Citroen Ireland open for business with new cars

Thu, Feb 18, 2010

Automobiles Citroen France has announced the creation of a new subsidiary in Ireland which will springboard the launch of a series of new models into the Irish market in the first quarter of this year.

Renault Ireland offers new finance package

Thu, Feb 18, 2010

Renault Ireland has announced the introduction of Credit Renault, which it says, on top of its affordable prices, will now enable the company to offer customers a complete finance package this month.

Ireland's car buyers' guide now available

Thu, Feb 18, 2010

With the lowest priced cars (pre-tax) in Europe even before the Government Scrappage Scheme is applied, there has never been a better time to buy a new car in this country.

Euro NCAP's top five crash test achievers of 2009

Thu, Feb 18, 2010

The Volkswagen Golf VI has topped the ratings in Euro NCAP’s list of safest cars of 2009.

First tested in 2008 under the former rating scheme, the Volkswagen Golf VI was re-released in 2009.

Volkswagen Amarok proves its off-road strength

Thu, Feb 11, 2010

Eight months before it arrives in Ireland, the new Volkswagen pick-up, the Amarok, has been demonstrating its power, durability and off-road performance.

Western Motors Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles promotion

Thu, Feb 11, 2010

At the launch of Western Motors Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles promotion were ( l-r) Mark Brady, sales manager of Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles; Paul Burke, director of Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles; Pat Keane, sales manager of Western Motorsl; Gerry Hyland, brand specialist Western Motors; and Noel Carrick, aftersales manager Western Motors. Photo:-Mike Shaughnessy

Major 10 day Ford promotion starts Friday

Thu, Feb 11, 2010

Ford is staging a major promotion at its dealerships from this Friday (February 12). The company tells us that it is the 10 best days to buy a Ford.

Hyundai pushes competitive scrappage offers

Thu, Feb 11, 2010

To date Hyundai has enjoyed unparalleled success in Europe under the various scrappage programmes.

In the UK market Hyundai has become the King of Scrappage, with sales 100 per cent up on last year. Hyundai even reached the No 2 best selling retail car brand in the UK since the introduction of the scrappage scheme. The most popular car under its national scrappage scheme is the Hyundai i10, taking one in 12 of all orders placed nationally.

Lessons to learn from vehicle recalls

Thu, Feb 11, 2010

Unless you have been on a climbing expedition in Nepal, you can't have missed the news that Toyota has a recall underway for a number of its models.

So what is such big news in that? Well apparently, the devil himself is in danger with this one. It has replaced the weather as a topic of conversation and some learned scribes are firing lines like, "They will have to stop saying they are the best built cars in the world".

Monaghan's Mazda Winner

Thu, Feb 11, 2010

Mazda 3 'Make your mark' winner Micheal Aherne is presented with his new Mazda 3 executive diesel by Mazda brand Manager Pat Kelly on behalf of Monaghan and Sons Galway for Mazda Motor Group Ireland.

Price reductions attract buyers to Mitsubishi

Thu, Feb 04, 2010

Mitsubishi Motors reacted last November to the difficult market conditions in the motor sector by announcing price reductions to the Outlander, Lancer and Colt ranges.

Fiat announces new finance offers

Thu, Feb 04, 2010

Fiat, in conjunction with Permanent TSB, has announced details of its new finance offer which requires zero deposit on all key Fiat models that are purchased under the Government Scrappage Scheme.

Open weekend at Volvo

Thu, Feb 04, 2010

The full range of Volvo DRIVe models will be on display at a special open weekend and test drive event on Saturday and Sunday ( February 6/7) at Volvo dealers throughout Ireland.

New Insight hybrid car charges Honda this month

Thu, Feb 04, 2010

The introduction of two new hybrid cars – the Insight five-door hatchback later this month and the exciting CR-Z sport coupe next summer - together with the return this month of the 1.4 Civic three-door option, will contribute significantly to what promises to be a developing year for Honda in Ireland.

Both new hybrids will be driven by the i.4 i-VTEC engine, already equipped in the Civic IMA hybrid. The Insight's practical and spacious interior can accommodate five people and it has a flexible and class-leading load space of 408 litres. Recommended retail prices for this tax band A car will start at €22,378 (incl VRT refund).

Salthill and Claddagh properties set for February auction

Thu, Feb 04, 2010

O’Donnellan & Joyce auctioneers has received an enthusiastic response to No 52 Dalysfort Road in Salthill and No 13 St Dominic’s Road in the Claddagh as the company prepares to offer these properties with others at the first auction of the season, to be held on Friday February 26. The attendance at all open viewing sessions so far has been very encouraging with a wide range of parties interested in purchasing property in these locations. Other properties on offer on that day are 1.77 acres in Cahergowan, a house in Cahergowan, No 31 The Maples, and Killowen House in Salthill.

New Audi A8 travels light with much more

Thu, Jan 28, 2010

An all-aluminium construction and an array of advanced technology enables the new Audi flagship to take an even more responsible approach to deluxe motoring.

Mazda gives the Scrappage Scheme a sporty look

Thu, Jan 28, 2010

Mazda tells us customers can save up to €3,500 on the price of a new Mazda 2 resulting in an entry price of €10,995 for the three-door Comfort model, writes Padraic Deane.

Considering the Mazda2 was voted as the 2008 World Car of the Year by a global jury, including myself representing Ireland, and that it has a maximum five-star rating from Europe NCAP, this is an offer any prospective new car buyer should look at.

First customer to collect new car from Tony Burke Motors

Thu, Jan 28, 2010

Tony Burke and Nigel Duane of Tony Burke Motors present the keys to Angela McMahon, the first customer to collect her new 2010 Toyota Urban Cruiser Car from the newly-opened Toyota and Lexus dealership Tony Burke Motors.

Galway woman is a lifetime driving 23 new Fords 

Thu, Jan 21, 2010

Eileen Lovett from Galway has been buying cars from Higgins Motorpark/ Higgins Garage since 1929 and just this week she collected her 23rd car from the garage, a 2010 Ford Focus which she has bought for her daughter.   

In Car Technology supplies the latest range of vehicle accessories

Thu, Jan 21, 2010

Vehicle security specialists, In Car Technology, supplies and installs a range of electronic accessories for today’s motorists.

Alarm systems, immobilisers, remote central locking systems, GPS tracking systems, as well as various safety enhancements such as hands-free car kits, satellite navigation, parking sensors, and rear view cameras are available at In Car Technology.

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