Connolly Motor Group expands with new business adventure
Thu, Sep 30, 2021
Connolly Motor Group has announced a further expansion to its ever-growing business with the new entity WeBuyCars at Connollys, which it says is "the new simple and secure way to sell your car".
WeBuyCars at Connollys is a new online service for drivers who may want to sell their cars for cash or get an updated valuation,
Read more ...Renault launches new Arkana here
Thu, Sep 23, 2021
Customer reaction to the new Arkana has been positive, while orders are strong since it arrived in Irish dealerships in mid-August, according to Renault.
Read more ...New Opel Astra on the way, including electric version
Thu, Sep 23, 2021
Opel has unveiled the sixth generation of its Astra, which for the first time will be available as fully electric.
Read more ...New electric Mercedes-Benz EQE unveiled
Thu, Sep 23, 2021
A star exhibit at this year’s IAA Show in Munich was the EQE, an all-electric version of the E-Class built on a dedicated electric platform, and the latest addition to the Mercedes-Benz EQ family of electric-powered vehicles.
Read more ...BMW eDrive Zones introduced in Ireland
Thu, Sep 16, 2021
BMW has for the first time in Ireland launched its eDrive Zone technology, a new digital service, which it claims automatically switches a plug-in hybrid vehicle to electric-only power when it enters a defined area of a city.
Read more ...Maxus shows off pure electric van range
Thu, Sep 16, 2021
For the first time, the CV Show in Birmingham showcased an all-electric LCV stand as Maxus delivered an electric experience in England last week, featuring the new platform eDeliver3 and the larger eDeliver9 vans.
A key highlight of this year’s show, visitors could check out nine Maxus EV variants including an eDeliver3 fridge and EV SWB Dropsider (52.5kWh) in advance of the launch of the new eDeliver3 long wheelbase chassis, which will be available in the UK and Ireland in Q1 2022.
Read more ...Volvo expands all-electric XC40 Recharge line-up
Thu, Sep 16, 2021
Volvo Cars has unveiled a single electric motor variant of its pure electric Volvo XC40 Recharge compact SUV.
The Volvo XC40 Recharge, with single motor powering the front wheels, expands the company’s range of electric models and further paves the way towards the company’s ambition of selling only fully electric cars by 2030.
Read more ...Volkswagen presents its ‘Mayo’ camouflaged prototype of its new ID. 5
Thu, Sep 09, 2021
At first I thought it was a Mayo bodyshop paying a great tribute to Mayo footballers as they head to Croke Park for this weekend's All Ireland final. However, on closer inspection, I realised it was a camouflaged near production prototype of Volkswagen’s ID. 5.
Read more ...Will 212 be the turning point for motor industry?
Thu, Sep 09, 2021
The Irish motor industry is said to be optimistic for the new 212 registration plate period, which commenced on July 1.
Brian Cooke, the SIMI director general, says it will hopefully be a turning point for the industry.
Read more ...New Mercedes-Benz Citan and eCitan compact vans
Thu, Sep 09, 2021
Mercedes-Benz has unveiled its latest generation compact van Citan, which, alongside the introduction of a new fully electric eCitan, is firmly aimed at the small trades and urban delivery markets.
Read more ...New Audi Q3 plug-in hybrid is now on sale
Thu, Sep 09, 2021
Audi’s new Q3 plug-in hybrid has gone on sale here from €46,305.
Audi claims it offers high efficiency and outstanding driving pleasure, adding that the combination of an electric driving experience, simple charging, and a high level of suitability for everyday use makes Audi’s plug-in hybrid models especially appealing.
Read more ...Suzuki Jimny commercial launches in Ireland
Thu, Sep 09, 2021
Suzuki has introduced to the Irish market a two-seater light commercial vehicle version of its small and lightweight Jimny off-roader, which it says will be available in “very limited numbers”.
Read more ...Preview the new Yaris Cross at Tony Burke Motors
Thu, Sep 02, 2021
Local Toyota dealership Tony Burke Motors is inviting Galwegians to a sneak peek of the Yaris Cross and Rav 4 plug-in hybrid at a special preview event next Tuesday September 7.
Read more ...Citroen reinvents the hatchback with new C4 and E-C4
Thu, Sep 02, 2021
Citroen in Ireland has announced details of its new C4 and E-C4.
The C4 sits in the C-hatchback segment, but the French marque says it offers much more than the traditional hatchback, thanks to best-in-class height, ground clearance, seat height position and interior legroom versus competitors.
Read more ...Majority of Irish motorists unaware of EU tyre labels
Thu, Sep 02, 2021
The EU introduced a tyre label in 2012 that was aimed at providing consumers across Europe with key performance information at the point of sale when they were faced with choosing a new tyre for their vehicle. On May 1 this year, the EU introduced a new and improved version of the tyre label, simplifying the way the performance detail is featured on the label and showing some additional attributes of the tyre. The trouble is, in Ireland at least, not many people know about its existence.
Read more ...Test drive the new Ioniq 5 in Connolly’s Hyundai Galway
Thu, Sep 02, 2021
Hyundai's exciting new electric car, the Ioniq 5, has just landed in Connolly's Hyundai Galway.
Read more ...Rav 4 continues to deliver with new plug-in hybrid
Thu, Aug 26, 2021
Toyota's popular hybrid SUV, the Rav4, is launching in a long-range all wheel drive plug-in hybrid in Ireland later this year.
Boasting a best-in-class driving range of up to 75km in zero emissions EV mode on a full battery charge, this fuel-efficient SUV comes in two grades (Sol and Sport). Prices will start from €48,275 or €354 per month with Toyota Easy PCP Finance.
Read more ...Get ready for adventure with the all-hybrid Yaris Cross
Thu, Aug 26, 2021
Toyota’s newest hybrid SUV, the Yaris Cross, is set to arrive in Ireland in October, and Toyota says this vehicle is a car both for adventure and inner city driving.
Read more ...ESB unveils first high power EV charging hub
Thu, Aug 12, 2021
The ESB has unveiled its first eight bay, high power electric vehicle charging hub.
Read more ...Mercedes-Benz ups the pace in move to EV options
Thu, Aug 05, 2021
Mercedes-Benz has announced that from 2025 all newly launched models will be electric-only and there will also be an all-electric alternative for every model the company makes.
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