Free tyre checks at Kevin Burke Tyres

Thu, Aug 20, 2020

As children return to school, parents are being urged to ensure cars used on the school run are fitted with safe and legal tyres.

Mercedes-Benz prepares for new eSprinter van launch

Thu, Aug 13, 2020

Mercedes-Benz in Ireland is expanding its e-van range with the introduction of new eSprinter van range.

Save fuel, money and emissions on motoring staycations

Thu, Aug 13, 2020

With the August holidays underway for many, some will be jumping into their cars and heading off on a well-earned staycation. For those who have not switched to an electric vehicle and are still driving a petrol or diesel car, the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) has some tips to help you drive more efficiently. This will help you use less fuel, reduce your emissions and also stay safe, not only this weekend but all the time.

Summer driving advice

Thu, Aug 06, 2020

With the emphasis this year on staycations, most Irish holidaymakers will be travelling to destinations by car. High temperatures and the busy roads of summer can put extra demands on cars and drivers, so it is important drivers take extra safety precautions to ensure they arrive at their destination safely.

New Suzuki Ignis now on sale here ahead of UK launch

Thu, Aug 06, 2020

Suzuki tells us the Ignis model line has undergone a facelift, with renewed styling and powertrain. While retaining the design characteristics of the current model, Suzuki boasts the new Ignis reinforces its unique position as the only ultra-compact SUV.

202 registrations to herald start of recovery for new cars

Thu, Aug 06, 2020

The Society of the Irish Motor Industry has released its official new vehicle statistics, which shows a year to date decline across the board, as expected due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

The official figures show new car registrations for the month of June declined 28.2 per cent (1,011) when compared to June 2019 (1,408). New car registrations for the year to date are down 34.5 per cent (52,891) on the same period last year (80,758).

VW draws picture of new Caddy mini-camper

Thu, Aug 06, 2020

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has revealed the first images and details of the successor to the Caddy Beach.

Seat Ireland dealers offering roof box rental service

Thu, Aug 06, 2020

Seat Ireland is offering a roof box rental service, available to Seat customers across its 23-retailer network.

Opel to deliver new electric Opel Zafira-e Life for up to nine passengers

Thu, Jul 30, 2020

Opel continues the rapid electrification of its product portfolio in 2020, revealing details of the all-electric Zafira-e Life. Delivering up to nine seats and available in three lengths, it will be a good option for large families and commercial people-moving activities.

Renault helping businesses get back on the road

Thu, Jul 30, 2020

With more business resuming over the past weeks, Renault Group tells us it and its bank have continued to work with private and business customers to reassure them of their ongoing support in this pandemic.

Volkswagen’s new Tiguan eHybrid debuts

Thu, Jul 23, 2020

The Volkswagen Tiguan is receiving a major technical and visual update - the big highlight being a new plug-in hybrid drive (PHEV) version for Europe.

Mullarney drives off in a new Toyota SUV

Thu, Jul 16, 2020

Galway golfer Ronan Mullarney has received the keys of a new the Toyota C-HR - Ireland’s best-selling hybrid SUV.

Renault Clio top selling model in Europe for May

Thu, Jul 16, 2020

The new Renault Clio led the European ranking by models, outselling the popular Volkswagen Golf in May, according to figures from JATO, which are calculated about a month behind real time.

Suzuki’s new Across plug-in hybrid SUV unveiled

Thu, Jul 16, 2020

Suzuki has unveiled the new Across, the first electrified vehicle from the brand.

Suzuki’s hybrid versions and 202 offers

Thu, Jul 09, 2020

After a period of lockdown in recent months, Suzuki says it wants to help car buyers get their long awaited new car with some attractive offers for the July ’202’ registration plate.

New Mini Countryman boasts significant makeover

Thu, Jul 09, 2020

The Mini Countryman, the biggest and most versatile member of the Mini model family, has an updated design.

New electrified Mokka is the first of Opel’s new design

Thu, Jul 09, 2020

Opel has revealed the first official images of the new Mokka, due in Ireland in early 2021.

Parsons Garage recognised with top Toyota award

Thu, Jul 09, 2020

Parsons Garage, the main Toyota dealer in Tuam, Co Galway, has been awarded the Ichiban Award by Toyota Motor Europe.

VW’s Assurance Plan includes some great offers

Thu, Jul 02, 2020

Volkswagen Ireland says it wants Irish consumers to rediscover the joy of driving with its Assurance Plan, which it describes as a suite of flexible, supportive and great-value offers for the road ahead.