Car News Archive

Mercedes M-Class priced for Irish market

5 March 2012 Latest Mercedes-Benz M-Class gets updated styling, a revised interior and more economical diesel engines.

Updated Volkswagen Cross Coupé for Geneva outing

4 March 2012 Volkswagen previews new Evoque-basher at the Geneva Motor Show.

New look for Lexus RX 450h

2 March 2012 Lexus will facelift its hybrid SUV, and add a sportier version.

SEAT decides against teasing with new Toledo

2 March 2012 New Toledo likely to arrive in Ireland by end of the year.

Mitsubishi to take on Pikes Peak - in the i-MiEV

2 March 2012 Mitsubishi's tiny EV is to take on the mightiest hillclimb on the planet.

Citroen DS5 launches in Ireland

1 March 2012 DS brand's first executive costs from €32,500 with diesel hybrid arriving in May.

Fiat Ireland responds to Government call

1 March 2012 Proposals from Fiat include bi-annual registration, move away from age identifier and introduction of vanity plates.

Electric and four-wheel drive for Audi at Le Mans

1 March 2012 Audi wheels out technology, including quattro four-wheel drive, for Le Mans endurance race.

Chevrolet UK to take over Irish distribution

1 March 2012 Irish sales operations to get full backing from Chevrolet UK.

Most powerful MINI yet is the new JCW Countryman

1 March 2012 MINI will give the John Cooper Works Countryman its world debut in Geneva.

Euro NCAP: Jeep Compass owners look away now

1 March 2012 Jeep's compact SUV scores poorly in crash tests, while Honda Civic performs well.

Nissan concept previews new X-Trail

1 March 2012 Nissan Hi-Cross concept likely to show more crossover-like X-Trail replacement.