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BMW's new convertible

BMW has released the first official images of its new 3-Series convertible with its new folding metal roof.

Wed Oct 25 2006 - 01:00

Safe Swedish family fare for execs

Volvo S80: "Play it safe". That's the mantra for Volvo and it's paid great dividends over the years.

Wed Oct 25 2006 - 01:00

Prepare for a new family contender

Ford S-Max: When it was first launched, the S-Max smacked of overkill

Wed Oct 11 2006 - 01:00

Peugeot testing its 307 remake

It's just over a year since the Peugeot 307 underwent a restyling, and yet the French car firm is already well under way in testing…

Wed Oct 04 2006 - 01:00

Concept hints at new flagship

Peugeot has revealed a new concept, the 908 RC, that features not only the French firm's new Le Mans challenging diesel engine…

Wed Aug 23 2006 - 01:00

VW's new compact SUV caught testing in Finland

This is Volkswagen's answer to the Land Rover Freelander

Wed Aug 16 2006 - 01:00

Q7 beats the best in rugged market

RoadTest: Audi Q7: For all the hot air being expended by the anti-SUV lobby, it seems consumer demand remains unabated

Wed Aug 16 2006 - 01:00

BMW unveils new seven-seat X5

This is the new BMW X5

Wed Aug 09 2006 - 01:00

Mercedes-Benz E-Class

For decades it epitomised career success in Ireland

Wed Aug 09 2006 - 01:00

Tops down for VW's new dawn

VW Eos: Volkswagen would clearly like us to believe this is the start of a new age for the company - hence the decision to name…

Wed Jul 26 2006 - 01:00

A legend lost in the mists of time

FirstDrive - Honda Legend:  Honda's Legend doesn't quite stand out from the rest in the executive league.

Wed Jul 26 2006 - 01:00

Chrysler 300C

It's more eyecatching than a Playboy model and more muscular than the body builders on LA's Venice beach

Wed Jul 19 2006 - 01:00

Twin-turbo coupe puts BMW in charge

First Drive: "Continuity is key." That's the message from BMW as they set about launching the new 3-Series Coupé

Wed Jul 19 2006 - 01:00

Brute force pick-up captures a fan

Mitsubishi L200 I was clear about my duty from the moment I left the office to collect the Mitsubishi L200.

Wed Jul 05 2006 - 01:00

Price and power puts Twintop ahead

Opel Astra Twintop 2.0: While the moneyed masses wonder how to spend their latest windfalls, some will opt to go under the knife…

Wed Jun 21 2006 - 01:00

Magentis takes a family spin

In the midst of a busy revamp of its model line-up, Korean car firm Kia has launched its new Magentis, the biggest difference…

Wed Jun 21 2006 - 01:00

Fox could handle some Beetle flair

VW Fox: Slowly cooking in a small VW last week amid our annual weeklong summer spell, the mind wanders to where exactly the …

Wed Jun 14 2006 - 01:00

Sorento sports a new look

The ambitious Korean car brands of Hyundai and Kia suffered something of a setback of late with the arrest of their chairman …

Wed Jun 07 2006 - 01:00

Audi A8 steps up to the limelight

Audi A8 4.2 TDI: I may not seem your ideal when you look into my eyes..

Wed Jun 07 2006 - 01:00

Subaru Impreza Sportswagon

In the dating world, everyone understands the secret code: "She's got a great personality

Wed May 31 2006 - 01:00

Flagship Swede edges closer

FirstDrive/Volvo S80: Volvo has never had a better opportunity to pick up conquest sales in the premium sector with its new …

Wed May 10 2006 - 01:00

Rugged SUV that gets the job done

RoadTest Subaru Forester: Can you remember the last time a coffee shop simply offered two choices: with or without milk? How…

Wed May 03 2006 - 01:00

Rav 4 muscles in on the big boys

RoadTest: Toyota Rav4 It cruises comfortably on the motorways and handles the bending back roads with great aplomb for a vehicle…

Wed Apr 26 2006 - 01:00

A supermini bursting out of the mould

FirstDrive: Peugeot 207 There seems to be a general theme running through the motor industry of late: bigger is better

Wed Apr 26 2006 - 01:00

Alfa slips some attitude into the 159

Alfa Romeo 159: Alfa owners are a loyal lot

Wed Mar 22 2006 - 00:00

A motoring legend with a heart of gold

Andrew Hamilton , Motoring Correspondent with The Irish Times for more than 35 years, died this week

