Ford on top of sales chart after six months

Fri, Aug 07, 2009

As car sales figures are set to fall to their lowest levels in more than 20 years, Ford has strengthened its market position, claiming 14.5 per cent of a market which is down 62 per cent from last year.

Buoyed by sales of Focus and the new Fiesta, the blue oval finished the half year with 6,808 units, ahead of Toyota (6,482) and Volkswagen (4,529).

New Toyota Prius to be cooled by the heat of the sun

Fri, Aug 07, 2009

A new solar-powered ventilation system that keeps a car’s interior cool with no need for the engine to be running has been developed by Toyota.

Volkswagen BlueMotion technologies now in Passat

Fri, Jul 31, 2009

Volkswagen claims that it is once again leading the way with innovative, efficient, and cost effective solutions for the future. BlueMotion is Volkswagen’s label for the most fuel efficient cars in the range. This technology is now available here in the Passat. It breaks the 5.0 litre barrier, comes with a standard start-stop system, and it has a range of over 1,400 kilometres.

New Skoda Yeti on the way

Fri, Jul 31, 2009

Yeti is the fifth and newest member of the Skoda family and it should go on sale here this autumn. Skoda says that it combines all the rugged strengths of a 4x4 with the practicality and running costs of a hatch, Yeti is a crossover vehicle that drivers will love to own.

Seat Ibiza Ecomotive sets world fuel-saving record

Fri, Jul 24, 2009

Seat boasts that its Ibiza Ecomotive is undisputedly the most ecological vehicle in its segment.

Stunning A5 Sportback rounds off 100 years of Audi

Fri, Jul 24, 2009

Audi was 100 years young last week, and it marked the momentous occasion with the world debut of the new A5 Sportback.

New driving technologies from Audi

Fri, Jul 17, 2009

Audi and many other carmakers are consistently pressing forward to improve fuel economy and CO2 emissions. From late this year, the Vorsprung durch Technik brand tells us it will redouble its efforts to boost range average fuel economy by 20 per cent by 2012 through the gradual integration of new technologies, including a new start-stop system and a new efficiency programme built into the onboard computer.

Peugeot 5008 - a new and innovative MPV

Fri, Jul 17, 2009

Peugeot will have a new MPV on sale here next year. The 5008 will receive its world premiere at this year’s Frankfurt Motor Show and will go on sale in Ireland early next year.

New Citroen C3 breaks cover

Fri, Jul 17, 2009

The new Citroen C3 will be here in November, and Citroen tells us it will be packed with seductive features - tauter styling, high-class trim, and intelligent architecture creating exceptional interior space, with superior on-board comfort and road handling.

High performance Opel Insignia sports model premieres

Fri, Jul 17, 2009

Opel’s new high performance sports model Insignia OPC has premiered at the Barcelona International Motor Show.

Happy days for Volkswagen

Fri, Jul 03, 2009

The new Volkswagen Golf has collected two prestigous motoring accolades in the recent past.

Hot on the heels of being voted the 2009 World Car of the Year, more excellent news has followed with the 1.4 litre TSI claiming the 2009 International Engine of the Year award, writes Padraic Deane.