Future Volvos to avoid collisions with wild animals
Fri, Jun 24, 2011
Volvo Car Corporation tells us its engineers are taking the next step in active safety by developing a system that alerts and automatically brakes for animals on the road. The new system will be launched on the market in a few years' time.
Read more ...Two new stunning Mercedes-Benz models arrive
Fri, Jun 17, 2011
Mercedes-Benz has just introduced two stunning new premium models here. The new C-Class coupé replaces the CLK, while the new SLK also debuts to replace the previous version, writes Padraic Deane.
Read more ...Mazda MX-5 ranked the highest sports car
Fri, Jun 17, 2011
The world’s best-selling roadster, the Mazda MX-5, has been ranked the highest sports car in the 2011 JD Power vehicle ownership satisfaction survey, published last week.
Read more ...Focus makes Euro NCAP history
Fri, Jun 03, 2011
Ford has become the first non-premium automaker to win two Euro NCAP advanced rewards.
The Focus was recognised for active city stop, which monitors the road ahead and brakes automatically if a collision is imminent, and lane keeping aid, which uses a forward camera to detect if the vehicle drifts out of its lane and applies a small amount of steering input to alert the driver.
Read more ...Focus makes Euro NCAP history
Fri, Jun 03, 2011
Ford has become the first non-premium automaker to win two Euro NCAP advanced rewards.
Read more ...New Audi A6 Avant up-sizes and slims down
Fri, Jun 03, 2011
The case for the A6 Avant (estate for non Audi aficionados) is about to stack up even more favourably as the new model made its world debut last week ahead of its arrival here towards the end of the year. And it is even more accommodating with Audi having trimmed away weight in the interest of efficiency and agility.
Read more ...Ford reveals Europe’s car colour tastes
Fri, May 27, 2011
It is perhaps no surprise that France and Italy are fond of cream-coloured cars, given their famous café cultures. But why do buyers in the Czech Republic favour blue far more than any other nation? And even though we Irish may be traditionally associated with green, we much prefer driving silver.
Read more ...Free servicing offer for some Toyota models
Fri, May 27, 2011
Toyota Ireland has reminded motorists that its popular three years free servicing offer on all Yaris and Aygo models has been extended until the end of June.
In addition to this great offer all customers will receive one year's free road tax. With the government scrappage scheme due to end on June 30 it is also consumers' last chance to own a Toyota from as little as €7,995.
Read more ...New TomTom Start sat nav series offers more
Fri, May 27, 2011
TomTom has launched the new TomTom Start 20 series which combines an attractive design, larger screen size, and a new operating system for even smarter navigation.
Read more ...VW celebrates GTI anniversary with edition 35
Fri, May 20, 2011
To celebrate the 35th anniversary of the original hot hatch, Volkswagen has announced the first details of the latest special edition Golf GTI model - the Golf GTI Edition 35.
Read more ...Ford’s wake-up call for Europe’s sleepy drivers
Fri, May 20, 2011
With thousands of accidents caused every year by tired drivers falling asleep at the wheel, Ford's new driver alert safety system could prove to be a genuine life-saver.
Ford's driver alert uses advanced technology and sophisticated algorithms to analyse driver performance and issues a warning if the driver shows signs of drowsiness or erratic steering.
Read more ...All-new Audi A6 has style and substance
Fri, May 13, 2011
The new Audi A6 went on sale here recently, and I had the opportunity last week to give one a full Irish week-long test writes Padraic Deane. This is what I found.
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