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GQbyCITROËN – Designed by Citroën. Tailored by Savile Row. Made with GQ. By Brian Foley

Citroën and GQ reveale a unique and exciting automotive project – the GQbyCITROËN.

The GQbyCITROËN is a concept car born through a unique partnership between the UK’s market-leading quality men’s monthly and a team of Citroën designers. This is the first time a British magazine ha ...Continued
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Opel CEO Reilly Drives Ampera to Geneva Motor Show By Brian Foley

· Opel electric vehicle successfully completes first long-distance test
· “Preparations on schedule for start of series production at end of 2011”

The first prototype of Opel’s production Ampera successfully completed its long-distance drive debut from R ...Continued
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ALL-NEW MITSUBISHI ASX COMPACT CROSSOVER By Brian Foley

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) is premiered the all-new ASX compact crossover at the 80th Geneva International Motor Show. The ASX was previewed and pictured in the Auto Ireland/permanent tsb FINANCE NEW CAR GUIDE 2009 (published Dec.2008)

Irish launch of the 2WD (2-wheel-dr ...Continued
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Toyota Verso awarded 5-Star rating in 2010 Euro NCAP crash test By Brian Foley

The Toyota Verso has been awarded a maximum, 5-Star rating in the 2010 Euro NCAP safety performance test programme. The Verso scored 89% for Adult Occupancy, 75% for Child Occupancy, 69% for Pedestrian Impact and 86% for Safety Assistance.

New Euro NCAP regulations were introduced in ...Continued
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FIAT DEVELOP NEW TWIN-CYLINDER ENGINE By Brian Foley

Fiat Powertrain Technologies have developed a new twin-cylinder 85 HP TWIN-AIR (900 cc) engine, to be introduced to the Fiat 500 range next September. Progenitor of new family of two-cylinder engines made by FPT - Fiat Powertrain Technologies, it implements a revolutionary Multiair system combined w ...Continued
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SPOT CHECK ON THE ALL-NEW FORD C-MAX RANGE By Brian Foley

A quick spot check on the new Ford C-Max, prior to sale later this year:

· 7-seat Grand C-MAX introduces extra space and flexibility to C-MAX line-up, with twin sliding doors and innovative ‘walk-through’ seating concept

· Dynamic C-MAX 5-seat inter ...Continued
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NEW VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG and SHARAN By Brian Foley

The all new Touareg is up to 200kg lighter and up to 20 per cent more fuel efficient than the model is replaces. the styling is sharper yet maintains all the same virtues of space, comfort, refinement and off-road and towing ability of the original model Touareg of 2003. The new model is lower and i ...Continued
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NEXT-GENERATION FORD FOCUS By Brian Foley

FOCUS FAQS

· European-developed Focus spearheads Ford’s new generation of global C-cars, and will be sold in more than 120 markets globally

· A global performance version of new Focus using Ford EcoBoost engine technology is on the way.
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WORLD PREMIER OF LEXUS CT 200h AT THE GENEVA MOTOR SHOW By Brian Foley

The new Lexus CT200h is the first and only full hybrid vehicle in the premium hatchback segment

Entering production at the end of 2010, and expected on the Irish market in early 2011, the CT 200h is Lexus’ first ever hatchback, five-door car. It marks the introduction of the fi ...Continued
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Spyker Cars finalizes the purchase of Saab By Brian Foley

Spyker Cars N.V. confirms it has finalized the deal with General Motors to purchase Saab Automobile AB. The transfer of ownership took place on February 23. Prior to the close of the deal Saab exited liquidation and control was reinstated to Jan Åke Jonsson, Saab Automobile’s CEO, and his manageme ...Continued
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New high performance Audi RS5 By Brian Foley

The new high performance Audi RS5 is scheduled for summer 2010 launch in Ireland. Powered by a 4.2FSI high-revving V8 engine producing 450 brake horsepower. the RS5 sprints to 100km/h sprint time in just 4.5 seconds

Built by quattro GmBH, away from the main production line in a ...Continued
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NEW YORK DEBUT FOR NEW KIA MAGENTIS By Brian Foley

The next generation Kia Magentis will make its world debut at the New York International Auto Show on Friday, 2nd April 2010.

A fresh design from the ground up, Kia's all-new mid-size saloon is longer,lower and wider, with a significantly longer wheelbase for considerably more space ...Continued
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SPORTING NEW CITROËN DS3 RACING By Brian Foley

With five Manufacturers’ titles in the World Rally Championship and six Drivers/Co-Drivers’ titles for Sébastien Loeb and Daniel Elena, Citroën has carved its name in the annals of motorsport history. The new Citroen DS3 Racing not only celebrates the marque’s WRC successes, but brings a sporting im ...Continued
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TOYOTA AT THE GENEVA MOTOR SHOW By Brian Foley

After the recent problems over an accelerator mechanism glitch, Toyota drive forward with renewed confidence, new models and innovations at the forthcoming Geneva Motor Show.

Highlights are:
World premiere of production-ready Auris HSD
European pr ...Continued
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Peugeot Celebrates 200th Anniversary with New Look Spectacular SR1 sportscar concept on show in Geneva By Brian Foley

Peugeot is celebrating 200 years of industrialisation in 2010. To coincide with this momentous occasion Peugeot has unveiled an exciting new styling direction for future models, a new corporate Lion badge and a new brand signature. The new-look Lion is epitomised by the spectacular new Peugeot SR1 c ...Continued
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New Peugeot 5008 MPV By Brian Foley

The new Peugeot 5008 MP is a big brother to the 3008, and is available in three trim levels listed from €26,870 plus dealer delivery related charges (for the Level 1 SE Model).. The top-of-the-range versionl will be available from March onwards.

The 5008 accommodates up to seven occup ...Continued
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CHEVROLET AT THE GENEVA MOTOR SHOW By Brian Foley

European debut for Aveo RS concept
Orlando Show Car and Camaro also on display
Five new products to follow in 2011

At the Geneva Motor Show, Chevrolet will give a preview of new arrivals in European Chevrolet showrooms over the next few years.

