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| Archived News |  | 22.12.2011
Happy Christmas from the www.autotrade.ie team
The staff at Automotive Publications Ltd would like to wish our loyal readers a Happy Christmas and a prosperous New Year. The staff at www.autotrade.ie are on holidays until Tuesday January 3, when normal service will resume on this site. More...
| | 21.12.2011
Stig cuts fuel bill with Topaz
A new short film which encourages motorists to reduce their fuel bill in 2012 by driving efficiently and which features former ‘Stig’ Ben Collins of Top Gear fame and the AA’s Nicola Hudson has just gone live on the Topaz website – www.topaz.ie More...
| | 21.12.2011
New Citroën DS5 meets Concorde
Citroën has released a beautiful series of photographs for the holiday season in which the aviation-inspired New DS5, the latest model in the distinctively styled DS line, poses under the wings of the classic Concorde aircraft, just as the legendry DS did in its heyday. More...
| | 20.12.2011
Volkswagen Golf remains Europe's best-selling car
The Volkswagen Golf remains Europe's best-selling car with sales increasing 1.0 per cent in November compared to a year earlier but down by 1.7 per cent year-to-date, according to the latest analysis from JATO Dynamics. More...
| | 20.12.2011
New KYB coil spring catalogue
KYB has launched its brand new coil spring catalogue for 2012. The comprehensive catalogue features an impressive 143 new to range coil spring references, plus 59 part numbers have been updated to provide additional coverage. More...
| | 16.12.2011
Mercedes-Benz collaboration
The collaboration between Mercedes-Benz in Ireland and fashion designer Louise Kennedy again found expression at an exclusive presentation for Mercedes-Benz owners of her Autumn/Winter collection which took place recently at her head quarters in 56 Merrion Square, Dublin. More...
| | 16.12.2011
New car sales fall in Europe
Demand for new cars in the EU decreased by 3.5 per cent in November, amounting to 1,030,414 units. Eleven months into the year, a total of 12,157,119 new registrations was recorded, or 1.4 per cent less compared to the period January-November 2010. More...
| | 15.12.2011
amk Automotive experiences good growth
Leading automotive parts remanufacturer and distributor amk Automotive, exclusively represented in Ireland by Premco, has been remanufacturing calipers in the UK for over 15 years, and sales director Simon Salloway reports continued growth in this sector. More...
| | 15.12.2011
1,500,000th Octavia II produced
Škoda has built the 1,500,000th Octavia of the second generation. The anniversary vehicle - a white Octavia Combi of the ‘GreenLine' version - rolled off the assembly line at the company's main plant in Mladá Boleslav this week. More...
| | 14.12.2011
RSA issues severe weather warning
The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has issued a message for road users to exercise caution as very windy and stormy conditions with gust up to 140km/hr are set to hit parts of the country today, especially along the North coast. More...
| | 12.12.2011
Bipper wins prestigous award
The Peugeot Bipper van, already an established and popular choice with prominent businesses and companies up and down the country, has been awarded ‘City Van of The Year 2011’ - a prestigious accolade at this year’s Fleet Van Awards. More...
| | 12.12.2011
Škoda releases VisionD concept images
Škoda has released new images of its stunning VisionD concept. Unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2011, the stylish design offers a clear indication of the future design direction for all future Škoda cars. More...
| | 08.12.2011
Road Safety Alert – Gale Force Winds
The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is advising road users to be extremely careful if using the road today Thursday 8th December following a Severe Weather Warning from Met Eireann. More...
| | 08.12.2011
Wincanton chooses Vito
Wincanton Record Management of Ballycoolin, Dublin is taking delivery of two Mercedes-Benz Vito vans to be used in collecting and distributing documentation within their nationwide customer base. More...
| | 07.12.2011
New-year cover for Vito and Sprinter
Mercedes-Benz is intensifying the support it gives to its Vito and Sprinter vans with the introduction of a third year warranty and 3-year service contract, both being offered through their dealer organisation. More...
| | 06.12.2011
Budget 2012 summary
Finance Minister Michael Noonan is ia consultation process with the motor industry and other parties to commence in early 2012 to review options for the improvement in and motor Tax revenuesin future years. More...
| | 06.12.2011
New Citroen DS5 wins Top Gear 'Family Car' award
The new Citroën DS5 will be launched in Ireland in the first quarter of 2012 and it is already winning awards. For the second year in a row, Top Gear magazine has made Citroën a top choice, naming DS5 its ‘Family Car of the Year’ in the publication’s 2011 awards. More...
