Michelin says that changing tyres at 3mm is not necessary, is costly and harmful to the environment. The global French tyre brand is rejecting calls from other parts of the tyre industry to increase the minimum legal tread depth from…
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Mercedes-Benz Vito proves reliable asset for Jack & Jill foundation
Mercedes-Benz in Ireland is supporting the Jack & Jill Foundation’s fundraising drive for home nursing care and respite support for sick children nationwide via its donation of a Vito van to the children’s charity. The Foundation’s branded “No care like…
Doireann Garrihy announced as Renault Ireland brand ambassador
Best known for her uncanny impressions of Ireland’s top bloggers and personalities, Doireann Garrihy’s star has been rising rapidly over the past year. As the Entertainment Reporter for radio stations Spin1038 and Spin South West, Doireann most recently took home the…
New improved Toyota Yaris for 2017
Toyota tells us that their new Yaris sees significant improvements to the outgoing model’s design, dynamic performance and styling. It is available in five grade options Terra, Aura, Luna, Luna Sport and Sol, and uniquely for the B segment, four…
Volvo’s big birthday sees arrival of the new XC60
Volvo Cars has started production of its all-new XC60 mid-size SUV in Sweden. The new model left the factory 90 years to the month after the first-ever Volvo, the ÖV4, saw the light of day on 14th April 1927. This…
New Peugeot 308 with new technology and styling
The new-generation Peugeot 308 boasts new styling, advanced driver assistance systems, the latest-generation Peugeot powertrains and it debuts a new 8-speed automatic gearbox. It goes on this autumn. Featuring new exterior styling features include a redesigned sleeker bonnet and vertical…
Enterprise Rent-A-Car on board as vehicle partner for the Garda Four Peaks Challenge
Enterprise Rent-A-Car Ireland has been named as vehicle partner for the Garda Four Peaks Challenge which will see some 100 serving and retired members of An Garda Síochána from across the country come together to climb the highest peaks in…
Skoda names second SUV, to arrive within a year
Have you ever wondered if carmakers will run out of names for new models? The thought crossed my mind when Skoda said that their new compact SUV will be called the Karoq. The name and its spelling originate from the…
The new electric BMW 530e Series iPerformance
Just a few weeks after the new BMW 5 Series was launched, the new 530e iPerformance will arrive here priced from €55,900 including the SEAI grant of €5,000 and VRT rebate €2,500. It is a plug-in hybrid variant which also…
All-new Suzuki Swift offers much more
Following on from its launch in Japan late last year, Suzuki unveiled their new third generation Swift for Europe at the 2017 Geneva Motor Show in March, and it goes on sale here early next month with an entry-level price…
