New dealer principal at Ballinasloe Ford dealership
Thu, Mar 24, 2011
Teresa Kilmartin has taken over at the helm of Ford dealer Fred Kilmartin Ltd in Ballinasloe following the sad passing earlier this year of her brother and managing director Noel.
Teresa will be a familiar face to Kilmartin’s customers, having long been a member of the team at the dealership, which will mark a half-century in business next year. The late Fred Kilmartin and his wife Rose set up the dealership in 1962 and it has retained the professionalism and warmth of a family business ever since, with Fred’s insistence on the highest standards of sales and service remaining a mantra of the management team.
Read more ...New Nissan NV400 van
Thu, Mar 24, 2011
The impressive Nissan commercial vehicle range will get even bigger at the Commercial Vehicle Show in Birmingham next month.
Read more ...New Volkswagen Touareg SUV arrives
Wed, Mar 16, 2011
Volkswagen boasts that its new Touareg leaves a lasting impression with a combination of superior off-road capabilities, a high level of comfort, and groundbreaking efficiency.
Read more ...Ford offers tax relief to new Focus buyers
Wed, Mar 16, 2011
The Ford Focus has been Ireland’s best-selling car of the past 10 years, and the new model just launched will be even more attractive to buyers. The company has announced that all new models will come with three years free road tax. A new Focus bought by the end of March will have road tax covered until March 2014.
The offer applies across the Focus range, starting with the three-door Focus Style 1.6 TDCi, available from €21,475 ex-works or €16,334 with scrappage. The model comes with a good standard specification, including air conditioning, 16” alloy wheels, front fogs lights, Quickclear windscreen, and Bluetooth voice control.
Read more ...Toyota Ireland hits half million sales mark
Wed, Mar 16, 2011
Toyota Ireland, one of the country’s most successful and loved brands, has just hit the monumental half a million sales mark for its passenger vehicles.
Read more ...Toyota unveils stunning new sports car
Thu, Mar 10, 2011
The stunning new FT-86 II concept made its world debut at the Geneva Motor Show earlier this month, giving the clearest indication yet as to the final design of Toyota's next sports car. It marks a return to the passion for driving that has inspired great Toyota cars of the past, starting with the legendary 2000 GT in the 1960s.
Read more ...Mercedes-Benz Sprinters for Tuam-based company
Thu, Mar 10, 2011
Galway-based Cunningham Higgins, the recently appointed main dealers for Mercedes-Benz commercial vehicles, has delivered two new Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 416 extra long panel vans to the Tuam-based company Western Hygiene.
Read more ...Three World Car of the Year finalists
Thu, Mar 10, 2011
The top three contenders for the overall 2011 World Car of the Year title are the Audi A8, the BMW 5 Series, and the Nissan Leaf.
Read more ...New Renault Espace in 2014
Thu, Mar 10, 2011
Renault will have a new Espace in 2014 and will replace the current Laguna in 2016.
Read more ...Hyundai unveils two new star models
Thu, Mar 10, 2011
Hyundai unveiled two new production models to a European audience at the Geneva Motor Show. Both cars encapsulate the spirit of Hyundai's new brand slogan: ‘New Thinking. New Possibilities'.
Read more ...Orders open for new Audi A6 due in April
Thu, Mar 10, 2011
Following the new E-Class and 5-Series, comes the latest German executive model, the new Audi A6 saloon which is now available to order here for delivery from April.
It is the seventh generation of the model, which Audi says has been redesigned from the ground up.
Read more ...Toyota Verso-S wins the space race
Thu, Mar 03, 2011
Toyota Ireland has launched its new small MPV in Ireland with an entry level price of €16,995.
Read more ...Stylish new Kia Rio breaks cover
Thu, Mar 03, 2011
Kia Motors has revealed the first photos of the next generation Rio, which will be unveiled at the Geneva Motorshow alongside the new Picanto.
Read more ...Lower road tax for more efficient new Suzuki SX4
Thu, Mar 03, 2011
Suzuki's urban sport crossover, the SX4, has been given a new look and the 1.5 litre engine has also been upgraded. It also benefits from lower C02 emissions, lower road tax, and lower fuel consumption. Prices start at €17,385 for the GLX hatchback version.
Read more ...New Volkswagen Jetta makes European debut
Thu, Mar 03, 2011
Following its international unveiling in 2010, the latest generation Jetta has made its European debut.
Read more ...Pets do ferry well travelling by sea
Thu, Mar 03, 2011
Pets prefer ferry travel, if carryings by Irish Ferries during 2010 are a guide.
Last year, dogs, cats and ferrets were the three most popular species of pets carried on their Ireland/French service under the popular pet passport scheme.
Read more ...Ford Fiesta scores a global safety first
Thu, Mar 03, 2011
The Ford Fiesta is now the first car in its segment to earn top crash test ratings in each of the world's largest auto markets that perform safety testing, the US, China and Europe.
"Ford is committed to safety, including our efforts to deliver top crash test ratings that customers look to when choosing new vehicles," said Sue Cischke, Ford spokeswoman. "Fiesta is the latest example of that safety commitment, and shows that a small, fuel-efficient car can deliver top safety."
Read more ...New BMW i sub-brand is electric
Thu, Mar 03, 2011
BMW has launched a new sub-brand which focuses on developing the electric vehicle sustainable individual mobility solutions.
Read more ...Test drive the new Volvo V60 at Kenny Galway
Thu, Mar 03, 2011
Volvo’s new V60 will be launched in the city this weekend, and local car dealership, Kenny Galway Ltd, and Volvo Car Ireland are inviting all motoring enthusiasts to avail of freeVolvo V60 sports wagon test drives.
The dealership launch weekend, which takes place over three days, tomorrow (Friday), Saturday, and Sunday, will also include special launch offers and various entertainment.
Read more ...New 508 is Peugeot's best family car
Thu, Feb 24, 2011
Peugeot will have a new replacement here in April for the 407, and it is set to be big seller here. The new Peugeot 508 certainly has a stylish front to attract the attention of both fleet and private family car buyers. It is dynamic and well-equipped with prices starting from €24,850 ex-works.
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