The Citroën DS5 is now available with a six-speed automatic gearbox. The French car manufacturer says the gearbox in the Euro 6 Blue HDi 180 ‘adapts to driving style’. It added: ‘The gear ratios of the new gearbox and associated accelerator pedal maps adapt to driving style, enabling the motorist to shift from an...
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A punitive taxation system is compromising road safety by keeping older cars on the road and putting advanced safety systems out of reach of many drivers. That is the view of many in the Irish motor industry and they are calling for such safety features to be tax exempt. This battle isn’t new –...
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No steering wheel, no accelerator, no brake pedal – the latest Google car is the ultimate in simple and the tech company also wants it to be the ultimate in safety. Google unveiled the ultra cute little two seater ‘car’ by giving members of the public a spin. Director of the Self-Driving Car Project,...
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Peugeot is ‘guaranteeing a thrilling ride’ for those who slide behind the wheel of the new Peugeot RCZ R. The 1.6-litre 270bhp turbocharged petrol two-seater sports coupe is the most powerful road car the French car manufacturer has ever sold. Peugeot says the RCZ R is a record breaker in its category for the...
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Seat is marking the 30th anniversary of the iconic Seat Ibiza with the Seat Ibiza Cupster – ‘a radically open-top fun mobile’. The totally open Cupra Roadster is the creation of Seat Design and is a one off. It’s powered by a 1.4-litre 180PS TSI engine with DSG dual-clutch transmission. The two-seater is totally...
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The versatile Seat Alhambra MPV is now even more luxurious with the arrival of the SE trim. Standard features in the new spec include leather upholstery and 18” alloys. The car also offers sports suspension front and rear, as well as heated sports front seats with lumbar support. Meanwhile, automatic rear sliding doors with...
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Nissan is aiming for the heart of the family hatchback market with the new Nissan Pulsar, which launches in the autumn. The Japanese car company says the five-door hatch ‘distils Nissan’s innovation and dynamism into an exciting new package’. It adds: ‘The Pulsar’s introduction highlights Nissan’s ambition and to deliver intelligent design and technical...
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The premium flagship Skoda Octavia model is now available in Ireland. In addition to the Elegance trim, the Octavia Laurin & Klement features 18” Turbine alloys and Bi-xenon headlights with LEDs. Inside, the brown alcantara and leather upholstered front seats are heated and can be electrically adjusted. Audiophiles will want to check out the...
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