Irish News Archive
29 May 2017
National Rally champions dominate in Cavan
Double National Rally champions Declan and Brian Boyle dominated the Cavan Kilmore Hotel Stages Rally yesterday, with their Fiesta WRC finishing the eight stages more than half a minute clear of the Impreza of Garry Jennings and Rory Kennedy. The Donegal cousins held second place for the two opening stages, behind the Fabia of Marty
25 May 2017
Kia launches explainer video for Care-3 service plans
Kia Motors Ireland has launched a simple 3 minute explainer video for its Care-3 service plans. David O’Connor, Head of Aftersales at Kia Motors Ireland explains: “Family-Like-Care” has been our mantra at Kia Motors Aftersales for a number of years now and has been a contributory factor for Kia Motors car sales growth in Ireland
25 May 2017
Louth firm launch a new hearse
Local firm Byrne Coachbuilders of Coes Road, Dundalk has launched its new hearse design, the fd Ford Deacon. The new hearse is built using a top-of-the-range Ford Mondeo Titanium car and is the result of extensive innovation in design and engineering by the engineering team at the company’s Dundalk facility. Managing Director Peadar Byrne said:
25 May 2017
5 ‘hidden gem’ driving routes to explore
Going for a drive in the car has long been one of the staples of Irish family life. Even with our unpredictable Irish weather, a scenic Sunday afternoon drive is very often the best way of getting out and about with the family. In this regard, we are lucky to have some of the most
24 May 2017
Low level of enforcement disappointing – Continental says
An analysis of the penalty point notices issued for tyre-related offences shows that there were just 853 detected infringements since new regulations came into force in May last year. Commenting on the figures, Tom Dennigan of German tyre manufacturer, Continental Tyres Ireland, said: “In common with road safety campaigners across the country, we welcomed the
25 May 2017
Offers abound in Ford 100 New Century Sales Event
As the company celebrates 100 years in Ireland this year, Ford has launched its Ford 100 New Century sales event in time for the new 172 registration plate with reductions across the range. Running until June 30, the promotion also provides three years free motor tax and extended 7 year warranty on selected models. Customers
24 May 2017
Frank Keane Volkswagen awarded Commercial Vehicle Dealer of the Year
Frank Keane Volkswagen has been awarded Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Dealer of the Year 2016 at the recent Volkswagen Gold Pin Awards. The award, which celebrates excellence within the Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Retail network, recognises the retailer’s contribution in a number of areas including sales performance, local market share and overall customer experience and is the
23 May 2017
E Fox Engineers Ltd to Sponsor International Mini Meeting in Westport
E Fox Engineers are sponsoring this weekend’s International Mini Meet (IMM), along with Jefferson Tools. The event takes place in the grounds of Westport House on the Wild Atlantic Way. The IMM is an annual event and changes country each year, with thousands of international Mini fans travelling to the event each year. The IMOC have
23 May 2017
Mullingar Autos appointed main Fiat Professional dealer
Fiat Professional Ireland (Fiat light commercials) has added Mullingar Autos to its dealer network as its newest sales and aftersales partner. The family-run business has been appointed to represent Fiat Professional across the Midland counties. They will stock a range of Fiat Professional vehicles including the Fiorino, Doblo, Talento and Ducato vans. Also, the
22 May 2017
Are you nominated yet for the Irish Auto Trade Awards?
So far this year, nominations for the prestigious Irish Auto Trade Awards 2018 are up 30 per cent. And it’s still not to late to be nominated but the deadline is fast approaching. It is Friday, the 9th. June, 2017. Nominations can be made in two ways. You can nominate a business provided you inform