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New Ford GT Mk II – For those with the need

Ford and Multimatic revealed the Ford GT Mk II, a limited-edition, track-only at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. Limited to just 45 vehicles, with a starting MSRP of $1.2 million, the GT Mk II joins the GT race car that won the 2016 24 Hours of Le Mans and the Ford GT supercar. Built in Markham, Ontario, the Mk II begins life at the main Ford GT plant before being transferred to a specialist facility at Multimatic Motorsports where it is crafted into the Ford GT Mk II.

New Focus ST2 & 3 here in August

Arriving in Ireland in August, all-new Focus ST will be available in two series: ST-2 and ST-3, with a choice of petrol or diesel powertrains, in hatchback or wagon bodystyles. Priced from €39,595 (5-door 2.0 litre diesel 190PS), the ST-2 features: ST design 18” alloy wheels; front lower grille, high gloss black; front and rear parking sensors; FordPass Connect; gauges integrated in cluster 4.2” TFT coloured; partial leather Recaro Performance seats.

2020 Debut for New Opel Astra

Due to arrive at dealerships nationwide in January 2020, the new Opel Astra promises excellent aerodynamics, new lightweight design by some 200kgs, plus efficient new engines and transmissions, the new generation Opel Astra cutting the previous models CO2 emissions by up to 19 per cent. This latest Astra five-door and Sports Tourer will be powered by the latest, new generation of efficient and lightweight petrol and diesel engines, with the 1.2-1.5-litre three-cylinder power units producing 77kW (105hp) to 107kW (145hp).

Mercedes-Benz GLC – Another Star Lights the Trail for others to Follow

Only those with an avid interest in motor development will be aware of how rapid the range of Mercedes-Benz has both altered and been added to in the past six months. Those of us within motor journalism has been introduced to five new models in this time, the B-Class, A-Class Saloon, GLE, CLA and now the GLC, with seven more wholly new and face-lifted models yet to come before year-end – brilliant, and an unmistakable statement of their intent to spread the appeal of Mercedes-Benz to new customers from all age groups.

Gowan Group Acquire Opel Business in Ireland

The Gowan Group has acquired the Opel business in Ireland, which will mean Opel running its business in Ireland through the Gowan Group as the local independent import partner, a corresponding contract having been signed. Current Opel employees will remain employees of Opel Automobile Ireland Ltd. at the date of the completion of the transaction.

Mercedes-Benz Ireland lend vehicle support to Boardsport Ireland

Having had the experience of taking to the giggle-weeds in the new Mercedes-Benz X-Class and sample its prowess up hill and down dale, it’s no real surprise to see Mercedes-Benz Ireland place one of these competent country charmers at the disposal of outdoor pursuit experts like Boardsports Ireland. The commercial division of Mercedes-Benz Ireland have put an X-Class X220d pickup at the disposal of the organisation for the year ahead.

Mercedes-Benz Ireland add a New Star to the BUMBLEance Service

The brainchild of Kerry couple Tony and Mary Heffernan and their Saoirse Foundation, BUMBLEance, the world’s first interactive children’s ambulance service has expanded its operations with the introduction of what is now its latest vehicle – a bespoke Mercedes-Benz Vito van. The BUMBLEance service was established in 2013 with the goal of creating an Ireland “where the fear and stress of an ambulance journey for a child no longer exists”. Since then, and with the support of Mercedes-Benz, the service has expanded considerably and today provides a range of supports for ill children.

New HQ for CUPRA Sets its Sights

CUPRA CEO Wayne Griffiths is a happy man. With their organisational structure in place, the appointment of its management team and increasing its staff by 50%, CUPRA has started building its new headquarters located next to the SEAT headquarters in Barcelona.

ŠKODA Octavia Soleil Ready to Shine

ŠKODA have been on the road since the late 1890’s, its heritage right there with the pioneers of motor motion. They’ve certainly come a long way since, their addition to the Volkswagen Group of vehicles in 2000, having been in joint partnership with them since 1991, accelerating their image and model production in equal measure. I was impressed with their Octavia, and while I was not around for the first one in 1959, it would be safe to say that my sitting into the 1996 model, it left a positive impression that has lasted since.

Quest unveils Volvo Car Ireland as official vehicle partner

Quest Adventure Series has unveiled Volvo Car Ireland as their official event vehicle partner across Quest events for 2019. Quest adventure races involve running, cycling and kayaking across various distances in remote, beautiful and challenging locations.

