Renault drives cycle forward

Thu, Aug 15, 2013

Renault, well-known supporter of cycling internationally, has become the new sponsor of the National Breast Cancer Research Institute’s annual Into the West Cycle Challenge.

Insurance rise pushes up the annual cost of motoring

Thu, Aug 15, 2013

The AA does a study every year on the total cost of owning and running a car in Ireland. The sums are more than a little scary when you include everything.

New Toyota Corolla with more style and substance

Thu, Aug 15, 2013

Toyota has launched the new Toyota Corolla and it arrives with an entry level price of €20,995 for the 1.33 petrol in Terra trim, and €1,000 more for the 1.4D-4D (diesel), also in Terra grade.

New Auris Touring Sports also joins the Toyota range

Thu, Aug 15, 2013

Toyota has launched the Auris touring sports with an entry level 1.4D-4D Terra for €21,970.

Whiplash scourge costing British drivers

Thu, Aug 08, 2013

The British are in the process of learning a lesson that we learnt the hard way a decade ago. Their system for motor insurance is riddled with fraud and exaggeration. Levels of compensation are far too high and claims too frequent.

Volkswagen and the new Golf are 131 top sellers

Thu, Aug 08, 2013

As Ireland celebrates the new 132 plate, Volkswagen is celebrating being the top-selling brand of the 131 plate, with the new Volkswagen Golf also the top-selling car.

Colm Quinn to expand BMW dealership to Galway

Thu, Aug 08, 2013

Colm Quinn will be bringing BMW back to Galway with a fully-fledged dealership in a prime location on the Tuam Road, at the Excelsior garage site.

When is a pest not a pest?

Thu, Aug 01, 2013

Sometimes you can find yourself getting into trouble when you least expect it. Of all the media outlets and radio shows that might from time to time want to take issue with the AA, the ‘Mooney Goes Wild’ radio programme is probably the one that you would least expect.

Ford's flying start with 132 new car registrations

Thu, Aug 01, 2013

Ford got off to a flying start with new ‘132’ plate car registrations, the first ever mid-year number-plate change. The first 10 day figures released by the Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) show that Ford is the leading brand in the ‘132’ July car market with 1,042 registrations, ahead of Hyundai and VW (637 and 604 respectively).

Fastback models set for all-new Mazda3 range

Thu, Aug 01, 2013

When the all-new Mazda3 goes on sale here later this year, the model line-up should once again include two bodystyles – hatchback and fastback (saloon body-style).

Outstanding customer care from Galway Ford dealers

Thu, Aug 01, 2013

Excellence in customer care in both sales and aftersales was the basis for the 2012 Ford of Europe Chairman's Awards, which were claimed by eight Ford dealers at a ceremony in Belfast recently. Ford Ireland managing director Eddie Murphy presented the awards to eight dealers from the Republic including two from Galway.

Volkswagen and the new Golf are '131' top sellers

Thu, Aug 01, 2013

As we welcome the new 132 plate, Volkswagen is celebrating being the top-selling brand of the 131 plate with the new Volkswagen Golf also the top-selling car.

Next Jeep Grand Cherokee to be evolutionary

Thu, Jul 25, 2013

Since its launch in 1992, the Grand Cherokee name has been delivering the Jeep values of freedom, authenticity, adventure, and passion. The latest model, which goes on sale soon, promises to continue that tradition.

Spanish Roads don’t melt in the sunshine so why do ours?

Thu, Jul 18, 2013

Miracles do happen. Very rarely you get events like Limerick winning the Munster hurling championship or the Dubs (go on lads!) winning Leinster. Even more rarely you get hot summer heatwaves in Ireland.

It is a wonder and we should all enjoy it while we can but even so it does bring its own problems on the roads. Not least of which is the problem of road surfaces actually melting in the heat.

Cost of motoring fell in the past year

Thu, Jul 18, 2013

The cost of motoring has fallen in the last year, according to new figures from the Central Statistics Office.

Seat Leon crowned 2013 Car of the Year in Britain

Thu, Jul 18, 2013

The Seat Leon has won the prestigious British Car of the Year 2013 at the annual Auto Express New Car Awards.

Skoda celebrates 20 years in Ireland

Thu, Jul 18, 2013

Skoda is celebrating 20 years in Ireland during which time it has become a household name.

Putting a price on life

Thu, Jul 11, 2013

How much is a human life worth? It is a question that you often hear asked rhetorically in support of one cause or another and it is almost impossible to answer. But if you are the one who has to decide how limited resources are spent it is a question that you have to have a stab at.

Westwide Panel Beating provides a complete service

Thu, Jul 11, 2013

In 1969 the owner of Westwide Panel Beating, John Lally, started his apprenticeship in Galway.

Forty-four years later John Lally has first hand knowledge of how the business has been revolutionised to the high-end computerised methods and technology it boasts today and this is reflected in his Westside body shop.