Car News

Audi wins Le Mans 2011

14 June 2011 It was an epic race even by Le Mans standards, but Audi still won it.

Volvo safety for animals

14 June 2011 Irish deer never need be afraid of Volvos again.

Volkswagen Group Ireland gets new MD

14 June 2011 Simon Elliot appointed as new VW Group boss in Ireland.

Mercedes launches C-Class Coupé and SLK in Ireland

13 June 2011 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupé starts at €36,000; SLK from €49,700.

Scrappage set to beat target

9 June 2011 The Scrappage Scheme is set to beat its 2011 target of selling 10,000 cars and has raised €86 million.

Hybrid Honda racer at Le Mans

9 June 2011 Honda will demonstrate its Honda CR-Z Racer at Le Mans this weekend.

Zagato Aston tackles the 'Ring

9 June 2011 Aston Martin V12 Zagato ready to race this weekend.

Opel shows new cabriolet

9 June 2011 A teaser sketch of the 2013 Opel Astra Cabriolet has surfaced.

Toyota iQ and Prius recalls

9 June 2011 New recall affects 143 iQ models and 39 Toyota Prius in Ireland.

New eco-Passat easily in Band A

9 June 2011 Volkswagen's Passat BlueMotion now uses just 4.1 litres/100km and emits just 109g/km.

New Merc M-Class revealed

9 June 2011 Mercedes-Benz boasts class-leading economy and emissions from its new ML SUV.

New bid for electric car speed record

9 June 2011 Sir Malcolm Campbell's grandson is aiming to smash the electric car land speed record in a new Bluebird.