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.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...Skoda adds new plug-in-hybrid to its Superb range
Thu, Dec 12, 2019
Skoda, having raised the curtain on the new Superb flagship in October, is now adding the first plug-in hybrid called the Superb iV.
Read more ...Ford project offers van drivers a cyclist’s eye view
Thu, Dec 12, 2019
Delivery drivers have tried a virtual reality experience that allows users to see the world from either a cyclist’s or a driver’s point of view in a virtual space.
Read more ...Citroen, Opel and Peugeot win Irish Van of the Year Award
Thu, Dec 12, 2019
The Citroen Berlingo/Opel Combo Cargo/ Peugeot Partner vans, the joint collaboration from Groupe PSA, has been voted the Continental Tyres Irish Van of the Year 2020.
Read more ...Monaghans Galway Scoop Top Prize for Connaught in National Car Dealership Awards
Thu, Dec 12, 2019
Monaghans Galway has received an award for Best Social Media in Connacht for 2019.
Read more ...Ten new van safety features to become law by 2022
Thu, Dec 12, 2019
Just one-in-10 new vans on sale today feature lifesaving technology that is set to become mandatory across all cars and vans by 2022, according to exclusive analysis by What Car? magazines review of vans.
It says that van fatalities have dropped by 38 per cent in Britain since 2007 against a 24 per cent rise in the number of registered vans on the road, but the findings show there is still plenty of room for improvement.
Read more ...Ford lands big double at van and pick-up awards
Thu, Dec 05, 2019
Ford is celebrating a clean-sweep of the light commercial vehicle awards season as the electrified Ford Hybrid Transit Custom line-up is today named International Van of the Year (IVOTY) 2020, and the Ford Ranger is named winner of the International Pick-up Award (IPUA) 2020.
Read more ...Irish rugby legend Paul O’Connell leads the switch
Thu, Dec 05, 2019
Toyota ambassador takes on the RAV4
Former Irish rugby star Paul O’Connell is now driving a 2019 Toyota RAV4 after making the switch to a self-charging hybrid.
