Car News Archive

New Mazda3 hatch and saloon confirmed for LA show

8 November 2018 New Mazda3 hatch gets a new platform and high-tech engines.

Renault Ireland reveals 191 offers

6 November 2018 Offers and discounts, but the whole range is getting a WLTP-enforced rejig too.

Volkswagen reveals Tarok concept pickup

6 November 2018 Brazilian launch for new small pickup, but it’s likely to come to Europe too.

Nissan’s SEMA concepts are just the dogs…

2 November 2018 Specially-tuned Nissans include a pickup for rescuing dogs. Honest.

McLaren preps extreme Senna GTR version

2 November 2018 825hp and 1,000kg of downforce for the even-sharper McLaren Senna.

Honda says ‘buy, buy’ to 2018 with 191 offers

2 November 2018 Puns and low-rate finance available from Honda for 2019 registrations.

Audi designs a car for new animated film

2 November 2018 Audi RSQ e-tron designed for new Spies In Disguise film.

Alcosense home breathalyser could help you avoid driving ban

2 November 2018 New legislation means first-time offenders can be prosecuted for blood alcohol levels above 50mg.

October 2018 new car registration figures

2 November 2018 SIMI Motor Industry Review for October 2018 shows that imports are up and new registrations are down.

BMW 8 Series Convertible: full pictures and details

1 November 2018 Soft-top posing power added to the BMW 8 Series grand tourer family.

Aston creates DBS to celebrate its ’59 Le Mans win

1 November 2018 24 special DBS Superleggeras to be built for 50th anniversary.

Nissan will absorb one per cent VRT hike

1 November 2018 Nissan Ireland says it will not pass on the extra diesel VRT cost, and it has frozen prices until the end of the year.