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2014 Renault Megane rejuvenated and refreshed

The Renault Megane range has undergone a stylish facelift and will go on sale this month. One of Renault’s most popular models, which was the best-selling car in Ireland in 2010, the Megane has been upgraded, giving it a more

First-ever BMW 2 Series Coupe on the way

“Wild, rebellious, unique” is how BMW is describing its new 2 Series Coupe.

On the Road with Autonomous Emergency Braking Systems

Euro NCAP has released the first results of rear-end crash avoidance systems tested against the upcoming 2014 rating protocol. Eight vehicles have been compared with respect to their performance on the test track.

New Suzuki SX4 S-CROSS receives 5-star Euro NCAP Overall Safety Rating

The new Suzuki S-CROSS has been rated one of Europe‘s safest cars, according to new independent crash testing results from Euro NCAP, receiving the maximum 5-star rating.

BMW launches all-new 4 Series

BMW has just launched its all-new stylish 4-Series. It replaces the the 3-series Coupe and the entry-level 420d SE kicks-off at €46,320 on the road.

Evolutionary new BMW 5-Series is lean and mean

BMW’s long expected new 5-Series is here. It’s a mid-life or face-lifted version to keep fresh and as popular as the out-going versions. And the entry-level diesel version is the 143 bhp 518d SE has a price tag of €43,380.

Continental Irish Van of the Year 2014 awards shortlist

The list of eligible vans for the title of Continental Irish Van of the Year awards 2014 has been announced by the nine members of the Irish Motoring Writers’ Association (IMWA) Van of the Year Jury.  

Opel’s latest Insignia sets very high standards

The new Opel Insignia, which arrives early next month is much more than a refreshed mid-generation model. It delivers a level of engineering efficiency and a couple of other class leading attributes that propels the Insignia past its major rivals

All-New Ford Transit Connect looks like a class-leader

Ford are in the process of renewing all their vans. Last year we saw the all-new one-tonne Transit Custom and arriving early next month is the new Transit Connect. The entry price for the Base model 1.6 TDCi, 75 bhp,

€46.5 million reduction in budget for road maintenance

“Proper road maintenance is essential” was also the demand of the Freight Transport Association Ireland (FTAI). It stated that to continue cuts will result in a progressive deterioration in the condition of the road network, higher maintenance costs for commercial