New Infiniti FX37 Crossover Paris Motor Show
Thu, Sep 18, 2008
Infiniti is the luxury car division of Nissan, in a similar way that Lexus is to Toyota. The brand was born in late 1989 when sales started in North America. Over the years, sales spread to many Asian markets, the Middle East, and also Russia and Ukraine.
Read more ...Lexus set to launch IS 250 convertible
Thu, Sep 18, 2008
Lexus will reveal the new IS 250 convertible at the Paris Motor Show next month. Following the launch earlier this year of the ultra-high performance IS F, this will be the third derivative in the IS range.
Also on display in Paris will be the LF-Xh hybrid concept vehicle, the new LS 460 AWD with permanent all-wheel drive, and a full line-up of Lexus Hybrid Drive models.
Read more ...Driving tips for Fresher’s Week
Thu, Sep 18, 2008
Students starting university this term be warned. The roads before Fresher’s Week are increasingly filled with students moving their worldly possessions across the country, and with that comes potential risks.
Read more ...Irish Ferries promotes scarefest Halloween attraction
Thu, Sep 18, 2008
Billed as the place where thrillseekers can confront their most terrifying nightmares, the popular Alton Towers Scarefest could be the destination for those in search of something different to do this Halloween.
Read more ...Ford to mark return here of WRC with special Focus
Thu, Sep 18, 2008
Since its first incarnation in 1998, the Ford Focus has become an iconic model for legions of young rally fans. And now Ford is marking the return of the World Rally Championship to Ireland in January with a special limited WRC edition of the Focus road car.
Read more ...Subaru continues support of Leinster rugby referees
Thu, Sep 18, 2008
Subaru Ireland is to continue its sponsorship of the Association of Rugby Referees Leinster Branch for a further two seasons. Speaking at the photocall in Donnybrook, Neville Matthews said ‘Subaru Ireland is very proud to be continuing with its sponsorship of Leinster Rugby referees, especially at this time with the continuing and increasing level of support for the game and Leinster Rugby.’ Pictured with the newly launched Subaru Diesel Legacy are international and Leinster referees, Alain Rolland and Alan Lewis.
Read more ...New Renault Megane on the way
Thu, Sep 18, 2008
The new Megane hatch is set to debut at Paris Motor Show early next month. It will be unveiled alongside stunning new Laguna coupe.
Read more ...Is a green light always a signal to go?
Thu, Sep 18, 2008
When you are next approaching a junction with traffic lights, ask yourself what a green light means. If your answer is go, you are only half right.
For full marks, you need to remind yourself that a green light at the junction means go - but only if it is safe to do so.
Read more ...Citroen adds more green awards to the trophy haul
Thu, Sep 18, 2008
With low-CO2 green motoring high on all agendas since the introduction of the Government’s new CO2-based motor taxation system in July, Citroën has announced the addition of two more accolades to its already long list of environmental awards.
Read more ...Land Rover's big Curragh race sponsorship
Thu, Sep 18, 2008
Land Rover Ireland sponsored the Land Rover Premier Handicap as part of the Autumn Racing Festival at the Curragh Racecourse last weekend.
Read more ...Jaguar XF wins another title
Thu, Sep 11, 2008
The Jaguar XF has yet again won a 'car of the year' award.
Read more ...World premiere for Toyota’s new Avensis
Thu, Sep 11, 2008
A new British-built Toyota Avensis will make its world debut next month at the Paris International Motor Show.
Read more ...Volkswagen continues search for classic Irish VW Transporter
Thu, Sep 11, 2008
As part of celebrations to mark the 60th anniversary of the Volkswagen Transporter, the search continues to find Ireland’s classic Transporter van, pick-up, combi, or passenger bus.
The company is seeking the best example of a classic VW Transporter currently in existence here.
Read more ...World premiere of new Nissan Pixo next month
Thu, Sep 11, 2008
Nissan will give a world premiere of the new Pixo at the 2008 Paris Motor Show next month. It is a new five-door, four seater mini or city car.
Read more ...Mazda’s Kiyora concept to make global debut in Paris
Thu, Sep 11, 2008
According to Maza, the Kiyora is a lightweight, next generation, urban compact concept car, and it will be revealed at the 2008 Paris International Motor Show in early October.
Read more ...New Honda Jazz is a model for downsizing
Thu, Sep 11, 2008
Honda tells me the new Jazz is ideal for anyone considering downsizing from the sector above.
Read more ...New Koleos is the tenth Renault 5 Star safety rating
Thu, Sep 11, 2008
Renault Koleos is the 10th Renault model to obtain the maximum score of five stars in the Euro NCAP crash tests - a result that confirms the outstanding efficiency of the vehicle’s passive and active safety equipment.
Read more ...Volvo Cars sets zero accidents target
Thu, Aug 07, 2008
The Volvo Car Corporation’s vision is to design cars that should not crash, and its aim is that by 2020 no one should be killed or injured in aVolvo.
Read more ...New Ford Ka breaks cover
Thu, Aug 07, 2008
The exciting new Ka is more conventional by the design standards of today when compared with the original model a dozen years ago, but it is fresh looking and stylish small car.
Read more ...New Fiesta Econetic claims 'green' credentials
Thu, Aug 07, 2008
Ford's new ultra-frugal Fiesta Econetic was unveiled at the British International Motor Show last week.
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