192 Registration begins: SIMI highlights danger of imposing higher taxes on Motorists

Official statistics released today by the Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) show that total new car registrations for the month of June are up 13% (1,410) when compared with June 2018 (1,248). New car registrations year to date are down 7.4% (80,712) on the same period last year (87,116). New Light Commercial Vehicle (LCV) registrations are up 8.4% (752) on June 2018 (694), with registrations year to date down 7.6% (15,386). While New Heavy Commercial Vehicles (HGV) increased 72.68% (316) in comparison to June 2018 (183) and year to date are up 14.6% (1,797) Imported Used Cars for June saw a slight decrease -1.0% (8,060) on the same month last year (8,140) while year to date imports are 2.4% (53,120) ahead of 2018 (51,879). New electric vehicle registrations continue to grow month on month with a total of 1,954 EV cars registered so far this year, which surpasses the total number of EVs registered for the whole 2018 (1,233).

Ford’s Puma Returns – But not as we knew it!

A name revived, with memories of a terrier-like 1.7 litre petrol engine’d, three-door snarler, eager to bring you to forbidden territory, the alloy gear-knob cool in your hand, in complete variance to the heat of temptation endured on every journey. That was then.

Opel’s New 2019 Corsa – Small no Longer means Little

Opel has announced the sixth-generation the Corsa with combustion engines, just weeks after presenting the battery-electric version. It will arrive in showrooms in December.

Audi’s New Q7 – Prepare to Board Starship Enterprise

Due to glide onto our streets later this year, Audi’s premium SUV, the all-new and imposing Q7, promises space and grace aplenty, coming with Mild hybrid technology, the digital operating concept and the optional HD Matrix LED headlights including laser light among its highlights.

New KIA XCeed here in September

Kia’s new XCeed is a new urban crossover utility vehicle (CUV) that sits directly between the Ceed five-door hatchback and the Kia Sportage. It enters Europe’s second largest class, the C-segment, and seeks to be a sporty alternative to traditional SUVs, with a comfortable, assured ride, while providing a commanding view of the road ahead as is currently the choice for many Irish drivers.

SEAT Ireland's Top Tips for Carefree Summer Driving

Summer is finally here! Which means many of us will be making a trip to the seaside. If you are lucky enough to live by the ocean these trips might only take a few minutes, but road safety experts warn of the dangers of these short trips, especially due to driver complacency. SEAT has compiled some tips on what to avoid while driving over the summer.

Applegreen Drop Fuel Price by Four Percent

Applegreen plc, the Irish forecourt and convenience retailer, is dropping fuel prices at every Applegreen service station across the Republic of Ireland by 4 cent or more.

Nissan Ireland & Retro Drive-In Movies bring the Big Picture

Nissan has announced a new partnership with Retro Drive-In Movies which will bring its range of vehicles to the attention of thousands of drivers enjoying the popular big-screen events at a host of locations nationwide.

Let us Not Forget Post what Happened in 2009

The Motor Industry and the motorist is facing the greatest change in taxation since 2009. The Industry is haunted by the taxation changes in 2009, which undermined both new and used car sales by being too ambitious and seeking to implement change too quickly. Overnight car values plummeted, new car sales declined and the Industry feel off a cliff. That together with a recession resulted in the closure of 150 family businesses, 14,700 job lost and over €1bn in lost revenue for the Exchequer.

Toyota Ireland Chief comments on Government Climate Acton Plan

The chief executive of Toyota Ireland, Steve Tormey, provided has commentary on the Government’s Climate Action Plan; the challenges that lay ahead and Toyota’s perspective on the most viable solutions towards a zero-emissions motoring environment.

Climate Action Plan: Motor Industry Key Stakeholder

Commenting on the Government’s Climate Action plan, SIMI Director General Brian Cooke said “The Motor Industry continues to be supportive of the drive towards zero emissions transport. The Climate Action Plan is hugely ambitious and it is important that we get greater clarity on the detail of any proposals, both short term and long term.The Industry is a key stakeholder, as the provider of vehicles to this project, and in particular welcomes the State’s commitment to supporting the implementation of an extensive nationwide charging infrastructure that will support the roll-out of these vehicles. The Plan underlines the big growth in zero-emitting vehicles will happen from 2024 onward, and in that context, it is important that the State and the Industry start an engagement process now to consider policies that will support change both pre and post 2024.

New Year offers from Ford Ireland

As we motor into the new 192-registration year on July 1st, Ford Ireland have put together some enticements across their range.