"Aft ...Continued
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New Peugeot 308 Coupe Cabriolet By Brian Foley

The new Peugeot 308 Coupe Cabriolet has been launched in Ireland in one trim level - a 308 CC Sport Pack powered with a new 1.6 HDi 112bhp diesel engine. The model retails from €33,790 plus dealer delivery related charges. 308 Coupe Cabriolet transforms from sleek Coupe to stylish Cabriolet in 20 ...Continued
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CITROËN DS HIGH RIDER CONCEPT: DYNAMIC, COMPACT AND EXCLUSIVE By Brian Foley

Citroën has released first details of a striking new concept design DS HIGH RIDER to be unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show.

It is basically a bumped-up version of the new DS, with higher ground clearance and 19” alloy wheels.high waistline. The front end is purposeful with gaping air ...Continued
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NEW NISSAN JUKE UNVEILED AHEAD OF GENEVA SHOW DEBUT By Brian Foley

The new Nissan Juke is a smaller sibling to the hugely successful Qashqai, which will be built in Britain and goes on sale in October this year. The Juke was created at Nissan Design Europe (NDE) in the heart of London, and refined at Nissan’s Design Centre (NDC) in Japan. The Juke has the rugged ap ...Continued
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Kia Motors' "Ray" plug-in Hybrid concept debuts in Chicago By Brian Foley

Kia Motors has unveiled its "Ray" plug-in Hybrid concept at the 2010 Chicago Auto Show.

Following the Kia Borrego Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV), the Forte LPI Hybrid, the petrol cee'd Hybrid and the twin-turbo diesel Sorento Hybrid the "Ray" concept is a bold new collaboration bet ...Continued
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Opel at Geneva: One premiere, one vision and loads of ecoFLEXiblity By Brian Foley

New Meriva, Electric Ampera, New Corsa and Concept Car

Meriva

The second generation Opel Meriva, which will debut at Geneva on 4th March, features FlexDoors, innovative rear-hinged rear side doors that facilitate access to its cabin – a first for a volume manu ...Continued
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New Peugeot RCZ Voted Most Beautiful Car of the Year By Brian Foley

The Peugeot RCZ has been voted Most Beautiful Car of the Year 2009, at the prestigious 25th International Automobile Festival. The Peugeot RCZ was selected from votes cast by over 100,000 internet users in 62 different countries around the world. It is the fourth time Peugeot has won this prestigiou ...Continued
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New BMW X5 on sale from June By Brian Foley

The new BMW X5 comes with an array of design and engine changes offering greater performance with lower emissions, plus subtle updated styling.

The replacement of the twin-turbocharged xDrive35d with the new xDrive40d sees an improvement in emissions of 10 per cent, emitting only 1 ...Continued
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MacHale wins in Galway By Brian Foley

Gareth MacHale drove his Ford Focus WRC to a dominant victory on the 2010 Safety Direct Galway International Rally. 20 year old sensation Craig Breen, who set some astonishing times in the brand new Ford Fiesta S2000. to finish 2nd o/a. Aaron MacHale finished third to give the MacHale Family two po ...Continued
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Audi Open New Dublin Retail Centre By Brian Foley

€80 million investment set to transform Audi retail network in the next 3 years.

Audi has opened the first dedicated Audi Centre in Ireland - at Ballsbridge, Dublin, opposite Jury's Hotel, in the revamped former Texaco building. This is part of a five year investment plan by Audi ...Continued
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HONDA CR-Z's EUROPEAN DEBUT AT GENEVA SHOW By Brian Foley

Sporty hybrid coupe goes on sale this summer.

The Honda CR-Z hybrid coupe makes its Euro debut at the 2010 Geneva International Motor Show in March.

The CR-Z’s compact 2+2 coupe body and striking design is coupled with a responsive chassis for nimble handling and ...Continued
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WORLD PREMIER OF ALL NEW KIA SPORTAGE at GENEVA SHOW By Brian Foley

The all-new Kia Sportage will show a dramatic shift in design direction when it makes its World Premiere at the Geneva Motor Show (March 2nd, 2010).

The all-new Sportage is an in-your-face bold SUV design featuring a commanding driving position, with a heightened sense of security an ...Continued
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RENAULT MEGANE COUPE-CABRIOLET By Brian Foley

The new Renault Mégane Coupé-Cabriolet combines the elegance and comfort of a coupé with all the fun of cacabriolet open motoring.

Special features are:

*Large folding glass roof

comfortable open-top motoring thanks to the forward position of the ...Continued
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CITROËN IRELAND LAUNCH NEW MODELS ON IRISH MARKET By Brian Foley

Automobiles Citroën France has established a new subsidiary in Ireland which has launched a series of new models on the Irish market in time for the first quarter of the 2010 new car sales. The new Company takes over from Gallic Distributors which ceased operations late last year.

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New Mazda MX-5 20th Anniversary Edition to premiere at Geneva Show By Brian Foley

New Mazda MX-5 20th Anniversary Edition to premiere at Geneva Motor Show *Enhanced new Mazda6 facelift makes its global premiere at Geneva

Mazda celebrates two decades of global sportscar success with the world premiere of a 20th Anniversary Limited Edition Mazda MX-5 at the Gen ...Continued
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Insight into Honda’s new Hybrid By Brian Foley

The new Honda Insight brings hybrid technology to affordable family motoring. The new Insight, which made its Irish debut on February 1st, has been designed to offer a practical five-seat family car at an affordable price with excellent fuel economy and low CO2 and other emissions. The Insight is a ...Continued
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Irish debut of All New Kia Sorento By Brian Foley

Main features of the new Kia Sorento SUV are:

Versatile seating for up to seven and more cabin space for all
All-new ‘R2.2’ diesel engine
5-Star Euro NCAP rating, with advanced ‘active’ & ‘passive’ systems
All-new 6-speed gearbox, plus choice of 2WD and ...Continued
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VOLKSWAGEN SCRAPPAGE SCHEME OFFERS By Brian Foley

Volkswagen have attractive scrappage scheme offers, such as a further €1,500 discount on top of the scrappage offer on the Polo United model and the Fox is offering €1,600 on top of the scrappage deal. The competitively priced new Polo model is now available for €12,995 with the scrappage offer, whi ...Continued
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HONDA SHOWCASES NEW SMALL CONCEPT AT AUTO EXPO 2010 IN NEW DELHI By Brian Foley

Honda Siel Cars India Ltd. (HCSI) unveiled a New Small Concept at the Auto Expo 2010 in New Delhi, along with plans to begin sales of a new model based on this concept in 2011.

