Volkswagen Ireland’s summer Ultimate Service Offer will end on 31 August, writes Brian Byrne. The deal provides for a full 15,000km Time & Distance Service for €129 including VAT on any VW model. It includes replacement of engine oil with the correct specification engine oil, oil filter replacement, vehicle health check, software upgrades and product […]
Hyundai’s refreshed i20 supermini as gone on sale here at a starting price of €15,495, writes Brian Byrne. With substantial changes to its exterior design, the car is now visually in line with more recent models from the brand. It also offers significantly better fuel efficiency, and a 1.1 diesel engine is 24 percent more […]
You probably noticed the three spectacular Rolls Royce drophead coupes used in last night’s closing ceremony of the London 2012 Olympiad, writes Brian Byrne, but you may have missed the special badges they sported. Partly because of restrictions on advertising in the stadium, but also because it was such a special occasion, the hand-built cars […]
Citroen Motors Ireland has launched its new Berlingo Airdream van which uses the brand’s unique new e-HDi Airdream micro-hybrid drivetrain, writes Trish Whelan. This drivetrain delivers a combined cycle fuel efficiency of up to 4.7 L/100km and has C02 emissions as low as 123g/km. The drivetrain incorporates the latest Euro HDi 90 diesel engine, and […]
Hyundai has received three awards at the recent Automotive Brand Contest, organised by the German Design Council, writes Trish Whelan. The new Generation i30 (pictured above) won ‘Best Interior’ and ‘Best Exterior’, while the ‘Best Concept’ title was awarded to the i-oniq show car that debuted in Geneva in March (pictured left). Both models were […]
We hope this plea from a motorist paralysed in a horrific car accident when driving on part worn tyres, will prompt you to check your car tyres more often, and to always fit new tyres on your vehicle. The UK motorist is hoping his story will urge drivers to also think twice about which tyres […]
The Road Safety Authority (RSA) and the Irish Tyre Industry Association (ITIA) have warned road-users that sub-standard or incorrect tyres could have serious road safety consequences ‘but the truth is the average Irish motorist doesn’t always give tyres the attention they deserve’. Overlooking your tyres, they say, is a mistake. When it comes to the […]
Fiat Ireland provided a range of cars to star in the BBC2 production of the Vexed series, writes Trish Whelan. The first episode aired at the start of August and was filmed predominantly in Dublin in February and April, with help from Irish Film Board International Production Fund. The story is centred around a car […]
Dacia’s first model, the Duster family crossover car, is now on sale here at €14,990. Three Duster models come with a 1.5 dCi engine and all are in Tax Band B, including the 4WD model. They are Alternative at €14,990; Signature at €16,990, and Signature 4WD priced at €18,990. Dacia Ireland is now offering its […]
Sardinia is perfect for a September holiday as prices are not as high as during peak season and no crowds are to be expected. It offers unspoilt Mediterranean landscapes, historical sites, enchanting towns, plenty of history, traditions and superb cuisine. Concorde Travel are offering holidays to Alghero, a thriving medieval town with a beautiful marina […]
