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Hybrids sales surge from 2010
Wednesday, 15 October 2008
AROUND 13% of cars in Europe could be hybrids by 2015, according to a new French study.
 
Study warns industry of profound changes ahead
Wednesday, 15 October 2008
THE automotive industry is set for a period of ‘profound shifts and challenges’, according to a study by PricewaterhouseCoopers.
 
General Motors urge EU politicians to take action on credit crisis and CO2
Wednesday, 15 October 2008

GENERAL Motors executives have urged European politicians to act immediately to restore consumer confidence affecting the auto industry and clarify CO2 policy.
They believe that the auto industry needed further help from political leaders to turn the situation around.
 
Fiat’s new ‘ecoDrive’ system promotes responsible driving
Wednesday, 15 October 2008
FIAT has launched ‘Ecodrive’’ a new system that allows drivers to gain better insight into how their driving style influences their consumption and emission of pollutants and promotes ‘eco-responsible’ driving.
 
7 col heading x 1 line Nissan adds economical Pure Drive badge to its car range
Wednesday, 15 October 2008
FROM early next year in Europe and Japan, Nissan will introduce the Pure Drive badge to its range of cars which produce the lowest emissions, or those which feature technology that reduces fuel consumption significantly.
 
Motorists should keep an eye on their tyres to minimise amount of wasted fuel
Wednesday, 15 October 2008
KEEPING tyres correctly inflated will improve fuel efficiency and reduce CO2 emissions.
With petrol and diesel prices reaching record levels in 2008, it has been proven that motorists can make a significant reduction to their motoring running costs by keeping their tyres correctly inflated.
 
World’s first rear window safety curtain
Wednesday, 15 October 2008
TOYOTA has developed the world’s first SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) rear window curtain shield airbag to protect rear passengers’ heads in the event of a rear-end collision.
 
New fuel-efficient system for Freelander
Wednesday, 15 October 2008
THE new Freelander 2 TD4_e is claimed to be Land Rover’s most fuel-efficient vehicle. This latest model introduced at the recent Paris Motor Show features a new intelligent Stop/Start system. It is the first Land Rover production vehicle to incorporate technologies from the company’s sustainable engineering initiatives, collectively named 'e_TERRAIN TECHNOLOGIES'.
 
Toyota unveils the new Urban Cruiser
Wednesday, 15 October 2008
TOYOTA’S new Urban Cruiser unveiled at the recent Paris Motor Show is claimed to be designed to meet a growing demand for vehicles that are cut out for life on urban roads, yet are equally at home off the beaten track.
 
Seat rolls out the stylish new model Ibiza
Wednesday, 15 October 2008

The arrival of the new Seat Ibiza is important for the Seat brand here in Ireland. The Ibiza has been the leading seller for Seat and so the new model is a crucial addition to the range. Ibiza competes in the supermini sector where there’s lots of competition. Michael Moroney drove the entry model 1.2 litre Seat Ibiza and here’s his report.
 
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