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• Arrival of the new Audi TT Coupe

Audi have fixed September next as the date for the introduction into Ireland of their new second generation Audi TT Coupe which is currently being presented to the international motoring media. In its new form, Audi has been careful to retain the TT’s visual attractiveness whilst enhancing its dynamic appeal in terms of design, engine output [...]

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• Alfa Romeo’s New 159 Range Arrives.

Motoring aficionados often point out that Alfa Romeo’s cars are designed and engineered to provide pleasure both to the owners’ eyes and ears. Remembering that these cars are from the homeland of Verdi and da Vinci, Armani and Pavarotti, this observation won’t surprise anyone. Moreover, just as most of the world’s great opera houses are [...]

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• BMW and Eagle Star

BMW Group Ireland has announced the launch of insurance schemes developed in conjunction with Eagle Star, part of the Zurich Financial Services Group. The range of schemes includes three product lines that have been specifically tailored to the needs of BMW, MINI and BMW Motorrad owners. This is good news for the consumer as it offers [...]

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• Alfa’s New Brera Coupe arrives in Ireland

“It drives as well as it looks and it looks as good as it drives”: that’s the simple claim from Alfa Romeo about their new Brera 2+2 coupé, which has just gone on sale in Ireland. On looks alone, a Brera can stop you in your tracks, which is hardly surprising as Giorgetto Giugiaro designed the [...]

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• C4 Picasso Exclusive Preview

The New Citroen C4 Picasso – A Work of Art at Citroen Dealers The New Citroen C4 Picasso, revealed at the Paris Motor show in September, arrives at Citroen dealers throughout Ireland from the 1st of December for a pre-launch exclusive preview in advance of its official launch in January 2007. Crammed with unique features, the C4 [...]

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• FIAT’S NEW BRAVO: A JOB WELL DONE.

Bravo! In Italian it means ‘well done!’ and it’s a word understood in every country on earth. It’s that familiarity with the word, as well as the ‘well done’ meaning, that lead Fiat Auto to use name for their newest car, launched internationally on Feb 1 and due in Ireland in June. Bravo is a very important [...]

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• C4 Picasso (5-seater)

Following the successful launch of the Grand C4 Picasso (7-seater) visiospace, Citroën is broadening its MPV range further in first-quarter 2007 with the release of its second visiospace, the uniquely styled C4 Picasso (5-seater). The Marque’s new compact MPV instantly stands out with its dynamic, attractive styling. The newcomer’s assertive look conveys both the promise of [...]

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• Sweet Sixteen: FIAT-S New Sedici 4×4 SUV

  Fiat Auto Ireland has launched a new 4×4 SUV range in Ireland. The Fiat Sedici was launched earlier this year in continental and UK markets and has been a big success for Fiat, contributing to the Company’s dramatically increased sales. Sedici means sixteen in Italian. The name is inspired by the idea of the ‘4×4’ identification [...]

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• The new Volvo C30

The new Volvo C30 - Young, dynamic people with intense lives get “a Volvo of their own” • A cool car for active people • Sporty four-seater with glass tailgate • Volume target 65 000 cars per year • 75 percent of the buyers in Europe • Wide personalization possibilities with body kit and two-tone combinations With the new C30, Volvo [...]

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• Volvo Cars is expanding its range of bioethanol-powered FlexiFuel cars

Volvo Cars is launching FlexiFuel models powered by renewable bioethanol on several European markets this autumn. The green model range is also being extended and even Volvo’s new C30 will be offered with eco-optimised FlexiFuel power. Eight new markets “Interest in ethanol as a vehicle fuel is growing in Europe,” says Gerry Keaney, Senior Vice President Market, [...]

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• New Nissan Qashqai Is Here. At last a car like no other.

    New Nissan Qashqai Is Here. At last a car like no other. Unique is often a misused word, but not when mentioned in connection with the new Nissan Qashqai (pronounced Cash-kye). A passenger car with SUV attributes, the new Nissan Qashqai will be built at Nissan’s highly productive Sunderland plant in the UK and shows clear styling [...]

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• Audi post new TT Roadster prices

Audi have posted the prices of their new TT Roadster first versions of which will begin to arrive on the market here from next month.  There will be two models in the new TT Roadster range beginning with a 2.0-litre TFSI, 200bhp version with 6-speed manual transmission at EUR54,340 (ex works).  A second version with S-Tronic transmission [...]

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• All-new Mazda2 to debut at the 2007 Geneva International Motor Show

All-new Mazda2 to debut at the 2007 Geneva International Motor Show Mazda Motor Ireland, 13/ 02/ 2007 Mazda Motor Corporation will unveil the much-anticipated all-new Mazda2 at the Geneva International Motor Show. The world premiere will take place at 14:15 CET on Tuesday, 6 March at the 77th annual Geneva International Motor Show. The all-new Mazda2 is more [...]

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• Europe loves the economical Polo BlueMotion

Europe loves the economical Polo BlueMotion The Polo BlueMotion has surpassed all expectations. More and more European importers are eager to introduce the five-seat automobile. Thus, production at the Pamplona plant in Spain has been more than tripled. With its most economical model, Volkswagen launched its BlueMotion initiative on sustainability which refers to Volkswagen’s environmental responsibility.

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• Clean issue: the Volkswagen Clean TDI

Clean issue: the Volkswagen „Clean TDI“ Volkswagen unveils the cleanest ever TDI engine – the „Clean TDI“. Central theme of the entire concept is the reduction of nitrogen oxide. One of the drive systems, for example, uses a reservoir catalytic converter. Compared to present vehicles, this system produces up to 90 % less nitrogen oxide emissions. [...]

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• Hyundai new i30 hatchback and a New Naming Scheme

Hyundai used the 2007 Geneva Motor Show to reveal a new c-segment hatchback called the i30 and a new naming scheme with model lines bearing the “i” prefix. Hyundai says “i” stands for inspiration, intelligence and integrity. Eventually, Hyundai’s entire lineup will include: i10, i20, i30, i40, and i50. Hyundai will offer a variety of diesel [...]

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• Ireland’s First Jap-Fest Mondelo Park

Ireland’s First Jap-Fest Mondelo Park - Sept 9th 2007 - 10am-5pm

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• NEW NISSAN TIIDA - Are you sitting comfortably

NEW NISSAN TIIDA - Are you sitting comfortably? The most spacious and comfortable car in its class Nissan’s quest to be at the forefront of automotive design has resulted in the recent development of some highly acclaimed, ground-breaking new models. Examples include the recently launched Note and Qashqai, part of Nissan’s replacement strategy for the Almera range. Following [...]

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• Best Ever Adult Occupant Score for Nissan Qashqai

Today, Euro NCAP is delighted to release the results for its highest scoring car in adult occupant protection since Euro NCAP was established over 10 years ago. The Nissan Qashqai, a small family car, received almost maximum points in Euro NCAP’s strict front, side impact and pole crash tests as well as a high performance [...]

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• C4 Picasso 5 Seater

NEW FIVE SEAT C4 PICASSO EXTENDS CITROËN’S IMPRESSIVE MPV LINE-UP First details have been announced of the exciting new five seat C4 Picasso, which will be launched internationally in the first quarter of 2007, making Citroën the only manufacturer to offer a choice of three compact MPVs. With its distinctively different styling, the five seat C4 Picasso slips [...]

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