Opel has announced an autumn date for the Irish launch of its new Astra Saloon. Joining the hatchback, Sports Tourer and GTC coupe, the 4-door saloon will complete the Astra line up. Six engine types will initially be on offer in Ireland – three petrol units – 1.4 turbo (140hp), 1.6i six-speed automatic (115hp),...
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Lexus is offering an enhanced luxury experience in its new GS 450h, which arrives in Ireland on Friday. This is the fourth generation of the hybrid saloon, and Lexus promises improved design, better driving dynamics, and a more spacious interior. Boot size is also remarkable, being 55 per cent larger than that of the...
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The Volkswagen Cross Polo is aptly named for it does indeed look like quite an angry car. With a slightly raised body, black side skirts, and roof rails, the Cross Polo resembles a little SUV. Sit into the hatchback and even without the VW branding, the up-close windscreen and functional layout ensure there’s no...
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World Rally Championships star Jari-Matti Latvala was one of nine drivers to set 16 Federation Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) speed world records in the new Ford Focus 1.0-litre EcoBoost. The records were set at the CERAM test circuit in Mortefontaine, France on distances ranging from 1km to 4,104.7km. They included tests from a standing...
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Anyone in and around Dublin this afternoon could be forgiven for assuming a T. rex had somehow invaded the Irish capital, such was the roar from the Formula 1 cars at the Bavaria City Racing event. More than 110,000 people turned out on an extremely cold and wet Sunday to check out the sights,...
Read more →Some €18million worth of vehicles took part in the Bavaria City Racing event in Dublin. Among them were the HR LeMans Spyker, Porsche GT3 Cup Cars and a British Touring Car, which made up the race car demonstration. Race Car demo at Bavaria City RacingJune 3rd, 2012Niall O'Hara
Read more →McLaren Formula 1 star Jenson Button was in Dublin today as part of the Bavaria City Racing event. Not only was he driving the 2011 Canadian Grand Prix winning car, he also took two lucky competition winners for a spin in the McLaren MP4 Supercar. Check out our videos to hear the roar from...
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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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