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Jaguar devours diesel premium

Good news for diesel fans as the unfair premium charged on diesel powered models takes another blow thanks to Jaguar, which is…

Wed Oct 22 2003 - 01:00

Kia divorce Irish partner

Korean car firm Kia has taken charge of Irish distribution after a parting of the ways with previous importer, millionaire truck…

Wed Oct 15 2003 - 01:00

A conservative transport dream

Mitsubishi Lancer Are Irish motoring tastes more in tune with Moscow than Munich? Are we more Bucharest than Barcelona? These…

Wed Oct 15 2003 - 01:00

Sneak peek at Ford's new Focus

It's the car that aims to keep Ford at the top of the sales charts and lead the troubled manufacturer back to profitability

Wed Oct 15 2003 - 01:00

BMW joins VRT lament

With car prices already up five per cent this year and further increases on the way due to new EU rules, a senior European car…

Wed Oct 08 2003 - 01:00

It's the Scenic route to the space race

Renault Megane Scénic II The race to space was surprisingly driven by the French

Wed Oct 08 2003 - 01:00

New look for Land Rover's soft-roader

The new Land Rover Freelander is due for an Irish launch in November, according to a spokesperson for Land Rover Ireland

Wed Oct 08 2003 - 01:00

Audi's Le Man supercar may make it to the showrooms

Amid the hype and hyperbole of the recent Frankfurt Motor show, the introduction of an Audi supercar, the Le Mans, may have slipped…

Wed Oct 08 2003 - 01:00

Motor sector urges cuts in VRT

Motor trade body SIMI has called for the Minister for Finance to reduce vehicle registration tax (VRT) rates by 2

Thu Oct 02 2003 - 01:00

Volvo stands up to the big boys

Volvo has something of a contraceptive reputation in motoring: a trustworthy marque with enough protection to prevent unplanned…

Wed Oct 01 2003 - 01:00

Premium hits Irish diesel sales

As new car industry forecasts claim diesel power may make up 28 per cent of world sales by 2015, the premium on new diesels cars…

Wed Oct 01 2003 - 01:00

New EU rules on car sales in effect

Much ado about nothing. That's one way of describing the changes to EU rules on car sales which come into force today.

Wed Oct 01 2003 - 01:00

UCD students show their bottle - and their throttle

While there's little chance of an indigenous motor industry in Ireland, we are able to bring forth top class motoring talent, …

Wed Oct 01 2003 - 01:00

X5 and Yaris Verso top Which car list

BMW's X5 and Toyota's Yaris Verso have come top of Britain's largest reliability and satisfaction survey, published by Which? …

Wed Oct 01 2003 - 01:00

VW calls in its Irish importer for talks

Volkswagen is preparing to revamp its marketing and distribution network in several European countries

Wed Sept 10 2003 - 01:00

Renault: the Scenic route

Renault is keeping its focus on an eight per cent market share next year thanks to the arrival of the remaining elements of its…

Wed Sept 10 2003 - 01:00

Renault: the Scenic route

Renault is keeping its focus on an eight per cent market share next year thanks to the arrival of the remaining elements of its…

Wed Sept 03 2003 - 01:00

MINI's diesel: the torque of the town

The Mini One D The diesel challenge continues apace

Wed Aug 27 2003 - 01:00

Frankfurt shows the way of the future

Every motor show features its fair share of extravagance and a mix of the strange and the wonderful in all things automotive

Wed Aug 27 2003 - 01:00

Peugeot points to new 407

Peugeot is remaining coy about its announcement that it will "reveal a new design at the Frankfurt Motor Show next month", but…

Wed Aug 27 2003 - 01:00

Keep your eyes on the road!

With plans for more varied speed limits and "zero tolerance" speeding initiatives introduced in several British towns, drivers…

Wed Aug 27 2003 - 01:00

The right location to roll out history

"You can't have Rolls Royce next to a Pizza Hut

Wed Aug 27 2003 - 01:00

That's all, Volks!

It seems Volkswagen is determined to move away from its tradition of building "the people's car" and instead build "the bosses…

Wed Aug 06 2003 - 01:00

Call for roadside drug testing

The RAC Ireland has called for roadside testing for drug use, claiming that details released by Durham police in Britain found…

Wed Jul 30 2003 - 01:00

Car sales set for 145,000 in 2003

New car sales for July are expected to show the market down just over 6 per cent, with registration figures likely to reach 145…

Wed Jul 30 2003 - 01:00

Honda joins the diesel throng, but will we follow?

