Car News Archive

Citroen extends enhanced scrappage deals

6 July 2010 Bonus scrappage deals extended on selected Citroen models until 30 September 2010.

New Volvo estate previewed

6 July 2010 An estate version of the Volvo S60 saloon will arrive in Ireland this year.

Revised Mercedes-Benz CL-Class

6 July 2010 Next generation Mercedes-Benz CL-Class unveiled to the world's press.

Sexy Renault DeZir concept revealed

6 July 2010 Renault has unveiled the first pictures of its DeZir concept, due to make its public debut at the Paris Motor Show.

Bugatti Veyron breaks land speed record for a production car

6 July 2010 1,200hp Super Sport version averages 431km/h.

300 new jobs for new Motorway Service Areas

5 July 2010 National Roads Authority and Applegreen join forces to create 300 jobs.

BMW Megacity: electric cars on sale in 2013

2 July 2010 New sub-brand of BMW will use carbon passenger cells.

New Opel Meriva prices revealed

2 July 2010 Opel's innovative new mini-MPV, the Meriva, will cost from €19,995.

Range Rover Evoque unveiled

1 July 2010 A sporty new compact Range Rover will hit Irish shores in 2011; it's called the Evoque.

Lexus Ireland to recall vehicles

1 July 2010 Lexus Ireland is recalling 480 vehicles from the LS 460, LS 600h and GS 450h ranges

Alfa Romeo centenary celebrations

1 July 2010 Alfa Romeo celebrates 100 years at Goodwood Festival of Speed.

Six months of car sales generate €60m extra for Exchequer

1 July 2010 The first six months of 2010 have raised €60m more in taxes from new car sales than the same period last year.