Prices for the new Volkswagen Golf estate will start from €22,280, Volkswagen has announced. The new model is available to order now and is offered in the same trims as the five-door hatchback variant – Trendline, Comfortline and Highline. Sixteen engine options are on offer, ranging from a 1.2 TSI 85bhp five speed manual...
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Mercedes-Benz offered a glimpse into the commute of the future at International CES in Las Vegas today, with the unveiling of the extremely futuristic-looking Mercedes-Benz F 015 Luxury in Motion concept car. Keynote speaker Dr Dieter Zetsche said the most important luxury goods of the 21st century are ‘private space and quality time’ and...
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No, the C in International CES does not stand for car, but with all the automotive technology on the schedule you’d be forgiven for thinking so. The Consumer Electronics Show officially kicks off in Las Vegas tomorrow, with Ford’s Mark Fields and Mercedes-Benz’ Dieter Zetsche among the keynote speakers. Tonight (4am GMT), Dr Zetsche...
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The new Peugeot 108 arrives in Ireland in January. The predecessor of the Peugeot 107, the new model is described by Peugeot as ‘a compact runabout that’s exceptionally user-friendly for day-to-day motoring’. ‘Affordable quality’ is a key consideration, it said. The new four-seater will initially be offered as a five-door with a choice of...
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First there was Adam, now there’s Karl. Opel is making it easier for indecisive or lazy city car drivers around Europe to name their car with pre-named models. The German car manufacturer describes the new compact as ‘small, exquisite and simply outstanding’. Available from next summer, the 5-door Karl can comfortably accommodate five people,...
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Mercedes-Benz has a busy 2015 planned with no fewer than 13 new arrivals planned over the next 12 months. Five of these will be in showrooms in the coming weeks, including the new C-Class Estate, an S63 AMG Coupe and S65 AMG Coupe and the new B-Class facelift. The new S 500 S-Class Coupe...
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The new 4WD Seat Leon X-perience is now available to order, for early 2015 delivery. Described by Seat as a ‘lifestyle estate’, the new model offers permanent four-wheel drive, extra ground clearance and a ‘specific off-road look’. A choice of two engines will be available initially – the 2.0-litre TDI 150bhp 4WD which costs...
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The new Skoda Fabia arrives in Ireland on December 1, with prices starting from €13,895. The new model is not as long as the outgoing one, but Skoda says it still manages to have ‘class leading luggage capacity’. It’s also shorter and wider than its predecessor, ‘providing a lower stance and improved road presence’....
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