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Over 140 people attended Airside Citroen’s fashion event in their showroom on Friday last to coincide with the Citroen Open Week from 6-12 November 2017, writes Trish Whelan . Attendees were treated to a night of fashion and fun with a catwalk fashion show hosted by Citroen Ambassador, Shirley Lane, featuring all the latest clothing trends from the Blanchardstown Shopping Centre. Guests also had the opportunity to check out the New Citroen C3 Aircross compact SUV.   Airside Citroen is owned and managed by Avanacar Ltd, a subsidiary of Brightstone Trading Ltd. The dealership is managed by Dealer Principal and Director, Damien Smyth. On the fashion event, Damien commented “We were delighted to host this special event to help raise funds for two local groups, Loreto College Swords and Robyn’s Life Trust. Being an active member of our local community is very important to us at Airside Citroen so we were thrilled so many people from the local area turned out to support the event.”

Peugeot has launched its new 5008 seven-seater SUV, big brother to the 2008 SUV and new 3008 SUV recently crowned Irish Car of the Year 2018 in association with Continental Tyres, writes Trish Whelan . In looks, the new version is lower, longer and more spacious than the previous model — Ireland's best-selling large MPV last year — but retains the same height  of 1.64m. Increased length ensures more room for occupants including more knee room for those in the second row. All three separate seats here fold and tilt and all have Isofix child seat anchor points. Two are removable. The two rear seats can fold flat or be taken out. Boot capacity is up to 1,060 litres with five seats in use, more than in the original 5008. Buyers can choose from five trim levels, Access, Active, Allure, GT Line and GT versions, and between petrol and diesel engines. Standard features from Access trim include Peugeot's iCockpit interior which comprises a compact steering wheel, a 12.3-inch head-up dig

Jaguar’s new E-PACE will arrive in Jaguar Land Rover showrooms in early December, writes Trish Whelan . This is the newest member of Jaguar’s SUV family following the F-PACE, Jaguar’s performance SUV and Winner of World Car of the Year 2017. JLR has announced a limited edition introductory launch price of €36,000 for the 2.0D i4 150hp manual model. This represents a €2,000 saving. Jaguar Land Rover’s MD Gerard O’Farrell says the E-PACE 'provides the best of both worlds: the brand’s sports car dynamics with compact SUV practicality'. This is a five-seat compact SUV that packs the design and performance of a Jaguar sports car into a spacious, practical and connected AWD vehicle. It takes its design inspiration from the F-TYPE sports car.   The E-PACE and E-PACE R-Dynamic come with a choice of three diesel and two petrol engines. The 2.0 four-cylinder Ingenium diesel powerplant is available in 150/180 and 240hp outputs, while the pair of 2.0 four-cylinder Ingenium petrol turbo uni

Renault Group Ireland recently has launched its new used car programme Renault SELECTION at selected Renault and Dacia dealerships nationwide, writes Trish Whelan . Renault says the programme offers customers a new standard in use cars, with a minimum of two years’ warranty together with two years’ roadside assistance on used Renault or Dacia models up to six years old, as well as a full vehicle history check for every car. The first standalone Renault SELECTION showroom has just been opened by Renault Retail group Belgard on the Airton Road in Tallaght. At the new showroom, customers will be offered a big selection of used Renault and Dacia models priced from €7,995. “The Airton Road showrrom offers a ‘Buy Today - Drive Today’ standard which ensures customers receive only the highest-quality product.” To help potential used car customers, and to make the purchase more seamless, the Airton Road showroom will work closely with Renault Bank to tailor a finance package with an offer of sp

Volvo Car Ireland has opened Ireland’s first high street car pop up shop at 32 Grafton Street in Dublin,  writes  Trish Whelan . For a limited time, visitors will get a chance to see Volvo’s new compact SUV, the XC40, in the Scandinavian-inspired shop. The car is Volvo’s first ever entry in the small premium SUV segment. The new XC40 D4 Momentum Pro in fusion red will be on show and customers will be able to browse the different paint and fabric choices on display and experience the car in ‘showroom mode’ which shows the cars’ technology. They can also test out the car’s top of the range Karmon Hardin sound system and interact with the Sensus Connect system. Patricia Greene, Head of Communications at Volvo Car Ireland, explained the initiative. “As Ireland’s premium shopping street, we feel Grafton Street is a great fit for the Volvo brand and allows us to give shoppers a unique experience and reach a new demographic of shoppers who may not have been overly familiar with the Volvo bran

