One man and his one million kilometre Kia Sportage

Thu, Jan 26, 2023

On a cold winter’s morning in Millstreet County Cork, Ben O’Connor begins his working day as he has done every day since March 2007, by turning the key of his trusty Kia Sportage.

Average car worth more than last year

Thu, Jan 26, 2023

New data has revealed the average vehicle owned in Ireland for the last year is now valued at eight per cent more than its market value for the equivalent period in 2021.

According to vehicle data expert Cartell.ie and car sales platform CarsIreland.ie, most owners’ vehicles have appreciated in price.instead of depreciating.

DRIVING HISTORY

Thu, Jan 26, 2023

Gary Leonard is the Clerk of Course for this year's Corrib Oil Galway International Rally.

Lexus Galway wins retailer of the year award

Thu, Jan 19, 2023

Pictured at the presentation of the award are: L to R : Lexus Galway sales manager Enda Brennan, Lexus Galway host Aine Tierney, head of Lexus Ireland Ian Corbett, Lexus Galway service manager Eamonn Carty, Lexus Galway service advisor Fiona Heneghan, dealer principal Lexus Galway Tony Burke.

Volvo Cars Connolly’s is new dealer in Galway

Thu, Jan 19, 2023

Connolly Motor Group has been appointed the new Volvo Cars sales and aftersales partner for Galway.

Volvo Cars Connolly’s has invested in a new “Scandinavian-inspired” Volvo showroom, which opened this week and is displaying the full Volvo range. It is located in the Briarhill Business Park, Ballybrit, Galway.

DRIVING HISTORY

Thu, Jan 19, 2023

Current Car — Fans of the Inbetweeners TV series and movies might be mistaken for thinking Deputy Naughton’s latest job title as Government Chief Whip refers to her ministerial car, alas it doesn’t. The Oranmore native drives her own modest eco-friendly KIA Nero and admits she had very little interest in cars. Hildegarde’s first set of wheels was an Opel Corsa, purchased from her mother, later to be traded for an Opel Astra.

BFGoodrich helps drive Connacht Rugby referee programme

Thu, Jan 12, 2023

Off-road tyre manufacturer BFGoodrich has announced a two-year agreement with Connacht Rugby to drive the recruitment of referees.

BMW Group Ireland raises funds for LauraLynn

Thu, Jan 12, 2023

BMW Group Ireland has helped raise some €35,000 for LauraLynn, Ireland’s only children’s hospice.

Galway gears up for 2023 Corrib Oil international rally

Thu, Jan 12, 2023

The 2023 Corrib Oil Galway International Rally is four weeks away and already 130 entries have been received for this annual highlight on the motoring calendar.

Among those returning are last year’s winners John Moffett and Andy Hayes (Hyundai i20 R5), who enjoyed a highly successful 2022, and were crowned Tarmac champions.

New Volkswagen Amarok gears up for Ireland

Thu, Jan 05, 2023

The second-generation Volkswagen Amarok is gearing up for its Irish launch next year.

First driverless parking system approved

Thu, Jan 05, 2023

The world’s first automated driverless parking function has been officially approved for commercial use.

ˇToyota reveals bZ Compact SUV Concept

Thu, Dec 22, 2022

The new Toyota bZ Compact SUV Concept made its global debut at the 2022 Los Angeles Auto Show recently.

Cost of living crisis puts lives at risk

Thu, Dec 22, 2022

The cost of living crisis is probably putting lives at risk as motorists skimp on essential tyre maintenance.

What Van? Awards 2023 winners revealed

Thu, Dec 22, 2022

The winners of the respected What Van? Awards 2023 have been announced in the UK.

New toll system set to charge by length of journey

Thu, Dec 22, 2022

Motorists in Ireland could soon pay toll charges based on the length of their journeys.

According to the Business Post on-line, Transport Infrastructure Ireland is working on a new multi-point tolling system dubbed ‘Project Bruce’, or ‘Better Road User Charging Evaluation’.

Big eight has Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles buzzing

Thu, Dec 15, 2022

When Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles launched its first all-electric ID. Buzz and ID. Buzz Cargo, the manufacturer could not have imagined the line-up of awards they would win.

More drivers making the switch to EVs

Thu, Dec 15, 2022

More drivers are opting to buy electric cars, according to the latest figures from the Society of the Irish Motor Industry.

In November 343 new electric vehicles were registered compared to 190 in the same month last year. And so far this year 15,591 new electric cars have been registered in comparison to 8,528 on the same period 2021, an increase of 82.8 per cent.

New Mercedes-Benz models on the way

Thu, Dec 15, 2022

Mercedes-Benz will continue to redefine progressive luxury with a number of significant model introductions expected throughout 2023.

Hazardous road conditions continue

Thu, Dec 15, 2022

Road users are warned of the dangers posed by freezing fog which has been forecast by Met Eireann to continue in many parts of the country over the coming days.

DRIVING HISTORY: Where we take a journey through someone’s driving past

Thu, Dec 15, 2022

Current Car — Cllr Maher currently drives a Opel Insignia, it’s the reliable workhorse for many a sales rep, offering comfort and dependability for high milers. It also belies the surprising history and ambition of the Loughrea area councillor. His first car was an Austin Allegro back in the late 70s or early 80s. It was in the ‘ ZIM days’ he remembers, bought second hand and served him for a couple of years before being traded for a Ford. Working for Musgraves at the time, Michael progressed to a brand new Jaguar and a Merc he fell in love with .

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