Two and a half years ago, the then MD of Renault Ireland confidently said the brand would sell in the region of 1,000 electric vehicles in Ireland in 2012, writes Brian Byrne. It didn’t happen. In fact, by this time last year, just over 200 EVs had been registered in Ireland overall, the most successful […]
Renault has launched its Zoe electric supermini in Ireland at a starting price of €17,490 plus a monthly battery lease from €49, writes Brian Byrne. The car will be available on a monthly PCP payment from €179 plus the battery. It’s the first EV in Ireland which can be charged in three modes — home […]
Increased rainfall heightens danger for motorists on worn tyres. As latest figures show more than half of motorists are failing their NCT tests, the Irish Tyre Industry Association (ITIA) has warned of motorists dicing with danger in our increasingly wet conditions by not having their tyres replaced in time. Over one in nine NCT failures […]
The Ocean FM North West Home and Motor Show which began yesterday at Ballinode, Co Sligo, winds up this evening. This, the biggest event in the region, was staged at IT Sligo Knocknarea Arena. Ocean FM worked with local motor clubs to stage the motor show for the North West. Working with the Neal Egan […]
According to tyre maker Michelin, motorists who want to keep their cash in their pocket and not waste money need look no further than the wheels of their car. They explain that because an averagely under-inflated tyre uses roughly three per cent more fuel to force its way along the road, a driver could be […]
Ireland International and Leinster rugby player, Marty Moore, has joined forces with Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles as brand ambassador for their Amarok 4×4 pick-up, writes Trish Whelan. He recently took delivery of his specially commissioned edition Black Amarok. Amarok is available with entry and highline trims. The highline provides more comfort with alloys, leather steering wheel, […]
The fourth annual Ride Out For Prems motorcycle tour of Ireland is currently taking place with a fleet of SsangYong SUV angel vehicles supporting over 30 charitable motorcyclists as they journey across the country delivering life-saving equipment for prematurely born babies, writes Trish Whelan. Following months of fundraising, the challenge began yesterday, Thursday, at a […]
Ireland and Leinster rugby star and Land Rover Ambassador Jamie Heaslip and leading amateur jockey Robbie McNamara have announced details of the €100,000 Goffs Land Rover Bumper which takes place on 29 April – the opening day of the Punchestown Racing Festival. The race is exclusively for horses purchased at Goffs Land Rover Sale, the […]
Audi Ireland is the official car partner to this year’s Kerrygold Ballymaloe Literary Festival of Food and Wine, writes Trish Whelan. This is the second year that Audi has partnered with the festival which takes place from 16-18 May at Ballymaloe House and Cookery School, in Shanagarry, Co Cork. The event, which attracted over 8,000 […]
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has provided a specially adapted vehicle following a cruel robbery, writes Trish Whelan. The stolen vehicle was found burnt out in Wexford. Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has presented the Flood family with a new Caddy Maxi Life which has been specially adapted for the needs of their daughter Caoimhe after her own vehicle […]
