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MINI at the 2013 Frankfurt International Motor Show

With seven models and up to eight engine variants, a uniquely diverse range of paint finishes, interior designs and options and a constantly growing programme of accessories, the British brand MINI sets the benchmark for individualised driving pleasure more than

New 170mph Opel takes bow at Frankfurt

With a top speed of 170mph and power output of 325PS, the new Insignia VXR SuperSport benefits from from a raft of design and chassis revisions which have been made across the entire Insignia range,. the new Insignia VXR SuperSport

RSA focuses on children going back to school

With schools reopening around the country for the start of a new school year, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) is asking parents, teachers and children to make every effort to ensure this school year is a safe one. Despite a

Škoda produces 4 million Octavias

Now an integral part of the motoring landscape here in Ireland, internationally Škoda has just produced the 4,000,000th Octavia. The anniversary vehicle – a third-generation Octavia in ‘Race-Blue’ rolled off the production line this week at the Mladá Boleslav main

Opel introduces class-leading 1.6 Turbos to portfolio

Opel is continuing the renewal of its powertrain portfolio, with the introduction of the all-new 1.6-litre four-cylinder, turbo-diesel engine in Ireland later this year. The Opel Zafira is the first model that will benefit from the major powertrain development programme

SEAT dealers raise €10,000 for Our Lady’s Hospital Crumlin

SEAT dealers across Ireland helped raise the huge figure of €10,000 for Our Lady’s Hospital Crumlin. Crumlin representative Johann Fox collected the cheque from Cian O’Brien, Director of SEAT Ireland and the SEAT dealers of Ireland at their annual conference

Hyundai reveals specification for new ix35

Hyundai Europe has announced specification enhancements for the new ix35, a model which seeks to continue the car’s success in the compact SUV segment. The new ix35, which should arrive here in the next month or so, will have a

Fastest production Golf yet

Volkswagen has released the first details of its powerful new Volkswagen Golf R, which will make its debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show next month. With a 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine producing 300 PS and 380Nm of torque, and transferring

Eye-catching Renault Twizy hits the streets

Renault’s stylish two-seater compact electric vehicle made its long awaited debut in Ireland and is now available to order. Over 10,000 of these urban wonders have already been sold in Europe.

First hybrid Range Rover models

Land Rover is launching its first-ever hybrid models, the Range Rover Hybrid and Range Rover Sport Hybrid. The company claims that they will deliver outstanding fuel economy, significantly lower CO2 emissions and retain Land Rover’s renowned capability and performance.