If space and affordability are your priorities in a new car then the Seat Toledo might just be the one for you.The Toledo strongly resembles its near cousin, the Skoda Rapid – but it has a personality all of its own.While it looks like a saloon, the Toledo is actually a five-door hatchback and it has an absolutely massive boot, which can be made even bigger by lowering the rear seats.A ski-hatch also gives access to the [...]  Read More...

The new Kia Carens compact MPV will reach Irish showrooms this week.Kia says the new seven-seater is narrower, shorter and lower than its predecessor but still manages to offer generous cabin space, with the low stance giving it a more sporty appearance.The same 1.7D engine that powers the Kia Sportage is also used in this model.Three trim levels are available in the new Kia Carens – TX, EX and Platinum.Standard [...]  Read More...

New car sales down 9% in April while car prices fall 10%6,121 new cars were sold in April, a decline of 9% on April last year. So far this year, 45,581 new cars have been sold, 13% down on this time last year (52,600) In the commercial vehicle sector, which is often a barometer of business activity in Ireland, sales of vans and light trucks were up 10% in April, compared to April last year while they are down 9% for the year. [...]  Read More...

The new Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van – which arrives here next Autumn – is the first to meet future Euro VI emissions standards in all its engine variants, according to the German manufacturer.Long regarded as the workhorse of the Mercedes-Benz light commercial vehicles fleet, the new Sprinter will arrive here enhanced by a substantial number of external and internal design changes. Outside, its most striking features include [...]  Read More...