New Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV unveiled

Thu, Nov 03, 2022

Against the backdrop of continuing public demand for SUVs, Mercedes-EQ has introduced its latest offering, the new five-seater EQE SUV, choosing the recent Paris Motor Show as the platform for its unveiling.

Under inflated tyres could be costing businesses €4,000 a year

Thu, Nov 03, 2022

A vehicle with under inflated tyres could cost owners up to €17 per month in fuel costs and €4,000 per annum for a fleet of 20 company vehicles.

That’s according to calculations carried out by the Irish Tyre Industry Association (ITIA), who says in addition to fuel efficiency, under inflation of tyres can also negatively impact grip handling and braking performance, increasing the risk of a crash, as well as the wear and lifespan of the tyre.

Do not gift children quad bikes or scramblers for Christmas

Thu, Nov 03, 2022

Almost one in four of those injured in incidents involving quad bikes or scramblers, in the period 2017 to 2021, were aged 18 or under, according to provisional statistics released by the RSA.

Six achieve five-star Euro NCAP in latest safety ratings

Thu, Nov 03, 2022

Euro NCAP has published the latest safety ratings for nine new cars with some impressive results.

DRIVING HISTORY

Thu, Nov 03, 2022

Johnny Carroll is known throughout the country as The Man With The Golden Trumpet. Having started with the Pioneer Aces showband at the age of 13, it's ok to say Mr Carroll is a long time on the road.

Garda issue advice to drivers over dark winter period

Thu, Nov 03, 2022

An Garda Síochána is issuing an urgent road safety appeal to all road users ahead of the busy winter driving period, as provisional figures show that 123 lives have been lost on Ireland’s roads to date. This is twelve more deaths than during the same period in both 2021 and 2019.

Garda are therefore targeting locations that our analysis has shown the major risk of fatal collisions or those that cause serious injury.

October new car registrations down 2.1% — New car market just marginally ahead on last year

Thu, Nov 03, 2022

The Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI), today released the official 222 new vehicle registration figures for October. New car registrations for October were down 2.1% (2,624) when compared to October 2021 (2,680). Registrations year to date are marginally up 0.6% (104,056) on the same period last year (103,425) and are 10.4% behind (116,124) that of pre-Covid levels.

Cupra Ireland announces wide-ranging 231 offers

Thu, Nov 03, 2022

Cupra Ireland has announced its 231 sales offering across its growing range of models.

Toyota launches new service activated warranty

Thu, Oct 20, 2022

Toyota Ireland has just launched Toyota Relax, a unique ‘service activated’ warranty which brings a whole new level of peace of mind to Toyota vehicle owners, especially in these challenging financial times.

Any Toyota passenger car or light commercial vehicle owner who services their vehicle within the Toyota network automatically receives a 12-month warranty.

DRIVING HISTORY

Thu, Oct 20, 2022

Kelvin Gillmor is an award winning commercial, architectural, portrait and landscape photographer based in Galway City. When not behind his camera, Kelvin's other passion is drumming with Kif, the five piece Galway band.

Asian newcomers make strong Euro NCAP debut

Thu, Oct 20, 2022

Euro NCAP has published its fifth round of safety ratings, with many Asian models impressing.

Used car buyers warned as outstanding finance levels rise

Thu, Oct 20, 2022

Anyone currently in the market for a used car is being warned to make sure all loans on it have been paid off first, as “you may be buying a huge problem”.

Cost a big factor in electric car decisions

Thu, Oct 20, 2022

Sustainability is at the forefront of consumers’ minds with 93 per cent of those recently surveyed saying they have made changes to be more sustainable - including recycling (92 per cent), and shopping locally (72 per cent ).

Take care on the road as winter approaches

Thu, Oct 20, 2022

With winter fast approaching, extra care needs to be taken on the roads, particularly with greater falls of rainfall at this time of year.

Two weeks to Ireland’s Auto Trade EXPO 2022

Thu, Oct 06, 2022

The long awaited Auto Trade EXPO 2022 returns to Ireland this month.

Ford reveals E-Transit Custom with 380km range

Thu, Oct 06, 2022

Ford has revealed its new E-Transit Custom, the fully electric successor to its best-selling van which it says will have a range of up to 380km.

Renault renewed sponsorship of The Late Late Show

Thu, Oct 06, 2022

Renault Ireland will continue as broadcast sponsor of The Late Late Show on RTÉ for the 2022/23 season, marking the eighth consecutive year of this high-profile partnership.

Toyota launches new service activated warranty

Thu, Sep 29, 2022

Toyota Ireland has launched Toyota Relax, a unique service activated warranty which brings a whole new level of peace of mind to Toyota vehicle owners, especially in these challenging financial times.

Toyota passenger car or light commercial vehicle owners who service their vehicles within the Toyota network automatically receives a 12-month warranty.

Jack Conan is new Windsor Opel brand ambassador

Thu, Sep 29, 2022

Irish rugby star Jack Conan has been appointed a Windsor Opel brand ambassador and presented with a new Opel Mokka-e.

Used car buyers warned as finance levels rise

Thu, Sep 29, 2022

Anyone currently in the market for a used car is being warned to make sure all loans on it have been paid off first, as “you may be buying a huge problem”.

It comes as vehicle data expert Cartell.ie reports that it has seen a significant increase in the overall level of outstanding finance on used cars for sale.

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