Most popular cars in March 2019 The MyVehicle.ie Nationwide Market Overview report for March 2019 shows that of the top ten used cars sold by Independent dealers in Ireland, the number one best selling car was once again the Ford Focus. This is a change from the Opel Insignia which held the number one spot in the month of February....
EV Sales Increase More electric cars have been registered in Ireland in the first three months of the year than in the entirety of 2018. A total of 1,437 electric cars were registered so far this year but just 1,233 electric vehicles were registered in the whole of 2018. Statistics released by motor industry sources show that a...
The latest Inkas armoured vehicle has been released, based on the retro-styled Mercedes-Benz G-Wagen. This new armoured vehicle uses the high-performance V8 twin-turbo engine used by the Mercedes-AMG G63. Not only does this vehicle have superior armour protection but it also benefits from all-round newly improved driving. Built in Toronto, the armoured car features “premium armouring technologies and ballistic materials”....
Tesla has revealed its new electric vehicle which they will be launching in 2020. The Tesla Model Y is a fully electric compact SUV and it will cost in the region of €30,000. The new SUV is based on the Tesla Model 3 and will utilise its platform. The company is aiming to supply a cheaper and more...
EV Sales So far this year, in the first quarter, there has been as many electric cars sold than in the whole of 2018. Industry figures have revealed that 330 new electric car were registered in Ireland during the month of February, compared to just 72 in the same month last year. So far this year, 1,129 electric cars have...
New 5 seat commercial tax change Vehicle registration tax laws for a number of commercial vehicles came into effect six months ago in Ireland. The draft plans for the new commercial tax regime came into force back in July 31st, 2018 and were initiated with the introduction of the 2017 Finance Bill. Up until July 2018, there was an N1...
The Nissan Qashqai is running a close second to the Hyundai Tucson to becoming Ireland's Best Selling Car. It would seem that with the pre-registered Qashqais will take the Nissan to the top spot in the race for the title to become Ireland’s best-selling car. Nissan is strategically seeking to boost its sales numbers by pre-registering Qashqai SUVs before the...
A teenager has been quoted the astronomical figure of €18,693.90 to ensure a 14-year-old car! The insurance quote has been described as ‘outrageous’ and it certainly is outrageous to be quoted such a high figure. Some are classing it as a tax on rural Ireland. The 18-year-old from north Leitrim was looking to get his 2004 1,4 Ford Fiesta insured...
Slump in new car registrations in the UK Mixed Government messages and speculation about the future of diesel fuel engines are to blame for a slump in new car registrations in the UK, according to industry commentators. This has come to light after the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) revealed that the new car market was down by...
Buying a Car Through a classified Website?Research before you buy When thinking of buying a used car from a classified website such as DoneDeal or Adverts.ie it is so important to do your homework. Figure out what kind of car you are looking for and especially what kind of car you need as want and needs are not always the...