To create a highly efficient compact car with seating for five people, designers have used a wide platfo ...Continued
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IRISH FASHION DESIGNER LOUISE KENNEDY AND MERCEDES-BENZ JOIN FORCES By Brian Foley

Celebrated Irish fashion designer Louise Kennedy has joined forces with Mercedes-Benz in a unique collaboration that aims to showcase the elegant design and superior craftsmanship upon which each has built their reputation.

This is the first time an Irish business woman has been sele ...Continued
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Kia Extend 7 year Warranty to Entire Range By Brian Foley

Kia Motors Europe is celebrating a remarkable 2009 sales performance and the start of the New Year, by offering an exclusive 7-year warranty on every new Kia vehicle sold in Europe.

Following the success of the company’s unique and innovative ‘7-Year Kia Warranty’, which was fir ...Continued
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NEW MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS CABRIO By Brian Foley

Due to arrive in lots of time for Summer 2010, and hopefully also lots of sunshine, is the all new Mercedes-Benz E-Class Cabrio. Based on the E-Class saloon and estate, the Cabrio will come with similar petrol and diesel engine options. The E-Class Cabriolet sports an electrically operated classi ...Continued
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SCHUMACHER DRIVES FOR MERCEDES GRAND PRIX in 2010 By Brian Foley

Hot news from Germany just before Christmas is the return of Michael Schumacher to Formula 1. The all time record seven times World Champion and winner of 91 Grands Prix makes a comeback after a three years absence, to drive for Mercedes Grand Prix - the 2009 World Championship winning Brawn Team n ...Continued
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A SUCCESSFUL YEAR FOR PEUGEOT By Brian Foley

Peugeot had a very successful year in 2009 on many fronts, of which the crowning glory in the Irish context was the prestigious Irish Motoring Writers' Association Continental Irish Car of the Year 2010 being awarded to the Peugeot 3008.

Peugeot scored notable success in international ...Continued
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An Aston Martin City Car! By Brian Foley

The Cygnet Concept is based on the Toyota iQ

Aston Martin have released the first official images of the ‘Cygnet’ – a new luxury commuter concept car.

The Cygnet concept represents a creative, environmentally conscious solution, being small, yet w ...Continued
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MOTION sets precedent for supercars of tomorrow By Brian Foley

Kepler Motors Makes Global Debut at 2009 Dubai International Motor Show

Kepler Motors, founded by World Speed Record Holder Russ Wicks, unveil its groundbreaking MOTION supercar at the 10th Annual Dubai International Motor Show, December 16-20. Infusing state-of-the-art a ...Continued
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NEW SKODA OCTAVIA 1.6TDI CR ACHIEVES BAND-A ROAD TAX By Brian Foley

Skoda’s Octavia model has built its reputation on excellent diesel engines from the popular 1.9TDI to the powerful 2.0 TDI producing 170 bhp that appears in the sporty Octavia RS.

Now Skoda has added its most efficient diesel engine yet. Extremely quiet, this new turbocharged 4-c ...Continued
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FIAT Welcomes Scrappage Scheme By Brian Foley

Fiat Group Automobiles Ireland has welcomed the introduction of the government backed Scrappage Scheme.

Fiat Ireland who were anxiously awaiting the Budget Day announcement of the Scrappage scheme will not only be participating in it, but also giving additional Eco Bonuses to customer ...Continued
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Motorsport Ireland Awards €100,000 to Young Drivers By Brian Foley

Motorsport Ireland honoured their National Champions of 2009 at a prestigious gala lunch held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Dublin, and attended by personalities with a record of distinction in motorsport spanning many years.

Craig Breen (19) from Slieverue in Co. Kilkenny was anno ...Continued
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PATRICK McKENNA wins DUNLOP 'YOUNG RACING DRIVER OF THE YEAR 2009' AWARD By Brian Foley

Patrick McKenna (22) from Swords, County Dublin has been selected by Motorsport Ireland as the winner of the “Dunlop Young Racing Driver of the Year” title for 2009.

McKenna contested the British Formula Ford Championship in a French made Mygale racing car. While an outright win prov ...Continued
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CRAIG BREEN - MOTORSPORT IRELAND 'YOUNG RALLY DRIVER OF THE YEAR' By Brian Foley

Craig Breen (19) from Kilmurry, Co.Waterford is the the winner of the 2009 Billy Coleman Award for the Young Rally Driver of the Year. The other two finalists were Jonathan Cunningham from Claregalway and Kevin O’Connor from Askeaton.

Driving a Ford Fiesta ST the high flying Bre ...Continued
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Pre-Christmas Launch for New Kia Venga By Brian Foley

All-new, uniquely spacious and dynamic B-segment MPV
C-segment type space within a B-segment type footprint
Lowest entry level cost for ISG ( Intelligent Stop & Go ) technology
1.4 (90 ps ) diesel engine
117 CO2 - €104 euro Road Tax
7 year Warranty
F ...Continued
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New Peugeot 3008 wins Continental Irish Car of the Year 2010 Award By Brian Foley

The Peugeot 3008 crossover has been voted Continental Irish Car of the Year 2010 by the Irish Motoring Writers Association (IMWA). The announcement was made at an awards ceremony in the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Santry, attended by leading figures from the motor industry.

In determining ...Continued
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MERCEDES-BENZ EXTENDS PRICE CUTTING DRIVE TO C-CLASS MODELS By Brian Foley

Mercedes-Benz has continued its price cutting drive with the announcement that a 9 percent reduction is being applied to the entry-level C-Class diesel and petrol models.

