Peugeot has up-specced the Peugeot 5008 seven-seater with the addition of special edition Family models. Based on the mid-range Active spec, the Family models gain a panoramic roof with electric blind, privacy glass, roof bars, two headrest-integrated DVD screens with Bluetooth headphones, luxury carpet mats and a leather steering wheel as standard. Three ISOFIX...
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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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‘Are you dancing?’, my incredulous passenger asks. We’re cruising along an almost deserted M8 en route from Cork to Dublin in the Ford S-Max. Such is the knee clearance in the driver’s seat that I am indeed tapping my feet along to the music on the radio – albeit with the cruise control keeping...
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There was a time when the MPV was very much the ugly sister of the car family. Big and boxy, it was feted only for its practicality and functionality – the poor MPV didn’t even have personality going for it. But times have changed and car manufacturers have started to pay more attention to...
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Kia has announced that its all-new Kia Carens compact MPV will make its world debut at the Paris Motor Showin September. Dynamic space is the concept for the new look Carens and Kia says it will offer ‘stylish spacious practicality’. It added: ‘The new Carens will combine sporty looks with spacious functionality and an...
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If you hate the sight of a centre storage unit/armrest in a car simply because it always seems to be more of a hindrance than a help, then you’re in for a treat in the new Opel Zafira Tourer. The 7-seater features a tiered storage unit which slides out of your way. At the...
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Dr Dre and Lavazza, yes, the coffee people, are two of the names associated with the latest member of the Fiat 500 family, the Fiat 500L. The Italian car manufacturer promises the 500L will offer ‘MPV practicality, SUV image and Supermini efficiency’, although it’s only slightly longer than the average European car. Fiat reckons...
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If you’re on the lookout for a spacious family car but aren’t willing to compromise on style then you should take a look at the Mercedes-Benz B-Class. This five-seater has oodles of panache, from its beautifully designed glossy interior, to its Merc logo-looking air vents, to the pull up handle in the inside of...
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