New A6 All-Road about to come fourth

Due to go on sale here later this year and twenty years after it made its first appearance, Audi’s fourth generation Audi A6 Allroad quattro is about to strut its stuff. Powered by a 2.5 litre V6 TDi, the A6 Allroad comes as standard with, increased ground clearance of 139mm, (45mm higher than the A6 Estate, all-wheel drive, adaptive air suspension and towing capacity of up to 2.5 tons.

New Vehicle Registrations Up for May but Market Down Overall

Official statistics released today by the Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) show that total new car registrations for the month of May are up 4.7% (6,341) when compared with May 2018 (6,055). New car registrations year to date are down 7.6% (79,343) on the same period last year (85,868).

Motor Industry Appoints New SIMI President Gabriel Keane

Gabriel Keane, who is Managing Director and owner of Kia Liffey Valley, Dublin was elected President of the Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI), at the organisation’s AGM held recently in Killashee Hotel, Naas, Co. Kildare. Speaking at SIMI’s AGM, Gabriel Keane commented that he has experienced the highs and lows of the industry. “Some great years and some terrible years. And unfortunately, 2019 will not go down in the annals as a great year. Over the last three years we have seen the new car market decline by nearly 25%. Obviously, Brexit was the main cause of this downturn and while we are by no means out of the woods on Brexit there is a feeling that a softer Brexit may become a reality. I do believe that if this happens, we will see growth in the new car market in 2020.”

Mazda’s 2019 All-New 3 Set for Mid-Year Debut

Mazda’s all-New Mazda3, is now in Mazda showrooms nationwide. This mid-sized offering form Japanese manufacturer Mazda must follow its previous incarnation with good build, tasty engines and great driving dynamics, this one of my favourite road companions. Prices will start at €26,295, the 2019 Mazda3 available in two body-types, Hatchback and Saloon, the latter arriving in June, with two engines initially, a 2.0 Petrol Skyactiv-G and the 1.8 Diesel Skyactiv-D. Later this year we get the 2.0 Petrol Skyactiv-X added to the range.

Mercedes-Benz A-Class Saloon – High Standard and Low Grace

The Mercedes-Benz new A-Class Saloon and its high-performance AMG A35 variant is now on Irish soil. At a time when the nations carparks are dripping with all manner of Crossover, mid-sizes SUV’s and their larger family members, the sight of this three-box addition to the A-Class range is a joy to the eyes.

April New Car Registrations Up 11% But Down 8.5% Year To Date

The Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) today issued the new vehicle registrations statistics for April along with their Quarterly Motor Industry Review Q1 of 2019. New car registrations for the month of April were up 10.8% (8,923) when compared to April 2018 (8,053). While new cars registrations year to date remain 8.5% (73,044) down on the same period last year (79,813).

Mercedes-Benz GLE – Now a Seven-Seat SUV

I have just parked up the fourth generation Mercedes-Benz GLE - yes, the replacement for the M-Class of old since 2015, and one word runs through my head – Substance. In the instance of this 2019 GLE, substance is that ingredient that includes outward appearance, interior offering, liveability factor and road presence, of which this 2019 model has in abundance. Albeit a short dive a its launch is not enough to hock the family jewels in order to acquire one, this new GLE showed enough of its hand to be taken very seriously. This has to be a test drive certainty for anyone looking to go high-rise luxury.

Tesla Model 3 Ready to Charge

Tesla’s Model 3 Tesla’s stands a smaller, simpler, more affordable car than the Model S and Model X. This is an executive, four-door saloon, full electric propulsion, with space for four adults in comfort, the middle rear best reserved for the small folk. It doesn’t have all the tricks and treats of its bigger siblings, but it possesses enough to enthral.

23rd April 2019

Audi world award for the A7

The Audi A7 Sportback has been named as the “2019 World Luxury Car,” by the World Car jury, consisting of 86 members from 24 countries. The awards were presented at the New York International Auto Show.

23rd April 2019

Triathlon Ireland and BMW back Pieta House.

Triathlon Ireland has announced that it is supporting mental health with a significant alliance with Pieta House, Ireland’s leading suicide prevention charity. This year, triathletes across Ireland will raise money to help suicide prevention through a joint initiative between Triathlon Ireland, BMW Ireland and Pieta House.

18th April 2019

Jaguar I-PACE Treble at NY Motor Show

The all-electric Jaguar I-PACE has completed the treble at the 2019 World Car Awards, held at the New York International Auto Show. It won the 2019 World Car of the Year and World Car Design of the Year titles – equalling the success of the F-PACE in 2017 – and has also been named World Green Car.

18th April 2019

Audi AI:ME – Urban Automation that's Not so Far Away!

