New BMW X3 and BMW X4 set for September arrival

Thu, Jun 17, 2021

The newly updated BMW X3 will go on sale here in September with an entry-level retail price of €66,390 (or €67,265 on the road) for the 20i xDrive xLine.

Sarah Quinn named Connolly’s Hyundai Galway new brand ambassador

Thu, Jun 17, 2021

Ballinrobe athlete and Olympic hopeful Sarah Quinn has just proudly been announced as the Connolly’s Hyundai Galway new Brand Ambassador.

Opel ready to deliver new large van with Movano range

Thu, Jun 17, 2021

Opel has released the first information and images of the new Movano range, which it says boasts class-leading payloads, cargo capacity and gross vehicle weights. It adds that a wide range of body versions, lengths and heights is also on offer.

Ford highlights risks of headphones when on the road

Thu, Jun 17, 2021

Headphones can be a great way to block out background noise and distractions in order to concentrate or relax. However, wearing headphones while on the road – as a driver, cyclist, e-scooter rider or pedestrian – can also be dangerous; in some countries it is even illegal.

Ford new car offers for 212 buyers

Thu, Jun 17, 2021

Over the next few weeks, Ford says itw dealers across Ireland are looking forward to welcoming customers who are interested in buying a new car with the new 212 registration from July 1.

In order to tempt these buyers, Ford has put in place a range of offers and price savings of up to €3,150 off some of Ford’s most popular models.

Toyota offers incentives to switch to hybrid in 212

Thu, Jun 03, 2021

Toyota continues to encourage the switch from diesel to hybrid with its new range of offers for the 212 registration period.

Subaru teases with picture of new all-electric SUV

Thu, Jun 03, 2021

Subaru’s new battery electric SUV will be named Solterra, and it is scheduled to go on sale next year (2022), the Japanese carmaker has confirmed.

Ford starts Euro customer trials of new E-Transit vans

Thu, Jun 03, 2021

The first European customer trials of the new all-electric E-Transit will soon be underway, Ford has confirmed.

Honda offers a choice of three 212 deals

Thu, Jun 03, 2021

With the help of brand ambassadors, Olympic gold boxing medallist and undisputed world light weight champion Katie Taylor, and Irish hockey international and World Cup silver medallist Nikki Evans, Honda announced its 212 offers recently.

Headford Road Car Dismantlers registered for unwanted car recyling

Thu, May 27, 2021

Car owners are required by law to deposit an unwanted car with a vehicle recycling facility for recycling.

A registered Authorised Treatment Facility is the only business that can issue owner with a Certificate of Destruction when a car is scrapped. Owners should always receive an end of life certificate on collection or drop off. There is a free collection available in County Galway.

Monaghan & Sons Galway adds Cupra to its line-up

Thu, May 27, 2021

Monaghan & Sons of Galway is one of a few new franchises in Ireland announced by Cupra Ireland.

The brand name Cupra, which was formerly known as Seat Sport,is the high-performance motorsport subsidiary of the Spanish car manufacturer Seat, which is part of the Volkswagen Group. Since its launch in 2018, the Cupra brand has developed a range of premium and technologically advanced vehicles based on contemporary design and sporty performance.

Sheils reopens its Headford Road showrooms

Thu, May 27, 2021

Sheils Motor Group, the main Ford, Honda and MG dealer for Galway, is delighted to have fully re-opened its Headford Road showrooms following a successful period of online and ‘click-and-deliver’ sales during the lockdown period.

Ten per cent of drivers admit to regularly texting while driving

Thu, May 27, 2021

Motorists are being urged to put their mobile phones away when driving as new research from the Road Safety Authority shows that one in 10 motorists admit to regularly texting while behind the wheel.

New road safety campaign launched as traffic volumes increase

Thu, May 27, 2021

Government restrictions on inter-county travel have finally eased, but road users are being urged to be extra cautious and alert as traffic volumes begin to increase.

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%).

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