Ford Ireland has announced a range of offers and packages that include extended warranty, servicing and roadside assistance for up to four years on new vehicles.

The offers are all available as part of the Ford Open Event which starts today and run s until the end of the month.

New generation Peugeot 208 breaks cover

Thu, Nov 10, 2011

Peugeot has unveiled the first images of its new super-mini 208, due for launch in 2012.

Catch the Volvo DRIVe Range at open weekend

Thu, Nov 10, 2011

The Volvo DRIVe range is making significant advances in reducing the environmental impact of new Volvos, as recognised by the sixth annual analysis conducted by T&E, the European Federation for Transport and Environment, which highlighted that Volvo has cut is carbon dioxide emissions by nine per cent in 2010, more than any other manufacturer.

To celebrate, Volvo dealers in Ireland are holding a Volvo DRIVe open weekend from November 11 to 13 when Volvo's most economical vehicles will be on display, and some economical offers will be available especially for the weekend.

Kenny Galway wins Citroen and Volvo awards

Thu, Nov 10, 2011

Kenny Galway has won national awards for excellence after securing top places in both the Citroen European Dealer Awards 2011 and the Volvo 2011 Irish Dealer of the Year.

New generation Audi A4 range on the way

Thu, Nov 03, 2011

Audi is updating the A4 series for 2012. The German carmaker boasts that new solutions for efficiency, driving dynamics and infotainment, along with an even more attractive design, show the “Vorsprung durch Technik” achieved by the A4 Saloon, the A4 Avant, the A4 allroad quattro and the S4.

2012 Continental Irish Car of the Year shortlist

Thu, Nov 03, 2011

A field of 46 candidates for the Continental Irish Car of the Year 2010 awards was originally in contention for the Irish Motoring Writers Association (IMWA) last week. After the first round of voting ten models (two in each class) go forward to the second round.

Nissan van range growing with new NV400

Thu, Oct 27, 2011

The launch of the new Nissan NV400 van here will mark the next step in Nissan's ambitions to grow its presence in the LCV market in Ireland and across Europe.

Skoda's new 4X4 range now on sale in time for winter challenges

Thu, Oct 27, 2011

Skoda Ireland unveiled its new range of 4X4 vehicles at last month’s Ploughing Championships. Available now to test drive across its retail network Skoda’s 4X4 range is powered by the latest common rail diesel engines coupled to the innovative Haldex clutch that distributes drive between the front and rear wheels as required.

Toyota's new Yaris promotion on Facebook

Thu, Oct 27, 2011

To celebrate the launch of the new third generation Yaris, Toyota Ireland kicked off a promotion this week on its Facebook page, which will see the company give away €25,000 in cash and prizes over the next month.

Ford's new Focus is on the wagon

Thu, Oct 27, 2011

Ford has completed the Focus range in Ireland with the arrival of the new Focus wagon model.

Windsor Fleet opens operation in Galway

Thu, Oct 27, 2011

Windsor Fleet is opening a new branch in Galway, its second outside Dublin.

The compnay says the new branch has been opened to meet the motoring needs of the corporate sector in the west with €6m in funding available.

New BMW 3-Series saloon breaks cover

Thu, Oct 20, 2011

BMW has just revealed the first pictures and details of the new sixth generation 3 Series, the world’s best-selling premium saloon.

Mercedes-Benz sprints to the rescue

Thu, Oct 20, 2011

Motorsport Rescue Services - the longest-running and most-celebrated rapid-response safety team in Irish motorsport – has equipped itself with a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 315 rapid response ambulance unit for use at events here and overseas.

New Toyota Yaris petrol scores top in fuel economy

Thu, Oct 20, 2011

The new Toyota Yaris set the fuel-saving pace on the MPG Marathon in Britain, eking out the juice to finish a first-time class winner.

Stylish new Kia Rio arrives next week

Thu, Oct 20, 2011

Kia's new Rio goes on sale here on October 26. It will have a starting price of €15,295 for the 1.25 litre LX petrol engined entry level version, but Kia expects the bulk of sales to come from the higher specification EX version, with a price tag of €16,595.