| | 05.12.2011
Mercedes-Benz launches new model offensive
In addition to five new models launched in the last few months, over the next four years Mercedes-Benz is to undertake an ambitious new model development programme. The aim is to to broaden its appeal and extend its reach into segments of the market in which it is not currently represented. More...
| | 05.12.2011
ACEA Board elects Sergio Marchionne as President for 2012
The Board of Directors of the European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA) has elected Sergio Marchionne, Chief Executive Officer of Fiat S.p.A. as well as Chairman and CEO of Fiat Group Automobiles S.p.A., as the association's President for 2012. More...
| | 05.12.2011
Auto makers urge stability for Europe
The European Automotive Manufacturers' Association (ACEA) is calling on European leaders to take urgent action to secure a stable economic environment in which businesses of all sizes can be confident about creating jobs and investing in a strong future for Europe. More...
| | 02.12.2011
Tokyo show overview: Electricity flows through Tokyo again
What a difference a couple of years make. The 41st Tokyo Motor Show in 2009 was a depressing place to be. Japan had been hit hard by the Lehman Brothers crash and as a result of the global economic crisis that followed all the major foreign carmakers pulled the plug. More...
| | 02.12.2011
Temporary Agency Work Directive
The Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Richard Bruton TD has written to employers' representative bodies to confirm that legislation to transpose the EU Directive on Temporary Agency Work is being finalised in light of the conclusion - without agreement - of discussions between Social Partners on the possibility of agreeing a derogation under Article 5.4 of the Directive. More...
| | 02.12.2011
Glow Plug advice from NGK
The increase in diesel-engined vehicles entering the workshop has represented a great opportunity for garages to maximise glow plug sales for instead of changing one faulty glow plug, they should ‘upsell’ by replacing all of them. More...
| | 01.12.2011
The winning of the Heineken Cup
If you are sports minded and looking for a good “Christmas read” look no further than Leo Cullen's new book “the Winning of the Heineken Cup – A Captain's Story”.... More...
| | 01.12.2011
Cool for Cats
The latest Cooling Systems Catalogue from Gates contains good news for distributors and installers of parts for passenger cars and light commercials and heavy goods vehicles. More...
| | 30.11.2011
Volkswagen showcases concept SUV
Volkswagen is showcasing its concept of an SUV of the future at the Tokyo Motor Show this week, in the shape of the Cross Coupé. The all-wheel drive plug-in hybrid hints at how a crossover between a four-door coupé and an SUV could look. More...
| | 30.11.2011
Saab Great Britain Limited placed in administration
Following months of intensive negotiations and a long period of suspended production and tight liquidity situation at Saab Automobile AB, a voluntary decision has been taken to place Saab Great Britain Ltd ("Saab GB") into administration. More...
| | 30.11.2011
Switch on the air conditioning
UK insurance and warranty specialist, MB&G is warning drivers to switch on their air conditioning this winter in order to avoid costly future repair bills. More...
| | 29.11.2011
Nissan unveils Juke Nismo concept
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd has revealed a bold new future for its Nismo performance arm. One of the undoubted stars of the Tokyo Motor Show is the Nissan Juke Nismo, an idea of how a premium sports version of the hugely successful compact crossover could look. More...
| | 28.11.2011
Lord Mayor chooses low emission car from Volvo
The Lord Mayor of Dublin, Andrew Montague, has chosen the Volvo S80 DRIVe as the official Mayoral car for 2012. Tradition dictates that the first citizen of Dublin has the first car registered in the capital each year, for use as transport for official engagements. More...
| | 28.11.2011
Toyota launches new 2012 Avensis and Hilux
Toyota has just launched their 2012 Avensis and Hilux models here. The Avensis has received interior and exterior changes. Prices start at €24,995 for the D-4D 125 (2.0) Terra saloon, with the metallic paint option at €545. More...
| | 25.11.2011
First Renault PRO+ launched in Keary’s Motors Cork
Keary’s Motors in Cork has been unveiled as the first Renault PRO + dealer in Ireland. Eric Basset, managing director, Renault Ireland welcomed guests to Keary’s Motors in Cork for the launch of the franchise dedicated to business customers, from sole traders to local fleet and semi-state companies. More...
