Toyota has today provided us with the first look at the all-new Land Cruiser, a legendary model that has been synonymous with strength and reliability for more than 70 years, selling over 11.3 million units globally in the process. In…
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Toyota Ireland’s hybrid electric drivers inititive
Toyota Ireland reminds us that it’s initiative, titled ‘Hybrid Nation’ aims to promote the zero emissions driving capabilities of the latest generation Corolla, Yaris Cross, Yaris and Toyota C-HR hybrid electrics It adds that their promotion aims to showcase the impressive zero emission driving capabilities of its latest generation of hybrid electric vehicles. Anyone who owns a new…
Greater London has nearly 1,000 speed cameras, Northern Ireland has 5
New research has revealed that Northern Ireland has the lowest number of speed cameras in the UK, with a total of five cameras and only 0.4 cameras per 1,000km2. London reported the highest number of speed cameras in the country,…
£52m was top price-tag in 2021’s most expensive motors
With the disparity between the rich and the ultra-rich on the rise, millionaires and billionaires alike choose to showcase their wealth through the purchase of luxury hypercars. A British car leasing expert business (leaseelectriccar.co.uk) recently rounded-up the top most expensive…
Make the best of very high fuel prices
Anyone who has filled up with petrol or diesel in recent days will know to their cost just how high pump prices have risen.
European Car of the Year shortlist announced
The European Car of the Year (ECOTY) jury, covering 23 countries, has selected a shortlist of seven cars from a list of 39 candidates. These are the: Cupra Born Ford Mustang Mach-E Hyundai Ioniq 5 Kia EV6 Peugeot 308 Renault…
European Car of the Year 2021 shortlist announced
The seven finalists are in the running for European Car of the Year 2021. They finalists are: the Citroen C4, Cupra Formentor, Fiat 500, Land Rover Defender, Skoda Octavia, Toyota Yaris and the Volkswagen ID.3. After a second round of…
Some key differences between driving vans and cars
Drivers interchanging between between driving cars and vans are warned to pay heed to the differences in being behind the wheel in both. Ensuring drivers are used to the width and turning circles of the vehicle will also help ensure…
Update after deadly August bank holiday weekend
The deaths on Irish roads over the August Bank Holiday weekend were saddening, with four fatalities and ten serious injuries. Assistant Commissioner Paula Hilman, Roads Policing and Community Engagement, An Garda Síochána said: “An Garda Síochána views any road death…
The UK’s best car dealers in 2020
Participants in the Auto Express 2020 Driver Power survey have reported on their experiences, good and bad, with franchised dealers in the UK from 25 manufacturers. It makes interesting reading for car buyers and sellers alike. Dealers principles, sales managers and…
