The European Parliament has floated a proposal which would result in quieter cars and a reduction in traffic noise in the future. The proposal sets new limits to the noise vehicles can emit and would be phased in over a…
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No future for electric cars says former Volvo chief
The former boss of Volvo doesn’t think electric cars will be the future of the automotive industry – because fear is the key. In this connected age, the thought of your battery running down is what concerns people the most.
New Range Rover Evoque for Amy
Actress Amy Huberman, has taken delivery of her new Range Rover Evoque for 2013. Amy has been a Land Rover ambassador since the launch of the Range Rover Evoque in 2011. In that time, she has driven both the compact…
Cartell.ie release details of fleet age
Vehicles in counties Leitrim, Longford, Carlow, Mayo and Kerry are, on average, over 9 years old and vehicle owners are holding their cars longer in those counties, according to vehicle data exports Cartell.ie
Kia Motors Ireland launches 2013 Sorento
The new 2013 Kia Sorento goes on sale in Ireland this week. Powered by an improved and more economical 2.2 197ps diesel engine, both trim levels available Ireland will be fitted with All Wheel Drive as standard .The Sorento is…
Playing with the Pros at the Volvo World Golf Challenge
The unique and unbeatable proposition of “Playing With The Pros” came true for one lucky Irishman, Frank Smyth, who qualified to play in South Africa at the Volvo World Golf Challenge.
Toyota tops CO2 emissions charts
Toyota Motor Europe (TME) leads the field in Europe with the lowest fleet-wide CO2 emissions in 2011, figures published by the European Commission and European Environment Agency confirm.
Super new 1.6 Diesel engine for Honda Civic
Honda is set to take on the big sellers in the family car market with its advanced new Civic 1.6 Diesel. To coincide with the 40th anniversary of the Civic name, Honda is adding a potentially class-leading 1.6 i-DTEC diesel…
Volkswagen Ireland signs new deal with Leinster Rugby
Volkswagen Ireland has renewed its association with Leinster Rugby and is once again the official car partner to the Leinster Rugby Team. The signing marks the renewal of an association that began in September 2009. Volkswagen and Leinster Rugby have…
BMW and Toyota to collaborate on fuel cell technology
BMW Group and Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) have signed binding agreements aimed at long-term collaboration between the two companies for the joint development of a fuel cell system, joint development of architecture and components for a sports vehicle, and joint…