| | 25.11.2011
New Actros goes under cover
Pictured disguised behind a leather covering and parked discreetly at the rear of their headquarters on Naas Road is the new Mercedes-Benz Actros, first versions of which are due to be launched here early in the New Year. More...
| | 24.11.2011
Spread a little ‘Sunshine Power’ this Christmas
WEEE Ireland and the Children’s Sunshine Home incorporating LauraLynn House have just launched their Christmas charity campaign with a difference, spread a Little Sunshine, with the help of Lorraine Keane. More...
| | 23.11.2011
Peugeot announces finance offer
Peugeot has announced details of its newly launched 4% APR finance offer on new Peugeot 107, 207 and 308 models registered from 1st January up to 31st March 2012. More...
| | 22.11.2011
Western Motors launches smartphone app
Western Motors with Volkswagen and Audi dealerships based in Galway and
Drogheda have just launched a fully functional dedicated smartphone app, which operates on both iphone and android platforms. More...
| | 21.11.2011
World premiere in Potsdam: Volkswagen eT!
For over 60 years now, commercial vehicles from Volkswagen have maintained a visual presence on the world's streets. They are helpers in everyday life, which bring us people goods, services, postal deliveries and occasionally emergency assistance as well. More...
| | 21.11.2011
HPI applauds automotive industry drive to cut carbon emissions
Vehicle information expert, HPI, joined the Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership (LowCVP) and industry leaders from the road transport arena this week, to recognize and reward best practice by manufacturers and fleet operators in developing products and services that reduce greenhouse gases. More...
| | 18.11.2011
Audi Q3 due here soon
The all new Audi Q3 is Audi’s first foray into the premium A SUV segment. Orders for the third Q-model in the series will begin at the end of November. More...
| | 18.11.2011
Mercedes-Benz cuts B-Class and M-Class prices
Mercedes-Benz is continuing to exert downwards price pressure with the announcement that its all new B-Class and M-Class models will be launched on the Irish market with increased levels of specification and prices reduced by 11 per cent and 15 per cent respectively. More...
| | 17.11.2011
Kia Rio Takes Continental Irish Car of the Year Crown
The Kia Rio has been voted Continental Irish Car of the Year 2012 by the Irish Motoring Writers’ Association. The announcement was made at an awards ceremony today in the Convention Centre Dublin attended by leading figures from the motor industry. More...
| | 17.11.2011
Vestas add to Sprinter fleet
Vestas Celtic Wind Technologies has increased its Mercedes-Benz Sprinter fleet to 18 units with the purchase of an additional three 313 medium wheel base high roof models. More...
| | 17.11.2011
Bord Gáis Networks champions Natural Gas Vehicles in Ireland
Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and Natural Gas Vehicles (NGV) can reduce fuel costs by up to 60 per cent for businesses in Ireland, while significantly reducing vehicle emissions – over 150 transport and energy industry professionals heard today at a Bord Gáis Networks conference at Croke Park, titled, ‘Natural Gas Vehicles – Fuelling Ireland’s Transport Future’. More...
| | 17.11.2011
Day of Remembrance for road collision victims
A total of 23,057 people have died on Irish roads to date (17 November 2011) since records began in 1959, roughly the same as the population of Tralee, Co. Kerry. So far this year, 165 families, friends and communities have been left devastated by the loss of a loved one. More...
| | 16.11.2011
Road Safety Alert – Heavy Rainfall
The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is advising all road users to take extra care using the roads as Met Eireann has issued a Weather Warning today Wednesday 16th November for heavy rain in West Munster and West Connacht. More...
| | 16.11.2011
Death of well known industry figure
The Irish motor industry lost a well known personality at the weekend with the sad death of Aidan Gilleran, late of A&D Motor Factors, Walkinstown, Dublin. More...
| | 16.11.2011
All-new Ford Escape (Kuga) unveiled in LA
Ford's newest sport utility vehicle unveiled as the Ford Escape in Los Angeles today, is destined for the US and Europe next year. Its European equivalent, the Ford Kuga, will be shown in Geneva in March and will offer unique powertrains and features. More...
| | 16.11.2011
All-time favourite movie car revealed
Britain has named its all-time favourite movie car – and the winner really does have the Midas touch! The star car that has won the most votes in the Auto Express poll is the 1963 Aston Martin DB5 featured in Goldfinger - the Bond movie that forever linked 007 to the British marque. More...
