Mercedes-Benz cuts C-Class price
Wed, Dec 23, 2009
Mercedes-Benz has continued its price-cutting drive with a nine per cent reduction to its entry-level C-Class diesel and petrol models.
Read more ...BMW model range voted most reliable in the UK
Wed, Dec 23, 2009
Research into nearly 900,000 cars operated by the country’s biggest 50 leasing companies has found that BMW Group’s model range is the most reliable in Britain – for the second year in a row.
Read more ...Superb new Opel Astra arrives
Thu, Dec 17, 2009
The new Astra has arrived in Ireland with an extensive line-up of eight engines and five trim levels.
Read more ...New car scrappage scheme unveiled
Thu, Dec 17, 2009
The Irish motor industry has received a shot in the arm with a new scrappage scheme on cars 10 years or older.
Announced in the Budget, the scheme will allow motorists who trade in their 10-year-old cars or older for a new car in the VRT bands A and B (ie with CO2 emissions of 140g/km or less), receive tax relief of up to €1,500 in accordance with certain criteria.
Read more ...Volkswagen drops prices and adds spec
Thu, Dec 17, 2009
Volkswagen Ireland has realigned its 2010 prices while adding extra standard equipment and finance through its Volkswagen Bank.
Read more ...New Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe wins Green Car Of The Year award
Thu, Dec 17, 2009
The new Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe with Sstart/stop has been awarded The 'Green Car of the Year 2009' by a specialist website: 'thegreencarwebsite.co.uk'.
The Volvo C30 DRIVe stormed ahead in the online poll beating rivals such as the Toyota Prius and BMW 316d to receive the accolade.
Read more ...Been breathalysed lately?
Thu, Dec 17, 2009
If you want to avoid being breathalysed, you should be a female motorist in rural Munster on a Tuesday afternoon. If you want to maximise your chances of being breathalysed, you should be a male driver in Dublin between 7pm and 10pm on a Saturday. That’s according to an AA Motorists’ Panel survey of 8,600 motorists nationwide.
Read more ...Vantastic Ford takes all at Irish Van of the Year awards
Thu, Dec 10, 2009
The new Ford Transit Connect has been voted Continental Irish Van of the Year 2010 by the Irish Motoring Writers’ Association.
Read more ...Bradley Motor Works drives Honda in Galway
Thu, Dec 03, 2009
Bradley Motor Works has been appointed Honda main dealer for County Galway.
Read more ...Western Motors responds to tough market conditions
Thu, Dec 03, 2009
Western Motors Ballybrit, the city’s local Volkswagen and Audi dealer, is embarking on a number of campaigns to ensure its customer offers are better than ever.
According to Western Motors, the “ price of all new cars has been reduced significantly by the manufacturers over the last 18 months”.
Read more ...Nissan NV200 is International Van of the Year 2010
Thu, Nov 26, 2009
The NV200 or new Vanette, Nissan’s global all new compact van, has been awarded the International Van of the Year (IVotY) 2010 by a jury of specialist European journalists.
Read more ...Nissan launches Ireland's lowest priced car
Thu, Nov 26, 2009
Two or three years ago the headline above might not only be ignored but also do damage to the Nissan brand. Not anymore! The Tiger is dead, and reality has come home to roost.
Read more ...Land Rover announces new model pricing
Thu, Nov 19, 2009
The new Land Rover distributor for Ireland tells us that new engines, more luxurious interiors, higher specifications and improved styling will be part of their new 2010 model range from January. Additionally, they tell us that many of the more popular models will also provide additional value for money through significant price reductions.
Read more ...In Car Technology supplies the latest range of vehicle accessories
Thu, Nov 19, 2009
In Car Technology, established in 1997, continues to serve the growing need within the motor industry for skilled installation of the increasingly complex range of electronic accessories in today’s cars, vans. and trucks.
In response to demand, In Car Technology supplies these products to the growing retail market in a new retail showroom.
Read more ...Nissan launches Ireland's lowest priced car
Thu, Nov 19, 2009
Two or three years ago the headline above might not only be ignored but also do damage to the Nissan brand. Not anymore! The Tiger is dead, and reality has come home to roost.
Read more ...Volvo cuts prices, adds three-years warranty, and free upgrades
Thu, Nov 12, 2009
Volvo Ireland has cut prices and now is offering savings from €2,240 to €3,750 - and in one case a massive €11,000.
Read more ...New Volkswagen Polo offers more for less
Thu, Nov 12, 2009
The fifth generation of Volkswagen’s evergreen supermini, the Polo, is on sale.
Read more ...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.
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