The new generation Skoda Octavia goes officially on sale next Tuesday in Ireland at a starting price of €18,995. Longer and wider than the outgoing car, it also has a longer wheelbase and best-in class luggage capacity. The engines at launch include a 1.2 TSI petrol with 54mpg equivalent and CO2 emissions of 121g/km. A […]
Toyota Ireland has launched a van version of its new generation Auris, priced from €18,495. The 1.4 D-4D Auris Van has a 6-speed manual transmission along with the Toyota Stop & Start system. Fuel consumption has been improved by 12 percent compared to the previous model, and emissions have been reduced by 14 percent to […]
Although a shrinking segment in recent years, against the rise of the compact SUV, the compact MPV arena is still a seriously important one, writes Brian Byrne from the international launch of the new Kia Carens. Worth in excess of 3,100 units last year, there are no less than 19 contenders in the compact MPV […]
Kia’s new generation Carens MPV will launch in Ireland in May at a starting price of €26,490, writes Brian Byrne. With a lower profile than the predecessor car, the new 7-seat Carens is also narrower and shorter, but provides more interior space thanks to a longer wheelbase. Power will be provided by the 1.7 diesel […]
Volvo Cars has launched a ground-breaking integrated, voice activated music system through a partnership with digital music service, Spotify. The solution is fully integrated into the dash through Volvo’s Sensus Connected Touch. The new system allows drivers to be able to stream music with a 3G/4G dongle or via the driver’s mobile phone connection through […]
Audi Ireland have announced price and order information for the new Audi SQ5 TDI which launches here in May 2013, writes Trish Whelan. With a choice blend of 313bhp and 41mpg-plus capability, the new high-performance SUV is available to order now priced at €74,350 OTR. It is the first ever diesel-fuelled ‘S’ model. Power is […]
The Carrick on Suir Motor Club have teamed up with Cystic Fibrosis Ireland as their nominated charity for the running of this year’s Plasticbags.ie Willie Loughman Forest Rally, writes Trevor McGrath, Press Officer, Carrick on Suir Motor Club. Clerk of the Course for the rally, Andrew Purcell, says “In deciding to work with this charity, […]
Ireland boss Giovanni Trapattoni and soccer legend Paul McGrath were on hand to launch the 2013 Monster Car Draw in support of the Gary Kelly Cancer Support Centre in Drogheda writes Brian Byrne. Main Ford Dealer, Smiths of Drogheda, is to provide the top prizes of two new Fiestas for the 2013 Monster Car Draw. […]
Skoda’s new Octavia, as well as the new Toyota Auris and RAV4 vehicles have all scored a maximum five stars for safety under the new, tougher Euro NCAP programme for 2013. Skoda’s new third generation Octavia scored very high marks for front adult protection as well as for child safety and pedestrian protection. It goes […]
Skoda’s new Octavia, as well as the new Toyota Auris and RAV4 vehicles have all scored a maximum five stars for safety under the new, tougher Euro NCAP programme for 2013. Skoda’s new third generation Octavia scored very high marks for front adult protection as well as for child safety and pedestrian protection. It goes […]