The new SEAT Arona - the brand’s first Crossover model - has joined the Spanish car maker’s three flaghship models, Ateca, Leon and Ibiza in achieving a maximum five stars in Euro NCAP safety tests, writes Trish Whelan . Euro NCAP safety tests have become much more demanding in recent months. The independent body puts vehicles that come onto the market through a number of tests, more and more rigorous each time.   The new Arona, manufactured in Barcelona on the new MQB A0 platform, goes further than the current standard expected by Euro NCAP offering hill hold control, automatic lights, multi-collision braking, tyre pressure monitoring, day lights as standard, adaptive cruise control, as well as rear traffic alert, blind spot detection, and park assist for both bay and parallel parking. It is set to arrive at SEAT dealerships nationwide imminently priced from €17,995.

New Jeep Compass Built on more than 75 years of legendary heritage, the SUV brand Jeep has announced details of its 181 offers, writes Trish Whelan . Available from now until 31 December 2017, the offers include a range of flexible financing measures. The Jeep Renegade compact SUV is offered with  a 0pc Hire Purchase finance rate or a Personal Contract Plan (PCP) finance rate of 2.9pc APR. Its big brother Cherokee go-anywhere AWD comes with a PCP finance rate of 3.9pc APR or a HP finance rate of 1.9pc APR. The Jeep Grand Cherokee with enhanced on and off-road capability, is available with a PCP finance rate of 3.9pc APR or a HP rate of 1.9pc APR. 2018 will see the introduction of the newest member to the Jeep family, the new Compass mid-size SUV, on sale in showrooms in January 2018. Full Irish pricing and spec for the new Compass will be announced in coming weeks. It has attained a maximum five-star EuroNCAP rating. The offers is valid on all retail orders from now until 31 December 2

Calum Devine The finalists for Motorsport Ireland’s Billy Coleman Young Rally Driver of the Year award have been announced – with Jonny Treanor, from Scotstown, Co Monaghan; Callum Devine, from Claudy, Co Derry; and Kevin Eves, from Pettigo, Co Donegal, in the running to take home Irish rallying’s most prestigious awards, writes Richard Burke . The three finalists for the Billy Coleman Young Rally Driver of the Year are (listed alphabetically): Callum Devine (age 23 and pictured above), Claudy, Co Derry Winner Junior British Rally Championship and Winner of the Junior section of the Ypres Rally, Belgium Kevin Eves Kevin Eves age 26), Pettigo, Co Donegal Irish Tarmac Rally Modified Champion. Jonny Treanor Jonny Treanor (age 23), Scotstown, Co Monaghan 2nd overall Junior National Rally Championship, 2nd overall Junior National Border Championship. Other candidates that narrowly missed out this year included, Jenna McCann,  Ballyjamesduff, Co. Cavan, Brian Brady, Kells, Co Meath, Michael

Billy Clifford, Service Manager at Reen's Rathmore, Main Peugeot Dealers in County Kerry, has been awarded Peugeot Service Manager of the Year 2017. The Tralee-man has fifteen years' experience in the Irish Motor Industry, but has worked at the Reen's family-run Dealership in Rathmore since just January 2016.  He was presented with his trophy at the annual Peugeot Aftersales Conference, held at the Louis Fitzgerald Hotel, Dublin on Friday 20th October, attended by 60 Peugeot Parts and Service Managers from across the country. At the awards-ceremony Billy said, "I'm delighted with the award, in recognition of an excellent Aftersales team here at Reen's Rathmore. Our goal at Reen's is to go that bit further each and every time, to serve our local people and local businesses to the best of our ability. I want to thank every one of our customers for their support and loyalty." Sean Kearns, Head of Aftersales at Gowan Distributors Limited, Peugeot Importers

