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MSL Grange Motors to move to state of the art showroom

MSL Grange Motors are on the move and getting ready for a brand new showroom this December

The countdown is on as MSL Grange Motors get closer to moving into their freshly built premises on Pottery Road off the N11 in Dublin. We're told that the new showroom will be opened this December. An investment of €4million has been made to MSL's South Dublin service centre and the premises will hold a twenty-car showroom, a technologically advanced workshop and a fully-stocked parts department. We h

New Audi Centre in South Dublin sets a benchmark for Audi dealers in Europe

Incredible new Audi Centre offers hotel-like hospitality in service industry

A word which appears to be over-used these days is "Awesome". I'm guilty of it myself - in fact, I used it in yesterday's review of the brand-new Kia Stinger (that's a nice way of getting a link in!). However, "Awesome" is one of the few words that I can use to describe the €20million investment that is the new 10,000 square metre Audi Centre in Dublin. Audi Centre, first floor Now, for fear of you thinking that thi

Skoda releases details on all-new Skoda Karoq

Skoda Ireland releases prices and spec for the brand-new Skoda Karoq

We’ve been anxiously awaiting a drive in the new Skoda Karoq and as of this afternoon, we are closer to having an Irish drive of the new Yeti replacement. Skoda Ireland has announced that the Karoq will be priced from €27,715. Watch our first encounter with the new Skoda Karoq  Skoda Ireland has opted to start the range from the second level trim, which explains why the price does not start for less. This price t

Dublin GAA launches new Subaru XV Crossover & Impreza

Subaru, with the help of the Sam Maguire Cup and some legendary Dublin hurlers and footballers, launch the all-new Subaru XV Crossover and the all-new Impreza

Subaru Ireland have officially launched the all-new Subaru XV Crossover and the all-new Subaru Impreza at Bull Island on Dollymount Strand in Dublin. Both vehicles are the first to be built on the new Subaru Global Platform. Dublin GAA Senior Footballers Paul Flynn and Eoghan O’Gara were joined by Dublin Hurlers Eoghan O’Donnell

The New Audi A7 Sportback

Audi have released the 2018 A7 and it is definitely on my shopping list!

After the successful launch earlier this year of the A8, Audi have unveiled its newest model – The 2018 Audi A7. Available to purchase from February 2018, the new A7 is the company’s luxury four door coupe. The A7 takes its design language from the recent Audi A8 in being edgy and bold. The grill is wider and lower than that of the A8. The long, sloping roof line makes it distinguishable as an A7. The boot lid f

Nissan Suspends Vehicle Production in Japan

Nissan Japan has suspended production for atleast two weeks with over 1.2 million vehicles recalled. 

Nissan Japan has announced the temporary closure of all six of its manufacturing plants for at least two weeks after a major recall of its domestically sold vehicles. The recall has resulted in a cost of $222m and the recall of 1.2 million vehicles sold over the last three years with this number possibly expanding by a further 38,000 units. Image from Siyuwj under Creative Commons The recall

New car registrations down 17% for September

New car registrations remain 10% year on year after 17% drop in September

Yet again, the Irish car market has seen a dip in new car registrations. SIMI (Society of the Irish Motor Industry) has reported a 17% drop in new car registrations for September in comparison with the same month last year. September of this year saw 3,916 new cars registered, however, the same month in 2016 resulted in 4,707 registrations. According to SIMI, the year-to-date figure is 10% down in comparison with last year.

SEAT reveals pricing for all new SEAT Arona

Today, Seat Ireland has revealed pricing for the all new Seat Arona ahead of its official arrival to the Irish market in November. Neil Dalton, Head of Marketing and Product at SEAT Ireland commented; “With every new model we introduce, one of our priorities is to ensure the pricing and specification is competitive for the market here in Ireland, and that we continue to provide value for our customers. We’re confident that we have achieved the best value vehicle in this rapidly growi

New car registrations down 21% in August

August shows 21% dip in new car registrations, while Brexit-led used car imports rise by 31% during same period.

SIMI (Society of the Irish Motor Industry) has released new car registration figures for the month of August which appear to show a 21% decrease in comparison with August 2016. It appears that the impact of Brexit on the price of Sterling is a major factor for this decrease in registrations, with used car imports increasing by a whopping 31% during the month of August in comparison wit

Renault Group Ireland launches new used programme

Renault SELECTION to offer two year's warranty and roadside assistance

Renault Group Ireland has announced their new used car programme for selected Renault and Dacia dealerships. Renault SELECTION is the result of research conducted by Renault Ireland among their customers. From the results of this research, Renault have decided to offer a minimum of two year's warranty and two years' roadside assistance on Renault and Dacia models that are up to six years old. Brian Quinlan - Used Vehicle &