One in five travel with a drunk driver

Thu, Sep 01, 2011

Twenty per cent of respondents in an AA poll carried out this month admitted they have knowingly taken a lift from a driver they understood to be over the legal blood alcohol level (0.8 mg) within the last two years.

Volkswagen Amarok pick-ups to the rescue

Thu, Sep 01, 2011

The Portuguese National Institute for Search and Rescue has chosen the robust all-wheel drive Volkswagen Amarok for its quick response team which carries essential life saving equipment.

25-point check for just €25 as Bradleys mark four decades in business

Thu, Sep 01, 2011

Bradley Motor Works are celebrating 40 years in business this year, as part of its celebrations it is offering a 25-point vehicle check for €25.00. You get main dealer confidence at a super low price.

“We have an extensive workshop and parts facility which can cater for ALL makes and models of cars and 4x4s. Bradley’s have grown their business from very small beginnings to the great success it is today, this has been done through their constant focus on customer care and value,” said a spokesman.

Countdown to Galway Summer Rally

Thu, Aug 25, 2011

A maximum capacity entry of 141 cars has been received for the 2011 Mor Oil Galway Summer Rally.

Fiat Panda Climbing is the most affordable 4x4

Thu, Aug 25, 2011

With Irish winters presenting increasingly treacherous driving conditions, there is little doubt most households would love to have a 4x4 on the driveway. Thanks to Fiat, they can.

New tolls will cause traffic congestion

Thu, Aug 25, 2011

Additional tolls on Dublin’s M50 and on other routes around the country would cause extensive traffic congestion on alternative routes.

Rise in new car sales comes to a halt

Thu, Aug 25, 2011

Figures released by the Society of the Irish Motor Industry show new car sales plummeted by 35 per cent in July compared to the same month last year. A total of 4,067 new cars were sold during the month, a decrease of 2,231 on July last year.

The SIMI says more than 1,200 scrappage scheme cars were included in the figure for July 2010, whereas the scheme ended in June this year.

New Lexus GS is bolder and more dynamic

Thu, Aug 25, 2011

Lexus previewed the new GS last week at an event in California, while the eorld premiere of the new GS450h hybrid will take place at the Frankfurt Motor Show next month. The car will reach the Irish market early next year.

Innovative new Audi 1+1 open-top concept

Thu, Aug 25, 2011

An open-air Spyder version of the outlandish Audi urban concept is ready for the Frankfurt Motor Show next month. It will appear alongside the recently announced sportback model.

Volkswagen is a new Irish rugby team partner

Thu, Aug 25, 2011

Volkswagen Ireland announced it will be the official motor partner of the Irish Rugby Football Union in a new deal until 2016.

This partnership is in addition to Volkswagen’s existing relationship with Leinster Rugby. The partnership also includes supporting the IRFU tag rugby programme.

Skyactiv raises Mazda's competitive bar

Thu, Aug 18, 2011

Mazda is not one of the really big global carmakers. So what does Mazda do to stay at the forefront of technology?

Mazda is not one of the really big global carmakers. So what does Mazda do to stay at the forefront of technology? Mazda believes that because it does not have as big a budget as larger manufacturers

Thu, Aug 18, 2011

Toyota will debut the production version of the Prius plug-in hybrid electric vehicle at the Frankfurt Motor Show on September 15.

Galway Summer Rally set for green light in Loughrea

Thu, Aug 18, 2011

This year’s Mor Oil Galway Summer Rally has been launched by the Mayor of Loughrea Jimmy Curley at The Lough Rea Hotel and Spa.

Kia launches the new Picanto

Thu, Aug 18, 2011

Kia has just launched its new Picanto in two trim levels, with an entry-level price of €11,495 ex-works for the LX. This model features generous safety features, as well as front electric windows, remote central locking, a rev counter, and trip computer.

Land Rover Defender boasts new diesel engine

Thu, Aug 18, 2011

A new 2.2-litre diesel engine that meets the latest EU5 standards is replacing the EU4 2.4-litre diesel. It brings greater levels of performance and refinement to the 2012 Land Rover Defender.

New VW Crafter with class leading fuel economy

Thu, Aug 11, 2011

Volkswagen has just launched the new Crafter to the Irish market with fuel consumption and CO2 emissions reduced by a staggering 33 per cent and maintenance costs reduced by up to 25 per cent. Volkswagen is helping its commercial customers and fleet operators plan with greater assurance as the new Crafter’s maximum payload is increased by 10 per cent in some models and provides a free of charge extended warranty for the third year of operation (or up to 250,000 km) across all models.

All-new Mazda CX-5 to premiere at Frankfurt Show

Thu, Aug 11, 2011

Mazda will give a world premiere of its all-new Mazda CX-5 compact crossover SUV at the biggest auto expo in the world, the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show, which takes place next month. The CX-5 is the first of a new generation of Mazda products that will adopt the full range of Mazda’s breakthrough SkyActiv Technology. The Mazda CX-5, which evolves Mazda’s hallmark fun-to-drive character, will be progressively introduced to global markets from early 2012.

How’s my driving? Children slam parents’ driving skills

Thu, Aug 11, 2011

Nearly two thirds of children (63 per cent) admit their parents are aggressive drivers and 13 per cent say they are scared or embarrassed by Mum and Dad’s driving, according to new research.

Motoring costs rise by 5.8 per cent in the last year

Thu, Aug 11, 2011

The cost of running a family car in Ireland has risen by 5.8 per cent in the last 12 months, according to the AA's annual survey of motoring costs. It now costs €11,817 to run a small family car in the Band C tax category (typical engine size of 1251 – 1500cc) for a year; up by €646 on the figure for 2010.

Ford junior makes historic visit to Ireland

Thu, Aug 11, 2011

Last week, William Clay (Bill) Ford jr, executive chairman of Ford Motor Company and great-grandson of its founder Henry Ford, unveiled a plaque at Ballinascarthy, Co Cork, commemorating the Ford family’s connection with the village.

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