New car sales are expected to top 100,000 in 2015 – the highest figure since 2008. Figures released today by the Society of the Irish Motor Industry show a 31 per cent year-on-year increase in new car sales in January. Some 29,948 151-plate cars were registered last month. The top three selling car brands...
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The demands on a city car are generally straightforward – it needs to be affordable, peppy on urban roads, easy to handle and easy to park. The new Hyundai i10 is all of those, and more. While the new model is still not the prettiest of cars, it is much better looking than its...
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A white Christmas would be the perfect conditions for the new Hyundai Santa Fe to show off its 4WD capabilities (not that we’re hoping for one) but there’s much more to the third generation model than that. The new Hyundai Santa Fe has undergone somewhat of a facelift over the years, with smooth contours...
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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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Increased standard specification, lower emissions and better fuel consumption is what Hyundai is offering in its new look i20 model, which has arrived in Ireland with a 6-speed manual 1.1-litre diesel engine and a 5-speed manual 1.2-litre petrol engine. As well as lower CO2 emissions and better fuel consumption in both engines, the new...
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The Hyundai Veloster is definitely no dinosaur and is perhaps one of the quirkiest looking cars on the road at the moment. A four-door coupe (yes, you read that correctly), the Veloster reminds me of someone who has to dress somberly for work, but catch a glimpse of the patterned inside collar of their...
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If you like to know exactly how long you’ve been stopped at the lights, then the Hyundai i40 is the car for you as its Stop/Start system tells you just that. And if you’re into quirkiness, it sings a little welcome song when you turn the key in the ignition. The Hyundai i40 is...
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Audi is leading the way in the inaugural Motorcheck.ie Fleet Car Awards, with five of its cars nominated in the 21-car shortlist. The finalists were whittled down from a longlist of 94 cars aimed at the business user. An expert judging panel is tasked with judging the shortlisted cars on styling, quality, engine and...
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