley Renault are delighted to announce Joanne Murphy as their new brand ambassador in the west of Ireland.

Irishman helps Honda to new Guinness world record

Thu, Jul 30, 2015

Honda has set new Guinness world records for fuel efficiency, averaging 100.31 miles per gallon in an 8,387 mile, 25 day, drive across all 24 EU contiguous countries.

Renault supports Irish triathlete Carolyn Hayes

Thu, Jul 30, 2015

Renault Ireland has handed over the keys to a brand new Renault Captur to triathlete Carolyn Hayes on Sandymount Strand.

New Skoda Superb Combi is bigger and better

Thu, Jul 23, 2015

With the new Superb lift-back due later this month, Skoda continues its momentum with the new estate version of its flagship vehicle.

Signs of sustainable recovery in motor industry

Thu, Jul 23, 2015

Strong signs of a recovery within the Irish motoring sector have been largely supported by the availability of competitive finance products such as PCP,according to Volkswagen Group Ireland CEO, Lars Himmer.

New Audi A4 models revealed

Thu, Jul 16, 2015

The long-anticipated new generation Audi A4 and A4 Avant have broken cover.

Illegal parking behaviour of Irish motorists 

Thu, Jul 16, 2015

Research by motoring solutions specialist, easytrip, Ireland’s only parking and tolling provider, has revealed that more than 40 per cent of Irish drivers have admitted to parking on double yellow lines.

Other illegal parking behaviour included parking in a restricted loading bay (29 per cent), parking at a bus stop (16 per cent) and parking in a bus lane or clearway during restricted hours (15 per cent).

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