Car News Archive

Cost of electric cars puts off buyers

5 May 2020 Almost half of buyers tell the AA that EVs are too pricey.

New car registrations fall by 96 per cent in April

1 May 2020 Devastation for the Irish motor industry, but hope for re-opening in the air.

Abt creates its first tuned PHEV

1 May 2020 Audi Q5 55 TFSI e tuned up by German company to 425hp and 550Nm.

Bentley announces carbon-rich Styling Specification

30 April 2020 Exterior carbon-fibre components now available for Bentley Continental and Bentayga models.

SEAT Ireland donates vehicles to the Mater Hospital

30 April 2020 SEAT Alhambra MPVs join the Mater’s fleet of SEAT scooters.

Alfa reveals Giulia GTA liveries, prices

30 April 2020 The Alfa Romeo Giulia GTA and GTAm will start from about €177k.

Bollinger adds electric chassis-cab to line-up

30 April 2020 Customisable Bollinger B2 Chassis Cab gets 120kWh battery pack.

New central airbag underpins Honda Jazz safety

30 April 2020 Honda claims front-centre airbag tech in the forthcoming Jazz and Crosstar is a ‘first-in-class’ feature.

Ford to re-start European factories next week

29 April 2020 May 4th return to work for Ford.

Kia adds another month to warranty

29 April 2020 Extra month given to those Kia owners whose warranty would run out in May.

Dublin traffic falls by 83 per cent as lockdown bites

29 April 2020 Leasing Options survey shows dramatic fall in commuter traffic across Ireland and the UK.

Audi A6 Avant plug-in hybrid

29 April 2020 Audi A6 Avant TFSI e quattro combines petrol and electric power.