Honda has finally deigned to produce a diesel engine. Due to be introduced in the Accord range first, the 2

Wed Jul 23 2003 - 01:00

Moving onto another Astra plane

Opel has published official shots of its fifth generation Astra, due for debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show this September, where…

Wed Jul 23 2003 - 01:00

Ferrari's new 456

This is the first official sketches of what insiders say will be Ferrari's replacement for the four-seater 456 GT, due to hit…

Wed Jul 16 2003 - 01:00

Car prices up 7.8%

Average retail prices for new cars in Ireland rose by 7

Wed Jul 09 2003 - 01:00

Tall and testing tales

Learners are putting their faith in myth and legend, it seems, when it comes to preparing for the driving test

Wed Jul 09 2003 - 01:00

Jag gets lift-off

RoadTest: Jaguar XJ8 Jaguar has long been a gentleman's conveyance

Wed Jul 09 2003 - 01:00

Revamped Nubira keeps costs competitive

Daewoo has announced Irish prices for its new Nubira model range, the first new model in a busy revamp of the range since the…

Wed Jul 09 2003 - 01:00

The A3's luxurious evolution

Audi's new A3 arrives in our showrooms this week, hoping to maintain the popularity of its predecessor, which established the…

Wed Jul 02 2003 - 01:00

New car sales down 6.5% partly due to fall in car hire

New car sales are down 6.5 per cent for the first six months of the year

Wed Jul 02 2003 - 01:00

Honda's Accord Tourer is the top looker in the model range

It's amazing how some cars look so much more distinctive in their estate format

Wed Jun 25 2003 - 01:00

The Charade stops playing games

ROAD TEST/Daihatsu Charade: With the average speed in Dublin now in the region of 8 mph, 0-60 mph performance is not always …

Wed Jun 25 2003 - 01:00

Nubira, first fruit of Daewoo GM union

GM Daewoo has made a phoenix-like recovery from financial oblivion

Wed Jun 25 2003 - 01:00

Prius gets an Irish preview

Toyota's latest version of the hybrid Prius was previewed for the first time in Ireland last night, revealing a new design more…

Wed Jun 25 2003 - 01:00

Raising the roof with Saab

Saab will offer a soft-top version of its 9-3 from October, missing the summer sunshine but meeting the unique demands of a signficant…

Wed Jun 18 2003 - 01:00

Chapter 2: the new Lancer challenges Europe's leaders

Mitsubishi's makeover continues apace

Wed Jun 11 2003 - 01:00

Swedes lead the safety way

Swedish automotive safety firm Autoliv has designed a new seat belt system involving a standard 3-point belt and a supplementary…

Wed Jun 04 2003 - 01:00

Ford gives Mondeo a discreet facelift

Ford is giving the Mondeo a facelift, but there is significant moves afoot under the bonnet

Wed Jun 04 2003 - 01:00

Road safety education is stalled says campaigner

The educational side of road safety is not functioning at the moment, according to Vivian Foley, road safety campaigner and author…

Wed May 28 2003 - 01:00

Opel targets executives

Signum ist ein Berliner

Wed May 21 2003 - 01:00

All change for Lexus SUV

In the midst of a growing debate over role of SUVs in our in our society, the new Lexus RX300 has a lot to live up to.

Wed May 14 2003 - 01:00

New Pajero is just so macho

RoadTest: Mitsubishi Pajero Fresh from success in the Paris-Dakar Rally, Mitsubishi has returned the new Pajero back to its …

Wed May 14 2003 - 01:00

Ford increases Irish market share as new car sales shrink

Car sales figures for the first four months of the year show Ford building a steady lead in terms of new car registrations against…

Wed May 07 2003 - 01:00

All-aluminium XJ aims to balance tradition and technology

Jaguar has confirmed the Irish prices of its flagship XJ model, beginning at €82,000 for the 3-litre V6 Classic

Wed May 07 2003 - 01:00

Insurance threat to charity run for orphans

A charity delivery run to aid orphanages in Estonia, organised by a north Co Dublin motorcycle club and supported by the family…

Wed May 07 2003 - 01:00

Opel's 'mini-MPV' has extra va-va-room

RoadTest/Opel Meriva: Families are getting smaller in numerical size, if wider in girth

Wed Apr 30 2003 - 01:00
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