Toyota extends free servicing offer
Fri, May 06, 2011
Toyota Ireland has extended its popular three years free servicing offer to all Yaris and Aygo models sold before the end of June.
Read more ...New look Jaguar XF debuts in New York
Fri, May 06, 2011
The 2012 XF saloon has been unveiled at the New York Motor Show complete with fresh styling, advanced new technologies, and an innovative entry-level powertrain that promises to make it the most efficient Jaguar yet produced.
Read more ...Dead batteries cause most breakdowns
Fri, Apr 29, 2011
Hundreds of thousands of motorists are taking years off the life expectancy of their car’s battery by not regularly fully charging it, says the AA Rescue.
Read more ...Scrappage is ending
Fri, Apr 29, 2011
The SIMI is warning motorists who are considering buying a car under the Scrappage Scheme to order as soon as possible as the scheme ends in just nine weeks’ time.
Read more ...Toyota Prius sales continue dramatic rise
Fri, Apr 29, 2011
Toyota Prius goes from strength to strength as is confirmed by the news of it passing the one millionth sales mark in the USA.
Read more ...Essential driver training now compulsory
Fri, Apr 08, 2011
Starting this week, learner drivers must take compulsory lessons as part of a new licensing system.
The new Essential Driver Training programme has been introduced since Monday, and is one of a range of measures announced by the Road Safety Authority last September. It forms part of a new Graduated Driver Licensing system aimed to enhance the way drivers are trained, tested and licensed in Ireland.
Read more ...Less than one in 10 obey 30km city speed limit
Fri, Apr 08, 2011
Fewer than 10 per cent of motorists obey the 30km/h speed limit introduced by Dublin City Council last year, according to a new survey by Continental Tyres.
Read more ...Hyundai unveils two new star models
Fri, Apr 08, 2011
Hyundai unveiled two all-new production models to a European audience at the Geneva Motor Show. Both cars encapsulate the spirit of Hyundai's new brand slogan, ‘New Thinking. New Possibilities'.
Read more ...Toyota unveils stunning new sports car
Fri, Apr 01, 2011
The stunning new FT-86 II Concept made its world debut at the Geneva Motor Show earlier this month, giving the clearest indication yet as to the final design of Toyota's next sports car. It marks a return to the passion for driving that has inspired great Toyota cars of the past, starting with the legendary 2000 GT in the 1960s.
Read more ...New car sales surpass forty thousand
Fri, Apr 01, 2011
Figures just out from SIMI show that 40,978 new cars have so far been sold this year, an increase of 14 per cent on last year.
Speaking on the milestone, SIMI’s director general Alan Nolan said: “It’s good to be able to report that it’s not all bad news out there in the economy, there is still some positivity. With new car sales up by more than 5,000 on last year, the scrappage scheme is continuing to help attract motorists to showrooms and the lower asking prices, even for non-scrappage cars, are encouraging consumers to buy now.”
Read more ...Three major Kia launches at Geneva Motor Show
Fri, Mar 25, 2011
Kia is set for a landmark year in its history. The three new models on its stand at the 81st Geneva Motor Show are testament to this.
Read more ...Toyota unveils stunning new sports car
Fri, Mar 11, 2011
The stunning new FT-86 II concept made its world debut at the Geneva Motor Show earlier this month, giving the clearest indication yet as to the final design of Toyota's next sports car. It marks a return to the passion for driving that has inspired great Toyota cars of the past, starting with the legendary 2000 GT in the 1960s.
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