Kia e-Niro wins Best Electric Car 2019 award

Thu, Nov 14, 2019

Kia has enjoyed more success with the recent win of Best Electric Car for the e-Niro at the Business Car Awards in the UK.

New Toyota Proace City van due in next year

Thu, Nov 14, 2019

Toyota's latest light commercial vehicle, the Proace City, is set to arrive here for the second half of 2020, according to the company.

Ford 201 deals event covers vehicles ordered this year

Thu, Nov 14, 2019

As the January 2020 new car market draws near, Ford says it has an exciting range of offers to woo customers during the busy new car registration sales period.

Under the banner of the Ford 201 Sales Event, the deals on some of Ireland’s best-selling cars include a registration bonus of up to a €1,000, and the extra peace of mind of seven years' warranty and seven years' roadside assistance. All the offers cover vehicles ordered before the end of December 201.

Electric cars to face new charges on ESB network

Thu, Nov 14, 2019

From November 18, owners of electric vehicles will have to pay a fee to use the ESB’s 50 kilowatt public chargers.

New Volkswagen Golf goes on sale here next March

Thu, Nov 07, 2019

The Volkswagen Golf is the most successful European car for more than four decades with 35 million sold. Now, a new chapter in the history of this best-seller begins with the world premiere of the eighth generation model.

Sketch and test picture give hints of new Octavia

Thu, Nov 07, 2019

Skoda has released a design sketch providing the first glimpse of the new Octavia. The new design language ensures the fourth generation of the best-selling model in the history of the company will have a much more emotive look. Skoda claims it will also combine compact dimensions with a generous amount of interior space.

The design sketches show the Octavia liftback’s elongated, flowing silhouette seems to give it a coupé-like roofline. However, this is not visible from a picture of a heavily disguised version being tested on public roads.

Galway business takes top honours at Irish Auto Trade Awards

Thu, Nov 07, 2019

Kevin Burke Tyres of Athenry was an award winner at the annual Irish Auto Trade Awards 2020, which took place at Killashee House Hotel in Kildare last week.

One in ten plan electric car switch

Thu, Nov 07, 2019

Almost one in 10 Irish motorists intend on making the change to an electric vehicle when they next purchase a car, a recent survey has found.

In response to an AA Car Insurance survey, which it says was sent to some 7,000 Irish motorists, 9.21 per cent stated they were "very likely" to switch to an electric vehicle when next changing their car. Meanwhile, a further 23.26 per cent of respondents stated they were somewhat likely to avoid purchasing a petrol or diesel vehicle when next buying a car.

Toyota announces incentives for going hybrid in 2020

Thu, Oct 31, 2019

Toyota Ireland is hosting a Hybrid Advantage event in local dealers Tony Burke Motors, Ballybrit, to display its range of driving self-driving hybrids, and a range of offers available for 201.

Is your bodyshop certified to work on your electric car?

Thu, Oct 24, 2019

A recent report published by the UK Institute of the Motor Industry revealed more than 90 per cent of active auto mechanics are not qualified to work on electric cars.

New Peugeot 208 due here in January 2020

Thu, Oct 24, 2019

The new 208 will be introduced to dealer showrooms here next January, according to Peugeot Ireland. It promises to be available from launch with a choice of petrol, diesel or electric powertrains.

New Mazda CX-30 SUV on the way

Thu, Oct 17, 2019

Mazda has announced the price and specification of its new CX-30 compact SUV, which it says will arrive in January 2020.

New Transit offers better fuel efficiency, payload and connectivity

Thu, Oct 17, 2019

Ford tells us it is introducing its most intelligent, fuel-efficient, capable and productive two-tonne Transit van, developed to help businesses thrive in a modern operating environment.

The blue oval brand claims there are more than 4,600 upgraded components alongside advanced powertrain and driver assistance technologies contributint to a new Ford Transit that can carry more, uses less fuel, and is easier to drive and operate.

2019 Rose of Tralee hits the road in new Kia XCeed

Thu, Oct 17, 2019

The new Kia XCeed has arrived in Ireland and the first one to take to the road will be driven by the 2019 Rose of Tralee, Sinead Flanagan from Limerick. A native of Mungret, but now living in Adare, Sinead is working as a junior doctor in the University Hospital Cork. Sinead will use the car during her year as Rose of Tralee, and is looking forward to driving the XCeed PHEV. The new XCeed will go on general sale early in the New Year.

New Skoda Superb goes on sale

Thu, Oct 10, 2019

The new Skoda Superb, the brand’s flagship model, goes on sale this Saturday.

Tony Burke Motors Aftersales Team in finals of Toyota’s National Skills Contest 2019.

Thu, Oct 10, 2019

Tony Burke Motors' staff have made it through to the finals of Toyota’s National Skills Contest 2019.

Toyota Corolla to be exclusively hybrid from 2020

Thu, Oct 10, 2019

"Unprecedented demand" for the self-charging hybrid version of the world’s best-selling car, the Toyota Corolla, has eliminated the need for petrol options.

Bridgestone working on power-generating tyre for EVs

Thu, Oct 10, 2019

As part of a major research project to support wireless charging systems for electric vehicles, Bridgestone is working on the supply of electricity to in-wheel electric motors through tyres.

The world's leading tyre maker has partnered with Fujimoto laboratory at the University of Tokyo, and motion and control specialist NSK Ltd for the programme. which is spearheaded by the Japan Science and Technology Agency.