All-new KIA Optima made New York debut yesterday

Fri, Apr 03, 2015

Following its debut at the New York International Auto Show in 2010, the Kia Optima has become a catalyst for the brand’s tremendous growth around the globe.

Now, five years later, Kia returned to New York on Wednesday, April 1 for the world debut of a passionately designed and obsessively crafted all-new version of its popular D-segment saloon.

Subaru adds Lineartronic to Forester diesel

Fri, Apr 03, 2015

Subaru Ireland tells us that the 2015 model-year update to its best-selling Forester SUV has just gone on sale. The carmaker says that it features a raft of changes to its interior and powertrain and enhances the go-anywhere capabilities of the Forester range from €37,995 for the 2.0D X Lineartronic version.

Mitsubishi unveils new L200

Fri, Mar 27, 2015

After nine years, and 1.3 million units of the L200 as we know it, Mitsubishi introduced the long awaited new fifth generation L200 at the recent Geneva Motor Show.

New Kia Sorento offers style and substance

Fri, Mar 27, 2015

Building on the success of the outgoing model with a special blend of style, practicality and technology, the new Kia Sorento went on sale with an entry level price of €38,995.

Galway launch for new Peugeot 108 and 508

Fri, Mar 27, 2015

The Twelve hotel in Barna was the venue for the Irish media launch of the new Peugeot 108 and the latest new 508.

Citroën’s C4 Cactus hits the road for tour of Ireland

Fri, Mar 20, 2015

Citroën’s C4 Cactus road show is now underway offering customers the opportunity to explore and test drive the award winning, head-turning C4 Cactus. The road show will visit cities and towns throughout the country until April and customers will be able to experience Top Gear Magazine’s Hatchback of the Year 2015, the C4 Cactus, for themselves.

Renault Kadjar makes public debut

Fri, Mar 20, 2015

The new Renault Kadjar was launched in Geneva. It is a mid-size crossover model, described by Renault as "Captur's big brother". It is about to enter a very crowded market segment.

Renault describes the new Kadjar as robust yet elegant, powerful but extremely efficient, dynamic to drive, while remaining a haven of calm and comfort in which to travel, and packed with the latest safety, infotainment and connectivity system.

Peugeot showcases newly updated 208

Fri, Mar 20, 2015

Exactly three years after it was launched in Geneva, the newly updated Peugeot 208 showcases new ambitions via its updated exterior and interior style.

Motor show premiere of new VW Sharan MPV

Fri, Mar 06, 2015

Volkswagen is presenting the technically updated Sharan at the Geneva International Motor Show this week.

Advance Drive offering new recruitment service

Fri, Mar 06, 2015

Advance Drive School of Motoring now offers a recruitment service.

New Land Rover Discovery Sport goes on sale

Fri, Feb 27, 2015

Land Rover Ireland launched the new Discovery Sport last week with prices in Ireland starting from €37,100 for the 2.2 TD4 S model.

New Kia Sorento SUV joins the premium league

Fri, Feb 13, 2015

BY Padraic Deane
Kia is a car manufacturer on the move with five model replacements and another four new entry models arriving in the next three years.

Kia is a car manufacturer on the move with five model replacements and another four new entry models arriving in the next three years.

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