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Volkswagen Ireland are encouraging the uptake of the latest generation, lower-emission new cars, hand-in-hand with the removal, of older, Euro 1-4* emissions standard vehicles from the Irish car parc, by relaunching their attractive EcoGrant offer. Owners of any petrol or...
Official statistics released this week by the Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) show that the total new car registrations for the year 2018 finished, at 125,557 4.4% down on 2017 (131,332). New Light Commercial Vehicle registrations (LCV) finished at 25,561,...

REVIEW: Kia Sportage

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By Seán Creedon Every car company has several different models available, but naturally there is always one best seller. With Kia there is no dispute about their 'numero uno,' it’s the impressive Sportage, which accounts for around 40% of their total...
A new survey has found that almost 9 out of 10 drivers in Ireland will take to the roads by car this Christmas to visit friends and family with almost of half of those (46%) undertaking four road trips...
ŠKODA Ireland have announced a record market share of 7.3% which marks the highest ever sales performance by the brand in Ireland and saw them deliver 9,126 new vehicles to customers. The result sees ŠKODA sales grow by over 1%...
The new Citroën Berlingo has won the Autobest Best Buy Car of Europe 2019 Award, beating off fierce competition from six rivals. This Title rewards the best buy car in 2019 as voted by 31 judges from 31 European...

REVIEW: Suzuki Swift Sport

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by Seán Creedon Santa is coming in a few days and while some people claim that ‘Christmas is only for children,’ I’m sure there are a lot of adults who would love a new car for 2019. Everybody will have...
ŠKODA Ireland have revealed further details of their KODIAQ RS following the first dynamic drive of the vehicle in Jerez, Spain. The KODIAQ RS is the first SUV from the brand to join the infamous ‘Rally Sport’ family and first models...
SIMI has joined IBEC in calling for a ramp-up of the State’s preparation for a No-Deal Brexit, including the implementation of Emergency Legislation that will be needed before the end of March 2019. The Motor Industry has been suffering from the impact of...
New driving laws in relation to learner drivers are due to come into effect on Saturday, December 22. The new laws, known as the Clancy Amendment, will mean that learner drivers could face fines of up to €2,000 or six...

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