Effective immediately, the C200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY model is reduced in price to €36,500 (ex works), a drop of €3,5 ...Continued
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OPEL CORSA RANGE REVAMPED FOR 2010 By Brian Foley

Significantly improved performance, fuel consumption and lower CO2 emissions Band A petrol engines joins band A diesels Enhanced chassis set up and steering calibration improves comfort and fun New trim line-up with improved specification

From January 2010, the Opel Corsa ...Continued
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Volkswagen Polo voted European Car of The Year 2010 By Brian Foley

The new VW Polo beat six other finalist to win the european car of The Year 2010 award, scoring 347 points 10 more than the Toyota iQ on 337 points, followed by the third placed Opel Astra with 221 points, Skoda Yeti (158), the Mercedes-Benz E-Class (155), the Peugeot 3008 (144) and the Citroen C3 P ...Continued
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"RACING FOR MERCEDES-BENZ" By Brian Foley

Book Review by Brian Foley

"Racing for Mercedes-Benz" is a fascinating record of the 240 fastest drivers of the German marque written by Hartmut Lehbrink

From the vast number of drivers who have competed for Mercedes-Benz and its ancestors in the past 115 years, legends s ...Continued
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YETI TO ARRIVE WITH WINTER SNOW! By Brian Foley

The Yeti - the elusive 'Abomnible Snowman' of Tibet - is NOT coming to Ireland, and hopefully there will be no winter snow either. But the new Skoda Yeti is coming in early December in the form of a compact SUV or now a day’s more popularly known as “Crossover”

The Yeti offers ver ...Continued
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New Fiat Doblò By Brian Foley

The stylish new Fiat Doblo comes to Ireland in March 2010, in passenger and Cargo (commercial van) versions.

The Doblo is all about space, functionality and practically - the passenger model can accommodate up to seven people.

Compared to the previous version wh ...Continued
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SUZUKI ALTO ACHIEVES 141 MPG IN CITY DRIVING By Brian Foley

COMPLETES 1,900 MILE AUSTRALIAN FUEL CONSUMPTION CHALLENGE AVERAGING 72MPG

After a successful New Zealand North-South drive at an average of 64mpg last month, the highly fuel efficient Suzuki Alto has taken part in a further MPG marathon, this time down through Australia, managi ...Continued
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All-new Mazda3 wins Scotland’s Best Family Car 2009 By Brian Foley

· All-new Mazda3 scoops ‘Best Family Car’ category at The Association of Scottish Motoring Writers Scottish Car of the Year Awards 2009
· Mazda3 is awarded for comfort, style, performance and economy

The Mazda3 has scooped the ‘Best Family Car’ categ ...Continued

GM DECIDES TO KEEP OPEL By Brian Foley

Given the improving business for General Motors in the USA over the past few months, and the importance of Opel//Vauxhall to GM’s global strategy, the GM Board of Directors has decided to retain Opel and will initiate a restructuring of its European operations in earnest. For the Americans to los ...Continued
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FEBRUARY ARRIVAL FOR NEW MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS ESTATE By Brian Foley

The third new model in the Mercedes-Benz E-Class range - the E-Class Estate - goes on sale in February 2010.

Now in its fifth generation with a pedigree that dates back to 1977 - since when more than one million models have been sold - the new E-Class Estate is a worth addition to the ...Continued
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New Peugeot 5008 MPV Prices and Specs. By Brian Foley

The Peugeot 5008 will be launched in Ireland in early 2010, listed from €26,995 to €30,995 (plus dealer delivery related charges). The 5008 will accommodate up to seven occupants and their luggage. The driver benefits from a raised driving position giving excellent visibility, combined with ergon ...Continued
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BMW and VOLVO CUT PRICES By Brian Foley

The price cutting war is hotting up not only with the supermarkets, but also in the motor trade. BMW Group Ireland has made sensational price cuts across the BMW and Mini model range. Likewise Volvo Car Ireland announce price cuts to encourage sales across the range of seven models. The two BMW new ...Continued
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New Jaguar XJ and the 2010 model range line-up By Brian Foley

The stylish and sporty all-new Jaguar XJ saloon is constructed using Jaguar’s aerospace-inspired aluminium body technology, which makes the XJ lighter than its rivals by at least 150kg. Proven Jaguar dynamic technologies are taken to new levels in the new XJ with air suspension, Adaptive Dynamics (v ...Continued
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New Peugeot 3008 Prices and Equipment Announced By Brian Foley

The new Peugeot 3008 goes on sale at Peugeot Dealerships nationwide from the end of October, listed from €24,900 ( plus delivery and related charges.

The Peugeot 3008 is 'crossover' with a lot going for it, from the comfort of a saloon, to the practicality of a hatchback and the versa ...Continued
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NEW TOYOTA CONCEPTS AT TOKYO MOTOR SHOW By Brian Foley

A new Toyota sports car concept that will break cover for the first time at the Tokyo motor show later this month.

The five-seat FT-86 goes back to the fundamental qualities of the classic sports car with its rear-wheel drive configuration, compact dimensions, low centre of gravity an ...Continued
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NISSAN'S NEW 'THAI CAR' ! By Brian Foley

Nissan Motor Co. reveals sketches of its global compact car. This model will be first launched in Thailand in March 2010 and will be available in more than 150 countries. If it becomes available in Europe will Nissan label it the 'Thai Car' ?

The model will qualify as Thailand’s fi ...Continued
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HONDA TO DISPLAY LATEST CR-Z CONCEPT AT TOKYO MOTOR SHOW By Brian Foley

Sporty hybrid coupe debuts alongside other EV and hybrid concepts

The latest version of Honda’s sporty hybrid concept will be revealed at October’s Tokyo Motor Show.

The CR-Z Concept 2009 is the most recent prototype of a compact, agile coupe using Honda’s IMA tec ...Continued
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PETER CULLEN – MUCH MISSED MOTOR INDUSTRY PERSONALITY By Brian Foley

A personal tribute by Brian Foley

Peter Cullen (68), who tragically died on September 20th following an accident, was a well known and popular person for many years in the Irish motor industry.

One of his first jobs was washing cars in a London gar ...Continued
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IRISH MOTORSPORT SUCCESSES By Brian Foley

Irish competitors have won major rally championships in Britain and Italy and a Meath driver is the favourite to take an American racing title. Keith Cronin from Bantry and his Limerick co-driver Greg Shinnors scored their third International win of the year, the Trackrod Rally in North Yorkshire, t ...Continued
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LEXUS LS 600h for 2010 By Brian Foley

The luxury Lexus LS600H gets redesigned seating, updated equipment, a new ECO driving mode and new brakes for 2010, also the LS 600h and the long wheelbase LS 600h L achieve advances in comfort and driving dynamics.The full hybrid Lexus Hybrid Drive system that powers the LS 600h has a new ECO mode, ...Continued
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PEUGEOT BB1 - Mobility for the future By Brian Foley

The Peugeot BB1 concept, unveiled at the 63rd Frankfurt Motor Show, is a full electric vehicle measuring just 2.5m long. With a 3.5m turning circle, allowing the driver to maneuver into tight corners and to park head-on to the pavement, the BB1 is perfect for city motoring. Compact and great fun, th ...Continued
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LEXUS INTRODUCES THE 2010 GS 450h By Brian Foley

Lexus’s full hybrid GS 450h luxury sports saloon is being freshened up for the 2010 model year with styling changes, new colours, revisions to the Pre-Crash Safety system and more sophisticated navigation and audio packages.

