Stars shine through the clouds at the Paris Motor Show

Thu, Oct 09, 2008

It was overcast in Paris last Thursday and Friday, but a more threatening cloud hung over the 2008 Paris Mondial De L'Automobile (the Paris Motor Show), writes Padraic Deane.

Your A to Z Guide to the Paris International Motor Show 2008

Thu, Oct 09, 2008

Alfa Romeo

Fab 4 gone 4-ever in two weeks

Thu, Oct 09, 2008

The Windsor Galway scrappage deal is coming to an end in two weeks.

On October 21 the “Fab 4 deal” - up to €4,000 scrappage on four Nissans will end.

Fiat 500 wins another award

Thu, Oct 02, 2008

The Fiat 500 has won another top award. The multi award-winning 500, which was launched by Fiat earlier this year, has just taken the supermini and city car category in the evecars.com Car of the Year Awards 2008. Evecars is Britain’s top motoring website for women.

Citroen set to add C3 Picasso to MPV range

Thu, Oct 02, 2008

Citroen’s latest new MPV, the C3 Picasso, will be unveiled at the Paris Motor Show before being launched here in 2009.

New Ford KA makes global debut next month

Thu, Oct 02, 2008

There's more big news from Ford. The new Ford Ka makes its global debut at the 2008 Paris Motor Show, replacing the iconic original Ka, which brought new levels of style and enjoyment to the small-car market when it was launched in 1996.

The new Mini 4 x 4 x 4 x 4

Thu, Sep 25, 2008

The Mini Crossover Concept is a design study for a fourth variant in the current model range. With four doors, four drive wheels, four single seats, and at four metres in the length, you could say this new Mini is a 4 x 4 x 4 x 4.

Newly revised BMW 3-Series on the way

Thu, Sep 25, 2008

BMW boastfully describes the 3-Series as the epitome of sporty flair in its segment and that for years it has maintained the leading position as the mostly widely sold premium vehicle in the world. And they tell us that with the new 3-Series, it is setting about extending its lead even further in the segment.

Land Rover Discovery 3 voted Best Used 4x4

Thu, Sep 25, 2008

The Land Rover Discovery 3, one of the most decorated 4x4s ever, scooped yet another accolade last week, having been voted the Best Used 4x4 by UK magazine What Car?

Getting new tyres needn’t be tiring with Clonboo Tyres

Thu, Sep 25, 2008

Cloonboo Tyres mobile tyre centre takes the stress out of the process of replacing your tyres by providing a mobile service that comes to you, covering Galway city and surrounds.

New Renault Megane hatch breaks cover

Thu, Sep 25, 2008

The new Megane hatch is set to debut at Paris Motor Show early next week, and will be unveiled alongside stunning new Laguna Coupe.

Saab 9-X Air concept reinvents convertible design

Thu, Sep 25, 2008

More than 25 years after unveiling the first four-seater convertible to the world, Saab’s design classic takes on a new form in the shape of the 9-X Air concept car.

Lexus to display a strong hand in Paris

Thu, Sep 25, 2008

The LF-Xh hybrid concept vehicle will be unveiled at the Paris Motor Show next week, as will the new LS 460 AWD with permanent all-wheel drive and a full-line up of Lexus Hybrid Drive models.

New Ford Fiesta here next month

Thu, Sep 25, 2008

The latest new model line-up of Ireland’s best selling small car range has just been launched, and Ford has added stunning good looks to the qualities that have made the Fiesta a legend on Irish roads.

New Infiniti FX37 Crossover Paris Motor Show

Thu, Sep 18, 2008

Infiniti is the luxury car division of Nissan, in a similar way that Lexus is to Toyota. The brand was born in late 1989 when sales started in North America. Over the years, sales spread to many Asian markets, the Middle East, and also Russia and Ukraine.

Lexus set to launch IS 250 convertible

Thu, Sep 18, 2008

Lexus will reveal the new IS 250 convertible at the Paris Motor Show next month. Following the launch earlier this year of the ultra-high performance IS F, this will be the third derivative in the IS range.

Also on display in Paris will be the LF-Xh hybrid concept vehicle, the new LS 460 AWD with permanent all-wheel drive, and a full line-up of Lexus Hybrid Drive models.

Driving tips for Fresher’s Week

Thu, Sep 18, 2008

Students starting university this term be warned. The roads before Fresher’s Week are increasingly filled with students moving their worldly possessions across the country, and with that comes potential risks.

Irish Ferries promotes scarefest Halloween attraction

Thu, Sep 18, 2008

Billed as the place where thrillseekers can confront their most terrifying nightmares, the popular Alton Towers Scarefest could be the destination for those in search of something different to do this Halloween.

Ford to mark return here of WRC with special Focus

Thu, Sep 18, 2008

Since its first incarnation in 1998, the Ford Focus has become an iconic model for legions of young rally fans. And now Ford is marking the return of the World Rally Championship to Ireland in January with a special limited WRC edition of the Focus road car.

Subaru continues support of Leinster rugby referees

Thu, Sep 18, 2008

Subaru Ireland is to continue its sponsorship of the Association of Rugby Referees Leinster Branch for a further two seasons. Speaking at the photocall in Donnybrook, Neville Matthews said ‘Subaru Ireland is very proud to be continuing with its sponsorship of Leinster Rugby referees, especially at this time with the continuing and increasing level of support for the game and Leinster Rugby.’ Pictured with the newly launched Subaru Diesel Legacy are international and Leinster referees, Alain Rolland and Alan Lewis.

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