Ian White from Kilkenny, already the winner of four Hewison Autotest Championship rounds this season, added another yesterday when he finished 4.8 seconds clear of Ashley Lamont  in TDC’s Howard Wilde Memorial event at Mondello Park to further increase his points lead, writes Richard Burke . White led narrowly at the end of the opening lap, from Lamont, with Leitrim’s David Thompson close behind in third spot. Thompson took over runner up position during the second attempt at the four different tests, but Lamont retook the place on the final run. Former Hewison champions Eamonn Byrne and Peter Grimes finished fourth and fifth, with each of them scoring class wins, while Piers MacFheorais won the well supported class for Road-going cars from Richard Meeke, driving a pair of Mazda MX5s.

New Renault Koleos Renault Group’s 181 offers have been designed to reduce the cost of ownership over three years, writes Trish Whelan . Available now across the Group’s network of 28 dealerships, the 181 Renault PC offer includes 3pc APR PCP finance, 3 years’ servicing included and 3 years’ road tax on all cars ordered and registered before 31 January 2018. The straight-forward offer applies to all cars across the range - the new Koleos, Megane range including the New Megane Sport Tourer and New Megane Grand Coupe; New Scenic, New Grand Scenic, New Clio and Kadjar and Captur crossovers. Renault is offering 0pc HP finance on the zero emissions 100pc electric ZOE which has the longest range of any mainstream electric vehicle, an estimated 300km in real-life driving conditions,. Renault’s van range of Master, Trafic and Kangoo, Renault Pro+ dealers are offering 3pc APR HP over 60 months on all orders taken and registered before 31 January 2018. Dacia, which celebrates five years in Irela

SEAT Arona SEAT's Open Week is taking place across its 23-strong dealer network from 13-18 November, writes Trish Whelan . The brand is currently in the midst of its biggest ever product offensive with the new Ibiza launched here last July and the Leon facelifted earlier in the year. Customers can save up to €5,000 on selected models during this time. Offers during Open Week include 2.9pc PCP finance on the new Arona Crossover and on the Ateca SUV. In addition, finance is available from 1.9pc on the new Ibiza and the upgraded Leon. The Arona is SEAT's first model in the compact crossover segment and the brand's third new model this year. Offers during SEAT's Open Week also include a three-year service plan for €199 across the entire SEAT product range. Motorists can also avail of scrappage offers of up to €3,000 on the Ateca and the Alhambra with a €1,000 scrappage offer available on the new Arona. SEAT is giving away free product packs with every new Ibiza, Leon and At

Dempsey fends off some stiff opposition at Castle Combe A 17-year-old who received the top marks in his school for his Leaving Certificate, a winner of the UK Porsche Championship and the holder of a Scottish record, are the three drivers selected as finalists in the Motorsport Ireland Young Racing Driver of the Year award, writes Richard Burke . Jordan Dempsey, from Mullingar, Co Westmeath, has been named alongside Charlie Eastwood (22), from Castlereigh, Belfast, and James Roe (19), from Bodenstown, Co Kildare, in the race for the prestigious Sexton Trophy and €50,000! Charlie Eastwood, Porsche Carrera GB Pro Champion The three drivers were drawn from six candidates who were nominated on the back of their performances during the course of this year. They were selected from a range of track racing disciplines and underwent a rigorous selection process in front of a judging panel made up from representatives of the racing community and the media. Charlie Eastwood won the Porsche Carrer

David Walshe and Michael Sheridan of the Irish Car of the Year Committee, Des Cannon, Managing Director Gowan Distributors Ltd-Peugeot Ireland and Tom Dennigan, Continental Tyres. The Peugeot 3008 has been announced as the 2018 Irish Car of the Year in association with Continental Tyres, writes Brian Byrne . The awards were announced tonight at a function in Dublin. Jurors from the Irish Motoring Writers Association and the Association of Professional Motoring Press chose the winners from an original field of 63 cars. The Peugeot team at the awards event in the Gibson Hotel are celebrating above. The Kia Picanto is the winner of the Irish City Car of the Year category. The Nissan Micra is the Irish Small Car of the Year. The Honda Civic is the Irish Compact Car of the Year. Honda also won the new Innovation Award for the Honda Sensing suite of safety features on the Civic. The Alfa Romeo Giulia is the Irish Medium Car of the Year. The BMW 5 Series is the Irish Executive/Premium Car of

