Peugeot Van sales forge ahead in 2009

Thu, Feb 26, 2009

Peugeot’s van market share more than doubled in January 2009 to 6.3 per cent, pushing the brand into sixth position ahead of key competitors like Renault, Fiat, and Opel.

A new benchmark with Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Thu, Feb 19, 2009

The new Mercedes-Benz E-Class boasts all-round safety, outstanding comfort, and up to 23 per cent fuel savings - from 53.3mpg and 139 g/km CO2.

Renault unveils new Clio

Thu, Feb 19, 2009

The new Renault Clio will be launched at the forthcoming Geneva Motor Show, and Renault says this opens a fresh chapter in the Clio epic that began in 1990. The carmaker claims the new Clio features the same dynamic cues as those which have become the hallmarks of the new Megane's frontal design.

Used car sale this weekend at Motorpark

Thu, Feb 19, 2009

Motorpark is holding a massive used car sale for four days from today (Thursday) to Monday with more than 250 cars reduced and special offers of free road tax on selected models.

Motorpark’s used car manager Adrian Boyle, says :“This event will see our lowest prices ever on a range of used cars. For customers in the market for a used car, this event is one not to be missed.”

New-look Seat Leon and Altea break cover

Thu, Feb 19, 2009

Ahead of their imminent public debut at the forthcoming Geneva Motor Show, Seat has unveiled the first official pictures of its revised Leon and Altea family of vehicles.

Open weekend at Renault dealerships

Thu, Feb 19, 2009

Renault Ireland has announced details of its upcoming open weekend, “The Renault Rendezvous”.

Land Rover reduces Irish prices by up to fifteen per cent

Thu, Feb 12, 2009

Land Rover has introduced a new pricing structure with average price reductions of 11 per cent.

With its new pricing structure Land Rover says new car buyers will not find better value, even in England or Northern Ireland.

Peugeot puts best foot forward

Thu, Feb 12, 2009

Peugeot could have dubbed its latest launch My Left Foot for the dawn of the impressive 308 Ecomatique renders drivers' clutch foot virtually redundant, writes Declan O’Byrne.

Truck drives into the Guinness Book of Records

Thu, Feb 12, 2009

A 40-tonne Mercedes-Benz Actros truck has driven its way into the Guinness Book of Records as the world’s most economical series-production truck.

Toyota initiates a Yaris recall

Thu, Feb 12, 2009

Toyota Ireland has confirmed the recall of certain Yaris cars manufactured between June 2005 and April 2007.

Saab announces price reductions across 9-3 range

Thu, Feb 05, 2009

Reacting to the current economic conditions, Saab is making substantial price reductions across its Saab 9-3 range.

New Volvo S60 concept unveiled

Thu, Feb 05, 2009

The Volvo S60 Concept car was unveiled at the recent Detroit Motor Show earlier this month, giving an indication of what the new Volvo S60 will look like when it is launched in 2010.

New Seat Exeo saloon on the way

Thu, Feb 05, 2009

Seat’s new Exeo saloon is on the way. It will compete in the upper medium segment when it arrives in showrooms in late spring.

Kia's topless Soul or the Soul’ster

Thu, Feb 05, 2009

Kia Motors brought a sunny beach feeling to the 2009 North American International Auto Show on cold Detroit winter days with the arrival of the Kia Soul’ster open-air concept, a variation of the highly anticipated Kia Soul urban crossover.

Toyota launches new iQ and Avensis

Thu, Jan 29, 2009

Toyota has just launched two new models to the Irish market. The iQ is a radically new model that takes minicars to a new level, while the third generation Avensis is the evolution that existing owners will want.

Diamond deals at Tom Hogan Motors

Thu, Jan 29, 2009

A four-day sale of used cars at Tom Hogan Motors starts today (Thursday).

The Tom Hogan Motors annual “Diamond Deals on Luxury Wheels” event and used car weekend sale take places at the company’s showrooms in Ballybrit.

Skoda gives fresh face to new Octavia

Thu, Jan 29, 2009

The new Skoda Octavia – first shown to the public at the recent Paris Motor Show – has arrived in Ireland complete with new design features, better specifications, and a low-emissions, low-tax engine line-up.

Changes to 2009 Ford line-up

Thu, Jan 22, 2009

The new year sees changes to both ends of the Ford range, with a transformed small car offering, lower CO2 emissions, and improved economy on larger diesel models.

New generation Mitsubishi Colt delivers more

Thu, Jan 22, 2009

The new Mitsubishi Colt moves closer to its Lancer sibling with a thoroughly refreshed interior and exterior design. The shift to this new look is neatly blended in Colt’s overall design.

Midlands’ largest wheelchair accessible

Thu, Jan 22, 2009

Wheelchair Care Ireland is presenting a rare opportunity to view and test drive a large selection of new and used wheelchair accessible cars for both disabled passengers and disabled drivers in the one venue.

The event will take place in Glasson Hotel and Golf Club from Friday January 30 to Sunday February 1.

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