| | 15.11.2011
Toyota focuses on the future at Tokyo 2011
Toyota is using the 2011 Tokyo Motor Show to reinforce its position as an environmental technology leader with three concept cars, one near future, one mid term and one way out there. More...
| | 14.11.2011
Mercedes-Benz Vito E-CELL charges ahead
The all-electric, zero-emission Mercedes-Benz Vito E-CELL has won the coveted accolade of "Most energy efficient light commercial vehicle (in production)" at the 2011 RAC Future Car Challenge. More...
| | 11.11.2011
Aer Lingus remembers Iolar with Vito purchase
A Mercedes-Benz Vito Mixto Crew Cab wrapped in Aer Lingus livery to celebrate the first flight of the Iolar, Aer Lingus’ first passenger plane, will soon become a familiar sight on roads around Ireland, UK and Europe. More...
| | 11.11.2011
Renault boss predicts electric future
Renault Ireland’s managing director Eric Basset has set a challenge for his dealer network and team that will see 1,000 Renault electric vehicles sold by the manufacturer in Ireland next year. More...
| | 10.11.2011
Businesses need to be winter-ready – Perry
The Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation in conjunction with Forfás has published new guide for businesses, “Business Continuity Planning in Severe Weather - Advice to Businesses on Preparing for Severe Weather”. More...
| | 09.11.2011
Ford open event
Ford Ireland has announced a range of offers and “all in” packages that include extended warranty, servicing and roadside assistance for up to four-years for customers looking to buy a car in 2012. More...
| | 08.11.2011
Toyota acclaimed as Europe’s number one green manufacturer
Toyota has won the 2011 Green Manufacturing Award in recognition of the outstanding achievements of its European operations. The honour has been presented to Toyota Motor Europe, the company which controls Toyota’s vehicle plants at Burnaston and Deeside in the UK, by the World Trade Group. More...
| | 07.11.2011
Avis Ireland launches innovative car design competition
Avis Ireland has teamed up with Nissan Ireland, fashion stylist and journalist, Angela Scanlon and broadcaster and self confessed motor enthusiast Anton Savage to call on the public to design a unique car wrap design for one of Avis’ funky Nissan Jukes. More...
| | 07.11.2011
Mazda's digital servicing record adds value
Cars with full service histories are worth more and are easier to sell, according to new research carried out by ICM Research- which shows that a full service history on a car could increase its value by 26 percent. More...
| | 04.11.2011
New Class VI mirror rules announced
All Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGVs) with aDesign Gross Vehicle Weight (DGVW) exceeding 7500kg, regardless of age must be fitted with Cyclops mirrors as of the 1st October 2012, the Road Safety Authority has announced. More...
| | 03.11.2011
INA ranges continues to expand in Ireland
The market-leading INA range is continuing to expand in Ireland. New to the INA range – from Schaeffler Automotive Aftermarket (UK) Ltd – includes new INA timing belt kits, tensioners, Front End Auxiliary Drive (FEAD) tensioners and Over Running Alternator Pulleys (OAP). More...
| | 03.11.2011
Audi Centre customer wins a trip to Spa-Francorchamps
He is best known for shaping up Ireland on RTE’s Operation Transformation but tomorrow, fitness guru Karl Henry is set to undergo his own endurance test as he jets off to Belgium’s legendary Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps to test out his driving skills. More...
| | 03.11.2011
New Peugeot 208: Re-Generation
Peugeot has unveiled the first official photos of its new super-mini 208, due for launch in 2012. The new car will be available in both 3 and 5-door hatchback and draws on all the strengths and successes of Peugeot's iconic 205, the 206 and the European best-selling 207. More...
| | 02.11.2011
Autologic unveils VAG Performance Tunes
Autologic Diagnostics Ltd, manufacturer of the Autologic dealer-level diagnostic tool, has confirmed that Performance Tunes are now available tfor Volkswagen, Audi, Seat and Skoda vehicles! More...
| | 02.11.2011
Two million and counting
Toyota is celebrating building its two millionth Yaris in Europe, the car coming off the line at its Valenciennes factory in northern France on October 28. More...
| | 01.11.2011
New BMW dealership
Maxwell Motors, the long established motor dealership in Blackrock, Co. Dublin recently purchased by the Frank Keane Group, is poised to become a BMW dealership in November 2011. More...
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