Volkswagen unveils zero per cent finance offer

Fri, May 17, 2013

Volkswagen tells us that it has introduced a zero per cent finance offer across its range of passenger cars for a limited period.

Fatigue – the fourth ‘Big Killer’

Fri, May 10, 2013

Using the roads is the single most dangerous thing that most of us do every day. It is more than a little terrifying when you think about it. Especially for drivers, we control a ballistic missile weighing more than a tonne travelling at anything up to 120 kph.

Wow, the stunning new BMW Z4 is on the way

Fri, May 10, 2013

The interplay of classical proportions and state-of-the-art technology defines the unmistakable character of the BMW Z4 – and now an updated version of the roadster is ready for action, armed with a raft of additional powertrain and equipment innovations.

Fire brigade call out charges a bad idea

Fri, May 03, 2013

There have been a couple of occasions in my life when I have had to call the fire brigade. Not often, thank God, but often enough to know that when you need them you are likely to need them badly.

Last year there was a fire beyond our back wall, close to a neighbour’s house, that was probably caused by a flicked cigarette. The flames engulfed a tree and spread to the roof of the house and did serious damage. We were the ones who noticed it first and so, as we were all told since we were very small children, we called 999 immediately.

Rating results confirm Volvo’s safety leadership

Fri, May 03, 2013

Talk to Volvo Cars and the company will tell you that as far as it is concerned, every year is a safety year.

The company is working towards the vision that by 2020 nobody should be killed or seriously injured in a new Volvo – and data from independent rating institutes all over the world emphasise and reinforce this life-saving philosophy.

Nissan launches new finance product

Fri, May 03, 2013

Nissan has launched a new finance product, which, it says, offers customers a surprisingly affordable way to drive a new Nissan.

Speaking the same language for road safety

Fri, Apr 05, 2013

Comparing data across different countries can be awkward. There are differing methodologies and ways of doing things. You have to do a lot of ground work to agree a lot of details before you can be sure that you are making valid comparisons.

Even so you would think that we could all agree what a death is. Not so. Death it seems, like taxes, differs considerably from country to country.

Volkswagen Golf is the 2013 World Car of the Year

Fri, Apr 05, 2013

The new seventh-generation Volkswagen Golf was declared the 2013 World Car of the Year at the New York Auto Show, adding this global title to the European Car of the Year which it won earlier this month, writes Padraic Deane.

Monaghan & Son’s celebrating the arrival of new Skoda Octavia

Fri, Mar 15, 2013

Skoda has confirmed the launch date of the new Skoda Octavia. From March 16 Monaghan & Son’s, Castlebar, will be marking the arrival of the new Octavia with exciting open week events. Unveiled internationally late last year the new Octavia is offered with three different specification variants, both manual and automatic transmission options, and five engine alternatives with prices from €18,995.

Road deaths and recession pressures worsen in 2013

Fri, Mar 08, 2013

Those of us who try be optimistic by nature are struggling for material at the moment. If we hoped that 2013 would see life get a little better for Irish motorists, there really isn’t any sign of it yet.

There are lots of little bits of data that tell us we are still in a deep dark recession. I know that you hardly needed me to tell you that. But the other key piece of data that we watch carefully in here is the number of road deaths, and that is also going badly.

New Mercedes E-Class offers evolution or revolution

Fri, Mar 08, 2013

The significantly restyled Mercedes-Benz E-Class saloon has been launched and will go on sale here in early April.

Fuel prices rise again for first time in four months

Fri, Feb 22, 2013

The price of petrol and diesel has crept upwards at the pumps for the first time since September, according to the latest survey of prices from the AA.

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