Easytrip customers reminded to update new car registration details
Thu, Jan 20, 2022
Mobility solutions specialist, easytrip, Ireland’s only electronic parking and tolling tag provider, is reminding motorists who are planning a purchase or sale of a vehicle during the 221-registration period to update their easytrip account details to avoid receiving any unanticipated toll charges.
With the SIMI (Society of the Irish Motor Industry) highlighting a 19 percent increase in new vehicle sales for 2021 compared to 2020, sales of new and used cars are expected to grow, anticipating a positive year for the motor sector.
Read more ...Toyota claims leading position for 2021
Thu, Jan 13, 2022
Toyota has closed out the year as Ireland’s most popular car brand. With 12.44 per cent share of the passenger car market and four of its models in the top ten best-sellers.
Read more ...Galway road tragedies doubles as one hundred and thirty three road deaths registered nationally last year
Thu, Jan 13, 2022
A total of 133 people died in 120 fatal road collisions in Ireland in 2021, a decrease of nine per cent on the 146 deaths in 135 fatal road collisions in 2020. Tragically, County Galway saw road deaths rise from five in 20220 to 12 in 2021.
Read more ...Opel doubles Irish new vehicle sales in 2021
Thu, Jan 06, 2022
Opel says it has significantly increased sales of its light commercial vehicles in Ireland and across Europe in the first 11 months of 2021.
Read more ...New strategy aims to halve Irish road deaths
Thu, Jan 06, 2022
The Government’s new road safety strategy, which was published recently, aims to reduce the number of deaths and serious injuries by 50 per cent over the next 10 years.
Read more ...Toyota to invest €31bn in EV development
Thu, Dec 23, 2021
Toyota has announced it will invest some €31bn into electric vehicle development with the aim of selling upwards of 3.5 million EV units by 2030.
Read more ...Avoid unwanted surprises - check your tyres this Christmas
Thu, Dec 23, 2021
TyreSafe, the UK’s 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 before the Christmas break to avoid disruption to their festive plans.
Read more ...Ireland’s most viewed popular cars of the year
Thu, Dec 23, 2021
A top online car marketplace for cars has revealed this year’s most viewed vehicles based on data from the platform throughout 2021.
Read more ...New Opel Astra Sports Tourer here next summer
Thu, Dec 16, 2021
Hot on the heels of the world premiere of the next-generation Astra hatchback in September, Opel has now unveiled the sleek estate model version, the all-new Astra Sports Tourer. It will be available here by next summer (2022). Prices, trims and standard equipment will be announced closer to launch.
Read more ...BMW iX3 tops latest Euro NCAP Highway Assist test
Thu, Dec 16, 2021
Euro NCAP has today published the Assisted Driving gradings of seven cars equipped with Highway Assist. Three got good or better ratings, with the overall best performer in this batch is the BMW iX3, graded as ‘Very Good’. Two others – the Ford Mustang Mach-E and the Cupra Formentor – achieved ‘Good’ gradings. Two others, the Ford Mustang Mach-E and the Cupra Formentor, achieved ‘Good’ gradings.
The assist systems of the Polestar 2 and the Hyundai Ioniq 5 were graded as ‘Moderate’, while the Toyota Yaris and Opel Mokka-e offer ‘Entry’ level systems, according to the tester. Highway Assist systems help the driver to maintain a steady speed, to keep a safe distance from the car in front and to keep the vehicle in the centre of the lane by combining (intelligent) Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Lane Centering (LC).
Read more ...Kia adds more power with more Ionity investment
Thu, Dec 16, 2021
Kia has made a further major investment in Ionity, Europe’s leading ultra-fast electric vehicle charging network. As a major shareholder, Kia has teamed up with Ionity’s other investors to raise a further €700 million aimed at expanding its network of high-power charging points across the continent.
Read more ...Windsor MotorMall Galway announces 221 finance offers across Renault and Dacia ranges
Thu, Dec 02, 2021
Approaching the 221 sales period, Windsor Motor Mall Galway is offering new finance offers across the range of Renault and Dacia passenger cars.
Read more ...New Renault Kangoo Van E-Tech electric on the way
Thu, Dec 02, 2021
The new Kangoo Van E-Tech electric will be sold throughout Europe, starting in spring 2022.
Read more ...New Volkswagen Multivan on the way next spring
Thu, Dec 02, 2021
Volkswagen is launching the new Multivan, and it comes to Ireland in spring 2022 with a starting price of €55,435.
Read more ...Cars imports, Brexit, Budget and Beyond
Mon, Nov 29, 2021
Customs Clearance Agent – What is it?
Importing cars from the UK to Ireland is not a new phenomenon. For decades motorists have been looking across the pond for better deals on superior spec vehicles. However things have shifted radically in the past 12 months.
Galway among highest petrol prices in Ireland
Thu, Nov 25, 2021
Galway and Dublin are currently two of the most expensive counties on average in Ireland to fuel a car, according to a new national survey carried out by the Irish Independent.
It found that the average petrol price has risen to an all-time high of €1.72 a litre, while diesel has increased to €1.63.
Read more ...All-electric models top Mercedes-Benz 2022 new arrivals
Thu, Nov 25, 2021
The Mercedes-Benz 2022 product offensive in Ireland will see the German manufacturer extend its presence in the all-electric sector with the arrival here of a number of much-anticipated new models from its Mercedes EQ family of electric-powered vehicles.
Read more ...Connolly Motor Group leads the way with exciting new business
Thu, Nov 25, 2021
Connolly Motor Group has announced a further expansion to its ever-growing business with SellMyCar to Connolly's, the new simple and secure way to sell your car.
SellMyCar to Connolly's is a new online service for drivers who may want to sell their car for cash or just get an updated valuation.
Read more ...Toyota Hilux wins international pick-up award
Thu, Nov 25, 2021
The Toyota Hilux has won International Pick-up Award 2022. The presentation was made during the Solutrans 2021 exhibition in Lyon, France. The Toyota Hilux finished just ahead of the Isuzu D-Max, with the Jeep Gladiator third.
With more than 50 years of heritage, Toyota says that the Hilux has always stood for outstanding quality, durability, and reliability, as well as very capable off-road performance. Now, with the latest Hilux, Toyota has expanded the engine line-up with a new 2.8 litre diesel that Toyota claims offers even more refinement and power.
Read more ...New 2022 Range Rover with hybrid and seven seat options
Thu, Nov 18, 2021
The elegant new 2022 model-year Range Rover has been launched, and for the first time, it will be available as a plug-in hybrid and with seven seat capability.
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