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Aston Martin DB11 now available with V8 power

After its successful global introduction in 2016, Aston Martin’s definitive GT – the acclaimed DB11 – is now available with a 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8 engine. Perfectly complementing the DB11’s existing 5.2-litre twin turbocharged V12 engine, this new powerplant has provided

New state of the art Toyota dealership in Drogheda

John and Stella Malone have opened their new, state of the art showroom, Malone’s of Drogheda. Relocating from their old premises in Drogheda, the newest Toyota dealership in Louth is located at the M1 Retail Park. Malone’s of Drogheda will

Insurance costs still a key concern for Irish motorists

A new motoring survey has found that one in two car owners in Ireland upgrade their car every five years. The bi-annual Carzone index, which it says examines trends in the Irish motoring market, highlights the continued rise in used

Young Irish innovators get dream chance to succeed as Nissan ambassadors

Young Irish innovators get dream chance to succeed as Nissan ambassadors 19 young innovators from all walks of life in Ireland have been given a golden opportunity to follow their dream of making it on the national and world stage

Kia tops J.D. Power’s rankings again this year

Continuing a multi-year string of quality and reliability awards and accolades, J.D. Power’s 2017 Initial Quality Study (IQS) has again recognised Kia Motors as the highest-ranking nameplate in the United States for the second year in a row. Kia’s improvement

Skoda’s 15-millionth vehicle since joining VW Group

Skoda is celebrating the production of its 15-millionth vehicle since the beginning of its partnership with Volkswagen. The two companies have thereby reached another milestone in their shared success story. Since being incorporated into the Volkswagen Group in 1991, Skoda

Gardaí assist retailers to combat ‘Card not present’ fraud

There is a continuing rise in fraudulent transactions resulting from compromised credit card details. However, now comes news that the Garda National Economic Crime Bureau (GNECB) has teamed up with the retail industry (Retail Excellence) in a bid to combat

Vehicle Dynamics International Awards 2017: the winners!

With an inspiring shortlist and a world-renowned international jury, 2017 is another great year for the Vehicle Dynamics International Awards, where Ireland is represented by Padraic Deane, our managing editor. These are the vehicle dynamics innovations, professionals and technologies that

2017 International Engine of the Year announced

In powertrain circles, it’s widely accepted that brilliant designs win the outright International Engine of the Year Award, but only truly great developments do it back-to-back. And history certainly seems to support this thinking; until this year, the exclusive ‘doubles’

Public and trade warned of new UK write-off system

Vehicle History experts Cartell.ie tells us that the Association of British Insurers (ABI) in the UK are no longer using Category C and Category D vehicle write-off classification in their new Voluntary Code of Practice (COP) for the industry. Following

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