Audi presented two world premieres at China’s Shanghai Motor Show, (from April 16th to 25th). Specially developed for the Chinese market, Audi is augmenting its all-electric product range with the Audi Q2L e-tron, which was specially developed for the Chinese market and a concept car, the AI:ME, Audi’s vision for automated urban driving.

18th April 2019

Renault EZ-FLEX – Delivering to the Streets

Distinctive looking from any angle, Renault’s concept EZ-FLEX is a compact and manoeuvrable vehicle, designed to move seamlessly throughout towns and cities. With dimensions of 3.86 in length, width of 1.65m and height of 1.88m, rear loading height of 760mm, plus a load capacity of 3m3, the EZ- FLEX is small enough to access urban car parks, its turning circle of 4.5m providing much needed manoeuvrability in the streets of city/town centres.

18th April 2019

Toyota’s Land Cruiser is back in Business

Toyota’s Land Cruiser five-seater Business model is now available to order with limited first arrivals in July. The model is making a return to the market, its absence since 2018 due to taxation changes, and will return to Toyota forecourts in July for immediate sale, with a starting price of €56,907 (ex-VAT).

18th April 2019

Bradys Arva Pin Commercial Dealer of the Year Award

Bradys Arva has been awarded Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Dealer of the Year 2018 at the recent Volkswagen Gold Pin Awards. The award, which celebrates excellence within the Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles retail network, recognises the retailer’s contribution in a number of areas including sales performance, local market share and overall customer experience and is the highest honour that a Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles retailer can achieve.

10th April 2019

Renault Selection is a Diamond Deal until April 18th

Renault Selection sales events are being held around the country at approved Renault Selection dealerships until the 18th April. Customers can avail of 4.9% APR HP or PCP product and their chosen Renault or Dacia comes as standard with a minimum two years’ warranty and minimum two years’ roadside assistance.

10th April 2019

Old Name, New Compact Crossover from Ford

Ford has given us back a favourite name, with a teaser of what their new SUV compact crossover, the Puma, will look like. It will go on sale at the end of the year, is powered by a 48-volt mild-hybrid powertrain, this new Puma promises flexibility, with luggage capacity of 456 litres, capable of accommodating two golf bags in an upright position.

10th April 2019

Ford Hybrid Range Unveiled

Ford has unveiled an extensive range of new vehicles under a new Ford Hybrid banner, which will cover everything from small family cars to SUVs and people-movers – with a Mustang-inspired performance SUV and fully electric Transit van on the way. “Ford Hybrid vehicles will make electrification relevant and attainable for more drivers than ever before. From Fiesta to Transit, every new vehicle we introduce will feature an electrified version that best suits the needs of our customers in an affordable way,” said Stuart Rowley, president, Ford of Europe. “Along with advances in technology and connectivity, the models introduced today are just the start of our plans to develop a comprehensive line-up of smart vehicles for a smart world.”

09th April 2019

New Toyota Camry offers Space and Grace

Toyota’s new Camry, four-door saloon, has just landed into dealerships nationwide after an absence of some fourteen years, the 2019 model coming with an introductory price of €39,750 or €304 a month*. Upgraded outside and in, this new Camry is the first with a self-charging hybrid powertrain.

09th April 2019

Mercedes X-Class Rings Support for Annalise

Mercedes-Benz has extended its support of Olympic silver medal-winning sailor Annalise Murphy as she continues her preparations to represent Ireland in the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo.

03rd April 2019

Mitsubishi Triton Absolute looks the Total Package

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) has recently unveiled the Triton Absolute, at the 40th Bangkok International Motor Show, a key representation of MMC’s “Drive your Ambition” brand tagline, expressing their 100-year DNA of automobile manufacturing.

01st April 2019

March New Car Registrations and Government Revenues Down

Official statistics released today by the Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) show that total new car registrations for the month of March are down 5.6% (16,738) when compared with March 2018 (17,726). New car registrations year to date are down 10.7% (64,098) on the same period last year (71,760).

01st April 2019

Fleet Transport Award for New Toyota RAV4

Toyota Ireland has been awarded the Green Fleet Hybrid Award for the new Toyota RAV4 by Fleet Transport Magazine. Five vehicles were shortlisted for the award in the Irish Fleet Car of the Year 2019 awards, with the RAV4 coming out on top scoring a total of 571 points compared to 521 achieved by the runner up in the category.

01st April 2019

Dublin’s Q102 turns to the New LEAF

Dublin’ Q102 is going green by becoming the first radio in the city to make the switch to driving the 100% electric Nissan LEAF. The decision to go all electric demonstrates Q102’s determination to lead by example when it comes to reducing carbon emissions.

