The Society of the Irish Motor Industry is hoping the new dual registration period, which came into effect yesterday, will boost new car sales in Ireland. The new system will see new cars registered between now and June issued with a 131 plate, while new cars issued in the second half of the year...
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More than 200,000 Volkswagen Golfs have been sold in Ireland since the marque was launched in 1974, and Volkswagen believes there are currently 81,000 on the road in this country. The Golf has long been a phenomenal success for the German car maker. It has taken the number 1 spot in its segment in...
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The new Seat Toledo has arrived in Ireland and customers who order before December 21 will get 3,000km of free fuel. Four petrol and diesel engines will be available, two 1.2-litre TSI petrol engines, a 85bhp and a 105bhp, and two 1.6-litre TDI diesel engines, with 90 or 105bhp. Of the diesels, the 105bhp...
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If you’re after a small car that’s stylish and generous on spec then you should take a look at the new Hyundai i20. The supermini has had a facelift and is now more fuel efficient and has a better specification offering. It’s a cute looking small but muscular car with nice LED lights at...
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The new Honda Civic is on its way and Irish drivers will the first to get their hands on it. The 1.6 i-DTEC will arrive here in mid-December and will be priced from €23,695 for the SE grade. This trim offers alloy wheels, CD with remote audio controls, climate control air conditioning, electric windows,...
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Volvo has a reputation for building very safe and very solid cars and while safety is always paramount, the Swedish car manufacturer knew it would have to up its game to attract a younger audience. It believes the Volvo V40 is that car. To be honest, after my first couple of drives in the...
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The all new Volkswagen Golf will arrive in Ireland in December, with prices starting from €19,995. Volkswagen says the new model is lighter, more advanced, safer, bigger, more efficient and better equipped than its predecessor. The new Golf will be available here in three trim levels at launch – Trendline, Comfortline and Highline, with...
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The Skoda Octavia has just got exclusive. Available in both hatchback and Combi (estate) models, the Skoda Octavia Exclusive is on offer in both a 1.6TDI 105bph and a 2.0-litre 140bph diesel engine as well as a 1.2TSI 105bhp petrol engine All models are available in both manual and automatic transmissions. As well as...
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