The new Subaru BRZ has arrived in Ireland with the aim of providing ‘sheer driving pleasure’. The BRZ is Subaru’s version of the Toyota GT86. This front-engine, rear driven sports car is powered by a Boxer engine. The 2.0-litre, 200ps petrol engine has a top speed of 226kph and can accelerate from 0-100km in...
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The BMW 3 Series has been announced as the Continental Irish Car of the Year 2013. This is the first time that BMW has taken the Irish Motoring Writers’ Association-voted title. It was a good day for BMW as it won two out of the three categories for which it was nominated. The BMW...
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The Toyota GT86 is the epitome of simplicity, from the undulating exterior curves, to the interior styling, to the way it drives. But then again, that’s the feeling Toyota was going for – built for those for whom driving is a pleasure rather than a necessity. By design, driver aids are conspicuous by their...
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BMW has a strong showing in the Continental Irish Car of the Year Award shortlist with three of its models claiming spots in the final 11. Members of the Irish Motoring Writers Association have whittled down the longlist of 35 to a mere 11 vehicles, including three from the German car manufacturer and two...
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Toyota has returned to the sports car market with the GT86, a compact four seater that has been designed specifically for motorists for whom driving is a passion rather than a necessity. An entirely driver-oriented vehicle, the GT86 was designed with a ‘viewed from the inside out’ approach – its bold front wings are...
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