Citroen C3 and C5 versions are tops in diesel awards

Fri, May 08, 2009

Citroen’s stylish C5 Tourer and the new C3 Picasso have been named “Best Estate Car” and “Best MPV” respectively at the 2009 What Diesel Car of the Year Awards.

Fiat 500 is the 2009 Design Car of the Year

Fri, May 08, 2009

The Fiat 500 has been voted 2009 Design Car of the Year by 59 journalists from around the world, beating 51 short-listed cars from the world’s top car makers. Galway Advertiser’s motoring correspondent Padraic Deane is the Irish juror.

RSA launches 'Register of Approved Driving Instructors'

Fri, May 08, 2009

From May 1 learner drivers paying for driving lessons should only use an approved driving instructor who registered with the Road Safety Authority.

Ford Fiesta steals Europe's top spot in March

Fri, May 08, 2009

For the first time in a year, the hugely popular Volkswagen Golf has lost its stranglehold as Europe’s most popular model, handing the accolade to Ford’s well received new Fiesta. The Golf is still number one in the year-to-date (first quarter).

The BMW Sterling Collection arrives at Tom Hogan Motors

Fri, May 01, 2009

Galway’s BMW franchise holder Tom Hogan Motors has unveiled a unique initiative for prospective car buyers.

The company’s “BMW Sterling Collection” allows customers to purchase ‘09 BMW vehicles from Tom Hogan BMW at reduced prices by taking advantage of the favourable exchange rate between the euro and the sterling pound.

Jaguar XF tops UK's biggest driver satisfaction poll

Fri, May 01, 2009

Readers of Auto Express magazine have voted the new Jaguar XF Britain's best car in the 2009 Driver Power survey.

New Ford Ka is better in every way

Fri, May 01, 2009

Shortly after the original Ka went on sale in 1996, I recall seeing one that had been involved in a serious collision. The single occupant survived with remarkably minor injuries. This helped give me a new respect for the structural designers of small cars.

Mitsubishi reduces Outlander SUV Invite price

Fri, May 01, 2009

Mitsubishi Motors has announced a price reduction on the Outlander Invite passenger and commercial models.

The passenger model will drop from €36,144 to €29,950, a reduction of more than €6,000, while the commercial will be reduced from €29,950 to €24,950 including VAT, a reduction of €5,000.

Ford Fiesta steals Europe's top spot in March

Fri, May 01, 2009

The Fiesta’s success is set against an overall European new car market which fell nine per cent in March 2009 compared to March 2008. Year-to-date the market fell 16.9 per cent compared with the same period last year.

Citroen C3 and C5 versions are tops in diesel awards

Fri, Apr 24, 2009

Citroen’s stylish C5 Tourer and the new C3 Picasso have been named “Best Estate Car” and “Best MPV” respectively at the 2009 What Diesel Car of the Year Awards.

Citroen offers 'eco trade-in' cashback

Fri, Apr 24, 2009

The people at Citroen in Ireland say they have always been committed to greener motoring as one of the market leaders in diesel technology and in the reduction of CO2 emissions. And now, for a limited time only, Citroen says it is introducing the “eco trade-in cashback deal” which means savings on all its greenest models to encourage buyers to trade up to a newer, greener, more fuel efficient Citroën model.

In many areas of our daily lives taking the green route is often the more expensive option, but Citroen boasts that you can now do your part to reduce CO2 emissions and energy consumption while also saving yourself significant amounts of money. And it is better for the planet, better for your pocket, and it is a win-win situation. Sounds promising.