First Saab 9-4X rolls off the production line

Thu, Feb 24, 2011

The first Saab 9-4X crossover to be commercially produced has now rolled off the assembly line in Mexico.

Women drivers more stressed than men

Thu, Feb 24, 2011

Women are far more likely to get stressed out while driving than their male counterparts, the results of the latest AA poll suggest.

Selecting from a list of potentially stressful driving activities, such as talking to gardaí, entering and exiting motorways, and negotiating multi-lane roundabouts, female respondents consistently expressed far greater levels of anxiety than males.

Opel extends free servicing campaign

Thu, Feb 24, 2011

Opel is extending its three years’ free servicing plan on all orders for Opel passenger cars and light commercial vehicles placed by March 31.

The campaign, which was launched last November, ensures customes do not have to pay for servicing for the first three years and, according to the company, it “assures Opel’s customers peace of mind as only genuine Opel parts are used by Opel trained technicians.”

Sean O’Brien becomes Kia brand ambassador

Thu, Feb 24, 2011

Kia Motors Ireland has teamed up with one of Ireland’s young rugby talents, Leinster and Ireland player Sean O’Brien who will promote the Kia brand and drive a new Kia Sportage over the coming two years.

Skoda’s new Superb combi estate in Monaghans Galway

Thu, Feb 17, 2011

Following the successful launch of the new Yeti SUV, Skoda has just launched the new Superb Combi estate.

Special edition 207 and 308 are the Envy

Thu, Feb 17, 2011

Peugeot started the year with two special edition announcements. The Peugeot 207 Envy 1.4, 95bhp petrol five door slots into Band B road tax. Standard equipment includes bluetooth, six airbags, alloy wheels, front fogs, aircon, leather steering wheel, and remote audio controls.

Big success for Hyundai in January

Thu, Feb 17, 2011

Hyundai passenger car sales for January 2011 have jumped by 74 per cent compared with January last year, according to Hyundai Cars Ireland. This has resulted in a growth in market share from 3.3 per cent in January 2010 to 4.56 per cent in January 2011.

Historic celebrations at Mercedes-Benz Ireland

Thu, Feb 17, 2011

A milestone in motoring history - the 125th anniversary of the invention of the motor car by Karl Benz – was marked recently with a presentation to the Royal Irish Automobile Club by the Mercedes-Benz organisation in Ireland.

Renault extends van scrappage promotion

Thu, Feb 17, 2011

Renault Ireland is extending its Scrap My Van offer, which includes Renault’s award-winning LCV range, until the end of February.

Super new Ford Focus on the way

Thu, Feb 10, 2011

The long-awaited new Ford Focus will arrive here in April. And it is a real beauty.

Super new Ford Focus on the way

Thu, Feb 10, 2011

The long-awaited new Ford Focus will arrive here in April. And it is a real beauty.

Continental Irish Van of the Year 2011

Thu, Feb 10, 2011

The Land Rover Discovery 4 commercial and Volkswagen Golf van were voted category winners in the Continental Irish Van of the Year 2011.

Mitsubishi adds new Lancer diesel to its iconic range

Thu, Feb 10, 2011

A two-times winner of the World Rally Championship, the Mitsubishi Lancer, is one of the most recognisable and popular vehicles in the Mitsubishi range.

Motorshow 2011 Car Buyers' Guide annual

Thu, Feb 10, 2011

Ireland has the lowest priced cars (pre-tax) in Europe. And that is before the Government Scrappage Scheme is applied. If you have money saved, or are one of the minority who can get finance, there has never been a better time to buy a new car in this country.

The 2011 edition of Motorshow Car Buyers' Guide assists buyers with no nonsense verdicts on every new car. It also has all the new car scoops, with details of more than a hundred new models on the way.

Continental Irish Van of the Year 2011

Thu, Feb 10, 2011

The Land Rover Discovery 4 commercial and Volkswagen Golf van were voted category winners in the Continental Irish Van of the Year 2011.

Mitsubishi adds new Lancer diesel to its iconic range

Thu, Feb 10, 2011

A two-times winner of the World Rally Championship, the Mitsubishi Lancer, is one of the most recognisable and popular vehicles in the Mitsubishi range.

Motorshow 2011 Car Buyers' Guide annual

Thu, Feb 10, 2011

Ireland has the lowest priced cars (pre-tax) in Europe. And that is before the Government Scrappage Scheme is applied. If you have money saved, or are one of the minority who can get finance, there has never been a better time to buy a new car in this country.

The 2011 edition of Motorshow Car Buyers' Guide assists buyers with no nonsense verdicts on every new car. It also has all the new car scoops, with details of more than a hundred new models on the way.

New Opel Corsa gets a new sporty look

Thu, Feb 03, 2011

The Opel Corsa’s makeover continues following the overhaul of most beneath the skin last year. Now Opel’s supermini has just got a new look in 2011 and a starting price of €14,350 for the entry level three-door version. A redesigned face with the new corporate design language lends it a sportier, expressive shape, making it recognizable as a member of the new Opel family.

Continental Irish Van of the Year 2011 category winners

Thu, Feb 03, 2011

At an awards ceremony this week the Land Rover Discovery 4 Commercial and Volkswagen Golf Van were voted category winners in the Continental Irish Van of the Year 2011 by the Irish Motoring Writers Association (IMWA) van jury.

All nine voting members of the IMWA van jury took part in the vote. In deciding these category winners, the jury members took into account such attributes as: load capacity, reliability, overall versatility, cost of ownership, and drive comfort.

New Suzuki Swift surpasses super previous model

Thu, Feb 03, 2011

Launched last September, the new Suzuki Swift is stylish, compact yet spacious, and has many attractive and user-friendly features.

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