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    TomTom seeks drivers to Map Paradise

    by  • June 2, 2012 • Motoring News

    2012 TomTom Map Paradise

    If you like driving, tropical islands, sunshine and earning lots of money for very little work, then TomTom has just the task for you. The SatNav company is looking to send five families or groups of friends on an all-expenses-paid mapping expedition around a tropical island. Oh, and you also get €10,000 spending money....

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    Owners give top marks to Kia Sportage

    by  • June 1, 2012 • Motoring News

    2012 Kia Sportage exterior - right side

    The Kia Sportage has rocketed to the top of the JD Power-WhatCar? owner satisfaction survey. With a score of 83.8%, the Sportage pipped the Jaguar XF at the post, beating it into second place on 83.4%. It was up 15 places on the previous survey, however. There was also good news for the Toyota...

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    Quirky features in new Chrysler 300C

    by  • June 1, 2012 • Motoring News

    2012 Chyrsler C300 exterior - right front

    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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    Bavaria City Racing comes to Dublin

    by  • June 1, 2012 • Features, Motoring News

    2012 Bavaria City Racing - F1

    Dublin city centre will be no place for Sunday drivers on June 3 – at least not those behind the wheel anyway as a host of motor track stars will be whizzing around the city streets as part of Bavaria City Racing. More than 100,000 people are expected in the city centre on Sunday...

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    September launch for new BMW 7 Series

    by  • May 31, 2012 • Motoring News

    2012 BMW 7 Series exterior - left front

    The new BMW 7 Series will hit Irish showrooms in late September. With a focus on sporting elegance, refinement and comfort, the new saloon reinforces the German marque’s commitment to building the finest flagship model possible. The new BMW 7 Series also combines enhanced performance with significantly reduced emissions and fuel consumption. Outside, the...

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    Econo Check can save Ford drivers a quarter on fuel bill

    by  • May 30, 2012 • Motoring News

    2012 Ford Econo Check

    Ford believes it can help motorists save up to a quarter on their fuel bill with its new Econo Check. A free service, Econo Check is a first for Ireland. It works by installing a data logger in the car for a number of days to provide an extended analysis of the motorist’s driving...

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    Toyota GT86 a sports car for enthusiasts

    by  • May 29, 2012 • Motoring News

    2012 Toyota GT86 exterior - left side

    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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    Road train premieres on Europe’s motorways

    by  • May 28, 2012 • Motoring News, Technology

    2012 Volvo Sartre road train

    Volvo has successfully completed the first-ever test drive of a road train among other road users. Road trains, or platoons, are made up of a number of vehicles that automatically monitor the distance, speed and direction of the car immediately in front and mimic its actions. Volvo’s test, carried out on 200km of motorway...

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