If your car breaks down don’t be stranded, call Lynx Taxis

Fri, Jun 05, 2009

Lynx Taxis has been providing a first class taxi service to the Castlebar community and surrounding areas over the past five years. Since it was established the service has grown from strength to strength to the extent that the names Lynx and taxi are now synonymous in the region.

RSA seeks public’s views on proposals to cut motorcyclist deaths

Fri, Jun 05, 2009

Motorcyclists account for 10 per cent of all fatalities on our roads, despite motorcycles accounting for less than two per cent of all licensed vehicles in the state. A motorcyclist is three times more likely to be killed in Ireland than in other European countries.

Opel’s all-new Astra breaks cover

Fri, Jun 05, 2009

Opel has released the first official images of the new German-engineered Opel Astra, which will premiere at the Frankfurt International Motor Show in September as a dynamic five-door hatchback. It will go on sale in Ireland in the first quarter of next year.

Peugeot announces sponsorship of Irish 205 Challenge

Fri, Jun 05, 2009

Peugeot Ireland has announced details of its sponsorship of the 2009 Irish 205 Challenge, in support of rally enthusiasts nationwide.

Skoda starts production of Yeti crossover

Fri, Jun 05, 2009

The first Skoda Yeti rolled off the assembly line in the Czech Republic last week. This is Skoda's fifth model range and slots into the so-called crossover segment.

New Audi A5 Cabriole debuted at the 3 Irish Open

Fri, May 29, 2009

Those who attended the 3 Irish Open in County Louth got a welcome bonus with their first glimpse of the new Audi A5 cabriolet. The car received its Irish premiere on opening day of the tournament in Baltray.

Stunning new Seat Ibiza

Fri, May 22, 2009

Seat wowed the crowds at the recent Barcelona Motor Show with the debut of a road-ready version of its stunning Ibiza Bocanegra.

Latest Renault Clio models on the way

Fri, May 22, 2009

Following the debut of Clio’s 2009 updated range, the new three and five-door, and sport tourer versions are on the horizon.

Porsche extends Cayenne range with new diesel and hybrid

Fri, May 08, 2009

Despite many doubts when it was first announced, I must admit that the Porsche Cayenne has turned out to be a success story. To date, more than a quarter of a million examples have been sold since its launch six years ago, and the success story rolls on. In the last year 45,478 examples of the Cayenne were sold around the world – more than ever before in a 12 month period.

New Irish Land Rover distributor from June

Fri, May 08, 2009

Jaguar Land Rover tells us it has been exploring new opportunities to distribute its vehicles following the sale of the company by Ford to Tata Motors Limited.

After reviewing its wholesale arrangements in Ireland, Jaguar Land Rover has decided to convert it to an importer market. Jaguar and Land Rover have for many years operated through a mix of national sales company in the case of Land Rover, and an independent importer for Jaguar. JLR says that it has a number of long and productive relationships with high quality independent importers around the world who have well established local infrastructure and can contribute local market expertise. There are also significant synergies in terms of cost, systems and management processes.

Drivers advised to carry out regular vehicle safety checks

Fri, May 08, 2009

Almost seven out of 10 vehicles inspected as part of a free five-point safety check at Advance Pitstop centres during Irish Road Safety Week were found to have been in need of some basic safety work.

New Peugeot 3008 Crossover is so much more

Fri, May 08, 2009

Every now and then a car that offers a different perspective comes along. The new Peugeot 3008 Crossover is the latest example. Peugeot place it at a crossroads among an SUV, an MPV, and a hatchback, which probably is not too far off the mark. Yet, that does not even paint the full picture. You see, if you or I were to picture our favourite model in each of those segments and try to roll them into one vehicle, I bet we couldn't, and that why this new car is more than a crossover.

 The architecture of the 3008 successfully combines a single-compartment body shape with elements borrowed from the world of the SUV, such as its lower tailgate, its plunging side windows, and raised driving position. The vehicle remains compact with an overall vehicle length of 4,365m, width of 2,113m (mirrors open), and height of 1,639m.

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