Opel is adding a cabrio version to its Opel Adam city car range. The ‘adventure-loving open-air car’, the Adam Rocks arrives in Ireland next month. It differs from the original Adam through increased height and ‘distinctive body cladding’, as well as an electrically folding swing top canvas roof. The Adam Rocks will be available...
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The all new Ford Mondeo is expected in Ford dealerships across the country in late November. Prices for the new mid- and high-series models start from €28,995 and the cars are now available to order. The new model will initially be available in two trims – Zetec and Titanium – in both five-door and...
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I’ve always loved the rear doors in the Opel Meriva. It’s perhaps an unusual statement but these doors open backwards, like a traditional London cab. Not only is it a quirky design feature, there is practicality behind it as well – opening doors that way makes it easier to load baby seats and also...
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It looks like a normal car, it feels like a normal car but the new Seat Leon ST FR is not a normal car. Not only is it a fast, head-turningly attractive sporty estate model, it’s also another step closer to a self driving car, with the help of the combined optional Lane Assist...
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Nissan has gone to the moon and back for the new Nissan Qashqai. Ok, that may be a slight overstatement, but the Japanese car company has based the seats in the new model crossover on Nasa research. The driver lumbar support in said vehicle was ‘Nasa inspired’. The Qashqai was the car that started...
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There’s no getting away from it – the Kia Soul is an unusual looking car. Squat and square, this car garnered a lot of attention, and I spotted passers-by stopping to investigate it when it was parked on the street. A real love it or hate it, the exterior shape wasn’t liked by any...
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Ford has added a touch of magic to the Fiesta, making it a very alluring drive indeed. The five-door model is a good looking supermini, which carries the family nose of the larger Focus and Mondeo. Inside, our test car had a patterned fabric interior. Legroom was good back and front and two adults...
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Korean car company SsangYong has unveiled the facelifted SsangYong Korando. It describes the refreshed model as offering ‘the practicality and convenience of an SUV and the creature comforts of a saloon car’. Initially available in front wheel drive only, an all wheel drive model will follow. SsangYong says the interior has been greatly enhanced,...
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