Only one in five shows courtesy to fellow drivers
Thu, Sep 02, 2010
Only 20 per cent of Irish drivers are considerate enough to let other motorists in or out of traffic in front of them, according to a survey by tyre manufacturer, Semperit.
Read more ...Beautiful 1970 Mercedes-Benz convertible to be auctioned
Thu, Sep 02, 2010
In the same year as Janis Joplin penned the famous line, “Oh Lord, won’t you buy me a Mercedes Benz”, the finishing touches were being applied - by hand - to a stunning 280SE 3.5 litre cabriolet.
Read more ...All-new Suzuki Swift scores high for safety
Thu, Sep 02, 2010
On sale here from this month, the all-new Suzuki Swift has been rated as one of Europe’s safest cars, achieving a maximum five-star rating in the 2010 test by Euro NCAP (New Car Assessment Programme).
Read more ...Citroen launches DS3 DSport on sale here
Thu, Sep 02, 2010
Citroen Motors Ireland has announced price details for the high spec DS3 DSport THP 150 which is now available for €23,900.
Read more ...Ireland’s most popular small family saloon just got better
Thu, Sep 02, 2010
Toyota tells us that the Corolla has just benefited from a model range update.
Read more ...Updated Mazda2 debuts at Paris show
Thu, Sep 02, 2010
At this year’s Paris Motor Show Mazda says it will be focusing on low fuel consumption and reduced emissions with three new model introductions.
Read more ...Honda Jazz hybrid on horizon
Thu, Sep 02, 2010
Honda is expected to launch its Jazz hybrid next year.
Read more ...Fuel prices continue to rise
Thu, Sep 02, 2010
The cost of petrol decreased marginally this month from 133.3 cents per litre to 132.4 on average, the lowest price since April of this year, according to the latest AA fuel price survey. This is also despite a six-week low for international oil prices, due to a lower dollar, globally lower investor confidence, and lower demand for oil in the US and other major markets.
Read more ...New Suzuki Swift set for September launch
Thu, Aug 26, 2010
Pictured is the new Suzuki Swift, which will go on sale here from mid-September. It promises improved fuel economy, lower CO2 emission, better driving performance, and safety. The acclaimed styling of the existing model has become more sporty and polished.
Read more ...Legendary Transit still leading the pack at forty-five
Thu, Aug 26, 2010
The Ford Transit, consistently Ireland’s best selling van, turns 45 this month.
Read more ...New autumn scrappage offers on Ford Focus
Thu, Aug 26, 2010
Ford Ireland tells us of a new scrappage incentive programme for Ireland’s best-selling car, the Ford Focus.
Read more ...100,000 new VW Scirocco cars already
Thu, Aug 26, 2010
Since its market launch in 1974, the Scirocco compact sports coupé has been the most successful Volkswagen in its segment: 795,650 vehicles were sold up to 1992. Currently, the third generation is being manufactured.
Last Friday, at the VW plant in Portugal, just two years after its market launch, the 100,000th third generation Scirocco rolled off the production line.
Read more ...Citroen extends scrappage deals
Thu, Aug 26, 2010
Citroen Motors Ireland will be extending its scrappage deals for customers until the end of September. It includes a choice of three special models that Citroen says are available exclusively to scrappage customers.
Firstly the new Citroen C3 VT 1.4 75hp is available from €11,900 – including €1,500 Government Scrappage Allowance and €1,500 Citroen Scrappage Bonus
Read more ...New Kia Sportage set for October launch
Thu, Aug 19, 2010
Kia Motors Ireland will launch its impressive new Sportage in October.
Read more ...New generation Mercedes-Benz Vito on the way
Thu, Aug 19, 2010
Mercedes-Benz say its new Vito is a benchmark among vans.
Read more ...New stylish Volvo V60 SW is the business
Thu, Aug 19, 2010
The new stylish Volvo V60 sports wagon is on the way. Its coupé-like design has a pronounced wedge shape with a slim roof line, while the sporty rear does not sacrifice functionality, with a load capacity of 430 litres with the rear seats in place.
Read more ...Nissan Leaf electric car coming your way
Thu, Aug 12, 2010
Nissan tells us that the future of driving is coming to a dealer near you this month. The Nissan Leaf is a new electric car which the Japanese maker says is the world’s first affordable, mass produced zero-emission car.
Read more ...Renault scores No 1 on the double
Thu, Aug 12, 2010
Renault has scored number one on the double for its scrappage scheme.
Renault has top scored in County Galway for passenger registrations in July, while nationally Renault has achieved the number one spot for scrappage deals so far this year.
Read more ...New features added to Galway Summer Rally
Thu, Aug 12, 2010
This year’s Galway Summer Rally 2010 will take place on Sunday August 29.
Read more ...Prices announced for new Audi A1
Thu, Aug 05, 2010
Audi’s first venture into the compact car segment, the new A1, will be priced between €18,900 and €25,975 ex-works.
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