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.

The Continental Irish Car of the Year and Continental Irish Van of the Year, in addition to five car and two van category awards, will be revealed at a gala event in the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Dublin, on Thursday November 26.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The Safe Cross Code song makes a comeback

Thu, Sep 10, 2009

With parents and children back to school, the Road Safety Authority has re-introduced the Safe Cross Code song as part of a package of road safety measures aimed at primary school children.

New spacious Kia Venga to debut at Frankfurt

Thu, Sep 03, 2009

Kia has confirmed its new, spacious, and dynamic B-segment MPV will be named Venga when it goes on sale across Europe later this year.

Beware of some common car insurance rip-offs

Thu, Sep 03, 2009

Insurance fraud began when insurance first began. Incidents have been recorded as far back as ancient Greece. Ship scuttling was an insurance scam in ancient Greece where ships were purposely sunk. Later insurance fraud travelled to England and then to America. When cars were introduced it opened a whole new arena for fraudulent insurance claims.

Today, with modern technology, many fraudulent car accident claims do arise from sophisticated organised crime rings that can be hard to detect. Don't let this make you a victim of an insurance scam. Whether the insurance scam is from an organised crime ring or an individual, there are fraud protection steps you can take to help you be more aware and avoid being a scammer’s next victim.

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