The new Volkswagen Passat is now available to buy in Ireland. Volkswagen says the eight-generation model boasts a brand new design, new technologies and new engines. It’s being offered in a choice of two petrol and three diesel engines, including the 1.4-litre 150 TSI petrol which uses Volkswagen’s Active Cylinder Technology. This promises ‘significant...
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One of the great things about being in a big car like the Skoda Octavia is that you can easily climb into the front seat should you accidentally child lock yourself into the back. However, the Octavia has more than one string to its bow when it comes to great things. Making room for...
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Skoda is literally taking on the big boys in the executive saloon market with the arrival in March of the new Skoda Octavia. Although generally thought of as a medium sized family car, the new Skoda Octavia’s larger dimensions will allow it to compete in the higher segment, the Czech car maker believes. The...
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A white Christmas would be the perfect conditions for the new Hyundai Santa Fe to show off its 4WD capabilities (not that we’re hoping for one) but there’s much more to the third generation model than that. The new Hyundai Santa Fe has undergone somewhat of a facelift over the years, with smooth contours...
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Ready, Steady, Go! The acceleration in the Lexus GS 450h F-Sport model is something to behold, especially in Sport S+ mode – you really are pushed back into your seat as you hit the accelerator. The only problem is it ends way too soon as you reach the speed limit in seconds. Outwardly, the...
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Kia combines striking good looks and a great spec to make its Optima a definite contender in the saloon segment. Boasting a massive cabin, the long, sleek four-door has plenty to offer both in terms of style and substance and its front lights move it up from the merely beautiful to the ‘striking looking’...
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If heated and cooled cup-holders are top of your motoring wish-list then you may want to check out Chrysler’s new 300C, as the feature comes as standard in the executive saloon. With an all-new look both inside and out, the new 300C will be available in two versions, both powered by Chrysler’s new 3l...
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You can’t help but notice something new every time you sit in to the Citroën DS5 – from the architectural fluidness of the door handle design to the almost hidden cup holders in car’s doors. Looking like a raised estate from the outside, talking points on the exterior are the chrome sabres stretching from...
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