If you’ve ever had the misfortune to suddenly realise your car’s fuel tank is well into the red when you’re driving in the middle of nowhere or stuck in heavy traffic then you’ll appreciate Topaz’s new App for iPhone. The new mobile phone technology pinpoints the car’s location via GPS and directs you to...
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Seat has a sweet offer for those who test drive the new Ibiza between now and the end of June. Not only will you be able to avail of 50 free music downloads from the Universal Music catalogue, you will also be in with a chance to win a VIP Music prize to see...
Read more →Deploying at lightening fast speed, Volvo’s new Pedestrian Airbag Technology is the Swedish manufacturer’s latest move in its bid to eliminate pedestrian deaths by 2020. The new airbag, which is housed under the bonnet, is aimed at reducing head injuries. A world first in motoring technology, the safety system will be available in the...
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Ford has announced two new models in its Focus range. The Focus Limited Edition Series comprises the Focus Zetec S and the Titanium X and Ford hopes they will extend the distinctively sporty and premium feel of the range. The Focus Zetec S is available as a 1.6l TDCi diesel engine with the option...
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The new Peugeot 208 and the new Mazda CX-5 have been deemed among the safest cars in the world, after being awarded 5 stars in the European New Car Assessment Programme. The cars are rated in four categories – adult occupant protection, child occupant protection, safety assist systems and pedestrian protection – and crash...
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The all new Audi A3 reaches Irish shores in September but keen motorists can get their order in now. The new model will initially be offered in five engine options. These include three petrol engines – 1.2l (105bhp), 1.4l (125bhp) and 1.8l (180bhp) – and two diesel engines, a 1.6l (105bhp) and a 2l...
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Mazda is known as a driver’s car and it has certainly gotten it right with the new Mazda3 Facelift. With a sleek and stylish looking exterior, the Mazda3 opens up to a spacious interior, with plenty of legroom for driver and passenger alike. The model I was driving was very comfortable, with a fabric...
Read more →Fiat Group Automobiles and Mazda are teaming up to build a new roadster. If the partnership proves successful, the companies will develop two lightweight, rear-wheel drive, two-seater vehicles with each manufacturer showcasing its own design language and powertrain options. Both models will be manufactured at Mazda’s Hiroshima plant in Japan with production for the...
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