Car News Archive

Car sales off to a flying start

11 January 2011 Car sales up 41 percent compared to same period in 2010.

Hybrid Ford C-Max on the way

10 January 2011 New plug-in and hybrid versions of the Ford C-Max are coming this way.

New-look Chrysler saloon here in 2012?

10 January 2011 Detroit hosted debut of more restrained Chrysler 300 saloon.

VW calls all-new, US-only saloon Passat

10 January 2011 This is the all-new Passat - it's not the same as the one just arrived in Ireland. Confused?

BMW 6 Series displayed for first time

10 January 2011 The BMW 6 Series debuted in Convertible format in Detroit.

Ford Focus goes electric

10 January 2011 Electric version of Focus revealed in Detroit.

BMW 1 Series M Coupé officially debuts

10 January 2011 The Detroit Show played host to the unveiling of the new baby M car for the first time in public.

New four-door Chevy unveiled

10 January 2011 It's called a Chevrolet Sonic in the USA, but you can be certain you're looking at a new four-door version of the Aveo for Ireland.

Stylish Vertrek previews next Kuga

10 January 2011 Ford unveiled the Vertrek concept in Detroit today, hinting at its next crossover.

Porsche's hybrid racer stuns Detroit

10 January 2011 We knew Porsche had something up its sleeve for Detroit: it's even better than hoped.

Airside is Ireland's biggest retailer

10 January 2011 Airside Motor Park in Swords was the single biggest car retailer in Ireland in 2010.

Mazda2 gets a facelift for 2011

7 January 2011 New Mazda2's petrol engine is in Band A.