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26 Oct 2012
Ford poised to close two UK plants
Ford is poised to close two plants in the UK as part of wider European restructuring plans.
25 Oct 2012
Cartell.ie signs service partnership with BMW and MINI
Cartell.ie is undertaking a service partnership arrangement with BMW Ireland and Mini Ireland, which have just launched two separate service orientated websites, www.bmwservice.ie and www.miniservice.ie.
25 Oct 2012
GM / PSA Peugeot Citroen poised to cooperate on four vehicle projects
General Motors and PSA Peugeot Citroen is poised to co-develop four vehicle projects as part of their alliance, it has been confirmed. A compact multi-purpose van for Opel/Vauxhall and a compact SUV/crossover for the Peugeot brand are on the agenda, according to media reports this week. The cooperation
24 Oct 2012
Ford Fiesta in Driving Seat of RTE’s The Movie Show
RTE 2, Thursday 1st November sees the broadcast of the first episode of The Movie Show, RTE’s new TV programme that provides a comprehensive weekly update on what’s happening in the movie world… And it is all driven by the new Ford Fiesta.
24 Oct 2012
ContiTech product information by Smartphone
Customers of the ContiTech Power Transmission Group can now call up detailed information about the Automotive Aftermarket products with their smartphone. A QR code on the packaging leads directly to the product-specific information page in the Product Information Center (PIC), the company’s online service. ContiTech has allocated a dedicated QR code to every listed product
23 Oct 2012
Nissan unveils concept car
The vibrancy, colour and excitement of Brazil has been captured in the Nissan EXTREM, a radical concept car aimed squarely at young (and young-at-heart) car enthusiasts keen to make a statement on the roads.
22 Oct 2012
Skoda launches Rapid
Skoda has launched its new compact saloon, the Rapid across showrooms nationwide. Available with three different specification variants, both manual and automatic transmission options and five engine alternatives the Rapid is competitively priced from €15,995 and will suit families looking for a roomy car at an affordable price.
22 Oct 2012
National winners announced for Volvo World Golf Challenge 2013
Volvo Car Ireland held 30 Qualifiers at many prestigious golf courses around Ireland in which over 1,500 golfers took part. The National Final took place at Killeen Castle golf course in Co. Meath where 45 participants took part in what was a hotly contested competition.
22 Oct 2012
CECRA’s first Truck Dealer Day very successful
The European Council for Motor Trade and Repairs (CECRA) held its first Truck Dealer Day in Brussels last Thursday.
19 Oct 2012
Opel offers big price reduction on new model line up
Opel Ireland tells us that its German engineering, stunning design and award winning reliability now comes with a lower price tag.