Stunning new Mercedes-AMG SL unveiled

Thu, Nov 18, 2021

It’s 5.30 on Friday evening, and a good time to drool with mouth open wide at the new Mercedes-Benz AMG SL. Hell yes, and and it should be available here next spring. Who cares that prices are not yet available? It’s day-dream time.

New Opel Mokka-e wins Golden Steering Wheel Award

Thu, Nov 18, 2021

The daring new Opel Mokka-e has won the German Golden Steering Wheel 2021 award, defeating strong competition and claiming one of the most prestigious prizes in the automotive industry as Best Car under €25,000.

Aygo Cross arrives in Ireland in April 2022

Thu, Nov 18, 2021

The new Toyota Aygo X is a crossover unique in the A-segment, says Toyota, "designed and produced in Europe to meet the demands of urban and suburban life in Europe".

Average car now worth more than last year

Thu, Nov 18, 2021

The price of an average car in Ireland is now 16 per cent higher than its market value for the equivalent period in 2020, a new report says.

Mazda2 shines in real-world fuel efficiency

Thu, Nov 11, 2021

Green NCAP has rated the Skyactiv-G 1.51 powered Mazda2 with 3.5 stars for fuel efficiency and emissions. The outcome places the tested 55kW/75PS version of Mazda’s award-winning B-segment model in an exclusive club of internal combustion-powered vehicles.

Covid causes move away from public transport

Thu, Nov 11, 2021

Some two in five people (41 per cent ) say they are less likely to use public transport now compared to before the pandemic, and four per cent said they are more likely to use it now.

Toyota’s 221 special offers available now

Thu, Nov 11, 2021

Toyota, Ireland’s best-selling car brand, is offering 221 offers for new car sales registered on or before December 31.

The 2022 offers include Toyota Easy PCP from 3.9 per cent APR, finance contributions of up to €2,500, and trade-in boosters of up to €3,500 for non-finance customers looking to move away from diesel into cleaner hybrids with lower CO2 emissions and up to 90 per cent lower NOx.

Sean Fleming Motors; Specialists in German car sales servicing, repairs & diagnostics.

Mon, Nov 08, 2021

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. Despite all the pandemic induced obstacles Sean wanted to create a specialist bespoke premium car dealership with every car bought and sold being handpicked by Sean concentrating on low mileage and high spec. Despite the odds this has proved to be a recipe for success with 100% customer satisfaction being the core root of the businesses’ successful trading.

Electric and hybrid car sales on the rise

Thu, Oct 28, 2021

New figures from the Society of the Irish Motor Industry show 4,426 new cars were registered in September, down 22 per cent on the same month last year, but up almost 30 per cent on September 2019.

New Hyundai Kona EVs added to Garda fleet

Thu, Oct 28, 2021

An Garda Síochána has added seven new fully-electric Hyundai Kona cars to its fleet.

Drivers at risk by relying on faulty driver-assistance systems

Thu, Oct 21, 2021

Drivers could be putting themselves and other road users at risk by relying on advanced driver-assistance systems that are faulty or have been incorrectly calibrated.

Galway Motor Club’s Sylvie Mullins breaks record in championship win

Thu, Oct 21, 2021

Galway Motor Club's Sylvie Mullins has broken the track record in his first Formula Boss Ireland Championship victory.

Seat Leon wins Best Buy Car of Europe 2021 award

Thu, Oct 14, 2021

The Seat Leon received the Best Buy Car of Europe 2021 award. The 20th Autobest awards ceremony took place in Barcelona where trophies were handed to the winners.

Mazda2 is tops in latest Green NCAP tests

Thu, Oct 14, 2021

Green NCAP has published the results of three popular, high-selling cars, and the Mazda2 comes out on top with 3.5 stars. Ford’s crossover Puma checks in with three stars and the DS 3 Crossback gets a 2.5 star rating.

Toyota’s new Aygo X crossover

Thu, Oct 14, 2021

Toyota has confirmed the new Aygo X crossover will replace the Aygo hatchback.

New Skoda Fabia launch delayed due to microchip shortage

Thu, Oct 14, 2021

The market launch of the new Skoda Fabia in Ireland has been delayed due to the global shortage of microchips.

Microchips are essential for the operation of a variety of vehicle features, from power steering and backup cameras to emergency braking systems.

Corrib Oil acquires thirteen more retail forecourt sites

Thu, Oct 14, 2021

The west of Ireland’s largest service station and oil distribution provider Corrib Oil has agreed a deal to buy forecourt retailer H2 Group.

The deal, subject to approval by the competition regulator, will see Corrib Oil acquire 13 retail sites based across the south and east of Ireland, expanding the Corrib Retail footprint to 33 stores in total.

Road Safety Week 2021

Thu, Oct 07, 2021

This week is Road Safety Week and AA Ireland is calling on motorists to make sure their vehicles are in proper running order by carrying out the necessary checks.

Self-charging hybrid ownership continues to grow in Galway

Thu, Sep 30, 2021

Self-charging hybrid car ownership is booming in rural Ireland and cities, and has increased by 43 per cent in Galway compared to last year. Toyota hybrid's market share now accounts for 74 per cent of sales in Galway, according to the latest SIMI figures .

Toyota, a leader in hybrid space, was responsible for 71 per cent of the self-charging category sales, having invested in hybrid technology more than 20 years ago.

New Kia EV6 boasts of safety and convenience

Thu, Sep 30, 2021

Kia’s new EV6 is due in Irish dealerships toward the end of next month, and the brand claims its new electric crossover offers “class-leading safety and convenience”, including an advanced suite of driver assistance systems.

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