29th March 2019

BF Goodrich Tyres Roll into Ireland

Tyre manufacturer BFGoodrich has expanded its pan-European Off-Road Centre network into Ireland for the first time, as part of plans to work more closely with local tyre dealers recognised for their off-road tyre expertise. The move saw 13 Irish dealerships attend the two-day launch event at Kilkea Castle in Co. Kildare, which included a detailed training induction, product briefing and a glimpse at some of the brand’s plans for the coming 12 months.

28th March 2019

Motor Industry To Recruit 150 Apprentices

The Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) today announced at the Intreo Careers Fair, Dublin Castle, that the Irish Motor Industry is looking to recruit 150 Apprentices throughout Ireland. Apprenticeships include Motor Mechanics, Heavy Vehicle Mechanics, Vehicle Body Repairs, Agricultural Mechanics and Construction Plant Fitting.

28th March 2019

MINI LAUNCHES GIANT DESIGN BURSARY PRIZE FOR BODY & SOUL FESTIVAL 2019

MINI Ireland and Body & Soul Music and Arts Festival are on the search for a creative collaborator to design a stage installation space exclusively for MINI at this year’s festival. With a MINI bursary prize of €10,000, (bursary must cover costs of materials, construction, design etc.), the open competition pays tribute to the original MINI, launched 60 years ago in 1959 and which was invented as an answer to a pressing social issue – a global acute fuel shortage. Its inventor Sir Alec Issigonis set up a secret design team office to develop a small car that would break all the rules of car engineering at the time.

26th March 2019

New Citroen C5 Aircross glides In

Citroen’s new C5 Aircross, their C-Segment SUV, has just landed in Ireland and is available in four trim levels Start, Touch, Feel & Flair, with prices starting from €26,495. It is also is now available to test drive at Citroën dealerships nationwide. Early in 2020, the new C5 Aircross will be joined by a PHEV variant, the first Citroën plug-in hybrid, offering low CO2 emissions and a range of 50km in fully electric mode.

26th March 2019

Caring about Sharing

Volvo Cars introduces Care Key as standard on all cars Volvo Cars have just introduced Care Key, allowing any Volvo buyer to set a speed limit for themselves, their family members or friends. The Care Key will come as standard on all Volvo cars from model year 2021. The Care Key allows Volvo drivers to set limitations on the car’s top speed, before lending their car to other family members or to younger and inexperienced drivers such as teenagers that only just received their drivers’ licence.

26th March 2019

New KIA Ceed Crossover here by Year End

Hard to believe it’s fifteen years since KIA’s first Ceed rolled onto our streets. It has since been joined by the Ceed Sportwagon, the ProCeed and now later this year will be further enhanced with the arrival of a new Ceed crossover, the name yet to be revealed.

25th March 2019

VW T-Cross Readies for 192-Reg Year

Volkswagen’s smallest SUV, the new T-Cross will roll onto Irish streets in April, with a starting price of €22,495. This new model is very much seen as a ‘192’ car, but will be available for test drive in late April across the Volkswagen retailer network. It will be available in a three-engine line-up, with the 1.0-litre 95hp (112g/km) petrol engine starting at €22,495, followed by the 1.0-litre 115hp petrol engine (111g/km) starting at €24,495. A 1.6-litre 95bhp diesel will round up the model range for Ireland, starting at €25,295. VW Ireland don’t expect this to be sold in large numbers, with the majority coming from either of the two petrol engines. They expect to sell around 400 in 2019, 1,200 in 2020

25th March 2019

Audi SQ5 Pricing Announced

Audi Ireland have just announced On The Road pricing for their new MHEV SUV, the V6 SQ5 TDI, with its mild hybrid system, starting from €89,820. On-road power will never be an issue with its 48-volt main electrical system that includes an electric powered compressor (EPC) and a mild hybrid system. Energy is stored in a compact lithium-ion battery with an electrical capacity of 10 Ah located beneath the luggage compartment floor. An AC/DC converter connects the conventional 12-volt electrical system.

22nd March 2019

Sneem Digital Hub gets Star support from Mercedes-Benz

The commercial vehicles division of Mercedes-Benz in Ireland is providing support to Sneem Digital Hub in its mission to reverse rural depopulation in the area. Through the development work being done by Sneem Digital Hub, and the facilities and services it provides, the goal being pursued is to provide sustainable long-term jobs that would attract people to live and work in Sneem, thereby ensuring the continuing viability of the village and surrounding areas.

