Hyundai’s new brand direction reaches Ireland

Thu, Apr 14, 2011

Hyundai Cars Ireland has unveiled ‘New Thinking.. New Possibilities’.

Van owners get overloading warning

Thu, Apr 14, 2011

More van and light goods vehicle operators may be unwittingly increasing their fuel and running costs, and reducing their safety, by overloading their vehicles.

Peugeot 207 tops European reliability survey

Thu, Apr 07, 2011

A survey has revealed the most reliable car made by a European car company is the Peugeot 207.

The Warranty Direct survey in Britain analysed more than 20,000 live policies on three to seven-years-old cars made by European manufacturers and compared claims for repairs.

Renault's electric compact van on show

Thu, Apr 07, 2011

Renault Ireland showcased its electric Kangoo compact van at the Energy Show in Dublin recently.

Driver distraction is now a wider and bigger issue

Thu, Apr 07, 2011

Mobile phone usage while driving has increased since 2009, but the AA also reports 73.4 per cent of motorists admit to eating or drinking a non alcoholic beverage while driving at least occasionally.

New car sales rise in March

Thu, Apr 07, 2011

Figures released for the first quarter of the year show that 47,996 new cars have been sold so far, an increase of 14 per cent on last year.

'Stig' launches new Audi A6

Thu, Apr 07, 2011

Some 400 people turned out for the public launch of the new Audi A6 in Dublin last week.

Less than one in 10 obey 30km city speed limit

Thu, Apr 07, 2011

Fewer than 10 per cent of motorists obey the 30km/h speed limit introduced by Dublin City Council last year, according to a new survey by Continental Tyres.

Carried out with the help of Tele-Traffic, suppliers of laser speedgun technology, the Continental Tyres survey found that only nine vehicles out of 100 surveyed were travelling at 30km/h or less. The highest speed recorded in the survey – which covered all vehicle types including cars, motor bikes, vans, trucks and buses – was a van travelling at 58km/h, nearly twice the permitted speed.

Essential driver training now compulsory

Thu, Apr 07, 2011

Starting this week, learner drivers must take compulsory lessons as part of a new licensing system.

The new Essential Driver Training programme has been introduced since Monday, and is one of a range of measures announced by the Road Safety Authority last September. It forms part of a new Graduated Driver Licensing system aimed to enhance the way drivers are trained, tested and licensed in Ireland.

Stylish new Mercedes-Benz C-Class offers more

Thu, Mar 31, 2011

This is a big year for Mercedes-Benz, the famous German premium carmaker. It celebrates 125 years. Karl Benz also patented the automobile - his first was powered by his own four-stroke cycle petrol engine which was built in Mannheim, Germany in 1885.

Superb new Ford Focus now on sale

Thu, Mar 31, 2011

The long awaited new Ford Focus is now on sale with an entry level price of €20,825 ex-works for the 1.6 VCT petrol model (Band B). The diesel line-up kicks off at €21,325 ex-works for the 1.6 TDCi version (Band A).

Mazda MX-5 sets new Guinness World Record

Thu, Mar 31, 2011

Total production of Mazda Motor Corporation’s MX-5 sports car has reached 900,000 units.

Business bonus with vans from Fiat Professional

Thu, Mar 31, 2011

Fiat Professional is offering commercial vehicle customers a combined minimum trade-in allowance and a Fiat Professional business bonus which could amount to a saving of up to €9,500 on a new Fiat van.

Three major Kia launches at Geneva Motor Show

Thu, Mar 24, 2011

Kia is set for a landmark year in its history. The three new models on its stand at the 81st Geneva Motor Show are testament to this.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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