New advanced Ford Focus ST with a diesel option

Thu, Feb 12, 2015

The new Ford Focus ST is the most advanced version yet, and it goes on sale in Ireland next month, priced from €39,100.

Toyotas pass NCT tests with flying colours

Thu, Feb 12, 2015

Figures released by the Road Safety Authority reveal Toyota vehicles had the highest pass rates overall for first time NCT tests in 2013.

In 2007 registered Toyota Auris, Yaris and Corolla scored more than 80 per cent pass rates and higher - the average 2007 pass rate was 69 per cent. And in 2005 the average pass rate was 55 per cent while Toyota models recorded pass rates for Corolla of 70.4 per cent, Yaris 70.3 per cent, and RAV4 69.6 per cent.

Top motorsport and special stages at this weekend’s Galway International Rally

Thu, Feb 05, 2015

Galway is gearing up for its big weekend of motor rallying when the annual Colm Quinn BMW Galway International Rally gets under way tomorrow.

The complete Irish new car buyers' guide annual

Thu, Feb 05, 2015

The 2015 edition of Motorshow Car Buyers' Guide is packed with all the knowledge new car buyers need.

This premium annual publication assists buyers with no-nonsense verdicts on every new car. It also has all the details of more than 100 new cars on the way.

Major home rally challenge for rising star Raftery

Thu, Feb 05, 2015

Young Driver of the Year, Dean Raftery, will take on the biggest challenge of his career as he steps up to a BMW Mini World Rally Car in this weekend’s Colm Quinn BMW Galway International Rally.

New car market races ahead by thirty-one per cent in January

Thu, Feb 05, 2015

New car sales in January were up 31 per cent on last year, according to figures released by the Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI).

Citroen's expanded range is award winning

Thu, Jan 29, 2015

In 2014 Citroen and DS sold 2,259 new cars and LCVs in Ireland, delivering a sales increase of 18.6 per cent on 2013, in part due to its growing range of award-winning products.

Stunning new Peugeot 308 GT on the way

Thu, Jan 29, 2015

The success enjoyed by the award-winning Peugeot 308 looks set to reach even greater heights with the arrival of the dynamic and stunning new 308 GT flagship in 2015.

Available in hatchback and SW body styles, both GT models offer assertive new styling, outstanding petrol and diesel performance-oriented engines, and bespoke chassis modifications. The result is an exceptional on-the-road experience that will delight even the most enthusiastic drivers.

Land Rover’s Discovery Sport ready for test drive at Bradley’s

Thu, Jan 29, 2015

The new Discovery Sport is being billed as the world's most versatile and capable premium compact SUV.

Opel Insignia Sports Tourers for traffic blues

Thu, Jan 29, 2015

Twenty new high-performance Opel Insignia Sports Tourers have just been delivered to An Garda Síochána.

Galway man claims All-Ireland Skoda crown

Thu, Jan 29, 2015

David Mullane, service manager at Galway’s main Skoda dealership Monaghan & Sons, Tuam Road, has been awarded the prestigious title of national Skoda Service Advisor Champion. The competition is part of the Skoda Service Challenge 2014.

Promising year ahead for Renault and Dacia as sales continue upwards

Thu, Jan 22, 2015

Renault and Dacia were the two fastest growing brands in Ireland last year, accordong to the Renault Group.

Skoda Octavia 4X4 now as a hatchback

Thu, Jan 22, 2015

Skoda tells us its Octavia 4X4 range is now more affordable thanks to the addition of a hatchback version, which starts at €27,995.

Jaguar to add a new model in 2016

Thu, Jan 22, 2015

Jaguar has confirmed it will introduce a new model to its line-up, the Jaguar F-Pace, which will go on sale in 2016.

New 2015 Volkswagen Touareg offers more for less

Thu, Jan 08, 2015

Volkswagen has announced pricing and specification for the 2015 Touareg model, which it says includes significant product enhancements and price reductions over the previous model.

The new model now has a starting price of €69,675, which is a €6,430 price reduction, despite what it claims is the addition of more than €10,000 worth of equipment compared to the outgoing model.

Colm Quinn BMW Retail Centre opens in Galway

Thu, Jan 08, 2015

BMW Ireland has added the Colm Quinn Retail Centre in Galway to its network with the creation of 25 new jobs.

All go at Hyundai as more new models announced

Thu, Jan 08, 2015

It is a busy time for Hyundai following its i10 winning the Continental Irish Small Car of the Year 2015 award.

The Hyundai distributor has ambitious plans to rise to third position in the Irish new car market with a share of 9.5 per cent by the end of next year.

New Land Rover Discovery Sport on the way

Tue, Dec 30, 2014

The new Discovery Sport, described by Land Rover as the world's most versatile and capable premium compact SUV, is on the way in January.

New Audi Q7 setting standards for premium SUVs

Tue, Dec 30, 2014

With the new Q7, Audi claims it is setting standards in the premium SUV segment.

Euro NCAP Advanced Award goes to the new Mini

Thu, Dec 18, 2014

The new Mini is a leader not just when it comes to driving fun, but also in the field of active safety.

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