Wed Mar 22 2006 - 00:00

Vitara makes a grand impression

RoadTest: Suzuki Grand Vitara A sexy Suzuki? Two years ago that was about as likely as coming across a sober tourist in Temple…

Wed Mar 15 2006 - 00:00

Cadillac brings luxury back

FIRSTDRIVE: They've started production of a film version of the 1980s soap Dallas

Wed Mar 15 2006 - 00:00

Ford S-Max to feature at Geneva show

The car world is preparing to descend upon the Swiss lakeside city of Geneva next week for the start of the annual motor show…

Wed Feb 22 2006 - 00:00

BMW lets its passion rip through

A passion for motoring is about much more than metal

Wed Feb 22 2006 - 00:00

Jaguar gives sport its edge

FirstDrive: Jaguar XK

Wed Feb 15 2006 - 00:00

Covering all your options the Volvo way

Volvo C70 : Watching the raindrops bounce off your windscreen on a wet February morning could lead you to consider the Irish…

Wed Feb 15 2006 - 00:00

Evolve - and fall in love once again

Mitsubishi Evo IX: They say that stereotypes are devices for saving a biased person the trouble of learning

Wed Feb 08 2006 - 00:00

Supermarketing the car of the future

Ford's 'Mr Product', Richard Parry-Jones, sees the future of successful car sales in a pragmatic style

Wed Feb 08 2006 - 00:00

Volvo C70 set to take on competitors

Volvo had its official launch of the new C70 coupé convertible yesterday and opted for one of the world's greatest stretches …

Wed Feb 01 2006 - 00:00

New flagship S80 for Volvo

This is the new Volvo S80, due to make its world debut at the Geneva Motor Show next month

Wed Feb 01 2006 - 00:00

The return of the king

Mercedes-Benz S-Class: Even the Dalai Lama couldn't help feeling a bit smug cruising through Drumcondra in an S350, passing …

Wed Feb 01 2006 - 00:00

Return of the Jetta: VW strikes back

VW Jetta: It's great to see the Jetta badge back.

Wed Jan 25 2006 - 00:00

BMW launch new coupe

BMW has its sights set on the new Porsche Cayman S with the announcement of its new Z4 M Coupé.

Wed Jan 25 2006 - 00:00

New car sales up 15%

New car sales are up 15 per cent on last year and well on their way to finishing the year at 200,000, according to unofficial…

Wed Jan 25 2006 - 00:00

US pin-up may steal hearts over here

In the States, every 'homie' has one, the rappers adore it, the muscle motor fans drool over it and even the pin-striped accountants…

Wed Jan 25 2006 - 00:00

Ford reveals name of seven-seater

Ford has finally revealed a name for the production version of its sporty seven-seater people-carrier SAV concept, which will…

Wed Jan 18 2006 - 00:00

Many don't know km speed limits - RAC

One year on since the introduction of metric speed limits, nearly one in three motorists did not know that 50 km/h is the speed…

Wed Jan 18 2006 - 00:00

Jaguar aims to bring heritage to city

Jaguar XJ: History can offer as many millstones as milestones

Wed Jan 11 2006 - 00:00

Yaris is the belt and braces choice

RoadTest/Toyota Yaris: You have to feel sorry for all the small car manufacturers

Wed Dec 28 2005 - 00:00

BMW Z4 coupe gets the green light

BMW has confirmed its Z4 coupé 'concept' is going into production, with an arrival date in showrooms expected by the end of May…

Wed Dec 21 2005 - 00:00

Expansion of online car tax to cater for new car buyers

Following the success of the online renewal system for motor tax, the service has been expanded to allow the owners of new or…

Wed Dec 21 2005 - 00:00

The Civic takes a sporty turn

Honda Civic: Originality is hard to come by in any format

Wed Dec 21 2005 - 00:00

Stylish Seat finds its niche in sport

RoadTest Seat Leon: For years we've been confused with exactly what role Seat had in the world

Wed Dec 14 2005 - 00:00

BMW to retain its 3-series branding

It seems that plans to rebadge the next generation of BMW's mid-size coupés and cabriolets as the 4-Series have had to be shelved…

Wed Dec 14 2005 - 00:00
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