New Mercedes-Benz B-Class on the way
Thu, Sep 29, 2011
The new Mercedes-Benz B-Class broke cover at the Frankfurt Motor Show and first versions will arrive here in December in time for the January sales.
Read more ...Toyota adds style to customary Yaris substance
Thu, Sep 22, 2011
The new Toyota Yaris is now available in Ireland from €14,760.
Read more ...Toyota adds style to customary Yaris substance
Thu, Sep 22, 2011
The new Toyota Yaris is now available in Ireland from €14,760.
Read more ...BMW 520d Touring wins in Towcar Awards 2011
Thu, Sep 22, 2011
BMW has demonstrated impressive pulling power at Britain’s Towcar Awards 2011, with the Touring winning a top accolade.
Read more ...Peugeot enters partnership deal with the IFA
Thu, Sep 22, 2011
Peugeot and the Irish Farmers’ Association have announced a new partnership at this week’s 80th National Ploughing Championships in Athy.
Read more ...Kia unveils sports concept at Frankfurt Show
Thu, Sep 22, 2011
Powerful, dynamic, and forward-looking, Kia’s new concept car signals the company’s distinctive new design direction.
Read more ...New Fiat Panda launched at Frankfurt Show
Thu, Sep 22, 2011
The undisputed star of the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show for Fiat was the new Panda city car.
Read more ...Toyota debuts several new models at motor show
Thu, Sep 22, 2011
Toyota showed several new models at the Frankfurt Motor Show. It had world premieres for both the new Avensis and the new Prius family of full hybrid models. The new 2012 Hilux also made its European debut and the three-door version of the recently launched new Yaris was on public view for the first time.
Read more ...Opel improves its Insignia diesel engines
Thu, Sep 22, 2011
Opel says diesel engines have contributed significantly to the success story of the Opel Insignia. More than 57 per cent of all European orders for the Opel flagship model are for the diesel variant.
A team of Opel engineers tells us it has improved the existing spectrum of diesel engines ready for 2012. Their goal was to further cut consumption and emissions without affecting power output. The end result is that fuel consumption and CO2 emissions have been reduced by 12 per cent. However, the level of comfort for driver and passengers has been raised as the engines have also been made quieter.
Read more ...BMW 520d Touring wins in Towcar Awards 2011
Thu, Sep 22, 2011
BMW has demonstrated impressive pulling power at Britain’s Towcar Awards 2011, with the Touring winning a top accolade.
Read more ...Peugeot enters partnership deal with the IFA
Thu, Sep 22, 2011
Peugeot and the Irish Farmers’ Association have announced a new partnership at this week’s 80th National Ploughing Championships in Athy.
To celebrate the new venture, the IFA is launching a Peugeot 508 giveaway to the value of €24,850, at the Ploughing Championships, details of which can be sought at both the IFA and the Peugeot stand.
Read more ...Kia unveils sports concept at Frankfurt Show
Thu, Sep 22, 2011
Powerful, dynamic, and forward-looking, Kia’s new concept car signals the company’s distinctive new design direction.
Read more ...New Fiat Panda launched at Frankfurt Show
Thu, Sep 22, 2011
The undisputed star of the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show for Fiat was the new Panda city car.
Read more ...Opel improves its Insignia diesel engines
Thu, Sep 22, 2011
Opel says diesel engines have contributed significantly to the success story of the Opel Insignia. More than 57 per cent of all European orders for the Opel flagship model are for the diesel variant.
A team of Opel engineers tells us it has improved the existing spectrum of diesel engines ready for 2012. Their goal was to further cut consumption and emissions without affecting power output. The end result is that fuel consumption and CO2 emissions have been reduced by 12 per cent. However, the level of comfort for driver and passengers has been raised as the engines have also been made quieter.
Read more ...Toyota debuts several new models at motor show
Thu, Sep 22, 2011
Toyota showed several new models at the Frankfurt Motor Show. It had world premieres for both the new Avensis and the new Prius family of full hybrid models. The new 2012 Hilux also made its European debut and the three-door version of the recently launched new Yaris was on public view for the first time.
Read more ...Volkswagen stars on the biggest stage of all
Thu, Sep 15, 2011
Shaped like a cloud, the massive 8,893 square metres Volkswagen stand accommodated more than 50 vehicles, 2,100 lights, and roughly 80 kilometres of cables at the Frankfurt International Motor Show.
Read more ...Land Rover confirms new Defender in 2015
Thu, Sep 15, 2011
The Land Rover DC100, a modern interpretation of the iconic Land Rover Defender, will makes its debut at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show with production of the long overdue new replacement intended for 2015.
Read more ...Lexus continues partnership with Brian O'Driscoll
Thu, Sep 15, 2011
Lexus Ireland tells us that Brian O’Driscoll will continue in his role as Lexus brand ambassador beyond this year’s Rugby World Cup.
Read more ...Jaguar XF is Driver Power Car of the Decade
Thu, Sep 15, 2011
Over a period of 10 years readers of Auto Express have been invited to participate in the Driver Power survey and evaluate the cars they own. The detailed survey encompassed many aspects of vehicle ownership - reliability, dealer performance, design, handling and ease of use.
Read more ...Ford ‘easy fuel' helps prevent fuel theft
Thu, Sep 15, 2011
Fuel prices always seem to be on the rise, but so too is the theft of fuel through siphoning.
However Ford tells us that owners of its cars can feel secure thanks to the company’s easy fuel cap-less fuel system.
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