Car News Archive

First pictures of new Suzuki Swift released

10 June 2010 Here are the first pictures of the new Suzuki Swift, which goes on sale in Ireland this September.

Ford boss sees sales reaching 85,000 in 2010

10 June 2010 Ford Ireland's Chairman and Managing Director Eddie Murphy predicts car sales this year reaching 85,000 units.

New Mercedes S-Class arrives with price reduction

10 June 2010 The new Mercedes-Benz S-Class has gone on sale and offers improved fuel economy and a lower price.

RSA calls for better road safety when abroad

9 June 2010 "Don't leave road safety in the airport" is message from the Road Safety Authority.

Kia keeps Special Olympics Ireland on the move

8 June 2010 Kia Ireland is loaning Special Olympics Ireland a fleet of eight Kia Carens to supplement the five Kia Carnivals previously donated to the organisation.

Poll shows strong opposition to €200 parking levy

8 June 2010 AA Ireland poll shows nearly 68 percent of Irish motorists say they are opposed to the new parking levy.

Renault unveils the Latitude saloon

7 June 2010 Massive new Renault saloon to take on Skoda Superb.

Make sure buy tyres from a TRACS dealer

5 June 2010 TRACS, the Tyre Recovery Activity Compliance Scheme, is Ireland's first Tyre Compliance Scheme.

Lexus tops JD Power Survey for 10th consecutive year

5 June 2010 Lexus has achieved the top ranking in the 2010 JD Power and Associates/What Car? Vehicle Ownership Satisfaction Study (VOSS) for the 10th year running.

Opel working on DSG-style double-clutch transmission

3 June 2010 German firm to offer double-clutch gearboxes on future models.

Alfa Romeo Giulietta is safest Euro NCAP rated compact ever

3 June 2010 The new Alfa Romeo Giulietta has received a five-star safety rating, scoring the highest adult occupant safety score in its class.

Volkswagen Polo saloon revealed

2 June 2010 New Russia-only Polo saloon breaks cover.