• Posts Tagged ‘Toyota’

    First Drive: Toyota Yaris Hybrid

    by  • November 28, 2012 • Car Reviews, First Drives

    2013 Toyota Yaris Hybrid exterior left front static

    Toyota has a busy 2013 planned, with the introduction of the Prius+ seven seater and the Pro Ace in the coming months. However, yesterday the new Toyota Yaris Hybrid, as well as the new Toyota Auris range, took centre stage at their Irish launch and we were lucky enough to take them for a...

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    Sporty GT86 puts Toyota in the fast lane

    by  • November 21, 2012 • Car Reviews, Test Drives

    2012 Toyota GT86 exterior front left static

    The Toyota GT86 is the epitome of simplicity, from the undulating exterior curves, to the interior styling, to the way it drives. But then again, that’s the feeling Toyota was going for – built for those for whom driving is a pleasure rather than a necessity. By design, driver aids are conspicuous by their...

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    Dublin Fully Charged with EV summit

    by  • July 12, 2012 • Motoring News

    2012 Renault Fluence Z.E. - ESB charging station

    There are ‘exciting new challenges and new opportunities’ ahead in the bid to ensure Ireland meets its electric vehicle target of 10 per cent of passenger cars by 2020, ESB boss Pat O’Doherty told delegates at the Fully Charged International Electric Vehicle Summit. The event, which was held in Dublin, attracted more than 260...

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    Prince Albert test drives new Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid

    by  • July 2, 2012 • Motoring News

    2012 Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid Monaco

    His Serene Highness Prince Albert of Monaco has taken delivery of the first production Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid in Europe. Prince Albert has the car on a two month loan, and Toyota is hopeful that it will replace the standard Prius which he currently uses. Monaco is running an incentive scheme to encourage environmentally...

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    21 cars vie to be best in Fleet Car Awards

    by  • June 18, 2012 • Motoring News

    2012 Audi A6 Avant exterior - right front

    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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    Owners give top marks to Kia Sportage

    by  • June 1, 2012 • Motoring News

    2012 Kia Sportage exterior - right side

    The Kia Sportage has rocketed to the top of the JD Power-WhatCar? owner satisfaction survey. With a score of 83.8%, the Sportage pipped the Jaguar XF at the post, beating it into second place on 83.4%. It was up 15 places on the previous survey, however. There was also good news for the Toyota...

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    Toyota GT86 a sports car for enthusiasts

    by  • May 29, 2012 • Motoring News

    2012 Toyota GT86 exterior - left side

    Toyota has returned to the sports car market with the GT86, a compact four seater that has been designed specifically for motorists for whom driving is a passion rather than a necessity. An entirely driver-oriented vehicle, the GT86 was designed with a ‘viewed from the inside out’ approach – its bold front wings are...

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    Two new Toyota dealerships in Cork

    by  • May 17, 2012 • Motoring News

    Macroom Motors and Grandon Car Sales have been announced as new additions to Toyota’s dealer network in Cork. Macroom Motors has also been awarded the Lexus franchise for the Cork region. Managing Director of Toyota Ireland, David Shannon said: ‘We are very excited by the prospect of opening two new dealerships in the Cork...

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