Car News Archive

Skoda Octavia pricing and specs announced

9 February 2017 Full pricing confirmed for the new Skoda Octavia in Ireland.

One million used cars sold in Ireland 2016

8 February 2017 Cartell.ie says that used car sales in Ireland have reached their highest point ever.

Citroen C-Aircross concept ready for Geneva

7 February 2017 Citroen C-Aircross Concept will effectively replace the C3 Picasso.

Opel Insignia Sports Tourer: photos and details

7 February 2017 Larger and lighter, the Opel Insignia Sports Tourer estate debuts in Geneva.

Reservations open for Mercedes X-Class pickup

4 February 2017 Mercedes-Benz Vans launches reservation service for its new X-Class premium pickup truck.

Skoda improves Octavia RS with 245hp

4 February 2017 Skoda Octavia RS 245 has 15hp more than predecessor, will be shown at Geneva.

Porsche Cayenne S Platinum Edition details

4 February 2017 Platinum Edition visual tweaks now available on Cayenne S, joining the regular and hybrid models.

Mercedes-AMG E 63 Estate details, specs and pictures

1 February 2017 Geneva debut for Mercedes-AMG's ultimate performance wagon, the E 63 Estate.

Annual 123.ie Irish motoring survey results

1 February 2017 Self-driving cars ‘frighten’ Irish drivers and some bad news for Renault and Nissan...

Hyundai Tucson still best-selling car

1 February 2017 New car sales fell slightly in Jan, imports up and the Hyundai Tucson still tops the charts.

New BMW 5 Series Touring: details, prices and pictures

31 January 2017 BMW adds lighter, bigger and practical estate version to 5 Series family, starts from €56,590.

Nissan to ditch diesel?

31 January 2017 Renault-Nissan plots hybrid future for new small crossovers.