Car News

Electric Boxsters debut

24 May 2011 Porsche let two electric Boxsters loose at the 2011 Michelin Challenge Bibendum.

Petrol prices rise again

24 May 2011 Petrol prices rise again in general, though diesel prices fall.

One-off mid-engined Aston Martin

24 May 2011 A Dutch coach-building company is set to create the first ever mid-engined Aston Martin.

New name for Spyker

24 May 2011 Saab's parent company, Spyker, is set to change its name following Chinese funding.

Unique charity MINI revealed

23 May 2011 The Red Mudder was created by Dean and Dan Caten for the 2011 MINI Life Ball.

Aston Zagato to go into production

23 May 2011 Aston's boss, Dr Bez, has all but confirmed that the V12 Zagato will be sold for road use.

Ford reveals Europe's colour tastes

23 May 2011 Silver is Ford’s most popular colour in Ireland.

G-Power supercharges M3 GTS

23 May 2011 Isn't 450hp enough for the BMW M3 GTS? Not if you're G-Power and you have a supercharger handing around.

Pothole petition calls for repairs

23 May 2011 A petition from the AA is calling for greater action from local authorities over the state of Ireland's roads.

Time running out for scrappage

23 May 2011 Customers who want to buy a new car under the Scrappage Scheme are advised by the SIMI to act fast.

328 Hommage celebrates BMW's icon

23 May 2011 The 75th anniversary of the BMW 328 is celebrated by the 328 'Hommage'.

Tougher penalties for phone users

20 May 2011 Irish motorists want harsher penalties for drivers who use the phone whilst driving according to AA survey.