Ford's four-year deal on new Mondeo

Thu, Jul 21, 2011

Ford tells us of a summertime offer here in Ireland for its award-winning Mondeo model. It includes a four-year warranty, four years road-side assistance, and four years free servicing for any model purchased before September 30.

Ford promoting special Transit sales offer

Thu, Jul 21, 2011

Ford Ireland has announced a special package on the best-selling Ford Transit range, designed to keep operating costs to a minimum for van owners and operators over the life of the vehicle.

Peugeot's 508 RXH diesel electric hybrid

Thu, Jul 21, 2011

Peugeot has released details of the new Peugeot 508 RXH, an exclusive new all-road diesel-electric hybrid which will receive its world premiere at the Frankfurt International Motor Show in September.

Two millionth Panda rolls off production line

Thu, Jul 21, 2011

The two-millionth second-generation Fiat Panda has just rolled off the production line at the Fiat Auto Poland plant in Tychy.

Launched in 2003 and marketed in 76 countries worldwide, the Panda continues to be one of Fiat's most successful models: Across Europe, the Panda still outsells all of its A-segment rivals with a 16.6 per cent market share for the first six months of 2011.

Jaguar XF gets new 2.2 litre turbo diesel engine

Thu, Jul 14, 2011

The new XF 2.2 i4 diesel will be the most fuel efficient vehicle in the Jaguar line-up, achieving 52.3mpg (5.4l/100km) on the combined fuel consumption cycle.

Volvo Ireland unveils swappage scheme

Thu, Jul 14, 2011

July heralds the start of the Volvo swappage programme, which has been created following the end of the Government Scrappage Scheme, and with savings up to €8,500, it is considerably better.

Honda tops British brand reliability poll

Thu, Jul 14, 2011

Japanese and Korean carmakers dominate a new list compiled by British warranty specialist MB&G of marques that have generated the fewest claims over the past year, giving an indication of brand reliability.

New car CO2 emissions continue steep fall

Thu, Jul 14, 2011

Average CO2 emissions from new cars in the EU dropped by almost four per cent last year, the second biggest annual fall recorded, a database published by the European Environment Agency shows.

Children go free this summer on Irish Ferries

Thu, Jul 14, 2011

Good news for families taking their car on a motoring holiday to Britain this summer is the announcement by Irish Ferries that children under 16 go free.

Skoda unveils new consumer initiative

Thu, Jul 14, 2011

Skoda has unveiled what it describes as a new consumer initiative for Irish motorists that is aimed at wiping out the unpredictability of delivery charges.

EU confirms Ireland sixth safest country in Europe

Thu, Jul 14, 2011

Ireland has made remarkable road safety progress over the last decade and is now the sixth safest country out of 27 EU member states.

Renault Ireland extends its scrappage scheme

Thu, Jul 14, 2011

As the Government Scrappage Scheme comes to an end, Renault Ireland has extended and doubled its own scrappage scheme.

Mitsubishi L200s for Fire Services fleet

Thu, Jul 14, 2011

Mitsubishi Motors tells us it has again come out on top for performance, versatility, and value by being chosen ahead of its rivals for a contract for four L200 Double Cabs with South Tipperary Fire Services.

A cut above the rest

Thu, Jul 14, 2011

Some Irish motorists it would seem have their rose tinted glasses firmly on when it comes to how they perceive their own driving skills, according to figures issued today by the AA.

Galway driving lessons are the cheapest

Thu, Jul 14, 2011

Galway city offers the best value in the country for teaching motorists to drive, according to the National Consumer Agency which has published the findings of its latest price survey.

The survey examined the cost of driving lessons and found that the cost of a one-hour lesson ranges from €25 to €45. This represents a nationwide average price of €33.

Toyota Celica fastest car at Goodwood Festival 2011

Thu, Jul 07, 2011

Taking just 48.07 seconds to blast up the 1.6 mile driveway of Goodwood House, a 800bhp Toyota Celica was the fastest car overall at the famous Goodwood Festival of Speed 2011.

First new Range Rover Evoque rolls out

Thu, Jul 07, 2011

The new Range Rover Evoque passed an important milestone this week when the first production vehicle was driven off the line at Land Rover’s manufacturing plant near Liverpool.

'TwinAir' model line for Fiat 500

Thu, Jul 07, 2011

Such was the reaction to Fiat’s revolutionary International Engine of the Year winning two-cylinder TwinAir engine, it inspired Fiat Group Automobiles to create an entirely new model line to perfectly match the car's distinctive personality.

Motorists’ support for speed cameras remains high

Thu, Jul 07, 2011

Irish motorists are still strongly in favour of speed cameras and that support has strengthened since the cameras were introduced, according to an AA poll.

Irish drivers need to do a lot better on roundabouts

Thu, Jul 07, 2011

As Galway plans to rid itself of roundabouts, a roadside survey of motorist behaviour at some of Dublin’s busiest roundabouts by Continental Tyres shows that drivers often ignore the rules of the road and show woeful levels of knowledge of correct etiquette at roundabouts.

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