Nissan moves into the heart of the family car with the Qashqai+2

Thu, Jul 31, 2008

Building on the many strengths of a car that has taken the market by storm, Nissan’s new seven-seat Qashqai+2 will be firmly in the spotlight as it made its glamorous world debut at the British International Motor Show last week.

Volkswagen flies the flag in support of the Irish Olympic team

Thu, Jul 31, 2008

The Volkswagen organisation in Ireland is to provide courtesy transport to members of the Irish team when they arrive in China to take part in the forthcoming Olympic Games.

BMW 3-Series update arriving soon

Thu, Jul 31, 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. Now BMW tells us it is setting about extending its lead even further, writes Padraic Deane.

Specific design modifications, and a further refined interior that includes the new generation of BMW iDrive, as well as new services provided by BMW ConnectedDrive, make both the new BMW 3 Series saloon and the new BMW 3 Series touring more attractive than ever.

Super Mini John Cooper Works arrives

Thu, Jul 24, 2008

Following its world debut at the 2008 Geneva Motor Show, the Mini John Cooper Works has gone on sale here in Ireland this week (22nd.) priced at €39,450.

Winning ways for Skoda Fabia estate

Thu, Jul 24, 2008

Skoda’s new Fabia estate offers great fuel economy and green credentials. In fact, it has just been voted Best Green Estate Car by the Daily Telegraph.

New Kia Soul model to feature choice of three engines

Thu, Jul 24, 2008

Kia Motors tells us that its all-new production model, the Kia Soul, will be marketed globally with a choice of three highly efficient engines (depending on individual markets), when it goes on sale in early 2009.

Tom Hogan opens new BMW and Mini showroom

Thu, Jul 24, 2008

Tom Hogan Motors has announced that its new BMW and Mini showroom located in Ballybrit, Galway is now open for business.

Peugeot reveals new 308 CC

Thu, Jul 24, 2008

As the pioneer of ‘folding roof cars’ with its elegant 401, 601, and 402 Eclipse models from the 1930s, Peugeot now reveals details of its latest coupé cabriolet, the 308 CC. The new Peugeot 308 CC will be the star of this year's Paris Motor Show in September.

Volkswagen flies the flag in support of the Irish Olympic team

Thu, Jul 24, 2008

The Volkswagen organisation in Ireland is to provide courtesy transport to members of the Irish team when they arrive in China to take part in the forthcoming Olympic Games.

All-new Ford Fiesta breaks cover

Thu, Jul 17, 2008

For the past 32 years, Ford Fiesta has provided practicality and driving pleasure to millions of customers across Europe. It has also been a favourite here over the years with thousands of loyal owners. That includes tens of thousand that had it as their first car from the second-hand market.

Cunningham Higgins launch Premium Approved - 5 Star Pre-Owned Cars

Thu, Jul 17, 2008

Cunningham Higgins Specialist Cars in Ballybrit have launched their own in-house approved used car programme, called “Premium Approved – Five Star Pre-Owned Cars”.

New BMW dealer for Galway

Thu, Jul 17, 2008

BMW Ireland has just officially announced that from Monday last Tom Hogan Motors Galway opened for business as a BMW and Mini dealer at Ballybrit, Galway.

It also adds that further changes to the BMW dealer network will be announced in due course. Just two weeks ago, a new dealer was also appointed in Athlone.

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