Car News Archive

BMW cuts prices in spite of Budget increases

10 October 2018 New BMW 3 Series prices to start at €43,700, after reduction.

First rise in diesel taxes in Budget 2019

9 October 2018 Fuel costs left alone, but one per cent extra VRT for diesel cars.

Skoda previews slick-looking Rapid replacement

9 October 2018 Heavily influenced by the Vision RS concept, Skoda’s new Focus rival goes on sale early next year.

Track-pack option for McLaren 720S

8 October 2018 The McLaren 720S gets an upgrade package aimed at circuit driving.

Carbon tax rises could over-burden commuters

8 October 2018 AA says calling a tax ‘environmental’ doesn’t make it fair.

Toyota Prius, Prius+ and Auris models recalled

5 October 2018 1,289 vehicles in Ireland affected by latest Toyota recall

Ford Focus promotional prices announced

5 October 2018 Savings to be had on new Ford Focus models if you order before the end of December 2018.

Ford Mondeo hybrid estate model on the way

3 October 2018 Load-lugging Ford Mondeo Hybrid estate to go on sale in 2019.

EU votes for 35 per cent electric sales

3 October 2018 Car makers could face steeper CO₂ reductions and an electric car quota.

Irish car fleet getting younger as imports surge

3 October 2018 Cartell.ie report puts average car age at eight years now.

Citroen previews new concepts for 2019

3 October 2018 New Citroen concept cars will debut in Geneva and Shanghai in 2019.

Proceed GT and Ceed GT-Line star for Kia

2 October 2018 Kia's Paris stand populated by sportier versions of the Ceed.