Seat’s electric plans unveiled

Thu, Sep 26, 2019

The el-Born, the Seat brand's first fully electric model, and the Cupra Tavascan concept car, their first fully electric vehicle, both joined the new Tarraco FR PHEV, the brand's first plug-in hybrid electric SUV, making its world debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show.

Minor drop in car running costs but insurance still in crisis

Thu, Sep 26, 2019

The average cost of running a family car for a year is €10,593.26 according to the AA’s annual survey of motoring costs. According to calculations, the total is a decrease of €98.11 on the same figure for last year.

Forty thousand learner drivers urged to sit their driving test

Thu, Sep 26, 2019

The Road Safety Authority is urging multiple learner permit holders, eligible to sit a driving test, to apply for one without delay.

There are 41,316 people on their fourth or subsequent learner permit for a car or B category licence, and of these people, 8,663 are on their 10th or successive learner permit.

New Land Rover Defender makes global debut

Thu, Sep 19, 2019

Land Rover says its new Defender is an icon reimagined for the 21st century, cleverly engineered with capability and safety for all the family at its heart.

Opel launches new models at major motor show

Thu, Sep 19, 2019

Opel held world premieres of the new Opel Corsa, the Grandland X hybrid, and the new Opel Astra at the Frankfurt International Motor Show.

The new Opel Corsa which will be available as an efficient, classic combustion-engine version towards the end of this year, with a starting price of circa €18,000. It will also be available first time as a battery-electric Corsa-e from next March at circa €25 to €26,000 after Government grants/ incentives. It will feature a purely electric range of up to 330 kilometres according to WLTP1.

VW lines up SUV range for ploughing championships

Thu, Sep 19, 2019

Volkswagen tells us it will have a strong focus on its SUV range at this year’s National Ploughing Championships.

Volvo Car to be first with plug-in hybrids in full range

Thu, Sep 19, 2019

Volvo reaches an important milestone in its industry-leading powertrain electrification programme with the debut of the new T5 twin engine hybrid system in the multi-award-winning XC40 SUV.

Peugeot’s hybrid 4WD model emits ultra low emissions

Thu, Sep 12, 2019

A new Peugeot 3008 SUV plug-in hybrid model has been unveiled. Claiming to be the most powerful road-going Peugeot, the new 3008 Hybrid4 boasts four-wheel drive and a 300bhp combined. Yet the French carmaker claims it emits just 29g CO2/km and consumes a meagre 1.3l/100km (or 217 mpg) of fuel under WLTP (Real World Driving) standards.

New car sales are down

Thu, Sep 12, 2019

Official statistics released this week by the Society of the Irish Motor Industry show the total new car registrations for the month of August are down 13.3 per cent (5,131) when compared with August 2018 (5,921).

BMW X6 is so dark you can hardly see it

Thu, Sep 12, 2019

BMW's new X6 is painted in the darkest black in the world.

Increased demand for electric and hybrid vehicles

Thu, Sep 05, 2019

New data highlights the growing appetite for electric and hybrid vehicles among Irish motorists.

Scam targeting owners of Ford Transit vans

Thu, Sep 05, 2019

Gardai in Granard, Co Longford, are investigating an organised crime gang involved in the international sale and distribution of stolen machinery and vehicle engines and parts. They are specifically alerting owners of Ford Transit vans.

Connolly Motor Group expands in the west

Thu, Sep 05, 2019

Connolly Motor Group has acquired Hyundai Galway in a move that sees the group expand across the west of Ireland.

Cupra teases with interior of electric concept-car

Thu, Sep 05, 2019

Seat’s Cupra brand concept, its first all-electric road vehicle, claims to create a true sense of performance pedigree in a purposeful design, as well as creating a bold statement of what the future of personal mobility can be.

New Nissan Juke primed and ready for action

Thu, Aug 29, 2019

The new Nissan Juke has been in the final stages of road testing, showing a new look and agile driving performances ahead of its official unveiling next month.

Half of ‘imports’ checked in 2019 showed alerts

Thu, Aug 29, 2019

Audi Ireland has launched an innovative joint promotion with vehicle history and data expert Cartell.ie to provide vehicle condition transparency to all Audi drivers.

Recognising the risks faced by potential purchasers of imported Audi vehicles, a new user-friendly website AudiCheck.ie is now operational.

New VW Golf with hybrid powertrain option

Thu, Aug 22, 2019

The new generation Volkswagen Golf will be available with a 48-volt mild-hybrid power train when launched later this summer.

Irish Defence Forces investment in new Toyota Land Cruisers

Thu, Aug 22, 2019

Toyota Land Cruiser has been selected as the vehicle of choice for the Irish Defence Forces for the next four years.

Exclusive thirtieth anniversary edition MAZDA MX-5

Thu, Aug 15, 2019

Celebrating the birth of the iconic Mazda MX-5, Mazda unveiled a 30th anniversary edition MX-5 at the 2019 Chicago Motor Show. That was after its debut at the very same motor show three decades earlier.

All-electric Fiat Professional Ducato for 2020 launch

Thu, Aug 15, 2019

Fiat Professional has given the world’s motoring media their first glimpse of its all-electric version Ducato van, which is set to go on sale in 2020.

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