The seven finalists are in the running for European Car of the Year 2021. They finalists are: the Citroen C4, Cupra Formentor, Fiat 500, Land Rover Defender, Skoda Octavia, Toyota Yaris and the Volkswagen ID.3. After a second round of…
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Some key differences between driving vans and cars
Drivers interchanging between between driving cars and vans are warned to pay heed to the differences in being behind the wheel in both. Ensuring drivers are used to the width and turning circles of the vehicle will also help ensure…
Update after deadly August bank holiday weekend
The deaths on Irish roads over the August Bank Holiday weekend were saddening, with four fatalities and ten serious injuries. Assistant Commissioner Paula Hilman, Roads Policing and Community Engagement, An Garda Síochána said: “An Garda Síochána views any road death…
The UK’s best car dealers in 2020
Participants in the Auto Express 2020 Driver Power survey have reported on their experiences, good and bad, with franchised dealers in the UK from 25 manufacturers. It makes interesting reading for car buyers and sellers alike. Dealers principles, sales managers and…
Many contenders for new electric car awards
The inaugural What Car? Electric Car Awards will on 5 August reveal the best electric and plug-in hybrid cars available. What interests me most is that these lists (see below) demonstrate clearly the growing choice available in new electric and hybrid cars.The…
Caravan/ campervan owners urged to beware following thefts
As part of the Garda Park Smart appeal, Gardaí are appealing to caravan and campervan owners to take extra security measures following a cluster of recent thefts. This comes as a result of 13 caravans being stolen since March, 2020.…
New engine and chassis revisions for refreshed Toyota Hilux
Toyota has revealed its updated Hilux pickup, which features a new look, revised chassis and a more powerful engine. Due to go on sale in November, the Hilux Invincible X features a new front end incorporating a three-dimensional grille, while in the cabin…
Audi’s ‘Moving Forward’ 202 dales event on now
Audi Ireland tells us that their ‘Moving Forward’ 202 sales event got underway today Monday (June 15). It says that their dealers are offering exceptional finance offers starting from monthly payments of €299, €399 & €499 on PCP for the…
Ford’s 202 Sales Event has offers across the range
Ahead of the arrival of the 202 registration plate in July, Ford has a wide range of offers aimed at tempting customers back into the showrooms following the long months of Covid19 lockdown. Ford says that deals on offer include…
All-new generation Seat Leon goes on sale
The all-new Seat Leon has arrived in time for 202 registration sales. Pricing starts from €23,910 for the entry-level 1.0 TSI 110 hp SE petrol and diesel prices start from €26,040 for the 2.0 TDI 115hp SE. The Leon remains…