11th March 2019

Opel Zafira Life – Space and Seats Aplenty!

Opel’s new Zafira Life, which made its world premiere at the Brussels Motor Show in January, will be available to order from local Opel dealerships nationwide from Q2 this year.

06th March 2019

New Mazda CX-30 makes Geneva Debut

Mazda Motor Corporation chose the Geneva Motor Show to unveil the second model in its new-generation line-up, the Mazda CX-30 compact crossover SUV, which will be rolled out to global markets, with sales starting from Europe this summer.

06th March 2019

Nissan IMQ Concept takes Geneva Stage

Nissan has unveiled the IMQ concept crossover at the Geneva Motor Show, equipped with its e-POWER system, an advanced technology and design showcase equipped with all-wheel-drive. Roel de Vries, Nissan corporate vice president announced it will launch the electrified powertrain technology in European markets by 2022.

05th March 2019

Volkswagen and Microsoft share progress on strategic partnership

Volkswagen and Microsoft are sharing progress on the development of the Volkswagen Automotive Cloud, announced by Dr. Herbert Diess, CEO of Volkswagen AG, and Satya Nadella, Microsoft CEO, during a joint visit to the Volkswagen Digital Lab in Berlin.

05th March 2019

Europcar Ireland adds twenty new Stars to its Commercial Fleet

Europcar Ireland has enhanced its commercial vehicles fleet with the addition of 20 new Mercedes-Benz Vito Classic van models, the car and van rental company has taken a major step towards ensuring its commercial clients get the ‘three-pointed-star’ treatment when selecting a model from its rental fleet.

05th March 2019

Jaguar puts Claws in Pricing for New Customers

The Jaguar E-PACE and F-PACE SUVs are now within the reach of new customers, with a competitive finance offer available for March 2019, with 2.9% APR finance available for buyers looking for a new 191 family car.

05th March 2019

Jaguar iPace wins European Car of the Year title 2019

The Jaguar iPace has been announced as the winner of the "Car of the Year" Award 2019, at the Geneva International Motor Show, with Ian Callum, Jaguar Director of Design, receiving the award. The iPace was chosen by 60 automotive journalists from 23 European countries.

05th March 2019

Volvo Cars to Limit top Speed of all its Cars from 2020

Volvo Cars is sending a strong signal about the dangers of speeding and will limit the top speed on all its cars to 180kph from 2020. The company’s Vision 2020, which aims for no one to be killed or seriously injured in a new Volvo by 2020, is one of the most ambitious safety visions in the automotive industry. But realising that technology alone will not get it all the way to zero, Volvo Cars is now broadening its scope to include a focus on driver behaviour.

05th March 2019

SEAT El-Born – Spanish Concept at Swiss Show

SEAT el-Born will make its public debut at the 2019 Geneva International Motor Show. This latest SEAT model is a concept car, the first 100% electric vehicle based on the Volkswagen Group MEB platform. This sporty concept car with advanced electric technology, was inspired by, and named after, one of the most iconic neighborhoods of Barcelona: El Born.

04th March 2019

February New Car Registrations Electric

Official statistics released today by the Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) show that the total new electric car registrations for the month of February have shown a significant increase with 330 registered in comparison to just 72 in the same month last year.

27th February 2019

SIMI Motor Industry Awards 2019

Open to all sectors of the Irish Motor Industry, ten Award Categories in total were presented by Brian Cooke Director General Designate of the Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) and Derek McDermott, Managing Director of Bank of Ireland Finance, the event sponsors.

27th February 2019

Mercedes-Benz is ‘Holding out for a Hero’

Mercedes-Benz is ‘holding out for a hero’... specifically, a van driver who would merit recognition as Ireland’s Van Hero 2019.

27th February 2019

E-Soul from KIA – Swiss Silence in March

The new Kia e-Soul, their third globally-sold electric vehicle makes its European debut at the 2019 Geneva International Motor Show next month. It is produced at Kia’s Gwangju manufacturing facility in Korea and goes on-sale in selected European markets from the end of Q1 2019, with pricing announced closer to the start of sales.

26th February 2019

Audi’s New E-Tron – Quattro Silence

Audi’s new electric SUV – the Audi e-tron – has arrived in Ireland, the carmaker’s first fully electric model now available for test drive. Pricing for the e-tron starts from an on-the-road cost of €101,750 (Refer to notes below for more information on relevant government grants and incentives) with deliveries for pre-registered deposit holders beginning from April 2019.

