New Kia Sportage set for October launch
Thu, Aug 05, 2010
Kia Motors Ireland will launch its impressive new Sportage in October.
Read more ...New generation Mercedes-Benz Vito on the way
Thu, Aug 05, 2010
Mercedes-Benz say its new Vito is a benchmark among vans.
Read more ...Next generation BMW X3 sports activity vehicle
Thu, Jul 29, 2010
BMW tells me that their new X3 will add a new dimension to the pleasure of driving a Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) of this class. It arrives here later this year.
Read more ...New Range Rover Evoque breaks cover
Thu, Jul 29, 2010
The first official picture of the new compact Range Rover has been released to coincide with the 40th birthday celebration of Range Rover.
Read more ...Peugeot unveils new 508 range
Thu, Jul 22, 2010
Peugeot has unwrapped the first official photographs of its new 508 saloon and SW models, ahead of their international unveiling at this October's Paris Motor Show.
Read more ...Citroen business offers unveiled
Thu, Jul 22, 2010
Citroen Motors Ireland is now offering all business customers its award winning LCV models at significantly reduced prices.
Citroen dealerships are offering the Nemo and Berlingo First from just €7,995 (Nemo) and €8,995 (Berlingo First) until September 30 excluding VAT.
Read more ...ESP now standard on Ford Fiesta
Thu, Jul 22, 2010
The Ford Fiesta now comes with electronic stability programme as standard, making it the first volume-selling “supermini” on the Irish market to have this acclaimed safety aid as standard.
Read more ...Super BMW M3s on patrol at Mondello Park
Thu, Jul 22, 2010
BMW Ireland and Mondello Park have announced the continuation of their long-standing course car association with the introduction of two BMW M3s to the venue.
Read more ...Toyota's new summer scrappage offers
Thu, Jul 22, 2010
Toyota Ireland has announced details of its summer scrappage campaign that allows customers to drive away in a brand new Toyota, from prices starting at €7,995.
The campaign began on July 12 and runs through to the end of August, giving customers an opportunity to buy two award-winning models from the Toyota range.
Read more ...New Mercedes-Benz R-Class on the way
Thu, Jul 22, 2010
Mercedes-Benz tells us that it is preparing the way for the arrival in August of its versatile, new-generation R-Class following a makeover that has seen the introduction of a number of new design changes.
Read more ...New Range Rover Evoque breaks cover
Thu, Jul 22, 2010
The first official picture of the new compact Range Rover has been released to coincide with the 40th birthday celebration of Range Rover.
Read more ...Renault is top for scrappage deals
Thu, Jul 22, 2010
After the first five months of the year, Renault is a clear leader in the scrappage sales polls with over 1,358 reclaims made by new Renault owners under the Government Scrappage Scheme.
In all there were 7,368 reclaims made to the end of May, according to statistics compiled by Revenue. Renault Ireland leads the scrappage table followed by Ford at 15 per cent and Skoda at 10 per cent.
Read more ...Drink-drive limit reduction welcomed
Thu, Jul 22, 2010
There has been a broad welcome for the passing of the 2010 Road Traffic Bill which paves the way for reducing Ireland’s drink drive limit from 80mgs to 50mgs, along with a lower 20mg limit for learner drivers and professional drivers.
“Fifty mgs is the normal limit in most parts of Europe and indeed in most of the developed world,” says AA director of policy Conor Faughnan. “Ireland is something of an anomaly with its higher 80mg limit, and this brings us into line.”
Read more ...New-look Ford Mondeo to arrive later this year
Thu, Jul 15, 2010
Ford says it will debut its stylish and technologically advanced new Mondeo at the 2010 Moscow International Auto Show on August 25. The new model should be available here by November.
Read more ...Volkswagen unveils a sharp new look Jetta
Thu, Jul 15, 2010
The new Jetta has been unveiled at Times Square in New York, featuring a sharp new look, greater space, and the most advanced range of petrol and diesel engines yet.
Read more ...Is this the oldest car to qualify under scrappage scheme?
Thu, Jul 15, 2010
Mary Cummins from Kilmessan in Co Meath entered the record books when she “scrapped” her 30-years-old Fiesta in favour of a new model.
Speaking at the handover of a new 2010 Ford Fiesta to Mary, John Robinson said: “As far as we know, this is the oldest car that has been traded in as part of the Government scrappage scheme. The car was first registered in May 1980 and is still going strong – it is a testament to the build quality of the original Fiesta and underlines why the car has continued to be a favourite with Irish motorists right up to today.”
Read more ...Volvos get higher spec at no extra price
Thu, Jul 15, 2010
The Volvo S40 and V50 ranges have proved to be very popular in Ireland, offering a combination of well sized and well specified premium cars at a value for money price. Now Volvo tells us that value is even better with new and improved standard trim and engines.
Read more ...New Giulietta could drive Alfa Romeo's forward
Thu, Jul 08, 2010
In the 1950s the Alfa Giulietta caught the imagination of the driving public with its sporty appeal, attractive looks and accessible pricing. Now, more than 50 years later, the Italian sporting car manufacturer is celebrating its centenary with a new namesake which goes on sale here this summer.
Read more ...Small is bigger at International Engine of the Year Awards
Thu, Jul 08, 2010
The powerful Volkswagen 1.4-litre TSI twincharger engine has scooped the top award at the International Engine of the Year Awards for the second consecutive year
Read more ...New Mazda5 set for launch in competitive MPV market
Thu, Jul 08, 2010
A new design statement, seen on its concept cars over the past two-and-a-half years, debuts on a production model of the new generation Mazda5 people carrier this autumn.
This presented a challenge for chief designer Koji Tabata and his team. Applying the wave-like styling to what is traditionally a boxy shape.
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