Shortlist for Continental Irish Car of the Year
Thu, Nov 12, 2009
After the first ballot for the Continental Irish Car of the Year 2010, the following list of 10 cars have been shortlisted.
Read more ...Local crew win National Championship
Thu, Nov 05, 2009
Local Galway driver Neil Pierce and co-driver Enda O’Leary have recently been crowned Dunlop class 11 National Rally Champions.
Read more ...Motoring initiative comes to Galway
Thu, Nov 05, 2009
Following the success of the Car2Cash road show in Cork and Limerick, Merlin Car Auctions is bringing its first ever roadshow to Galway city and county.
Read more ...Irish Car of the Year 2010 list announced
Thu, Oct 29, 2009
A field of 30 candidates for the Continental Irish Car of the Year 2010 awards has been announced by the Irish Motoring Writers’ Association.
Read more ...Renault’s scrappage scheme and new Clio
Thu, Oct 22, 2009
Last month Renault Ireland launched a scrappage scheme for the Irish market. Motorists can cash in on a €1,500 bounty which is redeemable on the purchase of any new Renault car and/or light commercial vehicle under Renault Ireland’s new scrappage scheme.
Read more ...New owners for Opel but essential GM link retained
Thu, Oct 22, 2009
General Motors is supporting a bid from the consortium of Magna International Inc and Sberbank to buy a majority stake in its European Opel/Vauxhall operations.
Several key issues will be finalised over the next few weeks to secure the binding agreements, including the written support of the labour unions to support the deal with the necessary cost restructuring for viability and the finalisation of a financing package from the German government.
Read more ...Lexus debuts new hybrid power compact concept car
Thu, Oct 22, 2009
Making its world debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show, the Lexus LF-Ch full hybrid concept is Lexus’s first approach to the competitive European premium compact segment.
Read more ...Fiat Punto Evo to feature new integrated TomTom
Thu, Oct 22, 2009
Fiat and TomTom have announced their jointly development of an integrated portable navigation solution called the Blue&Me TomTom.
Read more ...New E-Class coupe arrives at Cunningham Higgins
Thu, Oct 15, 2009
Mercedes-Benz main dealer Joe Higgins from Cunningham Higgins, Ballybrit, is pictured here with the new Mercedes-Benz E-Class coupé which has just been launched on the Irish market.
Read more ...Hyundai reveals new ix35 crossover
Thu, Oct 15, 2009
Hyundai has released the first undisguised images of its new ix35, a new C-segment crossover that the company says showcases its distinctive new ‘fluidic sculpture’ design language.
Read more ...A breath of fresher air from Audi at Frankfurt Show
Thu, Oct 08, 2009
Audi showcased the world’s cleanest diesel engine technology at the Frankfurt International Motor Show
Read more ...New Renault Megane Sport Tourer on the way
Thu, Oct 08, 2009
Renault's latest incarnation of the Mégane Sport Tourer will soon be launched here.
Premiered earlier in the year at the Geneva Motor Show alongside six other new models, Renault says the stylish debutant is to be priced aggressively. In addition it will boast a winning combination of low-emission Renault eco engines and impressive equipment levels.
Read more ...New Opel Astra with green and mean engines
Thu, Oct 08, 2009
Opel’s 10th generation of the Astra has made its debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show.
Read more ...Free car safety check spearheads Safe Car Campaign
Thu, Oct 01, 2009
Free car safety checks are available courtesy of the Society of the Irish Motor Industry as part of its Safe Car Campaign 2009.
The SIMI is offering motorists a 10-point visual car check, free of charge, at participating dealerships for the months of September and October, to coincide with the back to school run.
Read more ...New Saab 9-5 saloon breaks cover
Thu, Oct 01, 2009
Sleek, sophisticated, and unmistakably Saab, the Swedish carmaker says the new 9-5 saloon signals the dawn of a new era for the brand.
With progressive, confident styling and advanced technology, Saab’s distinctive new flagship will bring a fresh, alternative choice to the premium saloon segment when it goes on sale in 2010.
Read more ...Mini coupe concept to star at Frankfurt Show
Thu, Sep 17, 2009
Fifty years since the first classic Mini was presented to the public, the stunning new Mini coupe concept is being unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show.
Read more ...New Volvo C30 sports coupe
Thu, Sep 17, 2009
Volvo's new C30 sports coupe is on the way. Offering a radical new front and rear appearance, and available with a new sports chassis, the C30 looks set to capitalise on the success of its predecessor. The new Volvo C30 has just been unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show and will go into production this November.
Read more ...Free fuel vouchers with Michelin tyres
Thu, Sep 17, 2009
Fuel will always be a large part of a vehicle’s running costs and even more so now fuel prices are starting to creep back up. To help with this Michelin is offering €40 in fuel vouchers to customers buying a set of four of its car, van, or 4x4 tyres.
The offer is available through various tyre retailers from September 1 to 30.
Read more ...New Mazda CX-7 to debut at Frankfurt Show
Thu, Sep 10, 2009
The Mazda stand at this month’s IAA Frankfurt Motor Show will exhibit the new Mazda CX-7.
Read more ...Twenty per cent price reduction at Windsor Galway
Thu, Sep 10, 2009
Galway car dealership Windsor Motors has reduced its prices by 20 per cent.
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