The Pre-Crash Safety system in the GS 450h has been revised ...Continued
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NEW MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS COUPÉ ARRIVES By Brian Foley

The new Mercedes-Benz 2-door E-Class Coupé has arrived on the Irish market. The sporty model is equipped with all of the driver appeal, comfort features and technical advances present in its saloon car sibling. From its sporty radiator grille, with twin-louvres design and Three Pointed Star inset, t ...Continued
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TOYOTA'S NEW GENERATION LAND CRUISER By by Brian Foley

World debut at Frankfurt Motor Show

All-new Land Cruiser builds on six decades of worldwide success Advanced, user friendly technology increases off-road capability and driver assistance More refined on-road performance Improved equipment specifications UK range to ...Continued
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NEW MERCEDES-BENZ SUPERCAR By Brian Foley

Not to be upstaged by rivals Ferrari, Porsche and McLaren, Mercedes-Benz will debut a new supercar at the Frankfurt Show. The new Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG features the 'gull wing' doors made famous by Mercedes with the 300SL back in the early 'fifties. Supercar performance is delivered by the AMG 6. ...Continued
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LEXUS LF-Ch CONCEPT By Brian Foley

World debut for new hybrid power compact concept car at Frankfurt

The Lexus LF-Ch full hybrid concept is Lexus’s first approach to the competitive European premium compact segment.It reflects the growing demand for cars that are smaller and more fuel and CO2 efficient, but with no co ...Continued
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NEW McLAREN SUPERCAR By Brian Foley

The McLaren MP4-12C is the first in a range of high performance cars from the home of the famous racing car company. The new McLaren supercar is set to re-write the rules of sports car design through Formula 1-inspired engineering, revolutionary chassis architecture, and absolute focus on efficienc ...Continued
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PEUGEOT TO LAUNCH NEW ELECTRIC VEHICLE IN 2010 By Brian Foley

Peugeot is the number one manufacturer of electric vehicles Range of 80 miles On sale at the end of 2010 World Premiere at the 2009 Frankfurt Motorshow Peugeot will introduce at the end of 2010 a new edition to its comprehensive model range, the i0n “zero-emissions” electric vehicle. This ve ...Continued
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Peugeot RCZ to star at Frankfurt Motor Show By Brian Foley

Peugeot unveiled their 308 RCZ concept at the 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show, and just two years later, the production RCZ will be unveiled at this month's Frankfurt Motor Show, ahead of its sales launch in Europe late next spring.

The dramatic compact 2+2 coupé has a number of key styling ...Continued
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FRANKFURT DEBUT FOR ALL-NEW FORD C-MAX By Brian Foley

The all-new Ford C-MAX will make its global debut at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show.

The new Ford C-MAX takes its design cues from the stunning iosis MAX concept car unveiled at this year’s Geneva Motor Show, and brings new levels of style and desirability to the compact multi-activit ...Continued
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HYUNDAI'S ECO-INITIATIVES ON VIEW AT FRANKFURT SHOW By Brian Foley

Blue Drive, Hyundai’s eco-initiative, will move into high gear at the Frankfurt show. Hyundai has created a special Blue Drive Zone where it will exhibit a wide array of its new eco-friendly technologies and products demonstrating its commitment to lowering emissions and improving the fuel economy ...Continued
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WORLD PREMIERE OF TOYOTA AURIS HYBRID CONCEPT AT THE FRANKFURT MOTOR SHOW By Brian Foley

World premiere of the Auris HSD Full Hybrid Concept
New Prius Plug-in Hybrid Concept
European Premiere of new Land Cruiser
iQ show cars (iQ for Sports and iQ Collection)
The Toyota Auris HSD Full Hybrid Concept will take centre stage for Toyota at the 2009 Frankfurt M ...Continued
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Toyota lead the hybrid race By Brian Foley

Cumulative hybrid sales in Europe top 200,000 vehicles

Toyota Motor Europe (TME) confirm that cumulative hybrid sales in Europe have topped the 200,000 mark, with 50% of sales recorded in the last 24 months.

A total of 202,126 Toyota and Lexus hybrids hav ...Continued
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REVOLUTIONARY NEW CITY CAR by FORMULA I DESIGNER GORDON MURRAY DESIGN REVEAL T.25 CITY CAR SEATING LAYOUT By Brian Foley

Gordon Murray Design’s T.25 City Car is not only designed around a central driving position but an MPV package offering 6 internal layouts within the same vehicle, each layout being easily achieved within 30 seconds.

The T.25 City Car has been packaged to accept three 95th percentile ...Continued
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The NEW VW GOLF GTI By Brian Foley

Latest version of the iconic Volkswagen Golf GTi, the original 'hot hatch', is now on sale in Ireland.

At the heart of the GTI is an advanced new 2.0-litre TSI engine producing 210 BHP, available linked to either a six-speed manual or DSG gearbox. Despite the rise in power output, th ...Continued
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‘Uniquely spacious’ New Kia Venga By Brian Foley

Kia Motors Corporation has confirmed that its all-new, uniquely spacious B-segment MPV will be named ‘Venga’ when it goes on sale across Europe later this year.

Designed, engineered and manufactured in Europe, the 4,068 mm long Kia Venga features an unusually long (2,615 mm) wh ...Continued
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Toyota & Hino to Test Breathalyzer Ignition-interlock System By Brian Foley

TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION (TMC) and Hino Motors, Ltd. (Hino) announce that, as part of their efforts to eradicate drunk driving, they will jointly test a breath-alcohol ignition-interlock system* under development by TMC. The system, aimed to aid companies and organizations better manage their fl ...Continued
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Fiat Punto Evo to feature “Blue&Me – TomTom” By Brian Foley

Fiat Group Automobiles and TomTom have jointly developed an integrated portable navigation solution: Blue&Me – TomTom. This solution, which is the result of a partnership between the two companies, will be showcased for the first time in the new Fiat Punto Evo at the upcoming IAA Motorshow in Frankf ...Continued
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LEXUS TO REVEAL PREMIUM COMPACT CONCEPT AT FRANKFURT MOTOR SHOW By Brian Foley

Lexus has unveiled the first official sketch of a concept car that will be showing at the forthcoming Frankfurt Motor Show.

