Changes to 2009 Ford line-up

Fri, Jan 30, 2009

The new year sees changes to both ends of the Ford range, with a transformed small car offering, lower CO2 emissions, and improved economy on larger diesel models.

New Honda Insight unveiled

Fri, Jan 30, 2009

Honda's new Insight hybrid made its world debut at the recent Detroit Motor Show.

Skoda gives fresh face to new Octavia

Fri, Jan 30, 2009

The new Skoda Octavia – first shown to the public at the recent Paris Motor Show – has arrived in Ireland complete with new design features, better specifications, and a low-emissions, low-tax engine line-up.

New Audi Q5 puts the sport in SUV

Fri, Jan 30, 2009

A new Audi performance SUV has just slotted in below the Q7 range.

New generation Mitsubishi Colt

Fri, Jan 30, 2009

The new Mitsubishi Colt moves closer to its Lancer sibling with a thoroughly refreshed interior and exterior design. The shift to this new look is neatly blended in Colt’s overall design.

Trading the MPV-like high stance of its predecessor for one that is lower and wider, the first thing you notice about the new Colt is the striking front end, characterised by the “jet fighter” grille.

New VW Golf Plus due this spring

Fri, Jan 23, 2009

Volkswagen’s second generation Golf Plus is due to arrive in Ireland this spring.

New Volvo S60 concept unveiled

Fri, Jan 23, 2009

The Volvo S60 Concept car was unveiled at the recent Detroit Motor Show earlier this month, giving an indication of what the all-new Volvo S60 will look like when it's launched in 2010.

Volvo Cars’ whiplash system celebrates ten years

Fri, Jan 23, 2009

Whiplash injuries are among the most common of all traffic injuries, and Volvo Cars was one of the earliest manufacturers to introduce proper protection aimed at reducing its risk.

Volvo’s highly effective system, WHIPS, which halves the risk of long-term after-effects, is now celebrating 10 years in operation.

Renault Clio to get summer facelift

Fri, Jan 23, 2009

The Megane hatchback and coupe as well as the Laguna Coupe have recently been launched.

New Honda Insight Hybrid on the way

Fri, Jan 23, 2009

Honda's all-new Insight hybrid which will make its world debut in January 2009 at the Detroit Motor Show.

Companies to benefit from VAT reduction on Mondeo Econetic

Fri, Jan 23, 2009

Ford tells us that changes to the Finance Bill are set to bring good news to companies opting for diesel Mondeo models, in particular the ultra-low-emission Ford Mondeo Econetic.

A 20 per cent reduction in VAT is planned for company cars delivering less than 156g CO2, which will bring down the effective cost of the Econetic by more than €900.