Revised Volkswagen Eos is unveiled
Thu, Oct 21, 2010
Volkswagen has unveiled the new face of the Eos convertible coupé ahead of its public debut at the Los Angeles Motor Show next month.
Read more ...New Ford autumn scrappage deals add value
Thu, Oct 21, 2010
With the Government scrappage scheme running out at the end of December, there are some new offers arriving on the market.
Read more ...Car colour? Denim, cognac or silky silver
Thu, Oct 21, 2010
Much has been written about the cars of the future - will they be full electric, hybrid or powered by a fuel cell? Everyone has a view, but have you ever wondered what colour they may be?
How about denim, like the name, a classic blue with a high effect sparkle, or cognac, a rich coppery warm brown with an iridescent highlight, silky silver, a liquid silver look with a slight bronze cast. Then there's moonshine blue, a pale silvery blue like the reflection of the moon on a lake; and wicked, a sinister green colour inspired by couture fashion.
Read more ...Renault announces Ireland’s first van scrappage scheme
Thu, Oct 21, 2010
Renault Ireland’s new van scrappage scheme gives van owners the opportunity to scrap their vans (five years and older) and purchase one of Europe’s number one best-selling van range.
Read more ...Win tickets to Top Gear with M6 car auctions
Thu, Oct 21, 2010
M6 car auctions has teamed up with Top Gear to offer readers a chance to win a pair of tickets to the Top Gear festival in Citywest this November.
Read more ...New Mercedes-Benz CLS set for arrival
Thu, Oct 14, 2010
Believe it or not, big cars are back. Yes, sales of large luxury models are predicted to rise in the years ahead.
Read more ...VW Passat Bluemotion sets new world record
Thu, Oct 14, 2010
A Volkswagen Passat BlueMotion has set a new Guinness World Record for the longest distance travelled by a standard production passenger car on a single tank of fuel.
Read more ...Galway accounts for six per cent of car scrappage scheme
Thu, Oct 14, 2010
Nearly 800 cars have been registered in Galway since January by buyers who availed of the government scrappage scheme, writes Padraic Deane.
In total 13,615 cars have been processed under the scheme nationally. Forty-nine percent of those are category A cars (€100 road tax p/a), with the remaining 51 per cent category B cars (€150p/a). Galway, with 792 cars registered, accounts for six per cent of national sales under the car scrappage scheme.
Read more ...New Hyundai ix20 for compact MPV segment
Thu, Oct 14, 2010
Hyundai is set to shake up the compact MPV market this autumn with the new, modern and dynamic ix20, unveiled at the 2010 Paris Motor Show.
Read more ...Information overload is endangering urban road users
Thu, Oct 14, 2010
Imagine if tomorrow morning your local authority decided to remove all yield, stop, and other such signage, as well as traffic lights and pedestrian crossings from your village, town or city?
As one of the delegates who attended the annual Automotive Forum, organised by the Irish Motoring Writers Association and sponsored by Semperit Tyres, I opened my mind to this suggestion. I listened as evidence was presented on how overloading the motorist with traffic lights and road signs can increase road crashes in urban areas, and that handing more responsibility to the driver can result in a spectacularly positive change in behaviour.
Read more ...BMW recalls cars
Thu, Oct 14, 2010
BMW Ireland is recalling 533 cars because of possible problems with the cars’ power braking system. The move is part of worldwide recall of 350,000 cars.
BMW Ireland has confirmed that 533 V8 and V12 powered BMW 5, 6, and 7 Series and Rolls Royce motor cars, produced between July 2001 and November 2009 are affected by the recall.
Read more ...New Range Rover Evoque set for global launch
Thu, Oct 07, 2010
The new Range Rover Evoque will make its global debut at this week’s 2010 Paris Motor Show. It is the smallest, lightest, and most fuel efficient Range Rover ever.
Read more ...New Range Rover Evoque set for global launch
Thu, Oct 07, 2010
The new Range Rover Evoque will make its global debut at this week’s 2010 Paris Motor Show. It is the smallest, lightest, and most fuel efficient Range Rover ever.
Read more ...New Mercedes-Benz Vito van here next month
Thu, Oct 07, 2010
Mercedes-Benz is preparing the way for the introduction of its new Vito van and Viano people carrier, both of which are scheduled to arrive here in early October.
Destined to be a contender for the highly coveted Continental Irish Van of the Year Award, the new rear-wheel drive Vito and Viano have both benefited from a comprehensive revamp that has seen improvements introduced in all departments, the most notable of which are designed to reduce running costs.
Read more ...Ford set to lower costs with new C-Max
Thu, Oct 07, 2010
Ford tells us the new C-Max and Grand C-Max customers will enjoy lower CO2 ratings and enhanced fuel economy.
Read more ...Superb Skoda reigns Supreme
Thu, Oct 07, 2010
The Skoda Superb estate 2.0 TDI has been crowned the Caravan Club Towcar of the Year 2011.
The Skoda Superb estate 2.0 TDI CR took the top honour in its price class and went on to be voted overall winner of the 28th Caravan Club Towcar of the Year 2011 competition.
Read more ...Fiat Doblo Cargo wins international van award
Thu, Oct 07, 2010
The Fiat Doblo Cargo is the International Van of the Year 2011.
Read more ...Renault Kangoo Van is going electric
Thu, Oct 07, 2010
Since 1901 and the launch of its single-cylinder van, Renault has been a major player in the light commercial vehicle range. It has been the LCV market leader in Western Europe for the past 12 years, and even increased its market share this year, from 14.4 per cent to 15.7 per cent.
Read more ...New Mercedes-Benz Vito van here next month
Thu, Oct 07, 2010
Mercedes-Benz is preparing the way for the introduction of its new Vito van and Viano people carrier, both of which are scheduled to arrive here in early October.
Destined to be a contender for the highly coveted Continental Irish Van of the Year Award, the new rear-wheel drive Vito and Viano have both benefited from a comprehensive revamp that has seen improvements introduced in all departments, the most notable of which are designed to reduce running costs.
Read more ...Ford set to lower costs with new C-Max
Thu, Oct 07, 2010
Ford tells us the new C-Max and Grand C-Max customers will enjoy lower CO2 ratings and enhanced fuel economy.
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