The concept will demonstrate a mix of technical innovation and ground-breaking design that promises to raise the bar in the premium compact segment. ...Continued
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MINI Coupe Concept to star at Frankfurt Show By Brian Foley

The first classic Mini was presented to the public on 26 August 1959. Exactly fifty years on and nearly a decade into the life of new MINI, the public will see the MINI Coupe Concept for the first time at the Frankfurt Motor Show from September 17th to 27th, 2009.

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2011 INFINITI M MAKES VIRTUAL DEBUT AT CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE By Brian Foley

Infiniti provided an advanced look at the all-new 2011 Infiniti M performance luxury saloon at the 59th Annual Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance in California. This is the third generation of Infiniti’s popular M and the first to be sold across all of Infiniti’s 32 markets around the world, includin ...Continued
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New Mazda CX-7 at Frankfurt Motor Show By Brian Foley

The wraps come off more new models at Frankfurt International Motor Show - latest being the Mazda CX-7, featuring Mazda’s new ‘family face’ as seen on Mazda6 and Mazda3. Also offering a bolder stance, the new Mazda CX-7 is powered by a high-output diesel engine.

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Putting on the style - the all-new Kia Sorento By Brian Foley

The all-new stylish seven-seater Kia Sorento makes its European debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September.

The new Sorento is longer and lower than the current model and incorporates Kia’s new design DNA into its ‘stand-out’ looks, while featuring a much more spacious and luxur ...Continued
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NEW LOOK KIA cee'd By Brian Foley

The new look Kia cee'd makes it's debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September. A new ECO-dynamics model will be added to the range when the latest cee'd goes on sale in Ireland towards the end of the year or early into 2010.

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NISSAN UNVEILS “LEAF” - THE WORLD’S FIRST ELECTRIC CAR DESIGNED FOR AFFORDABILITY AND REAL-WORLD REQUIREMENTS By Brian Foley

Nissan Motor Co., Ltd has unveiled Nissan LEAF, the world’s first affordable, zero-emission car. Designed specifically for a lithium-ion battery-powered chassis, Nissan LEAF is a medium-size hatchback that comfortably seats five adults and has a range of more than 160km (100 miles) to satisfy real- ...Continued
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INNOVATIVE NEW FERRARI V8 SUPERCAR By Brian Foley

The Ferrari 458 Italia is the latest development of the mid/rear-engined 'berlinetta' and will undoubtedly be one of the star attractions at the Frankfurt Motor Show

Ferrari describe the new 458 Italia as "a massive leap forward from the (company’s) previous mid-rear engined sport ...Continued
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FORMULA 1 REPORT By Brian Foley

• MASSA INJURED
• SCHUMACHER RETURNS
• BMW ANNOUNCE WITHDRAWAL
• McLAREN BACK ON TRACK
• BRAWN OFF THE PACE
• RED BULL ON TARGET

The last week in July saw some major shocks in Formula One, just as it appeared that peace was about to break out betwe ...Continued
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FIRST IMAGES OF ALL-NEW KIA MODEL By Brian Foley

Kia Motors has released the first images of its new premium saloon due to go on sale in Korea at the end of the year.

The new model, currently known by its code name VG, was shown in concept form at the Seoul Motor Show earlier this year and is set to replace the existing Opirus model ...Continued
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ORDER BOOKS OPEN FOR NEW AUDI A5 SPORTBACK By Brian Foley

The order books have now opened for the new Audi A5 Sportback, for delivery in October. The Sportback is the newest member of the A5 family, joining the Coupé and Cabriolet models.

At launch in Ireland, six advanced engines will be on offer: – 2.0-litre TFSI (petrol) with both 180B ...Continued
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NISSAN'S ELECTRIC VEHICLE PLATFORM By Brian Foley

All-electric car goes to market in U.S. and Japan in 2010

Nissan Motor Co., Ltd previews its electric vehicle EV platform on a Tiida-based prototype to demonstrate the driving characteristics of a pure zero-emission vehicle. It also showcases a sophisticated EV-IT system develop ...Continued
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RENAULT-NISSAN ALLIANCE TAKES INITIAL ZERO EMISSION MOBILITY MOVE IN EUROPE By Brian Foley

NISSAN INVESTS IN TWO BATTERY MANUFACTURING PLANTS IN THE UK and PORTUGAL

Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., within the Renault-Nissan Alliance, have announced together with the governments of the United Kingdom and Portugal plans to build two plants for the production of its advanced ...Continued
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Irish Rally Crew Danny Barry & Martin Brady win Mitsubishi British Championship By Brian Foley

In the Swansea Bay Rally, Daniel Barry (Enniskerry) and Martin Brady (Navan) recorded their fifth win out of six events in the Mitsubishi Ralliart Evolution Challenge to win the British 2009 Evo Challenge Championship.

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Getting in Gear for the Cannon Ball Run! By Brian Foley

The first ever Cannon Ball Run to be held in Ireland will take place on September 11th – 13th and is in aid of Barretstown Gang Camp at Ballymore Eustace, Co.Kildare.

At the Dublin launch of the event a selection of supercars including Ferrari, Lamborghini, Aston Martin, Mercede ...Continued
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KIA GOES GREEN By Brian Foley

Kia Motors has launched its first commercialised hybrid electric vehicle, the Forte Liquid Petroleum Injection Hybrid, onto the Korean market. We will not get this model, but Irish motorists will be able to buy Kia hybrid vehicles under the company’s Eco-dynamics brand within three years.The Forte L ...Continued
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Gerard Quinn heads up motorsport for Ford Europe By Brian Foley

Ford of Europe has appointed Gerard Quinn as Senior Manager, Motorsport, replacing Mark Deans who has retired.. Quinn works alongside Malcolm Wilson, BP Ford Abu Dhabi World Rally Team Director and owner of M-Sport, Ford of Europe's partner for its main motorsport activity, the FIA World Rally Cha ...Continued
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Sneak preview of new Kia cee’d By Brian Foley

Kia Motors has released the first pictures of new cee’d, revealing a much improved and updated look including the new ‘family face’ of the brand.This mid-life change unusually includes sheet metal changes to the bonnet plus alterations to the bumper, grille and light clusters. There have been some ...Continued
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NEW JAGUAR XJ By Brian Foley

The new Jaguar XJ is a premium class four-door saloon with a strong family likeness the XF. The aerospace-inspired aluminium body has an innovative panoramic glass roof. It comes in standard and long wheelbase models with air suspension, with three engine options: 3.0 litre V6 diesel, 5.0 litre V8 ...Continued
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NEW MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS AT €43,600 By Brian Foley

The new Mercedes-Benz E-Class has been launched in Ireland. First version to arrive is the 4-cylinder, 170bhp E220 CDI a high spec and prestigious premium model listed at a very competitive at a €43,600 (ex works).

