Volkswagen dealers are now taking orders for the new Volkswagen Golf SV, for July delivery. The German car manufacturer says the new Golf SV will offer ‘all of the advanced technology of the Golf hatchback range, but in a larger, more practical body’. The new model replaces the Golf Plus and will sit between...
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Opel has added a front wheel drive variant to the Opel Insignia Country Tourer model. The German car maker describes the Insignia Country Tourer as an ‘athletic all-rounder’ with higher ground clearance ‘providing freedom beyond urban roads’. Meanwhile, its says the all-wheel drive model offers grip and ‘sure-footed handling’ in all conditions. Both variants...
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Skoda has added the sporty Monte Carlo derivative to its Citigo city car range, and has hinted that this treatment may also be on the cards for the Yeti SUV and the Rapid. Showcasing its sporty personality, the Citigo Monte Carlo sits lower than the original model, with 15in Auriga aluminium wheels and tinted...
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Silver is the colour of choice for Irish drivers when it comes to buying a new Ford, new European research from the company has found. However, in general white has surpassed black across the continent, with brown and orange the fastest growing colours. Ireland also has the highest uptake of manual air conditioning and...
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The all new Peugeot 308 SW will be available in Ireland from July. The French car company is describing it as a ‘contemporary and spacious estate for modern family drivers’. Long and wide, this ‘sporty estate’ is also lighter than its predecessor, which has a positive impact on its fuel economy. The new model...
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From today, anyone caught reading or composing a text message on a hands-free mobile phone while driving will face a mandatory court appearance. The new laws also apply to MMS media messaging and to email and carry a €1,000 maximum fine upon first conviction. This rises to €2,000 and/or up to three months in...
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Range anxiety could soon be a thing of the past if a Dutch project to create a sustainable under-road electric vehicle charger comes to pass. Range anxiety is the emotion felt by electric car drivers who fear their vehicle won’t make it to the nearest charge point before it runs out of battery power....
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The new BMW i8 is set to arrive in Ireland in July, with prices starting from €136,430. The 1.5-litre three cylinder plug-in petrol hybrid is the most advanced sports car ever produced by the German company. With 362hp, the BMW i8 has a top speed of 250kph and can accelerate from 0-100kph in 4.4seconds....
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