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Findings of used car residual value survey published

Irish car history website Motorcheck.ie has undertaken the first comprehensive study of residual values in the Irish motor industry. The study examined a wide range of cars in key segments and the results show that most popular categories are dominated by a small number of marques.

Motorbike sales collapse in 2012

Car check website, Cartell.ie has just released information on the number of motorbikes in the Irish fleet. There are 51,174 motorbikes on the roads of Ireland today. The breakdown by registration year shows that motorbike popularity peaked during the boom years – 2002 was the most popular year for motorbike sales (following the dot.com boom)

A.D.S expands diagnostic tools range

Wexford based Automotive Diagnostic Services has now expanded its range of diagnostic tools and is now offering two high spec tools to suit customers needs.

Team PR Reilly and NGK fires racing engines

For many years Team P R Reilly and NGK Spark Plugs has been firing racing engines throughout Irish motorsport. Knowing that race teams push their vehicles to the edge, NGK designs every spark plug to withstand severe mechanical and thermal shock associated with these high-revving, high-compression race engines and feature electrode materials and configurations as

Kearney launches Audi ‘Future Now’ Sales Event

Audi brand ambassador and rugby star Rob Kearney today launched the Audi Future Now Sales Event. Rob was on hand to launch the event as he received the keys to his stylish new Audi A6 Avant S Line. Equipped with Audi’s new lower S-Tronic transmission premium, it also incorporates the reduced price of quattro four

New dealers about to be appointed

Despite the continuing economic Recession the Irish motor industry continues to appoint new dealers, with two appointments in the offing.

Speedometer celebrates 110 years

Nowadays it is hard to imagine a vehicle without one and this week an important automotive component celebrates its 110th birthday – It’s the speedometer. So where it came from, how does it works and where it is heading.

Iveco launches amphibian SeaLand concept

Iveco presented the SeaLand, an experimental amphibian, and two other special vehicles for emergency operations at the 52nd Genoa International Boat Show last week.

Ford Fiesta wins 2012 MPG Marathon with 108.78 mpg

The Ford Fiesta ECOnetic 1.6 TDCi has won the 2012 ALD Automotive/Shell FuelSave MPG Marathon, clocking up 108.78mpg over a 370-mile route involving tough, real-world driving in challenging weather conditions.

Kelly’s Toyota supports Donegal manager

Donegal manager, Jim McGuinness is pictured with Martin Kelly of Kelly’s Toyota, Mountcharles and Letterkenny, Co. Donegal receiving the keys of a brand new Avensis, courtesy of the Toyota delearship.