Breathalysers - should you test yourself?

Thu, Feb 06, 2020

Arrests for drink driving crept up again by 10 per cent in the festive period, despite the changes in the drink driving law.

Toyota hybrids deliver lowest CO2 emissions of top 10 best sellers

Thu, Jan 30, 2020

Toyota is the winner when it comes to reducing the CO2 output from the top 10 car brands, according to data from the Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI).

Toyota’s CO2 output is the lowest, achieving 17 per cent lower emissions than the top nine other car brands in Ireland.

Top ten tips for winter driving

Thu, Jan 30, 2020

It is important in this cold weather drivers take extra safety precautions to avoid accidents, and Kevin Burke Tyres has provided some useful tips to help take some of the stress out of winter driving this year.

Taking a number of simple precautions can ensure safety on Irish roads during winter. Do not get caught out if severe weather hits, make the necessary checks now.

Galway gears up for 2020 international rally

Thu, Jan 23, 2020

Galway is gearing up for the 2020 Galway International Rally and the 2020 Irish Tarmac Rally Championship.

Impressive new Mercedes-Benz GLE coupé on the way

Thu, Jan 23, 2020

Mercedes-Benz is set to introduce 22 new models on to the Irish market in 2020, and the German carmaker has just unveiled one of those is a new GLE coupé, to be accompanied by an ultra-sporty stablemate, a Mercedes-AMG GLE 53 4MATIC + version.

‘Be Safe, Be Seen’ during the long winter nights

Thu, Jan 16, 2020

It is important to remind family and friends of the importance of wearing high visibility material when out walking, cycling or motorcycling, especially during the darkest months of the year.

Why invest in new tyres?

Thu, Jan 16, 2020

People all love a bargain, but what could that bargain cost?

According to Kevin Burke Tyres, safety is king, so when buying second hand tyres the key is the tread depth. Legally, it must be 1.6mm. Bald tyres will not react as they should in an emergency braking or steering situation.

New Citroen C5 Aircross SUV Hybrid breaks cover

Thu, Jan 16, 2020

Citroen has launched its electric offensive with its technological flagship, the new C5 Aircross SUV Hybrid, and first deliveries will take place this summer.

Motoring trends and predictions for 2020

Thu, Jan 09, 2020

The total number of new cars sold in 2019 fell by 6.8 per cent to 117,031 units compared to 2018. Interestingly, Skoda Ireland tells us it is projecting a slightly more optimistic result in 2020, with 120,000 passenger vehicle sales forecasted.

Self-charging hybrid v mild hybrid – what is the difference?

Thu, Jan 09, 2020

Over the last few months there has been a lot of noise in the motor industry about mild hybrid cars, which is adding to confusion for some new car buyers, according to Toyota Ireland.

New Ford Puma hybrid crossover here in January

Thu, Jan 02, 2020

The new Ford Puma – an all new SUV-inspired compact crossover will be available here from early January. Ford boasts that the exciting new Puma fuses stunning exterior design, best-in-class uncompromised load space, and sophisticated mild-hybrid powertrain technology.

Opel Corsa wins Best Buy Car of Europe in 2020

Thu, Jan 02, 2020

Last September, the sixth generation Opel Corsa celebrated its world premiere at the Frankfurt Motor Show. It was also the world debut of the battery-electric Corsa-e.

Now the Corsa has won the prestigious title of Best Buy Car of Europe in 2020. The AutoBest jury, made up of international journalists from 31 countries, chose the new Corsa as the winner and therefore the car offering the most value for money.

Gardai highlight dangers of scramblers and quad bikes

Thu, Jan 02, 2020

An Garda Síochána has reinforced its safety message on the dangers associated with children and young teenagers being gifted quad bikes and scramblers this Christmas.

In the last few years, there have been a number of people killed or injured in collisions involving a quad bike or a scrambler on public roads. Most of these incidents involved children under 18 years of age.

Suzuki steps up its self-charging hybrid models

Thu, Jan 02, 2020

In line with continued plans to further reduce CO2 emissions and improve fuel economy across its range of vehicles, Suzuki is set to introduce three 48-volt self-charging hybrid equipped derivatives to its range in spring 2020 which will also include the launch of the new K14D boosterjet petrol engine.

Opel Corsa wins ‘Best Buy Car of Europe in 2020’

Thu, Dec 26, 2019

The sixth generation Opel Corsa celebrated its world premiere at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September, and it was also the world debut of the battery-electric Corsa-e.

Gardai highlight dangers of scramblers and quad bikes

Thu, Dec 26, 2019

An Garda Síochána has reinforced its safety message on the dangers associated with children and young teenagers being gifted quad bikes and scramblers this Christmas.

In the last few years there have been a number of people killed or injured in collisions involving a quad bike or a scrambler on public roads. Most of these incidents involved children under 18 years of age.

More awards success for KIA from professional drivers

Thu, Dec 19, 2019

Kia has added two more awards to the growing list won in 2019 (including the Soul winning the 2020 Irish Car of the Year award) at the Professional Driver Magazine Car of the Year awards.

Honda reveals fresh styling and enhanced interior for Civic

Thu, Dec 19, 2019

Honda has revealed a range of upgrades for the 2020 Civic which encompass exterior styling enhancements, improvements to the infotainment system and materials used in the cabin, to further enhance the car’s usability and premium feel. Deliveries are expected in January.

New Mercedes-Benz GLB compact SUV on the way

Thu, Dec 19, 2019

With the launch of the new GLB, which arrives here early next year, Mercedes-Benz has raised its SUV range to a new level of desirability, made greater with the availability of a seven-seater version that will be attractive to families with children to transport.