• About Joanne Ahern

    Joanne is a Dublin-based journalist whose interest in new cars stems from a childhood of being let down by bangers. When not road testing motors she gets around in a Peugeot 307cc called Ben. Joanne loves chocolate and coffee and is not a fan of electric parking brakes.

    Chevrolet takes on Irish market

    by  • May 21, 2012 • Motoring News

    2012 Chevrolet Captiva exterior - right front

    Chevrolet has announced its full model range for the Irish market. Six core models will be offered – the Spark city car, the Aveo supermini, the Cruze family hatchback, Cruze four-door saloon, Orlando seven-seat MPV and Captiva SUV. A station wagon variant of the Cruze will join the line-up later, while plans are also...

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    Jobs had plans for an iCar

    by  • May 21, 2012 • Motoring News, Technology

    2012 Apple iMove concept

    Apple founder Steve Jobs had an idea to build an iCar, it has been revealed. Watch Apple board member Mickey Drexler as he tells Fast Company about the late Jobs’ plan. Jobs had plans for an iCarMay 21st, 2012Joanne Ahern

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    SIMI launches quality servicing scheme

    by  • May 18, 2012 • Motoring News

    2012 SIMI Autosure

    The Society of the Irish Motor Industry has launched a new scheme to professionalise car servicing in Ireland. Similar to the RECI scheme for electrical contractors, only qualified technicians will be allowed to sign off on service work carried out under the SIMI Autosure Professional Register (SIMI APR). Parts that need to be replaced...

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    Hyundai sees 37 per cent bump in sales

    by  • May 18, 2012 • Motoring News

    Hyundai Ireland is celebrating an almost 40 per cent increase in sales between January and April of this year. This compares with a 7.1 per cent decline in the overall Irish new car market during the same period. In fact, there was good news for the brand across Europe, with a 9.7 per cent...

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    Skoda sponsors Newstalk GAA

    by  • May 17, 2012 • Motoring News

    Skoda has been announced as the new sponsor of Newstalk’s GAA coverage. As part of the deal, Skoda will be doing five live broadcasts with the Newstalk 106-108fm Sport Saturday team. The shows will be presented by Ger Gilroy from local GAA clubs around the country, with the Newstalk Sports team giving full analysis...

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    Two new Toyota dealerships in Cork

    by  • May 17, 2012 • Motoring News

    Macroom Motors and Grandon Car Sales have been announced as new additions to Toyota’s dealer network in Cork. Macroom Motors has also been awarded the Lexus franchise for the Cork region. Managing Director of Toyota Ireland, David Shannon said: ‘We are very excited by the prospect of opening two new dealerships in the Cork...

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    B-Class offers stylish family car

    by  • May 16, 2012 • Car Reviews, Test Drives

    2012 Mercedes-Benz B-Class exterior - left front

    If you’re on the lookout for a spacious family car but aren’t willing to compromise on style then you should take a look at the Mercedes-Benz B-Class. This five-seater has oodles of panache, from its beautifully designed glossy interior, to its Merc logo-looking air vents, to the pull up handle in the inside of...

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