During the recent snow and ice, many drivers slid into kerbs or drove into deep ‘hidden’ potholes as they tried to control their vehicles. This could potentially have caused damage or misalignment to their car’s wheels and body settings which could result in higher running costs as the tyres will wear out prematurely, and the […]
Chevrolet is hoping that an aggressive pricing programme will help its new Orlando compact MPV make inroads to a market dominated by Renault’s Grand Scenic and Opel’s Zafira. The company plans to undercut these by about 15 percent across the European marketplace. The Orlando is designed to hold five adults and two children in three […]
Hyundai’s new D-segment car for Europe will be called i40. The i40 is set to make its world premier in the Geneva Motor Show in March. It will be launched in estate form, with a saloon version to follow later in the year. The i40 is designed at Hyundai’s European R&D facility in Russelsheim, Germany […]
Car sales rose by 54.7 percent last year, with Ford claiming the title of the nation’s favourite brand for the third year in succession. The blue oval captured almost 13 per cent of the overall market, ahead of Toyota and Volkswagen. The Government scrappage scheme was an important driver of activity in 2010, accounting for […]
Dublin has been listed by NAVTEQ as the third most congested city in Europe behind London and Paris. NAVTEQ is the leading global provider of maps, traffic and location data, and issued their experts’ rankings of the Top 10 most congested rush hours in Europe. The cities all contain more than one million inhabitants. Other […]
Heffernan Tyres of Dublin Road, Kildare – who have been trading for more than 50 years – has been named the Semperit Tyre Retailer of the Year 2010. 30 tyre retailers were in the running and five were shortlisted for the title. In its inaugural year, the award was set up to reward improving standards […]
Toyota Ireland has become the first motor distributor in Ireland to launch their own iPhone App. This free app gives instant information on all Toyota vehicles and used cars now available at Toyota dealers across the country. The link below will bring you straight to the app Store where you can have a look. Search […]
A British driver has been fined for flashing his headlights to warn fellow motorists of a nearby mobile speed camera site. The practice of flashing to warn oncoming drivers is prevalent here and often much appreciated. But you can be done for your act of kindness. God be with the days of the old AA […]
This is KV7, Kia’s concept for a new MPV being shown at the Detroit Motor Show. Though no plans have been revealed to bring a production version to Europe, it is sized between the current Carens and Sedona and could replace both in production. There are strong hints of Kia’s Soul in the styling. The […]
BMW Ireland says the revised BMW 1 Series Coupe and Convertible will go on sale here on 26 March, priced from €30,050. The variants of the brand’s smallest model have changes to bumpers and other front end elements as well as to the rear lights. Aerodynamic changes contribute to lowered CO2 emission levels across the […]
