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Mercedes-Benz unveils three new models

As though to underline the pace at which they are working to establish a presence in all model segments, Mercedes-Benz has introduced a further three new models on to the Irish market – a 4-door CLA derived from the new

Opel launches 132 Summer Fest

Opel has launched its 132 Summer Fest to celebrate the introduction of the new 132 registration plate in July.

NRA wants more M50 tolls

The current single point tolling system on the M50 motorway in Dublin should be replacement with a distance based system comprising approximately four or five toll points, the National Roads Authority (NRA) has suggested. In a report presented this week

Motorists urged to practice safe sun

Motorists are being advised to practice “safe sun” to prevent skin cancer. The advice comes from a leading plastic surgeon who has claimed that motorists who spend long stints behind the wheel are at an increased risk of contracting skin

€50 million to repair regional roads

A €50 million boost to repair regional and local road surfaces has been announced today by Minister for Transport, Tourism & Sport Leo Varadkar as part of the Government’s Investing in Infrastructure & Jobs plan. “I am allocating a further

Agreement on new trans-European transport network

The European Commission, the Council and the Parliament have agreed on proposals to transform the existing patchwork of European roads, railways, airports and canals into a unified transport network (TEN-T). Vice-President Slim Kallas said: “This is a historic agreement to

All-New Lexus IS 300h here in July

The all-new Lexus IS 300h will be available in Ireland from July 9 2013, priced from only €37,780.

Ford offers oodles of extras for just €132

To celebrate the arrival of the new 132 registration, Ford Ireland has announced ‘registration packs’ on its top-selling models to the value of up to €1,079 for just €132.

New Škoda Octavia RS on the way

The new Škoda Octavia RS is the latest addition from the Czech car manufacturer that continues the most comprehensive model campaign in the company’s history with this sporty derivative of the bestselling Octavia range.

Upgraded Mondeo unveiled

Ford Ireland has unveiled upgraded versions of the Mondeo that will now offer CO2 emissions reduced by up to 8 per cent, improved fuel efficiency, upgraded equipment levels on mid and high series and attractive pricing starting at €23,950.