New Corsa OPC due here in May

Thu, May 14, 2015

The new Corsa OPC is to arrive in Ireland this month and is priced from €29,995.

New Mustang fastest-ever high-volume Euro Ford

Thu, May 07, 2015

The new Ford Mustang will deliver 0-100km/h acceleration in under five seconds, making it the fastest accelerating high-volume Ford model ever offered in Europe.

Peugeot announces trade-in scheme

Thu, May 07, 2015

Peugeot importers in Ireland, Gowan Distributors Limited, has announced details of the Peugeot 'Trade-In-Ability' promotion, offering up to a €4,500 scrappage allowance on models across the Peugeot passenger car range, excluding the new Peugeot 108 and RCZ.

New car and commercial sales up in April

Thu, May 07, 2015

Official statistics released by the Society of the Irish Motor Industry show new car registrations in April were up 21 per cent (9,471) on the same month last year.

So far this year new car sales are up 28 per cent (74,001) on the corresponding period last year.

Volkswagen Golf GTE on sale in July

Thu, May 07, 2015

The ground-breaking new Volkswagen Golf GTE will go on sale in Ireland in July and order books have now opened.

Ireland’s most affordable SUV with latest stylish upgrade

Thu, May 07, 2015

Bradley Dacia on the Tuam Road reminds everyone they should check out Ireland's most affordable SUV - the Dacia Duster, which received a stylish upgrade within the last six months.

New Mercedes-Benz Vito delivers more for less

Thu, Apr 30, 2015

I have been very impressed with the new Mercedes-Benz Vito van range on a number of levels, and I expected it to continue to be the most expensive of the main competitors in this important van segment. The old Vito was €1,860 (ex-VAT) higher than the least expensive comparative entry level prices in that range.

Volkswagen's new Transporter van breaks cover

Thu, Apr 30, 2015

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has shown its new sixth-generation of the Transporter van to a select group of journalists.

Volkswagen says it has updated key technical features to offer better safety (with the latest driver assistance systems), improved comfort and convenience (with adaptive chassis, electrically adjustable seats and electric tailgate), and greater driving dynamics in combination with improved fuel economy.

Lexus tops motorists’ poll in this year’s Driver Power survey

Thu, Apr 30, 2015

Lexus has dominated the Auto Express Driver Power 2015 survey, receiving six awards, including those for best manufacturer and best car for the IS saloon.

Next Peugeot, Citroen and Opel vans to be built in Spain

Thu, Apr 30, 2015

The next generation of small light commercial vehicles (B-LCV) from PSA Peugeot Citroën and General Motors/Opel will be built in the PSA plant in Vigo, Spain.

Car Buying Tips

Wed, Apr 29, 2015

Tony Burke says the most important thing people need to consider when buying a new/second-hand car is the residual value, i.e what the car will be worth in a few years time.

Renault highlights vast range of van conversions

Thu, Apr 23, 2015

Last year, Renault remarkably maintained its lead in the European light commercial vehicle market for a remarkable 17th successive year, with a 14.2 per cent market share.

Great Irish drives highlighted by Continental Tyres

Thu, Apr 23, 2015

A ‘Drives of Ireland’ survey of Irish drivers has shown the Wicklow Mountains in Dublin/Wicklow is the favourite drive in the country.

The survey, which was carried out by Continental Tyres, showed the Wicklow Mountains as the number one choice of 26 per cent of drivers. The Killarney National Park in Co Kerry and the Burren in Co Clare were the second and third most favourite destinations for an outing for 22 and 20 per cent of drivers respectively.

Win a SsangYong for a year at Punchestown

Thu, Apr 16, 2015

Visitors to the AES Festival Family Day at Punchestown on May 2 are in with a chance of winning a stylish SsangYong Korando family SUV for a year.

Free tyre safety checks at Modern Tyres Bohermore

Thu, Apr 16, 2015

The Galway branch of Ireland’s largest independent tyre retailer, Modern Tyresm is offering motorists peace of mind this spring with a free tyre safety check.

Ford reveals luxurious new Galaxy seven seater

Thu, Apr 16, 2015

Ford has unveiled the new Ford Galaxy seven seater MPV and it should go on sale this summer.

Volkswagen Passat Alltrack due early next year

Thu, Apr 09, 2015

Volkswagen will start selling the new Passat Alltrack in early 2016.

New car registrations up thirty-three per cent in March

Thu, Apr 09, 2015

New car registrations were up 33 per cent (19,046) last month compared to (14,297) March 2014, according to recent figures released by the Society of the Irish Motor Industry.

New car registrations for the first three months of the year are currently up 30 per cent on the same period last year. Light commercial vehicles were up 54 per cent (2846) on March 2014 (1852) and are up 59 per cent in the first quarter compared to 2014.

Free tyre safety checks at Modern Tyres Bohermore

Thu, Apr 09, 2015

The Galway branch of Ireland’s largest independent tyre retailer, Modern Tyresm is offering motorists peace of mind this spring with a free tyre safety check.

Subaru adds Lineartronic to Forester diesel

Thu, Apr 02, 2015

Subaru Ireland tells us that the 2015 model-year update to its best-selling Forester SUV has just gone on sale. The carmaker says that it features a raft of changes to its interior and powertrain and enhances the go-anywhere capabilities of the Forester range from €37,995 for the 2.0D X Lineartronic version.

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