Ford has come up with a solution to prevent dents and scratches on car doors which result from tight parking spaces. The protective flap of the Door Edge Protector works automatically when the door is opened, providing a buffer to prevent the damage caused by one car door banging off another. It works against...
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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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Skoda reckons it has developed ‘the right car at the right time’ for the price-conscious family market with the introduction of its new compact saloon, the Rapid. Sitting between the Fabia and the Octavia, the Rapid is aimed at families looking for a spacious first car. Following hot on the heels of the Citigo,...
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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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Opel has announced that it will start taking orders for the new Opel Astra OPC in August. The fastest and most powerful Astra ever built, top speed in this coupé is 250kph, with acceleration from 0-100kph in six seconds. The 2l turbocharged direct injection petrol engine will put out 280hp. With the new saloon,...
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It’s always exciting taking delivery of a new car, but how exciting would it be if you were the first person in the world to own a particular model? Well, that’s exactly the position Tesla investor Steve Jurvetson found himself in last week, when he cautiously drove his new Tesla Model S out of...
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Fiat always does a great line in interesting looking city cars and the new 2012 Panda is no different. On the funky side of stylish, the Fiat Panda is a really happy looking little car. While it does look a little like a small van from the side profile, head on, it’s a much...
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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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