Dealer/Importer News Archive
12 Apr 2017
Porsche Boxster Cayman wins 2017 World Performance Car
The Porsche Boxster Cayman has won the 2017 World Performance Car, which was also announced at the New York International Auto Show. Porsche is no stranger to the World Car Awards program. This win marks the 5th time that Porsche has won the World Performance Car title. The company previously won in 2014 (Porsche 911
12 Apr 2017
New BMW i3 wins 2017 World Urban Car
The Porsche Boxster Cayman has won the 2017 World Performance Car, which was also announced at the New York International Auto Show. Porsche is no stranger to the World Car Awards program. This win marks the 5th time that Porsche has won the World Performance Car title. The company previously won in 2014 (Porsche 911
12 Apr 2017
Renault PRO+ to put on vantastic display at CV SHOW
The Renault Pro+ brand will return to the NEC in Birmingham later this month for the Commercial Vehicle Show 2017. Set to be one of the biggest displays at the show, the Renault stand will showcase an unprecedented 15 vehicles that illustrate the diversity and versatility of the extensive Renault LCV range with a number
12 Apr 2017
Mazda MX-5 RF wins top prize at German awards
The new Mazda MX-5 RF has won the “Red Dot: Best of the Best” prize at the 2017 Red Dot product design awards, and with it yet another feather in the cap for Mazda and its KODO – Soul of Motion styling. The unique two-seater retractable fastback thereby duplicates the success of its fourth-generation MX-5
11 Apr 2017
Skoda has a Vision for an electric future
The Shanghai Motor Show 2017 (next Wednesday, April 19) will see Skoda debut its first electric-study Vision, which has autonomous driving capability. With the Vision E study, the company provides its first brand-specific outlook on the future of individual mobility. Skoda says that the emotionally designed five-door SUV coupe can travel up to 500 kilometers
11 Apr 2017
New S-Class to take intelligent driving to the next level
With new and considerably extended driving assistance functions, the new S‑Class will this autumn be taking a further, major step towards autonomous driving. Active Distance Assist Distronic and Active Steering Assist now support the driver even more conveniently in keeping a safe distance and steering, and the vehicle speed is now also automatically adjusted in
11 Apr 2017
20 new jobs for Dublin as Windsor Motor Group expands
Ireland’s largest retail motor group – Windsor Motor Group – is expanding and creating 20 new jobs with the opening of its fifteenth dealership nationwide. The new jobs in sales, service and repair were announced with the opening of the new Windsor Long Mile Nissan dealership in Dublin. Windsor Motor Group, which has an annual
10 Apr 2017
KIA new breakdown assistance on hybrids and EVs
Kia Ireland has agree with AA Ireland to provide breakdown assistance to those who purchase the new Kia Niro Hybrid, marking a significant step forward for the motoring organisation and the future of the industry in Ireland. The partnership, which will see those purchasing the Kia Niro Hybrid receive 3 years breakdown assistance is the latest
10 Apr 2017
Manfreight takes Gold
In a ‘once in a lifetime’ moment that will never be forgotten by the 400 plus customers, dealers, and employees of Volvo Trucks that were present, Chris Slowey of Craigavon-based Manfreight placed the winning bid of £220,000 at a charity auction that saw him become the proud owner of a truly unique ‘Limited Edition’ Gold
10 Apr 2017
Updated 2017 Volkswagen Golf goes on sale
The updated Volkswagen Golf has gone on sale with a starting price of €20,895 and it features revised styling, more technology, improved connectivity and a revised engine line-up. Over 136,000 Volkswagen Golfs have been sold in Ireland since it was launched and worldwide, more than 33 million Golfs have been sold. The Golf has always