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New diesel power for BMW 7 Series By Brian Foley

BMW’s flagship 7 Series is to be offered with its most powerful diesel engine ever in the 740d model, at the same time as the popular 730d comes with a revised powerplant offering improved fuel economy and emissions figures. These models can be ordered immediately for delivery from September. Powe ...Continued
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The BMW 1 Series Coupe in the 2010 Mdel Year Now with New Engine Variants By Brian Foley

Two additional, extra-economical low-emission engine variants are added to the BMW 1 Series as of September 2009. The

new BMW 120i Coupé is powered by a 2.0-litre four-cylinder diesel engine developing 170 hp at 6700 rpm and peak torque of 210 Newton-metres/155 lb-ft at 4250 rpm, ...Continued
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NEW AUDI TT RS COUPE and ROADSTER By Brian Foley

The new high performance Audi TT RS Coupe and Roadster are available to special order, listed at €83,000 and €88,500. Both models come with all the advanced high tec features associated with the Audi marque In common with many high performance Audi models, the TT RS is electronically limited to a to ...Continued
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The new BMW 316d ES Saloon By Brian Foley

Most fuel efficient and cleanest ever BMW 3 Series
Band A VRT ranking & €104 Road Tax

The BMW 316d ES with CO2 emissions of just 118g/km is the most fuel efficient and cleanest BMW 3 Series the marque has ever produced. The 1995cc four-cylinder diesel engine records 4.5 l/ ...Continued
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THREE NEW FERRARI SUPERCARS By Brian Foley

Three excitiong Ferrari supercars are the California, Scuderia Spider 16M and 599 GTB Fiorano (with HGTE package).

The Ferrari California is the Prancing Horse’s first front-engined V8 which has been classically styled to echo one of the greatest designs from Ferrari’s history, the 2 ...Continued
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PEUGEOT 1-2 in LE MANS 24 HOURS By Brian Foley

Peugeot finished first and seconds this year's thrilling Le Mans 24-Hour Race in the diesel-powered 908 HDi FAP's. The three-car Peugeot entry monopolised the race to take first place, second place, sixth place and posted the fastest lap of the race. The winning Peugeot finished seven laps clear o ...Continued
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TONY COLLEY – A TRUE GENTLEMAN AND A MOTORING LEGEND By Brian Foley

The death has occurred of Anthony William Pomeroy Colley (Clondalkin), aged 58, after a long fight against cancer. He was in his usual great form last Christmas as he chatted about more motorsport and motoring adventures this year, but little did we know then that we would be attending the Thanksgi ...Continued
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PEUGEOT 5008 - A NEW AND INNOVATIVE PEOPLE CARRIER By Brian Foley

The Peugeot 5008, a new compact people carrie reintroduces the Number 5 back into the Peugeot range. Available in both five and seven seat versions, the new model shares the famous "5" series name with the legendary Peugeot 504 and the Peugeot 505. In its day, the Peugeot 505 Family Estate was the ...Continued
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OPEL - BUSINESS AS USUAL By Brian Foley

GM Europe Secures Bridge Financing Commitment/Magna MOU and Continues Normal Operations

· GM Europe not included in U.S. filing for court-supervised process
· GM Europe secures Memorandum Of Understanding (MOU) with Magna Internation ...Continued
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THE FASTEST AND MOST EXTREME LANCER EVOLUTION EVER By Brian Foley

The Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X FQ-400 is the fastest and most extreme version of Mitsubishi’s motorsport derived machine. With 403bhp and 387lb.ft of torque on offer from its advanced, lightweight aluminium 2.0-litre turbocharged MIVEC (Mitsubishi Innovative Valve timing Electronic Control) petro ...Continued
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THE NEW BMW 5 SERIES GRAN TURISMO By Brian Foley

The new BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo combines a coupé-like silhouette with the luxurious interior of a BMW 7 Series, while at the same time giving the functionality of a BMW 5 Series Touring or X5.

The 19th distinct model shape to be offered in the BMW range has a vehicle length nearly o ...Continued

FORD SLASH THOUSANDS OFF MONDEO MODELS By Brian Foley

Ford Ireland has announced a limited new offer on Mondeo models with reductions of up to €3,000.The entry level Mondeo 1.6 petrol Style price now starts from €22,925.

The new Mondeo reduction offer covers the full range and specifically allows for reductions of €3,000 off petrol m ...Continued
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ALL-NEW OPEL ASTRA - FIRST OFFICIAL PHOTOS By Brian Foley

Opel have released the first official images of the all new German-engineered Opel Astra, which will make it's public debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show on September 17th. The five-door hatchback sports strong family links to the Insignia, the current

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DUBLIN'S NEW LIFFEY BRIDGE ARRIVES FROM HOLLAND By Brian Foley

The Dublin City Council commissioned Samuel Beckett Bridge (measuring 120 metres long; 48 metres high) arrived on a barge into Dublin Port at 10.30am on May 11th, having charted its way across the English Channel and Irish Sea. The superstructure began its odyssey at Graham-Hollandia JV Shipyard in ...Continued
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NEW HIGH PERFORMANCE SPORTS MODEL OPEL INSIGNIA ‘OPC’ By Brian Foley

The new high performance Opel Insignia OPC (Opel Performance Center) goes on sale this summer,in hatch and saloon models, followed later in 2009 by the Sports Tourer (estate). The go-faster Insignia is Opel’s first OPC model to adopt 4X4 technology, and has undergone an extensive test programme at ...Continued
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IRELAND WIN WORLD CUP OF MOTORSPORT By Brian Foley

Adam Carroll totally dominated the final rounds of the World Cup of Motorsport at Brands Hatch to score outright A1GP championship victory for A1 Team Ireland. The Ulsterman started both sprint and feature races from pole, winning the sprint race from Narain Karthikeyan (India), with Salvador Dura ...Continued
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SEPTEMBER LAUNCH OF THE NEW MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS COUPÉ By Brian Foley

September is the launch month for the new Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe.

