First Drive – Nissan Note
We travelled to Bratislava to drive the new Nissan Note ahead of its October launch What is it? The new Note is no longer a mini MPV. Armed with better looks, more space and equipment it is now has its sights firmly set on the Ford Fiesta, Toyota Auris and the Volkswagen Polo. First impressions of the new Nissan Note? Not quirky like the Juke nor curvy like the Micra; the Note is now more aggressively styled than the old one but it...
First Drive – Lexus IS 300h
Just launched in Ireland, we drive Lexus’s new Audi A4 and BMW 3 Series rival the IS 300h What is it? Offering only a hybrid version Lexus are taking on established rivals such as the BMW 3 series with their IS 3000h. Powering this new model is a 2.5-litre four-cylinder engine with an electric motor. Lexus have opted not to include a diesel in the range. First impressions of the new Lexus IS 300h? Inspired by the LF-CC...
Ford Fiesta 1.0 wins 2013 WWCOTY
Ford’s 1.0-litre Fiesta has won the Womens’ World Car of the Year 2013. The months of judging for the jury of the Women’s World Car of the Year, which comprises women motoring writers from 12 countries, including the editor of Wheelsforwomen Geraldine Herbert, has resulted in the Ford Fiesta 1.0-litre EcoBoost announced as the supreme winner for 2013. The Fiesta also won the economy car category in the finalist...
Renault Clio Dynamique 1.5 dCi 90 Eco S&S
Since the launch of the original model in 1990, some 11.5 million Clios have been sold in more than 115 countries. The Renault Clio has evolved and looks very different to the previous version, we find out if it’s just as radical under the skin What is it? The supermini sector is one of the most competitive and dominated in this country by the Fiesta and the Yaris. Eager to muscle in Renault have pulled out all the stops with...
Celebrate 20 Years of Skoda with Burns Car Sales
Its Party Time To mark 20 years in Ireland, ŠKODA, one of the oldest car makers in the world, Burns Car Sales are celebrating with an Open Event from 10th June to 6th July with a BIG BIRTHDAY PARTY on July 6th from 1-4pm! There will be lots to see on the day including the New ŠKODA Superb, the New Octavia Combi & the new range of ŠKODA Biclycles! EVERYONE IS WELCOME There is lots planned including a great big cakes made by...
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