Mercedes-Benz has appointed seven main dealers to represent the all-new X-Class pickup, sales of which will commence after its introduction to the market later this month,  writes Trish Whelan . They are Sligo based Connolly Motor Group, Cork Truck Services, Gilmores of Kingscourt, Kinahan Commercials of Moate, and three Dublin city outlets – MSL Grange at Pottery Road, Deansgrange, MSL Park Motors on North Circular Road and MUTEC on Long Mile Road. The first venture by the German luxury car maker into this popular light commercial vehicles segment, the X Class comes with a characteristic SUV appearance that echoes its passenger car stablemates. Its twin-louvre radiator grille, centrally positioned star and powerfully honed bonnet and headlamps combine to give the raunchy newcomer a distinctly up-market appeal. Designed to suit all lifestyles and work environments, it comes in three model variants - PURE, a basic variant for classic robust use; PROGRESSIVE, a crossover variant in terms

Mike Shaughnessy of JJ Burke Car Sales, Ballinrobe, Co Mayo has been crowned TOTAL Peugeot Technician of the year 2017, in association with Finol Oils, at the annual Peugeot Aftersales Conference, held at the Louis Fitzgerald Hotel, Dublin on 20 October. Michael spent a year at Anko before joining JJ Burke Car Sales, 33 years ago and he completed his apprenticeship thereafter with the family-run Dealership. Speaking at the conference, Mike said, "Working with Peugeot models over the last 30 years has been an amazing experience. I can remember the first Peugeot I ever prepared for sale; it was a Peugeot 305 van and I still have fond memories of my early days. Seeing the evolution of Peugeot cars and vans over the decades has been brought tremendous satisfaction. I look forward to working on Peugeot models for a long time yet. A big thanks to John Joe and Helena Burke for bringing me into the business when I was only an apprentice. Working with the next generation of Burkes - Paulin

Hugo Loonam Motors, Main Peugeot Dealers in Cloghan, County Offaly, has been awarded Peugeot Parts Dealer of the Year 2017, writes Trish Whelan . Damien Carroll, Parts Manager and Michael Dooley, Workshop Manager at Hugo Loonam Motors were presented with the trophy at the annual Peugeot Aftersales Conference, held at the Louis Fitzgerald Hotel, Dublin on Friday 20th October, attended by 60 Peugeot Parts and Service Managers from across the country. At the awards-ceremony Damien Carroll, Peugeot Parts Manager said, "I'm delighted with the award, in recognition of an excellent Parts and Service team here at Hugo Loonam Motors. Our goal at Hugo Loonam Motors is to go that bit further each and every time, to serve our local people and local businesses to the best of our ability. We look forward to another busy year ahead and I want to thank every one of our customers for their support and loyalty." John Burns, Parts Operations Manager at Gowan Distributors Limited, Peugeot Im

Subaru's new XV Crossover has arrived in time for the new 181 number plate, writes  Trish Whelan . The name is the only thing about the car that has stayed the same as this latest XV is new from the ground up, inside and out, and from top to bottom. Changes include a new platform - which dramatically increases rigidity -  with a new suspension system, a new Boxer engine and a new transmission, and a redesigned and more spacious cabin. Prices start from €33,495 for the new 1.6i SE Lineartronic CVT automatic, rising to €38,495 for the range topping 2.0i SE Premium Lineartronic CVT automatic. The Symmetrical AWD System is standard on all models and is equipped with X-Mode for driving on poor road surfaces which gives real SUV capability. Subaru's EyeSight driver assist technology is standard on all models. Two trim levels are offered, SE and SE Premium. SE models SE models get adaptive cruise control, alloy wheels, heated front seats, keyless entry, 8-inch touchscreen infotainment

