Jazz drivers are happiest for fifth year in a row

Thu, Jun 30, 2011

Honda Jazz owners, once again, have voted they are the most satisfied supermini customers out there, topping the small car class for the fifth year in a row in the influential JD Power Customer Satisfaction Survey 2011.

New Mercedes-Benz models get thumbs up in Galway

Thu, Jun 30, 2011

Mercedes-Benz main dealer principle Niall Cunningham of Cunningham Higgins, Galway, gives the thumbs up to the latest two Mercedes-Benz models to arrive in Ireland – the new C-Class coupé and the new open-top SLK Roadster.

Audi gets five more Thatcham Security Awards

Thu, Jun 30, 2011

New and existing Audi models, including the A1 premium sub-compact, have taken five category trophies in the Thatcham Vehicle Security Awards.

Mothers more patient “driving instructors”

Thu, Jun 30, 2011

For a happier experience steer clear of driving lessons with your dear old dad is the advice being offered by the AA.

New Mercedes-Benz M-Class arrives next year

Thu, Jun 23, 2011

Mercedes-Benz boasts that its new third generation M-Class sets a new benchmark in the SUV world. Its enhanced fuel consumption and emission figures are especially impressive.

Petrol and diesel prices show first fall since October

Thu, Jun 23, 2011

There has been some very slight relief at the pumps in recent weeks as the latest AA fuel price survey reveals that petrol and diesel prices both fell this month. Petrol dropped by 1.6 cent to an average of 151.3 cent per litre, while diesel fell more sharply, down 3.2 cent to an average of 142.8 nationwide.

“It is a question of being thankful for small mercies,” says AA director of policy Conor Faughnan. “For the first time in eight months petrol prices did not get any worse. The small drop is helpful, but we are still dealing with record high prices overall. We still have high oil prices combined with inflated Irish taxes. With both oil prices and the exchange rate between the euro and the dollar remaining volatile, we are not out of the woods yet.”

Future Volvos to avoid collisions with wild animals

Thu, Jun 23, 2011

Volvo Car Corporation tells us its engineers are taking the next step in active safety by developing a system that alerts and automatically brakes for animals on the road. The new system will be launched on the market in a few years' time.

Toyota Yaris breaks cover

Thu, Jun 23, 2011

The third generation Toyota Yaris will be launched here later this year.

Scrappage generates €86 million for Government

Thu, Jun 23, 2011

More than €86 million has been generated by the Government Car Scrappage Scheme which ends in a month.

Figures released by the Society of the Irish Motor Industry show that as at the end of May, 9,360 reclaims have been made under the scheme so far this year.

Ford's new C-Max is exceeding expectations

Thu, Jun 23, 2011

Ford's new C-Max lifestyle MPV is segment sales leader in Ireland with 23 per cent market-share. It is also surpassing sales expectations across Europe, recording more than 100,000 sales and orders since its launch late last year.

Peugeot unveils newly updated 308 hatchback

Thu, Jun 23, 2011

Peugeot has launched its newly updated 308 hatchback here. It features styling elements seen on the newly-launched Peugeot 508, including Peugeot’s new signature floating grille to give it a more elegant and modern look.

Two new stunning Mercedes-Benz models arrive

Thu, Jun 16, 2011

Mercedes-Benz has just introduced two stunning new premium models here. The new C-Class coupé replaces the CLK, while the new SLK also debuts to replace the previous version, writes Padraic Deane.

Stylish new Citroen C4 has real substance

Thu, Jun 16, 2011

The new Citroen C4, which was launched earlier this year, is keenly priced with the entry level model at €19,140.

Irish Ferries fits ships for electric and hybrid cars

Thu, Jun 16, 2011

Electric and hybrid car travel between Ireland, Britain and France has come closer to being an everyday occurrence thanks to an initiative by Irish Ferries and ESB ecars, which has seen battery charging points being installed on two of its vessels.

To date, charging points have been fitted on the Dublin-Holyhead cruise ferry Ulysses and on the Rosslare-Cherbourg/Roscoff cruise ferry Oscar Wilde.

Mazda MX-5 ranked the highest sports car

Thu, Jun 16, 2011

The world’s best-selling roadster, the Mazda MX-5, has been ranked the highest sports car in the 2011 JD Power vehicle ownership satisfaction survey, published last week.

Top tips for safe summer driving

Thu, Jun 16, 2011

With summer having arrived, the Institute of Advanced Motorists is advising motorists on ways to prepare their cars for the summer driving season.

Ford gives emergency support for Port Tunnel users

Thu, Jun 16, 2011

The Dublin Port Tunnel operator has taken delivery of a new fleet of emergency vehicles comprising five specially adapted Ford models – two Focus estates and three Transit vans.

Audi claims another Le Mans to overtake Ferrari

Thu, Jun 16, 2011

Audi Sport has won the 24 hours Le Mans with the race debut of its new R18TDI.

Land Rover's Discovery hooks Jamie Heaslip

Thu, Jun 16, 2011

Jamie Heaslip, the leading Leinster and Irish rugby forward, has been appointed as a brand ambassador for Land Rover.

Land Rover Ireland general manager, Eddie Kavanagh, told the Advertiser: “Jamie is an excellent brand ambassador for Land Rover in Ireland. Power, agility, and an indomitable spirit are qualities that sum up both Land Rover and the great competitive rugby Jamie plays.