New Renault Megane on the way
Thu, Sep 18, 2008
The new Megane hatch is set to debut at Paris Motor Show early next month. It will be unveiled alongside stunning new Laguna coupe.
Read more ...Is a green light always a signal to go?
Thu, Sep 18, 2008
When you are next approaching a junction with traffic lights, ask yourself what a green light means. If your answer is go, you are only half right.
For full marks, you need to remind yourself that a green light at the junction means go - but only if it is safe to do so.
Read more ...Citroen adds more green awards to the trophy haul
Thu, Sep 18, 2008
With low-CO2 green motoring high on all agendas since the introduction of the Government’s new CO2-based motor taxation system in July, Citroën has announced the addition of two more accolades to its already long list of environmental awards.
Read more ...Land Rover's big Curragh race sponsorship
Thu, Sep 18, 2008
Land Rover Ireland sponsored the Land Rover Premier Handicap as part of the Autumn Racing Festival at the Curragh Racecourse last weekend.
Read more ...Jaguar XF wins another title
Thu, Sep 11, 2008
The Jaguar XF has yet again won a 'car of the year' award.
Read more ...World premiere for Toyota’s new Avensis
Thu, Sep 11, 2008
A new British-built Toyota Avensis will make its world debut next month at the Paris International Motor Show.
Read more ...Volkswagen continues search for classic Irish VW Transporter
Thu, Sep 11, 2008
As part of celebrations to mark the 60th anniversary of the Volkswagen Transporter, the search continues to find Ireland’s classic Transporter van, pick-up, combi, or passenger bus.
The company is seeking the best example of a classic VW Transporter currently in existence here.
Read more ...World premiere of new Nissan Pixo next month
Thu, Sep 11, 2008
Nissan will give a world premiere of the new Pixo at the 2008 Paris Motor Show next month. It is a new five-door, four seater mini or city car.
Read more ...Mazda’s Kiyora concept to make global debut in Paris
Thu, Sep 11, 2008
According to Maza, the Kiyora is a lightweight, next generation, urban compact concept car, and it will be revealed at the 2008 Paris International Motor Show in early October.
Read more ...New Honda Jazz is a model for downsizing
Thu, Sep 11, 2008
Honda tells me the new Jazz is ideal for anyone considering downsizing from the sector above.
Read more ...New Koleos is the tenth Renault 5 Star safety rating
Thu, Sep 11, 2008
Renault Koleos is the 10th Renault model to obtain the maximum score of five stars in the Euro NCAP crash tests - a result that confirms the outstanding efficiency of the vehicle’s passive and active safety equipment.
Read more ...Volvo Cars sets zero accidents target
Thu, Aug 07, 2008
The Volvo Car Corporation’s vision is to design cars that should not crash, and its aim is that by 2020 no one should be killed or injured in aVolvo.
Read more ...New Ford Ka breaks cover
Thu, Aug 07, 2008
The exciting new Ka is more conventional by the design standards of today when compared with the original model a dozen years ago, but it is fresh looking and stylish small car.
Read more ...New Fiesta Econetic claims 'green' credentials
Thu, Aug 07, 2008
Ford's new ultra-frugal Fiesta Econetic was unveiled at the British International Motor Show last week.
Read more ...Western Motors announces dealership changes
Thu, Aug 07, 2008
Well-known Galway main dealership, Western Motors, has announced some changes in its operations that will take effect from next January.
Western Motors will cease to operate as an authorised Mercedes-Benz sales dealer from January 2009, but will continue with Volkswagen passenger car, Volkswagen commercial, and Audi franchises in both the sales and service areas. Western Motors will also continue as a fully authorised Mercedes-Benz service dealer.
Read more ...Mitsubishi Motors goes the distance
Thu, Aug 07, 2008
Mitsubishi Motors Ireland has confirmed its sponsorship of the 2008 Lifestyle Sport–Adidas Dublin Marathon as official vehicle of the event.
Read more ...Monaghans secures VW service contract
Thu, Aug 07, 2008
Monaghan & Sons Ltd has secured an aftersales contract from Volkswagen for passenger and commercial vehicles.
Monaghans will boast a fully stocked parts department with all the online facilities necessary to ensure clients can obtain Volkswagen parts overnight. In addition they are offering a fast track facility in its service department for routine servicing or manufacturer’s warranty for Volkswagen cars and commercial vehicles.
Read more ...Sensational Furai concept headlines for Mazda
Thu, Jul 31, 2008
The sensational Mazda Furai concept car, which made its world premiere at the Detroit Show in January, is heading a line-up of 18 Mazda cars currently on display at the British International Motor Show.
Read more ...Land Rover maps out its green route
Thu, Jul 31, 2008
Land Rover is investing £700 million over the next five years to make its cars greener.
Read more ...Save money at the pumps
Thu, Jul 31, 2008
As soaring fuel prices continue to hit the headlines, motorists cannot fail to be interested in ways to get the most miles out of every tank of petrol.
Regardless of your choice of vehicle, there are techniques you can use to save fuel and at the same time minimise your impact on the environment. These techniques form part of IAM Fleet’s advanced driving courses, which have delivered eco-benefits through fuel efficiency methods since the IAM was established in 1956.
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