http://www.rte.ie/motors/motoring_news.xml Latest motoring news supplied by RTE.ie Copyright © RTÉ Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:00:28 +0000 Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:00:28 +0000 Motoring http://www.rte.ie/images/logo_rss_goog.gif http://www.rte.ie Bentley's Continental range carved a trail along Switzerland's Alpine passes recently, with a taste of four-wheel driving in the extreme conditions around Gstaad. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:03:07 +0000 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.rte.ie/motors/2012/0208/bentley.html http://www.rte.ie/motors/2012/0208/bentley.html It is time for the people of Drogheda and beyond to mark their diaries for what is expected to be a major annual event for the town. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 09:41:50 +0000 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.rte.ie/motors/2012/0208/droghedamotorshow.html http://www.rte.ie/motors/2012/0208/droghedamotorshow.html Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles is celebrating a strong start to the year with the news that the brand was the number one-selling commercial vehicle for January. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 09:41:37 +0000 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.rte.ie/motors/2012/0208/volkswagen.html http://www.rte.ie/motors/2012/0208/volkswagen.html Honda has announced that the Honda Civic will race in the FIA World Touring Car Championship (WTCC). Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:24:37 +0000 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.rte.ie/motors/2012/0208/honda.html http://www.rte.ie/motors/2012/0208/honda.html The new people carrier will debut at the International Geneva Motor Show on March 6 and will go on sale in Ireland in the fourth quarter of 2012. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:29:37 +0000 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.rte.ie/motors/2012/0208/fiat.html http://www.rte.ie/motors/2012/0208/fiat.html Bavaria City Racing Dublin has announced that Irish GP2 motor racing team Breezemount Motorsport will take part in the motorsport showpiece on the streets of Dublin on June 3. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:18:43 +0000 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.rte.ie/motors/2012/0207/bavariaracing.html http://www.rte.ie/motors/2012/0207/bavariaracing.html Toyota Ireland has announced its continued support to the ECO-UNESCO Clubs in Action programme by providing €20,000 in Seed Grants in 2012. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:36:10 +0000 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.rte.ie/motors/2012/0203/toyota.html http://www.rte.ie/motors/2012/0203/toyota.html The Irish Motoring Writers' Association and Continental Tyres have announced the Continental Irish Car-Derived Van of the Year Award 2012 winner, the Fiat Punto. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:02:35 +0000 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.rte.ie/motors/2012/0202/fiatpunto.html http://www.rte.ie/motors/2012/0202/fiatpunto.html The new Mercedes-Benz B-Class, which made its debut at last year's Frankfurt Motor Show, has been launched on the Irish market. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:49:48 +0000 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.rte.ie/motors/2012/0131/mercedesbclass.html http://www.rte.ie/motors/2012/0131/mercedesbclass.html Audi Ireland has announced a late February launch date and pricing for the new Sportback 5-door version of its hugely successful sub-compact A1 model. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:47:45 +0000 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.rte.ie/motors/2012/0131/audi.html http://www.rte.ie/motors/2012/0131/audi.html The Irish Motoring Writers' Association has announced its 'Continental Irish Commercial SUV of the Year 2012', the VW Amarok. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:25:01 +0000 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.rte.ie/motors/2012/0131/vanoftheyear.html http://www.rte.ie/motors/2012/0131/vanoftheyear.html The latest VW CC is set for a March launch in Ireland. CC will come with just two engine options and both will be fuelled by diesel. Fri, 27 Jan 2012 16:42:23 +0000 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.rte.ie/motors/2012/0127/volkswagen.html http://www.rte.ie/motors/2012/0127/volkswagen.html From June, BMW's Sports Activity Coupé, the BMW X6, will receive an array of design changes and will see the introduction of the M Performance model, the X6 M50d. Fri, 27 Jan 2012 16:40:26 +0000 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.rte.ie/motors/2012/0127/bmw.html http://www.rte.ie/motors/2012/0127/bmw.html In just over five years since production started, Kia Motors Manufacturing Slovakia has built its 1,000,000th car (a white, diesel-engined cee'd SW). Fri, 27 Jan 2012 16:38:24 +0000 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.rte.ie/motors/2012/0127/kia.html http://www.rte.ie/motors/2012/0127/kia.html Volkswagen Ireland tells us it has finished 2011 having achieved an outstanding market share of 12.5%. Thu, 26 Jan 2012 18:51:36 +0000 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.rte.ie/motors/2012/0124/volkswagen.html http://www.rte.ie/motors/2012/0124/volkswagen.html ŠKODA has begun testing electric traction in everyday operation with a fleet of 10 electrically powered Octavia Green E Line. Wed, 25 Jan 2012 11:10:36 +0000 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.rte.ie/motors/2012/0124/skoda.html http://www.rte.ie/motors/2012/0124/skoda.html Boyzone's Shane Lynch has launched a new efficient driving campaign by leading fuels and convenience retailer Topaz. Tue, 24 Jan 2012 10:50:31 +0000 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.rte.ie/motors/2012/0124/topaz.html http://www.rte.ie/motors/2012/0124/topaz.html Graham Norton, had his car stolen after thieves broke into his home and took the keys to his black Lexus hybrid 4x4 - but there was a happy ending. Mon, 23 Jan 2012 10:23:32 +0000 Fri, 20 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.rte.ie/motors/2012/0120/nortong.html http://www.rte.ie/motors/2012/0120/nortong.html Following its recent unveiling at the Brussels motor show, the Land Cruiser V8 has been readied for launch later this Spring. Fri, 20 Jan 2012 14:27:14 +0000 Fri, 20 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.rte.ie/motors/2012/0120/landcruiserv8.html http://www.rte.ie/motors/2012/0120/landcruiserv8.html The Opel Astra is the vehicle with the fewest defects according to the results of the European DEKRA Used Car Report 2012. Fri, 20 Jan 2012 14:27:42 +0000 Fri, 20 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.rte.ie/motors/2012/0120/opel.html http://www.rte.ie/motors/2012/0120/opel.html The snow-capped mountains of Madonna di Campiglio are more used to hosting alpine skiing champions on their slopes for World Cup downhill races, but they recently provided the backdrop to a most unusual parallel slalom race. Wed, 18 Jan 2012 13:22:49 +0000 Mon, 16 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.rte.ie/motors/2012/0116/f1stars.html http://www.rte.ie/motors/2012/0116/f1stars.html The Lexus LF-LC Hybrid Sport Coupe Concept has proved a head-turning success at the Detroit motor show (NAIAS), being honoured with the annual ‘EyesOn’ Design Award for best concept car. Tue, 17 Jan 2012 14:16:29 +0000 Mon, 16 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.rte.ie/motors/2012/0116/lexus.html http://www.rte.ie/motors/2012/0116/lexus.html At the 2012 Tokyo Auto Salon, Toyota is to showcase new interpretations of its models, from off-the-wall concepts to race-tuned specials. Tue, 17 Jan 2012 16:29:03 +0000 Mon, 16 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.rte.ie/motors/2012/0116/hotiq.html http://www.rte.ie/motors/2012/0116/hotiq.html There's good news for anyone in Ireland buying a new Chrysler Delta with a navigation system. Sun, 15 Jan 2012 12:57:51 +0000 Mon, 09 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.rte.ie/motors/2012/0110/navteq.html http://www.rte.ie/motors/2012/0110/navteq.html The new Volkswagen Amarok pick-up has been crowned by Zoo magazine as 'Manliest Motor' in its 2011 Motoring Awards. Sat, 14 Jan 2012 12:46:09 +0000 Mon, 09 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.rte.ie/motors/2012/0110/vwamarok.html http://www.rte.ie/motors/2012/0110/vwamarok.html