The Coupe is a 2-door model based on the latest E-Class saloon, and size wise is substantially longer and wider, with more interior roominess and greater boot capacity than the CLK model it replaces. Its sporty ...Continued
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The new BMW 760Li arrives in September By Brian Foley

New flagship model with first ever BMW twin-turbo V12 engine and first eight-speed automatic transmission

BMW’s new flagship model will be launched in September and will feature two world debuts - an all new 5972cc twin-turbocharged V12 engine and the first BMW production car ...Continued
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THE COUNTDOWN BEGINS FOR THE ALL-NEW JAGUAR XJ By Brian Foley

An all-new Jaguar XJ will make its public debut this July.

Speaking at Auto Shanghai 2009, Jaguar Cars Managing Director, Mike O'Driscoll confirmed that:

* The all-new XJ will go on sale at the end of 2009 - but will officially be revealed on July 9th in London.
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CIRCUIT OF IRELAND By Brian Foley

Eugene Donnelly in a Skoda Fabia WRC scored a 48.4 seconds victory over Eamonn Boland (Subaru WRC), with Gareth MacHale third in a Ford Focus WRC in the two-day Larsen Circuit of Ireland. The two day's Easter event was run out of Dundalk, with all stages in the Northern Counties of Down and Armagh. ...Continued

ULSTER AC LARSEN CIRCUIT OF IRELAND INTERNATIONAL RALLY By Brian Foley

(ROUND 2 OF IRISH TARMAC CHAMPIONSHIP):
1 Eugene Donnelly/Paddy Toner (Skoda Fabia WRC) 1h 55m 01s,
2 Eamonn Boland/Mick Morrissey (Subaru Impreza WRC) 1h 55m 50s,
3 Gareth MacHale/Brian Murphy (Ford Focus WRC) 1h 56m 06s,
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Volkswagen Golf is 2009 World Car of the Year By Brian Foley

At the New York International Motor Show , the new Volkswagen Golf was declared World Car of The Year 2009.

The Volkswagen Golf VI was chosen from an initial entry list of fifty-one (51) entries nominated by fifty-nine (59) World Car jurors from twenty-five (25) countries througho ...Continued
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Mitsubishi To Increase Electric Vehicle Production By Brian Foley

Two-Month Irish Trial To Start April 10th

Mitsubishi Motors is planning to double production capacity for the iMiEV electric car to 20,000 units a year by 2011.

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IRISH DRIVER WINS IN MALAYSIA By Brian Foley

Sixteen-years old Gary Thompson (Dublin) scored a sensational motor racing debut win in the first race of the 2009 Formula BMW Pacific Championship at Sepang, Malaysia. Thompson started from pole in the first round of the championship, dropped to fourth at the start but soon retook the lead befor ...Continued
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Peter Dempsey races for Star Mazda title in the USA By Brian Foley

Peter Dempsey (Ashbourne), winner of four races in last year's Star Mazda Championship, got off to a solid start at Round One at Sebring,Florida on March 20th. Arriving in the USA from Ireland and going straight into a new car, new team and trying to develop new parts was always going to be a toug ...Continued
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NEW OPEL INSIGNIA SPORTS TOURER NOW ON SALE By Brian Foley

The new Opel Insignia Sports Tourer is the estate version of the Insignia saloon and hatchback, and comes with all the class-leading innovation of the Inisgnia model range, such as FlexRide, Intelligent AFL and Adaptive 4X4. With ample room for five occupants and plenty of headroom for rear seat p ...Continued
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JUNE ARRIVAL FOR NEW MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS By Brian Foley

June has been fixed as the launch date in Ireland for the new Mercedes-Benz E-Class range.

In appearance, the new E-Class is significantly different (from the previous model), with it's wedge-shaped profile, new twin-lens headlight design, front daytime running lights set below ...Continued
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The first BMW Art Car by Alexander Calder comes to IMMA By Brian Foley

The BMW 3.0 CSL, with which Alexander Calder laid the foundation stone for the BMW Art Car Collection in 1975, will be on display at the Irish Museum of Modern Art from I April – 21 June 2009. The car will be displayed alongside a collection of Calder’s jewellery which the artist designed between th ...Continued

Ford Iosis Max Concept By Brian Foley

The Ford iosis MAX features a striking exterior and interior treatment based on a fresh interpretation of Ford’s 'kinetic design form language'. It is a Multi Activity Vehicle (MAV) with new levels of efficiency and flexibility.. it features new door opening concepts, lightweight materials, advance ...Continued

World Premiere of “Le Crossover” Peugeot 3008 By Brian Foley

Peugeot staged the world premiere of its new “crossover” vehicle, the Peugeot 3008 at the 79th Geneva Motor Show. The Peugeot 3008 is a compact and spacious vehicle which is an alternative to the compact SUV.

The 3008 will introduce new technology such as: grip control, dynamic ...Continued
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Kia Motors Ireland Announce Olympic Council of Ireland Sponsorship By Brian Foley

Kia Motors Ireland has become the exclusive vehicle provider to the Olympic Council of Ireland from now up to and including the London 2012 Olympic Games .

During the sponsorship term Kia Motors Ireland will provide logistical support to the OCI for their day to day work and will ...Continued
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The Opel Ampera Star of the 2009 Geneva Motor Show By Brian Foley

Electrically propelled vehicle with over 500 kilometres autonomous range

The revolutionary Opel Ampera was one of the highlights of the Geneva Motor Show. It will be the first emission-free, electrically propelled automobile in Europe suitable for everyday driving.

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The New Lexus RX Hybrid By Brian Foley

First full size crossover with Band C emissions

The new Lexus RX Hybrid made its European debut at this year’s Geneva Motor Show. Using breakthrough hybrid technology, the new RX hybrid emits just 148g/km CO2 without any compromise in power, luxury or size

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