Stop/start - Land Rover's most fuel efficient vehicle
Thu, Oct 23, 2008
The new Freelander 2 TD4 'e' is Land Rover's most fuel-efficient vehicle to date.
Read more ...Stylish new Fiesta Van is practical to boot
Thu, Oct 23, 2008
The latest version of Ireland's best-selling small van, the Ford Fiesta Van, has just been launched in Europe and will go on sale here in January.
Read more ...Free winter check for all BMWs
Thu, Oct 23, 2008
To ensure maximum performance and reliability, as well as safe and secure driving during the winter months, BMW Ireland is offering a free winter check on all BMWs.
Read more ...Semperit Irish Van of the Year 2009
Thu, Oct 23, 2008
The shortlist for the Semperit Irish Van of the Year 2009 has been announced by the Irish Motoring Writers Association Van of the Year jury.
Read more ...Fiat offers special low-rate finance
Thu, Oct 23, 2008
Fiat Ireland has given us details of its new finance offer for the forthcoming sales period and early 2009 registrations, designed to ensure Fiat cars remain accessible to all during the current economic uncertainty.
Read more ...Turbo diesel adds appeal to Subaru Forester
Thu, Oct 23, 2008
Subaru’s widely-acclaimed new Boxer Diesel engine is now available in the new Forester where it is expected to account for the majority of sales and eventually turn the SUV into Subaru’s best-selling model.
Read more ...New Opel Astra set for next year
Thu, Oct 23, 2008
The next generation Opel Astra will receive its premiere at next year’s Frankfurt Show, delivering a compelling mix of technical innovation and groundbreaking design that promises to raise the bar in the compact sector.
With its flowing lines and signature sculpted blade, the new Astra will carry the spirit of the Insignia into the compact class, offering customers a premium feel, while maintaining Opel’s value for money promise.
Read more ...Change your driving habits with the change of season
Thu, Oct 23, 2008
As autumn brings a change in the colour of leaves, motorists also need to be aware of the hazards brought about by changing road conditions, says the Irish Advanced Motorists/IAM Fleet.
Read more ...Lewis Hamilton chooses another Mercedes-Benz GL-Class
Thu, Oct 23, 2008
McLaren Mercedes F1 star driver Lewis Hamilton is about to get behind the wheel of another Mercedes-Benz GL-Class – his preferred car choice when away from the racetrack.
Read more ...Your A to Z Guide to the Paris International Motor Show 2008
Thu, Oct 16, 2008
The first of Land Rover's environmentally friendly technologies made its debut at the Paris Motor Show. Probably from December all manual diesel versions of the Freelander will get stop-start as standard, and at no cost to the customer. The cars will be badge TD4. Fuel economy is improved by 3.8mpg and CO2 emissions are down by eight per cent. The consensus of opinion was this car can only be a good thing for the company.
Read more ...Mazda
Thu, Oct 16, 2008
Kiyora is the name of a new lightweight urban car with a stylish exterior design that was unveiled by Mazda at the Paris show. It is powered by a four-cylinder engine with Smart Idle Stop System (SISS) to boost fuel economy and cut CO2 emissions. It hints at what a new A-segment car could look like.
Read more ...Lexus
Thu, Oct 16, 2008
Lexus has unveiled the IS 250 convertible, the third model in the firm’s entry level range. This coupe/cabriolet is a rival to the likes of BMW’s 3-Series drop-top – is a proper four-seater with a three-piece metal roof that folds flat into the boot in 20 seconds. It will go on sale here by next summer.
Read more ...Mercedes-Benz
Thu, Oct 16, 2008
The German firm unveiled the beautiful ConceptFascination, previewing a new design direction for an E-Class coupé. Its luxury fittings include a folding glass table, humidor and fridge in the luggage area. It’s powered by a 2.2-litre four-cylinder diesel engine. A really great looking car!
Read more ...Your A to Z Guide to the Paris International Motor Show 2008
Thu, Oct 16, 2008
Lotus
The British sports car firm’s Paris news was the debut of the Exige Cup 260, a fresh high performance derivative of the two-seater coupé. Tipping the scales at 38kg less than the standard car – it weighs just 890kg – it will hit 62mph in 4.1 seconds.
Subaru
Thu, Oct 16, 2008
Diesel was still the story on the Subaru stand, with the 2.0-litre boxer engine appearing in the Forester and Impreza for the first time. The firm is claiming the oil-burning SUV is now the class-leader for fuel economy and emissions. It believes no rival can better its figures of 44.8mpg and 167g/km. The Forester is available now, with the Impreza arriving in January.
Read more ...Toyota
Thu, Oct 16, 2008
The new Avensis was unveiled at Paris. The MkIII model is due on sale in January in both saloon and estate body styles. It comes with a diesel automatic variant for the first time. There are also new variably valve timed (VVT) engines with emissions cut by 10 to 26 per cent and horsepower boosted by between three to 20 percent.
Read more ...Suzuki
Thu, Oct 16, 2008
The wraps came off the next generation of Suzuki’s Alto city car at Paris. Measuring just 3.5 metres, it’s powered by the three-cylinder 1.0-litre petrol engine that’s already in the Splash. Fuel consumption is 62.7mpg with 103g/km of CO2. The Alto will arrive in Irish showrooms in or around next March. Cute styling and low-cost motoring are big attractions in the current climate.
Read more ...Skoda
Thu, Oct 16, 2008
A facelifted version of the Octavia – Skoda’s biggest selling model – received its world premiere at Paris 2008. With revised bumpers and front and rear light clusters etc. cued from the new Superb, the new-look Octavia is expected to go on sale in January. It also gets the Superb's centre console and instruments.
Read more ...Volkswagen
Thu, Oct 16, 2008
Some motor show unveilings will also draw people in and an all-new Golf GTi is certainly one of those. Power output it 210 bhp – it was 200 on the MkV – and it features an electronic limited slip diff linked to the ESP for the first time. The GTI is officially a concept but won’t change much before it arrives here in the spring.
Read more ...Motorpark launches used car programme
Thu, Oct 16, 2008
This week Motorpark is launching a new used car programme called Motorpark Approved.
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