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An 'Enthusiasts' View of The Electric Car (and bike)...
Mark O'Byrnes is a regular visitor to the Motorcheck blog. Living in Co. Kildare he has always had a healthy interest in cars and has developed more than a pass...
by Shane Teasky
16 years ago -
Meet Qashqai's Little Brother
Nissan's new crossover (and small brother to the Qashqai), the Juke, went on sale this month and I headed over to Hutton & Meade in Blanchardstown to get th...
by Shane Teasky
16 years ago -
Alfa Romeo Giulietta - Irish Launch
I was on Stephen's Green this afternoon for a fleet presentation of Alfa Romeo's new 'Giulietta' (pronounced 'Julie-Etta'). Replacing the popular 147 model the...
by Shane Teasky
16 years ago -
Mini Countryman Now Available in Ireland
I owe Tommy Davitt at Donohoes a big 'thank you' for showing me the new Mini Countryman this weekend. When he mentioned he had one being prepped for yesterdays...
by Shane Teasky
16 years ago -
Dealer Visit - J Donohoe BMW
Things were getting a bit repetitive in Motorcheck HQ last week so I decided to hit the road and visit with one of Ireland's leading BMW dealerships. J. Donohoe...
by Shane Teasky
16 years ago -
The Consumers Challenge
In the final of three articles addressing the drastic drop in new car sales, Paul Carroll looks at the upcoming challenges facing consumers. Many consumers reco...
by Shane Teasky
16 years ago -
Industry Crisis - What Can Government Do To Help?
In this article, the second in a three part series, Paul looks at the possible options for Government in addressing the current crisis faced by the Irish Motor...
by Michael Rochford
16 years ago -
2012 – A Disaster Pending for the Industry?
Given our current economic difficulties, hindsight has shown us how many poor decisions were made in the past and we constantly hear the question why did none o...
by Michael Rochford
16 years ago -
Renault Dealers On Top With 286 Sales Per Dealer
There's been a lot of press about the rise in new car sales this year but with the recent closure of two large dealerships I thought we might take a closer look...
by Shane Teasky
16 years ago -
Two More Main Dealers Forced to Close
I was disappointed to hear today about two main dealers that have been forced to close their doors. McKeown Motors - main dealers for BMW, MINI, Opel, Mitsubish...
by Shane Teasky
16 years ago -
Is Your Car Increasing in Value?
The number of new cars registered in Ireland is frequently used as a barometer for economic activity. The graph below makes grim viewing for anyone involved in...
by Shane Teasky
16 years ago -
Is VRT a legal tax?
Vehicle Registration Tax or 'VRT' as it's known has been a bone of contention for Irish motorists since it was introduced in 1993, leaving many people wondering...
by Shane Teasky
16 years ago
New Cars