Electric Ford E-Transit van collects Euro NCAP Gold
Thu, Mar 03, 2022
The all-electric Ford E-Transit has received a Gold Award from independent vehicle safety authority Euro NCAP for its advanced driver assistance systems.
Read more ...‘Refashioned’ Mercedes-Benz CLS arrives
Thu, Mar 03, 2022
The latest up-styled version of what many regard as one of the most elegant models ever produced by Mercedes-Benz, the four-door, coupé-like CLS, has arrived in Ireland.
Constructed on an E-Class platform, with all that suggests in terms of its roominess and visual presence, Mercedes-Benz says the CLS is justifiably considered a ‘dream car’ of their range combining executive-class comfort with a distinctly sporty appeal.
Read more ...Striking new VW Amarok pick-up design revealed
Thu, Mar 03, 2022
The new Amarok will be launched on the global market in 2022 with Volkswagen saying that it will have a whole host of new features. It adds that these will include numerous driver assistance systems that are new in this segment and will make daily driving much more comfortable for future Amarok customers.
What’s more it says, the completely new development with numerous convenience functions will give the new ‘wolf’ even better off- road characteristics than previous generations thanks to greater ground clearance.
Read more ...Kia’s EV6 Irish COTY win adds to growing awards list
Thu, Mar 03, 2022
Kia Ireland must be still celebrating retaining the Irish Car of the Year 2022 award for the impressive EV6. Kia also won this this award in 2020 for the Kia Soul making them back to back winners as no award was made in 2021.
Read more ...Make the best of very high fuel prices
Thu, Mar 03, 2022
Anyone who has filled up with petrol or diesel in recent days will know to their cost just how high pump prices have risen.
Read more ...Motorists admit taking ‘morning after’ driving risk Register of of drink-drivers mooted
Thu, Feb 24, 2022
Some 10 per cent of motorists admit that in the past year they have driven the day after a night out while possibly still over the legal blood-alcohol limit.
Read more ...What was most the searched for used car in 2021?
Thu, Feb 24, 2022
Recent research was carried out by Carzone with a survey of more than 2,000 people in Ireland and 154 Irish car dealerships. It says of those in the market to buy their next car, more than two thirds (69 per cent) plan to purchase in the next three to 12 months.
Read more ...Electric vehicle sets new world records
Thu, Feb 24, 2022
Porsche has set a new Guinness World Record with its Taycan Cross Turismo achieving the greatest altitude change by an electric vehicle (EV).
Read more ...Hybrid electric cars outsell diesel for first time
Thu, Feb 03, 2022
Ireland’s move towards more sustainable, electrified motoring has taken a major jump.
Read more ...Company Car & Van award winners announced
Thu, Feb 03, 2022
The Company Car & Van award winners for 2022 have been announced, with the organisers describing the awards as a reflection of the changing nature of the SME fleet sector, as electric motoring grows ever larger.
Read more ...Mercedes-Benz EQB arrives with seven-seat option
Thu, Feb 03, 2022
Mercedes-Benz continues to extend its presence in the all-electric segment with the Irish arrival of its new EQB compact SUV, available now with a family-size seven-seat option.
Read more ...Kia EV6 is What Car? Car of the Year 2022
Thu, Feb 03, 2022
The What Car? Car of the Year 2022 award winners have been announced.
Read more ...New Opel Mokka wins a Design of the Year award
Thu, Feb 03, 2022
The new Opel Mokka from sister brands has been awarded Top Gear’s 2021 Design of the Year.
Read more ...Avoid unwanted surprises and check your tyres this winter season
Thu, Jan 27, 2022
TyreSafe, the charity dedicated to raising awareness of the importance of correct tyre maintenance and the dangers of defective and illegal tyres, is urging drivers to perform vital checks on their tyres this winter season.
Drivers should regularly perform checks on their tyres throughout the year, as they are the only point of the car in direct contact with the road, to ensure they are in good condition. However, the winter months present additional challenges including heavy rain, snow, ice and high winds. Motorists should make sure they have their tyres checked before retailers close for the Christmas break.
Read more ...New Government strategy aims to halve deaths on Irish roads
Thu, Jan 27, 2022
The Government’s new road safety strategy, which was published in recent times aims to reduce the number of deaths and serious injuries by 50 percent over the next 10 years.
Read more ...New Opel Mokka wins a ‘Design of the Year’ award
Thu, Jan 27, 2022
The new Opel Mokka from sister brands has been awarded Top Gear’s 2021 “Design of the Year”. The Mokka is the first model from the range to feature the brand’s new bold and pure design language, including the all-new vizor front end and pure panel interior.
Read more ...New all-electric Mercedes-Benz with 1,000km range
Thu, Jan 27, 2022
With the unveiling of their Vision EQXX concept car, Mercedes-Benz is taking electric-powered motoring to an entirely new level promising a range in excess of 1,000 kilometres on a single charge from a battery small enough to drive a compact vehicle. It will certainly win over some customers that suffer from range anxiety and a poor charging infrastructure.
Read more ...Registered electric vehicle sales in Ireland continue to rise in 2021
Thu, Jan 20, 2022
The number of electric vehicles registered in Ireland last year was more than double that of 2020, according to new data from the Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI).
Read more ...Sean Fleming Motors; Specialists in German car sales servicing, repairs & diagnostics.
Thu, Jan 20, 2022
Sean Fleming Motors was founded in 2020 by Sean Fleming, a native of Galway city who has many years experience in the Galway motor trade.
Read more ...Opel ramps up electrification with emissions free only MPV models
Thu, Jan 20, 2022
Opel is ramping up the rapid electrification of its entire range in 2022 and will offer no less than eleven electrified models by mid-2022, including Opel's entire light commercial vehicle range.
En route to an emissions-free fleet, today, the celebrated German brand further announced that the Opel Combo Life, Vivaro Combi and the Zafira Life will now only be available to customers as emissions-free, 100% electric models, dropping ICE engines from the mix, and effective from January 2022 orders.
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