New Volkswagen Touran unveiled
Thu, Apr 29, 2010
The new Touran has just been unveiled. Volkswagen says that in addition to it featuring fresh styling, the new model has pioneering technology on board and a range of efficient new engines. There were 1.13 million Touran compact MPVs sold across Europe to date, but generally, it was thought of as being a bit boring.
Read more ...Ford Fiesta is Europe's top-seller this year to date
Thu, Apr 29, 2010
The stylish, latest generation Ford Fiesta was officially Europe's best-selling car in March and for the first quarter 2010.
According to the figures compiled by JATO Dynamics, 68,630 Ford Fiestas were sold in March across Europe, a 25.8 per cent increase from the same month last year, and almost 11,800 units ahead of its nearest rival the Volkswagen Golf.
Read more ...Volkswagen brake fluid change and safety check offer
Thu, Apr 29, 2010
Volkswagen is offering a special brake fluid change and safety check offer.
Read more ...Fuel prices still rising
Thu, Apr 29, 2010
Petrol and diesel prices soared again in the last month, according to the latest fuel price survey from the Automobile Association.
Read more ...Indestructible Toyota conquers volcano
Thu, Apr 29, 2010
A new chapter has been written in the world-conquering history of Toyota's mighty Hilux as it took on the ice and fire of Iceland's Eyjafallajökull volcano just hours before its eruption brought chaos to the skies of Europe.
Read more ...Mercedes-Benz vans scoop top services sector awards
Thu, Apr 29, 2010
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Vito vans both took major awards in the Courier, Express and Parcel services Van of the Year 2010 competition held recently in Germany, winning first place in the 3.5-ton and 3.0-ton van categories respectively.
Read more ...New Citroen DS3 arrives in style
Thu, Apr 29, 2010
The eagerly awaited new Citroën DS3 was launched here last week.
Read more ...Volkswagen Polo - The 2010 World Car of the Year
Thu, Apr 22, 2010
The Volkswagen Polo has been named the 2010 World Car of the Year.
The Volkswagen Polo was chosen from an initial entry list of 30 entries nominated by 59 World Car jurors from 25 countries, including our motoring correspondent Padraic Deane, who represents Ireland.
Read more ...Renault Fluence here to please Irish drivers
Thu, Apr 22, 2010
The new Renault Fluence combines sleek design, roominess, elegance and outstanding drive from €18,890. In addition to the usual €1,500 Government scrappage scheme, Renault also offers special deals to those trading in cars of eight years plus.
Read more ...New Insight hybrid among the Honda stars of 2010
Thu, Apr 15, 2010
The introduction of two new hybrid cars are among the highlights of 2010 for Honda cars. The Insight five-door hatchback has already arrived, while the exciting CR-Z sport coupe will be here in the summer. The new Insight is a tax band A car with an entry level starting price of €22,378 (incl VRT refund).
Read more ...Forty years on.... Galway Advertiser motoring better than ever
Thu, Apr 15, 2010
It is 40 years since Ronnie O'Gorman returned home from London to Galway with a plan to publish Ireland's first free newspaper. But not even he could have imagined the massive success it has become today.
Renowned nationally, its unique formula that offers great content, super design and massive readership, have all combined to make it part of life throughout County Galway.
Read more ...New Saab 9-5 on the horizon
Thu, Apr 08, 2010
The new Saab 9-5 should arrive here later this year. It is positioned by Saab as its top-of-the-line contender in the premium saloon segment - the most technically advanced car ever produced by the company.
Read more ...Car2Cash Roadshow returns to Galway
Thu, Apr 08, 2010
The popular Merlin Car 2Cash roadshow returns to Galway this weekend, giving car owners a real opportunity to sell their vehicles.
Merlin Car2Cash was introduced in April 2009 and already more than 1,000 people have exchanged their cars for €5 million in cash.
Read more ...Green revolution grows as Irish motorists choose low CO2 cars
Thu, Apr 08, 2010
While you can debate long into the night about if it is green environmental issues or green back (money) savings that is driving people into smaller and diesel and petrol cars, it is a fact that it is happening.
Read more ...First Irish registered electric car charges in
Thu, Apr 08, 2010
Pictured arriving at Dublin Port this week is a Mitsubishi i-MiEV, the first electric vehicle from a mainstream manufacturer to be registered in Ireland. It is positive proof that EVs are no longer in the distant future, and 143 more Mitsubishi i-MIEVs will arrive in Ireland this June.
Read more ...Stylish new BMW 5 Series arrives
Thu, Apr 01, 2010
The stylish new BMW 5 Series is now on sale with an entry level price of €41,750.
It features EfficientDynamics technology throughout the range which ensures CO2 emissions are minimised and as a result the VRT is kept to a minimum.
Read more ...Fuel prices accelerate to 2008 peak figures
Thu, Apr 01, 2010
The price of petrol and diesel rose sharply again in the last month, according to the latest fuel price survey from the AA.
Read more ...Mazda launches new customer finance promotion
Thu, Apr 01, 2010
Mazda Motor Ireland is introducing a zero per cent finance promotion on Mazda5 and Mazda6 (petrol and 2.0 diesel only) models.
Read more ...Toyota Ireland sponsors Katie Taylor
Thu, Mar 25, 2010
Toyota Ireland is to provide a Toyota Auris to double world and four-times European boxing champion Katie Taylor for the next three years as she prepares for the London Olympics in 2012.
Read more ...Stylish E-Class cabriolet arrives next month
Thu, Mar 25, 2010
Arriving in Ireland ahead of the summer, the new Mercedes-Benz E-Class cabriolet will join the recently-introduced coupé and soon-to-arrive new E-Class estate, completing the family of models derived from the new E-Class saloon.
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