VW entering WRC with Polo R in 2013

Thu, May 12, 2011

Volkswagen has unveiled the concept of the Polo R WRC, the car with which it will compete in the World Rally Championship from 2013.

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Toyota extends free servicing offer

Thu, May 12, 2011

Toyota Ireland has extended its popular three-years free servicing offer to all Yaris and Aygo models sold before the end of June.

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New Hyundai i40 estate on the way

Thu, May 12, 2011

Hyundai Ireland has announced pricing and specification for the new i40 family size car, which is due to go on sale in Ireland at the end of June.

The estate version of the new i40 will be the first to arrive, with two trim levels available. The I40 Comfort will retail from €24,995.

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Fiat introduces on-the-road pricing in Ireland

Thu, May 12, 2011

Fiat has launched a new “on-the-road” pricing initiative in Ireland.

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Síle Seoige purrs in new Peugeot RCZ

Thu, May 12, 2011

Peugeot in Ireland has presented Síle Seoige with the keys to a new Peugeot RCZ sports coupe.

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New car registrations up twelve per cent

Thu, May 12, 2011

New car registrations are up 12 per cent for the first four months of the year, figures released by the Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) confirm.

So far this year, 56,676 new cars have been sold, compared to 50,591 for the same period last year.

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New 2011 Honda Accord offers more for less

Thu, May 05, 2011

The revamped Honda Accord boasts a refreshed look, lower CO2 emissions, and lower prices. Honda tells us it also offers improved driving comfort, handling improvements, and better fuel consumption. The latest Accord, which arrives in Ireland this week, also introduces minor safety upgrades.

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April is the lowest recorded month for road deaths

Thu, May 05, 2011

The Road Safety Authority and An Garda Síochána have praised the public for their efforts in saving lives on our roads as April 2011 was confirmed as the safest month since records began in 1959.

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New Chrysler Ypsilon on sale late this year

Thu, May 05, 2011

The new Chrysler/Lancia Ypsilon was nominated the stand-out mainstream production vehicle at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show. This is based on media coverage before, during, and after the big annual Swiss international show.

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ESB unveils electric car charge point plans

Thu, May 05, 2011

ESB ecars has unveiled detailed plans for the roll out of fast charge points in service stations across the country from next month.

Under agreements with Topaz, The Maxol Group, and Lidon Limited, a number of fast charge points will be available in service stations along inter-urban routes from May, enabling drivers to power up electric cars from zero to 80 per cent of their capacity in less than 30 minutes.

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New Audi Q3 freewheels into the limelight

Thu, May 05, 2011

Audi's compact Q3 SUV, making its world debut at the Shanghai Auto Show last week, will be the first Audi to feature ‘disconnect coasting' - a system that automatically freewheels downhill to save fuel.

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Subaru shows new Impreza for first time

Thu, May 05, 2011

Subaru has launched the new, fourth-generation 2012 Impreza model at the 2011 New York International Auto Show. With bolder, more dynamic design, and new engines, Subaru's compact contender will also offer increased interior space, refinement and handling agility.

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New look Jaguar XF debuts in New York

Thu, May 05, 2011

The 2012 XF saloon has been unveiled at the New York Motor Show complete with fresh styling, advanced new technologies, and an innovative entry-level powertrain that promises to make it the most efficient Jaguar yet produced.

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Toyota Prius sales continue dramatic rise

Thu, May 05, 2011

Toyota Prius goes from strength to strength, hitting one million sales in the USA.

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Nissan Leaf is the 2011 World Car of the Year

Thu, Apr 28, 2011

The Nissan Leaf is the 2011 World Car of the Year. It was chosen from an initial entry list of 39 new vehicles from all over the world, then a short list of 10 before the three finalists were selected, the Nissan Leaf, the Audi A8 and the BMW 5 Series.

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Citroen reveals impressive DS5 in China

Thu, Apr 28, 2011

Citroen has revealed the eagerly anticipated third model in its innovative and distinctive DS line - the DS5, and Citroen says it is designed to express the full extent of its ‘Créative Technologie’.

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New eco-friendly Volvos arrive

Thu, Apr 28, 2011

Eco-conscious Volvo customer can now order the Volvo S60 or V60 in a particularly economical 'DRIVe' version (pronounced Drive-e), with CO2 emissions of 114g/km and 119 g/km respectively.

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BMW reveals important models in China

Thu, Apr 28, 2011

The most significant car show of the year on the Asian continent is Auto Shanghai which kicked off last week, and this year it was the scene of the world premiere of the new BMW 6 Series coupe and BMW concept M5.

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New VW Beetle breaks cover in Shanghai

Thu, Apr 28, 2011

Volkswagen has unveiled the latest generation Beetle in Shanghai, marking a new era in this iconic car’s history.

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New Mazda compact SUV CX-5 confirmed

Thu, Apr 28, 2011

Mazda tells us its new compact crossover SUV, which is due next year, will be called the Mazda CX-5.

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