New C3 Aircross Citroen are holding their Open Week from today until 12 November, writes Trish Whelan . Customers can avail of an exclusive offer of 3 years free servicing on all models ordered during the week. They can also receive up to €4,500 scrappage or opt for low rate finance starting from 2.9 per cent APR Finance. The range includes the new C3 Aircross compact SUV which Citroen claims to be the most spacious and versatile SUV in it class and which comes with 85 personalisation combinations. The upgraded family-friendly Grand C4 Picasso seven-seater MPV brings an additional €1,600 worth of equipment on the Feel Exclusive trim including electronic tailgate and half leather trim. For customers looking for something more compact, the top-selling new C3 is another option. C4 Grand Picasso In time for 181, Citroen has enhanced the trim levels on C4 Picasso and Grand C4 Picasso models. The high specced entry level Touch trim from €29,995, now comes with privacy glass and height adjust

Skoda's Karoq, the second model in the brand's SUV offensive, will arrive here in early December in time to order for January 2018, writes Trish Whelan . Prices start from €27,715 for the entry level model. Karoq sits just below the Kodiaq in the brand's line-up and offers big space and functionality for five people. Size-wise, it is larger than the Skoda Yeti which it replaces. Features include new technologies including a digital information display and a new 1.5 petrol engine for the first time in a Skoda. Customers have a choice of engine variants ranging from 116bhp to 150bhp with three DSG offerings as well as a 150hp 4x4. Petrol engines are a 1.0 116hp and DSG; and a 1.5 150bhp. Diesels are a 1.6 116hp and DSG; and a 2.0 with 150bhp 4x4, and 4x4 DSG. The optional Vario-Flex seats can be adjusted forward and back, folded or completely taken out allowing for the boot space to increase to a huge 1,810 litres. There's also an umbrella beneath the passenger seat and t

Ian White from Kilkenny, already the winner of three Hewison Autotest Championship rounds this season, added another yesterday when he finished ten seconds clear of Darren Quille in the Westmeath event at Rosenallis to increase his points lead, writes Richard Burke . An early pylon penalty for White left him fighting from behind, but he went ahead just after the halfway mark and opened out the gap over the remaining five tests. Chris Grimes was another seven seconds down in third place.  Jason Ryan scored a five second victory over James Coleman in the Carrick-on-Suir Rallysprint at Waterford, while Kildare's Kevin O'Hara was best of the Irish contingent at Silverstone for the Walter Hayes Trophy, the last of the three major end-of-season Formula Ford races. O'Hara, who won the Martin Donnelly Trophy at Kirkistown last month, took second position in his heat, but could only manage ninth in the semi-final. This left him down in eighteenth place on the starting grid for the F

Yaris hybrid Customers can see how much they will save by moving from diesel at dieselscrappage.ie, a new website from Toyota Ireland to help Irish customers see how much they could save by scrapping their diesel vehicle and making the move to a Toyota hybrid car, writes Trish Whelan . The launch of the new website coincides with Toyota's upgrade to hybrid for free and trade in, trade up 181 promotions which make it easier for customers to switch to a hybrid or petrol model. Hybrids emit up to 90pc less NOx than diesel. Users can see how much their current car is costing them each year by entering the registration of a vehicle on the website. The website uses a range of factors like depreciation, road tax, NCT costs, fuel economy and servicing when calculating the savings. Toyota Financial Services has revised downwards its Guaranteed Future Value on diesel vehicles and increased the GFV on hybrids so the gap is now 6pc in favour of hybrids.

Because the new C3 Aircross was developed independently rather than being based on the C3 hatchback in its size category, its maker is confident to call it 'the most spacious and modular small MPV', writes Brian Byrne . Speaking at the Irish launch of the car yesterday, Managing Director of Citroen Ireland Chris Graham said the designers had 'carte blanche' to make it stand out in a 'really busy segment'. He noted a number of 'best in class' features, including headroom and leg- and knee-room, and said the rear seat passengers have just as comfortable a situation as those in front. The 520L of luggage space with all seats in use is a greater than SUVs in the next segment up, he said. The car is available in three grades — Touch, Feel and Flair. The entry level version is fully featured with a range of specification not matched by any competitor, according to a comparison chart. In the Feel grade, expected to be 73pc of sales, the C3 Aircross is the most