26th February 2019

Audi A1 – Small, Neat and Ready for the Street

Audi’s second generation A1 Sportback is available to order now in Ireland, with on-the-road prices starting from €25,450. This is the smallest of the Audi family and is available in ten different colours, more space, innovative new technology and a range of assistance systems.

22nd February 2019

Mustang Arrives - Brick by Brick

Somethings you never should lose – wide-eyed wonderment and snapping Lego bricks together. Everyone should want a Mustang in their lives, in their driveway preferably, but as this may be a stretch too far, the nice folk in Lego will have available from March 1st, their Lego Creator Expert Ford Mustang. Yeehaa!!

22nd February 2019

Peugeot Rifter and Partner – A Great Double Act

Replacing the Partner Tepee MPV is the new Rifter, which borrows SUV characteristics from the 3008 and 5008 SUVs - high ride height, large wheels, wheel arches and rear bumper protection – the result a very imposing roomy option for the private and commercial user.

22nd February 2019

Peugeot Launches New Brand Signature

To mark the transition to electrification of all its models from 2019, PEUGEOT is officially launching its new brand signature: MOTION & e-MOTION at the upcoming 2019 Geneva Motor Show. The new signature will be rolled out in every country and in every statement of the brand: advertising, literature, trade shows and point of sale.

22nd February 2019

Peugeot 508 – A Rendezvous with French Street Style

A new fastback saloon, a new light commercial van and its new MPV passenger variant – Peugeot Ireland are certainly doing their best to ensure that nobody walks and parcels are delivered in 2019.

22nd February 2019

Mercedes-Benz to Premier Seven Models at Geneva Motor Show!

Six world premieres and one show premiere take centre stage on the Mercedes-Benz stand at the forthcoming Geneva Motor Show.

22nd February 2019

KIA Concept Electric Car to Light up Geneva

On 5 March 2019. Kia Motors Europe will unveil its new all-electric concept car at the 2019 Geneva International Motor Show.

22nd February 2019

Volvo XC90 Gets Refreshed for 2019

Volvo Cars has unveiled a refreshed version of its XC90 large SUV, the company’s top-of-the-line flagship, adding a newly-developed fuel-saving engine option that marks the next step in the company’s ambitious electrification strategy.

22nd February 2019

New Ford Focus ST Set to Simmer in Summer

Ford’s all-new Focus ST will go on sale across Europe in summer 2019, a sibling to the fourth generation Focus in five-door and wagon body styles. The all-new Focus ST will be manufactured at Ford’s Saarlouis assembly facility, Germany, following a €600 million investment.

18th February 2019

Mitsubishi’s New ASX to make World Debut at Geneva

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation, (MMC), will use the upcoming Geneva Motor Show to launch its new 2020 model ASX to the world. Since its launch in 2009, the ASX has sold around 1.32 million units overall in around 90 countries. The biggest markets are North America, Europe, Australia and China. Currently the third-highest selling vehicle offered by MMC, the exterior design has undergone a major overhaul.

18th February 2019

Mercedes-Benz Commercials

Mercedes-Benz commercial vehicles division will be amongst the leading exhibitors attending the forthcoming 5th Annual National Construction Summit, taking place at Citywest, Dublin on March 14th next.

18th February 2019

Continental Tyres Adventures on a New Quest

The Irish National Adventure Race Series has just named Continental Tyre's as the title partner, in conjunction with Series founders Multisport Adventure Ireland and promotion partner Kayathlon.ie.

18th February 2019

Hyundai Santa Fe Test Report

Best forget any notion of inferiority about this substantial four-wheel drive SUV, as this latest generation Santa Fe sits very comfortably alongside the established badges and offers a huge amount of space and grace for substantially less yo-yo’s.

18th February 2019

Volkswagen T-Rock Turns Up the Volume

Being the first European Motor Show of 2019, the up-coming Geneva Motor Show, (7th - 17th March 2019), gives us a chance to look and hopefully touch some of the transport delights soon to roll on our town and city streets.

13th February 2019

The O’Flaherty Mercedes-Benz Collection at Ballsbridge Motors

For anyone with a whiff of octane in their nostrils, the news that Ballsbridge Motors will be exhibiting a selection of the truly wonderful O’Flaherty Mercedes-Benz Classic Collection, is more than a motoring highlight, it will be a life highlight.

12th February 2019

Ford Mustang Bullitt - the Legend Lives

San Francisco – Lombard Street – eight hairpin turns – more up and down city streets than is good for one’s digestion – a Highland Green Ford Mustang and the guy who invented ‘Cool’ - Steve McQueen – there is no reason to not want some of this.

