• Posts Tagged ‘Volvo V40’

    BMW 3 Series named Irish Car of the Year

    by  • November 22, 2012 • Motoring News

    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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    Irish Car of the Year shortlist announced

    by  • October 30, 2012 • Motoring News

    2012 Kia Optima exterior front right

    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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    Volvo V40 lives up to its sporty looks

    by  • October 24, 2012 • Car Reviews, Test Drives

    2012 Volvo V40 exterior left side

    Volvo has a reputation for building very safe and very solid cars and while safety is always paramount, the Swedish car manufacturer knew it would have to up its game to attract a younger audience. It believes the Volvo V40 is that car. To be honest, after my first couple of drives in the...

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    Volvo V40 sets new safety record

    by  • August 30, 2012 • Motoring News

    2012 Volvo V40 exterior front left

    It’s been a record breaking week for Volvo, with its new Volvo V40 achieving the best overall result ever in the Euro NCAP safety tests. The V40 was awarded the maximum five star rating by the independent crash test authority. The Vovo V40 also received the best result ever in the protection for adults...

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