Car Archive
10 Oct 2016
Ford’s unique camouflage for new concept cars
If you’ve ever seen a car covered in bizarre swirls, mind‑bending patterns, or crazy squiggles then the chances are you’ve seen a top secret new prototype model with a special coating of camouflage stickers. Designed to deceive industry spies hoping to catch a glimpse of new cars being tested on public roads, these designs create
07 Oct 2016
Toyota Prius excels in zero emissions study
Toyota tells us that the new fourth generation Prius has delivered exceptional results in an academic test of its ability to run on electric power and with zero exhaust emissions on busy commuter journeys. The results of research by a team from the University of Rome confirm how Toyota has successfully taken the efficiency of
20 Sep 2016
New Volkswagen Amarok V6 to be unveiled at 2016 Ploughing Championships
The new Volkswagen Amarok V6 will be unveiled at this year’s Ploughing Championships in Screggan, Co. Offaly. This new vehicle sets the benchmark against all other competitors in Ireland and is the only V6 offering in this segment, with a class leading 221bhp and a best in class 550Nm of torque, it is sure to
30 Jun 2016
All-new Renault Mégane launches in Ireland
The all-new, fourth generation Renault Mégane is now available in 26 Irish dealerships priced from €19,490. The new five-door hatchback, which has received a 5 star Euro NCAP rating, is available in Expression, Dynamique Nav, Dynamique S Nav, GT Line Nav and GT Nav trims. The all-new Mégane is available with fuel-efficient, low-emission powertrains. There
23 May 2016
50,000 UK-built Nissan LEAF cars electrify Europe
Three years after Nissan introduced electric vehicle and battery manufacturing to Europe, the 50,000th European-built Nissan LEAF has rolled off the production line. Manufactured in Nissan’s flagship plant in Sunderland,, it is the first time a European carmaker has built 50,000 electric vehicles (EVs) and the batteries which power them. The Japanese carmaker says that
18 Jul 2016
New Mercedes-Benz GLC coupé – a September arrival
Proof of Mercedes-Benz’s determination to overtake its rivals and increase its global presence is seen in the launch of yet another new model – this time a coupé-styled version of their all-new GLC, the mid-size SUV that launched in Ireland last December. Not due here until early-September, the new GLC Coupé opens up more new
01 Jul 2016
New Volvo S90 now available to test drive
The new Volvo S90, the latest model to be built on Volvo’s all-new Scalable Product Architecture (SPA) platform and benefit from Volvo’s ground-breaking Drive-E powertrains is now available to test drive in Ireland. Like the XC90 before it, It features the new face of Volvo, including the T-shaped LED headlights that make them instantly recognisable.
23 Mar 2016
Enterprise Exotic Car Collection expands into Swiss market
Enterprise Rent-A-Car, part of the world’s largest car hire company, Enterprise Holdings, has launched its new Exotic Car Collection in Switzerland, giving locals and visitors the opportunity to rent high-end, luxury vehicles in the heart of Zurich. Whether it’s a Maserati, Mercedes, Porsche, or Ferrari, customers can now rent a supercar from the specialist Enterprise
09 Mar 2016
It was all about high performance at BMW
At this year’s Geneva International Motor Show BMW had the world premiere of the new BMW M760Li xDrive. Also making its debut was the iPerformance model designation which, from July 2016, will identify the transfer of technology from BMW i to the BMW core brand in all BMW plug-in hybrid vehicles. The new iPerformance model
23 Jun 2016
New Ford KA+ revealed – here later this year
Ford of Europe has revealed their all-new KA+ small car, which it says delivers outstanding interior space, excellent fuel efficiency and fun-to-drive dynamics at a value price.