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.

New VW Transporter and Grand California on display

Thu, Oct 03, 2019

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles gave Irish debuts to their new Transporter 6.1 van and the new Grand California camper last week.

Amazon orders Rivian electric delivery vans

Thu, Oct 03, 2019

Online retail giant Amazon is stepping up its efforts to reduce climate impact by ordering 100,000 electric delivery vans from Rivian.

Commercial versions of the Duster and Zoe go on sale

Thu, Oct 03, 2019

Based on demand from business customers, fleet clients and dealerships, Renault Group Ireland says it is introducing commercial versions of the new Dacia Duster and the electric Renault Zoe to its line-up.

Available to order now, these are locally converted vehicles, with the conversions arranged by Renault and Dacia dealers on behalf of customers.

First new electric Mercedes-Benz car is worth the wait

Thu, Oct 03, 2019

Mercedes-Benz has launched the EQC, the first of a family of 10 electric-powered vehicles to be introduced by the German carmaker to the Irish market over the next two years.

Volkswagen unveils new electric ID.3

Thu, Oct 03, 2019

Volkswagen's new ID.3, unveiled at the Frankfurt International Motor Show, is the first fully electric production car of the new ID model family. It will go on sale next year for under €30,000 for the base battery range model and, as expected, availability will be limited from launch next year 2020.

Seven earn top marks in latest Euro NCAP testing

Thu, Sep 26, 2019

Seven new cars have achieved five-star ratings in the latest Euro NCAP testing.

Drivers must exchange UK driving licences for Irish

Thu, Sep 26, 2019

Time is running out for Irish residents driving with a UK (including Northern Ireland) driver's licence to exchange it for an Irish licence.

October 31 is the cut-off, coinciding with the date the UK leaves the EU, and if it does so without a deal, then a UK driving licence will no longer be valid for those holders living in Ireland.