Ford Mondeo Titanium 1.6TDCi
Mar25

Ford Mondeo Titanium 1.6TDCi

The stylish new Ford Mondeo offers a tempting fusion of comfort and performance that makes it more than worth the wait writes Geraldine Herbert What is it?  Despite appearing at motor shows in the US way back in 2012 a decision by Ford to relocate production of their Mondeo from Belgium to Spain delayed its arrival here by almost three years. In that time rivals have made ground on the old Mondeo in terms of interior quality,...

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First Drive: Peugeot 508 2.0 Hdi 140 bhp
Mar24

First Drive: Peugeot 508 2.0 Hdi 140 bhp

With some subtle, elegant styling and french chic the Peugeot 508  is a very classy cruiser writes Suzanne Keane What is it? Peugeot are planning to move more upmarket with their new 508 and it is being launched with new equipment, a new exterior and interior design and their latest economical engines – the 508 will also come with a 5 year extended warranty in Ireland. First impressions of the Peugeot 508? For 2015 the 508 is much...

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First Drive: Mazda6 2.2 Diesel
Mar11

First Drive: Mazda6 2.2 Diesel

We travelled to Barcelona to test drive the 2015 Mazda6 writes Suzanne Keane What is it? Just over 2 years since the new 6 arrived in Ireland Mazda are launching a facelifted version of their flagship model mid-March with a more refined exterior and interior and 2 new colours – Sonic Silver and Titanium Flash. First impressions of the Mazda6? The changes to the outside of the Mazda 6 are subtle – just like the facelifted CX-5 it...

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Skoda Octavia Laurin & Klement  2.0 TDI DSG 150bhp
Jan09

Skoda Octavia Laurin & Klement 2.0 TDI DSG 150bhp

The stylish flagship version of the Skoda Octavia brings  a new level of sophistication to the range, writes Geraldine Herbert What is it? The third-generation Skoda Octavia now has a very stylish and sophisticated top-of-the- range Laurin & Klement (L&K) version, a new line that pays homage to the founding fathers of Skoda, Vaclav Laurin and Vaclav Klement. Who is it aimed at?   Comfortable, economical and with excellent...

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First Drive: Ford Mondeo
Oct21

First Drive: Ford Mondeo

The new Ford Mondeo should have been with us two years ago but on first impressions the fourth generation Mondeo was worth the wait writes Suzanne Keane What is it? New from the ground up and with an impressive range of styling, engineering, technology and performance the long awaited fourth generation Mondeo finally arrives in Ireland. First impressions of the new Ford Mondeo?  The new Mondeo is certainly a great looking car – the...

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Audi S3 Saloon 2.0 TFSI
Oct02

Audi S3 Saloon 2.0 TFSI

Can Audi really provide a performance car and an everyday family car in one, we drive the S3 saloon to find out writes Geraldine Herbert What is it? The Audi S3 may look like a typical saloon but press the start button and it gushes with power; accompanied with a deep and resonant sound that emerges from four exquisitely tuned exhaust pipes. Who is it aimed at? It is the  ideal choice for the person who needs the practicality of a...

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