12th February 2019

SEAT Tarraco Delivers 7th Heaven

Ireland’s seven-seat motoring pitch has just welcomed another player, with the arrival of SEAT’s new five or seven-seat Tarraco, its first large SUV, with prices starting at €34,700 for the SE range.

11th February 2019

Skoda Karoq – Mid Size SUV with Big Intentions

It’s a segment that contains many volume sellers, where occupants battle for your Euro’s with a vengeance belying their friendly demeanour. Akin to most manufacturers, Skoda have a 1.0 litre, three-cylinder, turbocharged petrol offering, which will defy your sensibilities until you warm to its character and performance.

11th February 2019

Honda Civic Sedan – a Small Saloon Singing its Own Tune

Honda’s tenth generation Civic looks different from any angle, particularly in hatchback format. Toned down at the rear and with an added boot, the new Sedan doesn’t take your eyes on as angular a journey as the five-door, but is undoubtedly a Civic.

11th February 2019

New Toyota Prius to March in

The 2019 Prius was launched at the Los Angeles Auto Show and made its first European appearance at the Brussels Motor Show in January 2019. We will get the Prius here in March 2019, with prices starting from €32,250.

11th February 2019

New Mercedes-Benz B-Class Adds Spring to 2019

Mercedes-Benz has just introduced the new B-Class, with a revised ‘bonnet to boot’ makeover to attract the younger buyer, with a number of models within the mix launched at prices lower than those of the models they replace.

07th February 2019

Luxury has a New SUV Player - Welcome DS 7 CROSSBACK

This French luxury brand has been on our streets since June 1st 2014, giving us since the DS3, DS4, DS4 Crossback and now in 2019, the very fetching DS7 Crossback has made its Irish Rue debut, with a starting price of €36,000, rising to €60,245. The New DS 7 Crossback is available exclusively from DS Airside, Swords, Dublin in their new state of the art DS Store.

05th February 2019

Ford Focus 1.5litre Diesel Auto – Where Eight is Great

Last Word First Even those who’d be professed Ford-doubters, agree that it is and has been a great driving car. A road companion you would smile at taking to your favourite road stretch, a car than when I first drove it back in 1998, had me walking around it wondering if my just completed test drive was as good as I thought it was, or was I just in a good mood that day.

04th February 2019

Eleven go Electric – VW Dealers ready to Charge

Eleven new BEV, (Battery Electric Vehicle), enabled retailers have been added to the Volkswagen network at the end of 2018, resulting in 50% of the Volkswagen network now enabled to sell BEVs.

04th February 2019

Jayo gets Ireland Call-Up with Renault Ireland

Renault Ireland have announced former Dublin Gaelic footballer Jason Sherlock as a Brand Ambassador. The Finglas native was part of the Dublin senior football squad from 1995, when he was just 19, to 2009 and has an All-Ireland win under his belt, as well as seven inter-county Leinster titles. Sherlock made no fewer than 62 championship appearances throughout his career. He also represented Ireland in underage basketball and soccer.

04th February 2019

VW Golf GTi TCR – Civil Disobedience at Fingertips of the Few

Say the words ‘GTi’ and you can only be talking about the box-shaped hatch that passed me on the approach to a set of bends north of Dublin in 1976. Like all, I’d never seen performance like this before – I had just witnessed the birth of the legend that is the Golf GTi.

04th February 2019

BMW Motorcycles at Carole Nash Irish Motorbike and Scooter Show

BMW Motorrad will introduce its new 2019 models to the Irish public for the first time at the Carole Nash Irish Motorbike and Scooter Show at the RDS in Dublin, which runs from 1st-3rd March.

04th February 2019

Another special K from ŠKODA - Welcome KAMIQ

We get to see the new ŠKODA KAMIQ in the flesh at its world premiere on 5th March next at the Geneva Motor Show.

04th February 2019

VW Golf Gets Deactivation on New 1.5 TSI

VW have added to their engine menu for their popular Gold, with the previous 1.4-litre TSI petrol engine now replaced by a 1.5- litre TSI.

04th February 2019

A New Volkswagen Buggy is About to Charge

Volkswagen is bringing a legend back to life! At the beginning of March, the Wolfsburg-based Group will reveal the first fully electric version of a new buggy.

04th February 2019

Peugeot Double on the 2019 Podium

I have to wait until the 18th of February to drive the new 508 from Peugeot at its Irish launch. It has already won hearts, with its winning of the Grand Prix award for Most Beautiful Car of the Year 2018, at the 34th International Automobile Festival, held on 29 January 2019 at Hôtel des Invalides in Paris.

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