Ford Fiesta steals Europe's top spot in March

Thu, Apr 23, 2009

For the first time in a year, the hugely popular Volkswagen Golf has lost its stranglehold as Europe’s most popular model, handing the accolade to Ford’s well received new Fiesta. The Golf is still number one in the year-to-date (first quarter).

Citroen offers 'eco trade-in' cashback

Thu, Apr 23, 2009

The people at Citroen in Ireland say they have always been committed to greener motoring as one of the market leaders in diesel technology and in the reduction of CO2 emissions. And now, for a limited time only, Citroen says it is introducing the “eco trade-in cashback deal” which means savings on all its greenest models to encourage buyers to trade up to a newer, greener, more fuel efficient Citroën model.

BMW's latest 3-Series diesel is even better

Thu, Apr 16, 2009

The BMW 3-Series holds pole position as the biggest selling premium car in the world, but the Munich-based carmaker is never one to rest on achievements and it has further improved the 3-Series, writes Padraic Deane.

Great sports from Audi

Thu, Apr 16, 2009

The Vorsprung durch Technik brand has not only revolutionised endurance racing by becoming the first manufacturer in history to win Le Mans under diesel power, but has also made the high performance diesel concept more attractive and accessible than ever before with road-going models like the TT 2.0 TDI quattro coupe.

Kia Forte Koup steals the limelight in New York

Thu, Apr 16, 2009

With performance-inspired, aggressive, and sleek styling, Kia gave a global debut to the 2010 Forte Koup (to be known as ‘Cerato Koup’ in some countries) production vehicle at the 2009 New York International Auto Show.

Volkswagen Golf is the 2009 World Car of the Year

Thu, Apr 16, 2009

At the New York International Motor Show today, the new Volkswagen Golf was declared the 2009 World Car of the Year.

New Subaru Impreza Boxer diesel

Thu, Apr 09, 2009

I was very interested to see how Subaru was going to make the transition with its latest Impreza from the sport and rally image to a serious player in the biggest car segment on the Irish market.

Second-hand airbags could cost you your life

Thu, Apr 09, 2009

Motorists trying to save money buying second-hand airbags online could end up paying a much higher price, a new investigation warns. Leading accident management company, Accident Exchange, says the growing trade on auction sites like eBay, is a potentially ‘life and death’ issue and the Government needs to act.

The unregulated nature of the marketplace means the second-hand airbags being sold could be defective or inoperable, without the buyer’s or even the seller’s knowledge. The end result could be fatal if the airbag fails to deploy in an accident.

Nissan's all-new global van/people carrier released

Thu, Apr 09, 2009

Following its global debut at the Geneva Motor Show last month, Japan will be the first market to launch this new generation global van.

Citroen offers 'Eco Trade-In' cashback

Thu, Apr 09, 2009

The people at Citroen in Ireland say they have always been committed to greener motoring as one of the market leaders in diesel technology and in the reduction of CO2 emissions. And now, for a limited time only, Citroen says it is: "introducing the eco trade-in cashback deal meaning major savings on all of their greenest models to encourage buyers to trade-up to a newer, greener, more fuel efficient Citroën model".

Opel launches Insignia sports tourer

Thu, Apr 09, 2009

Opel Ireland has launched the much-anticipated Opel Insignia sports tourer. While it retains the Insignia’s trademark design language and German precision the sports tourer also features a wrap-around tailgate, roof spoiler, and flexible interior space resulting in a dynamic-looking, sporty, estate which elegantly conceals its high degree of functionality.

Top three finalists for 2009 World Car Awards

Thu, Apr 02, 2009

The countdown continues for the 2009 World Car Awards at the New York International Auto Show next week. Announcing the annual World Car of the Year awards at the New York show is a fitting finale to the international motor show season that begins each autumn with either the Paris or Frankfurt motor shows.

Summer debut for new Mercedes-Benz E-class

Thu, Apr 02, 2009

June will see the arrival in Ireland of the new Mercedes-Benz E-Class range. It has been billed by the German carmaker as a car of unparalleled quality. Indeed, the new E-Class is seen by many as being the benchmark in its class in terms of luxury, safety, comfort, and environmental compatibility. In appearance, it is significantly different from the current model.

Audi A4 wins Company Car of the Year

Thu, Mar 26, 2009

Readers of UK's Fleet News magazine have voted the Audi A4 Company Car of the Year in the top selling fleet title’s 2009 awards. Audi says that this provides further evidence of the cost effective compact executive’s ever increasing popularity among the business community. The desirability and viability of the A4 was also emphasised by a second award in the Best Large Premium Car category.

New Toyota Verso makes safety a priority

Thu, Mar 26, 2009

Toyota tells us that its new Verso brings high levels of safety to the compact MPV segment, providing better protection for all those on board and using intelligent design to cut the risk of injury to pedestrians.

Cunningham Higgins is new Mercedes-Benz Galway dealer

Thu, Mar 26, 2009

Cunningham Higgins motor company has been appointed authorised main sales and service dealer in Galway for Mercedes-Benz passenger cars.

Founded in 1999 by Niall Cunningham and Joe Higgins, Cunningham Higgins is recognised as one of Ireland’s leading prestige car dealers.

Hyundai reveals the new i20 three-door

Thu, Mar 26, 2009

Hyundai revealed the new i20 three-door earlier this month. The new body style will broaden the i20’s appeal to the fastest-growing sector of the car market in Europe.

Renault Laguna and Eric Cantona

Thu, Mar 26, 2009

Love him or hate him, the soccer legend Eric Cantona was greatly missed when he retired from the game. But he's back and featuring on an epic 90-second TV advert with the new Renault Laguna. It is being broadcast since Monday, mainly in France, but we can also see it here on British TV channels.

Renault tells us that it teamed up with footballer and actor Cantona because it wanted to make a truly original ad featuring the new Renault Laguna, which ranks among the best in its sector for quality.

Top score for the Golf in the new EuroNCAP test

Thu, Mar 19, 2009

Once again the latest Golf has received five stars in the EuroNCAP evaluation. The European crash test programme EuroNCAP awarded the new Golf the highest score of five stars, even according to the stricter and more comprehensive assessment criteria.