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• Citroen C4 by LOEB

Citroën links up with triple World Rally Champion Sébastien Loeb, to create the ‘By LOEB’ Special Edition April 2007 To honour the world’s most successful rally driver and reigning World Rally Champion, Sébastien Loeb, and mark Citroën’s return to WRC 2007, Citroën is launching a special edition Citroën C4 Coupé: the Citroën C4 by LOEB. The special edition [...]

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• New three-door BMW 1 Series arrives

New technology cuts emissions by up to 21 per cent and improves fuel consumption by up to 24 per cent The 4.7 l/100km 118d is BMW’s most economical production car. The new BMW 1 Series goes on sale in Spring 2007 and features a model line up that includes the most fuel efficient production vehicle BMW [...]

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• Submission on the issue of VRT and CO2

BMW Group Ireland believes the most equitable and effective way of dealing with the VRT and CO2 issue is to make a direct link between the items. In this way the owners of the cars with the cleanest emissions benefit the most and manufacturers will be encouraged to improve the performance of future models. It [...]

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• The new BMW M3 Coupe - The re-birth of an icon

BMW Ireland has announced details of the new BMW M3 Coupé, a model that 21 years ago created an entirely new segment for super-high-performance compact cars. In the past two decades and three previous generations, the M3 has proved a success on road and track. Originally powered by BMW’s first 16-valve four-cylinder engine and subsequently [...]

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• BMW wins International Engine of the Year

For an unprecedented third year in succession, BMW has been named the outright winner of the acclaimed International Engine of the Year, this time for its 3.0-litre twin-turbocharged petrol engine fitted to BMW 335i models. Following successes in 2005 and 2006, with the 5.0-litre V10 engine powering the M5 and M6 models, this year it [...]

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• Tata Nano - World’s cheapest car

After months of rumors and tantalizing leaks — and as we first told you earlier this week — Indian automaker Tata Motors has finally unveiled the Tata Nano — its already legendary €1,700 ($2,500) (1-lakh)car. As expected, the car that Tata claims will change the face of not only the Indian car market, but the [...]

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• Second car dealership accused of price fixing

A Co Kildare car dealership has become the second in Ireland to face charges in connection with a suspected price fixing cartel.   The charges were brought against Duffy Motors, Newbridge Ltd and its director, Mr Patrick Duffy of Naas Road, Newbridge at a sitting of the District Court in Naas this morning.  At the same court another [...]

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• Car Sales up by 4.5% in 2007

Car sales increased by 4.5% last year compared to 2006. The figure was recorded by the Society of the Irish Motor Industry, which said the increase had been boosted by SSIAs coming to fruition. According to the society, 186,540 cars were sold in 2007 compared to 178,484 the previous year (2006). The past year’s sales are the second highest after 2000, [...]

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• UsedCarsIreland.ie launched

We would like to announce the launch of  our new sister website: UsedCarsIreland.ie As FunkyMotors.ie got very busy and because besides Used Cars for Sale we also have the Car Parts and Accessories section, we decided to release a new domain with just Cars for sale, to make it easier for you to navigate through the [...]

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• Free AA Road Membership with King Fisher Cars

An excellent opportunity to get yourself  1 year Free AA Road Membership from King Fisher Cars.  This offer is only available for the month of November 2007 with any secondhand car purchased from King Fisher Cars. The garage is located just beside Red Cow Hotel and the address is: 4 Ballymount Cottages, Turnpike Road, Ballymount, Dublin  24 Tel: 01 411 1111

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• Plans to increase Tax for large engines

Drivers of large-engine cars seem set to be hit by a significant rise in motor tax. Sources close to the Minister for the Environment have confirmed reports that John Gormley is planning to introduce the increase by the end of the year to ensure that bigger polluters pay. For some time the Government has been working on [...]

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• The new BMW 1 Series Coupe

New engine becomes most powerful production four-cylinder diesel in the world 306hp BMW 135i is range flagship featuring twin-turbo petrol engine technology and bespoke brakes BMW will introduce a modern and authentic performance Coupé that draws inspiration from its iconic 2002 models of some 40 years ago. The next BMW legend, the 1 Series Coupé, represents the [...]

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• Changes to Driver Licensing Laws for Learner Drivers

An Taoiseach, Mr. Bertie Ahern T.D., the Minister for Transport, Mr. Noel Dempsey T.D., and the Minister for Justice Mr. Brian Lennihan T.D. have launched Ireland’s third Road Safety Strategy, in Government Buildings, Thursday 25th October. The primary aim of the Road Safety Strategy 2007 to 2012 (Click here for Irish Version), which has been developed [...]

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• New driving regulations implemented

New measures that affect drivers on provisional licences come into effect today. From today, applicants for a provisional licence will be issued with a new learner permit. Drivers with the learner permit will have to be accompanied by a fully licensed driver of at least two years when they are out on the road. AdvertisementDrivers who receive a [...]

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• The new BMW M3 Saloon - Supercar performance with four-door practicality

Hot on the heels of the arrival of a new M3 Coupé, BMW Ireland has announced details of the four-door M3 Saloon. While four generations of M3 have been built, this is only the second time an M3 Saloon has been offered. Thirteen years after the launch of the original M3 Saloon, the new car [...]

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• Two more car dealers in court over price fixing

Two further Citroen car dealers have appeared in court on price fixing charges. They are being investigated by the Competition Authority in relation to an alleged price fixing cartel. Three other car dealerships have already been charged this year in connection with the alleged cartel. Brian Smyth, of 8 Castlelands in Balbriggan Co Dublin, and Michael Patrick Gibbs, [...]

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• Louth car dealer faces price fixing charges

A car retailer in Co Louth has become the sixth dealership to be charged following a Competition Authority investigation into price fixing among Citroën car dealers. James Durrigan and his company appeared before Ardee District court earlier today.  Mr Durrigan and his company faced four charges alleging that between June 1997 and February 2002 he entered into [...]

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