Drivers urged to slow down for UN Global Road Safety Week

Thu, May 20, 2021

The week's sixth annual UN Global Road Safety Week, which runs until Sunday, is calling for drivers to slow down.

The theme for UN Global Road Safety Week 2021 is ‘Streets for Life #Love30’, and the UN is calling for 30km/h speed limits to be the norm in cities worldwide in places where people mix with traffic.

Irish pricing for new Kia EV6 announced

Thu, May 20, 2021

Kia Ireland tells us of what it calls “unprecedented interest” in its first dedicated electric vehicle, the new EV6.

Nissan announces pricing for new Qashqai

Thu, May 20, 2021

Nissan’s new Nissan Qashqai mild hybrid is now available from €30,500.

Skoda unveils new generation Fabia

Thu, May 13, 2021

Twenty-two years after the Skoda Fabia made its debut, the Czech car manufacturer, which is part of the Volkswagen Group, is lining up the fourth generation of its popular small car.

All-electric Opel Vivaro-e arrives in Ireland

Thu, May 13, 2021

The new Vivaro-e, Opel’s first fully electric light commercial vehicle, has arrived in Ireland.

April registrations positive ahead of showrooms re-opening

Thu, May 13, 2021

A total of 7,166 new cars were registered during April 2021, compared to 343 in the same month last year and 8,904 in April 2019.

The figures released by the Society of the Irish Motor Industry show 55,207 new cars registered year to date compared to 50,138 for the same period in 2020 (+10.11) and 73,030 in 2019 (-24.41%).

Essential driver training has returned

Thu, May 13, 2021

The Road Safety Authority has this morning confirmed that essential driver training (EDT) lessons with an approved driving instructor has recommenced for essential workers.

Initial Basic Training, the programme of mandatory training for learner motorcyclists, also resumed on May 10.

New Ford ‘head-turning’ Puma ST arrives in Ireland

Thu, May 13, 2021

Ford says the new Puma ST is refined with head-turning SUV proportions, boasting that it delivers heart-pumping thrills matched with uncompromising practicality.

New all-electric Mercedes-Benz EQA arrives in Ireland

Thu, May 13, 2021

Mercedes-Benz has announced the Irish arrival of its new EQA, the all-electric version of the brand’s popular compact A-Class range.

The German brand is aiming to establish a strong market presence in Ireland for its electric-powered EQ model range, with the goal of having a fully carbon-neutral fleet within the next two decades.

Toyota premieres bZ4X concept SUV

Thu, May 06, 2021

Toyota has revealed a concept version of the forthcoming zero emission battery electric vehicle (BEV) bZ4X at the Shanghai Motor Show.

Summer driving advice from Kevin Burke Tyres

Thu, May 06, 2021

This is the time of year when we pack up our cars and head off on our summer holidays, living in the hope that the Summer sunshine will also arrive and that more and more places will open up so that we can enjoy the attractions with a newfound zest. High temperatures and the busy roads of summer can put extra demands on cars and drivers. Kevin Burke Tyres have put together a few tips for our readers to reduce the risk of breakdowns and keeps stress levels to a minimum.

Mercedes-Benz shows revised CLS and all-electric EQB

Thu, May 06, 2021

Mercedes-Benz travelled east to China to premier two of their latest introductions – their elegantly up-styled CLS of which over four million models have been of sold globally since first introduced, and their all-new, all-electric EQB which launches in Europe next September.

All-electric Opel Vivaro-e arrives in Ireland

Thu, May 06, 2021

The new Vivaro-e, Opel’s first fully electric light commercial vehicle, has arrived in Ireland.

Eight motorcyclists killed on Irish roads since start of year

Thu, May 06, 2021

A total of eight motorcyclists have been lost their lives on Irish roads since start of the year.

Kia launches new voice assist app

Thu, Apr 29, 2021

Kia has launched ‘Kia Service’ Google Voice Assistant, a new app designed to make service requests a quick and hassle-free experience.

New Ford Ranger Stormtrak and Wolftrak limited editions

Thu, Apr 29, 2021

Ford has revealed new limited-edition models of the Ranger Stormtrak and Ranger Wolftrak.

Ford’s predictive smart headlights to make night driving safer

Thu, Apr 29, 2021

Ford is aiming to make driving at night easier and more comfortable, particularly on winding unfamiliar roads.

Imported self-charging hybrids for sale

Thu, Apr 29, 2021

Elite Autos, based in Headford, Galway, which specialises in offering a wide range of motor vehicles, now has a large selection of recently imported self charging hybrids in stock.

Climate Ready – talent for Ireland’s Green Economy

Thu, Apr 29, 2021

Climate change is transforming the business landscape, presenting new challenges and shared opportunities for Irish businesses.

Get your application in for Empower Growth before tomorrow’s deadline

Thu, Apr 29, 2021

Tomorrow (Friday Aril 30) is the last day to apply for the next EMPOWER GROWTH, the women’s entrepreneurship programme, which is run by the GMIT iHubs.

The EMPOWER Programme is free to participants and aims to fast track female-led businesses in the counties Galway, Mayo, Sligo, Roscommon, Leitrim and Donegal. EMPOWER is funded by the Department of Justice and Equality and the European Social Fund.

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