Car News Archive

Formula E demonstration in Las Vegas

8 January 2014 Renault electric racing car makes its first public run at the CES.

SEAT's hottest Leon yet set for summer launch

8 January 2014 Range-topping 280hp Leon Cupra aims to rival its Golf GTI cousin.

Audi shows off 'virtual cockpit' of next TT

7 January 2014 Huge TFT instrument cluster means no central MMI display in next-gen Audi TT.

Goodyear? Not for two executives taken hostage

7 January 2014 Staff at French tyre factory takes two executives hostage as they try to shut down plant.

Mazda's prototype diesel hits the track

7 January 2014 Mazda tests racing diesel engine in US motorsport series.

Kia previews its future

7 January 2014 Upcoming in-car technology from Kia showcased at CES tech event.

Be the safest, win a Citroen DS3

7 January 2014 Crash Services looking for Ireland's Safest Young Driver.

Mercedes pairs-up with tech partner Pebble

7 January 2014 Wearable connectivity appears key to Mercedes-Benz and Pebble alliance.

RIAC Classic Car Show returns this March

7 January 2014 RIAC says 36 Classic, Veteran and Vintage clubs taking part at RDS this year.

Toyota appoints new dealer in Drogheda

7 January 2014 New Toyota dealership brings further employment to the Drogheda region.

GLA 45 AMG set for production

7 January 2014 GLA 45 AMG the fifth performance 4x4 from Affalterbach.

SIMI end of year report shows new car sales down

6 January 2014 Not all bad news as rise of imports mean total registrations are up.