Mercedes-Benz B-Class B180 CDI
Jun22

Mercedes-Benz B-Class B180 CDI

  There is little doubt that Mercedes-Benz aims to raise the bar with its all new B Class. Everything from engines, transmissions, underpinnings, exterior, interior, and equipment are new, but have they done enough  to lure new buyers? What is it? We all know good things come in small packages and Mercedes’ baby Benz is a five seater sports compact that aims to move families safely, efficiently and comfortably. Who is it aimed at? The...

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James Bond’s new car, the gorgeous Aston Martin Vanquish!
Jun20

James Bond’s new car, the gorgeous Aston Martin Vanquish!

  Aston Martin today unveiled the stunning new AM 310 Vanquish. Replacing the DBS flagship this new supercar dashes from 0-100kmph in 4.1s and with a top speed of 293kmph. Beneath the bonnet, the Vanquish aims to win hearts and is powered by a stomping 6.0-litre V12 engine which has been upgraded to produce 573PS of power and 620Nm of torque. Transmission is supplied by the Touchtronic 2 six-speed automatic gearbox. Unmistakably...

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Planning to take a car to Spain this year?
Jun19

Planning to take a car to Spain this year?

If you are planning to take a car to Spain this year?, don’t leave home without knowing some of the important driving regulations. You are required to carry two warning triangles. In the event of a breakdown, they should be placed in front of and behind the car. If a driver wears glasses, they must keep a spare pair in the car. As with much of Europe, the drink drive limit is lower in Spain than in Ireland.  Bear this in mind and if...

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Want to spend 2 weeks in St. Lucia and earn €10,000?
Jun14

Want to spend 2 weeks in St. Lucia and earn €10,000?

  TomTom’s Map Paradise Project, is recruiting families and groups of friends to help map five tropical islands. Today applications open for St. Lucia. TomTom is looking for people to spend two weeks on the island and earn €10,000 for mapping it. Successful applicants will need to explore St Lucia in a specially equipped mapping car, the first stage of the TomTom map-making process. No mapping experience is needed, but TomTom is...

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BMW 116D URBAN
Jun13

BMW 116D URBAN

  BMW’s new 1-series might not look much different from the outside, but behind the wheel it is a totally different story. What is it? BMW’s baby Beemer is still one of most impressive hatchbacks on the road and eight years since it was first launched it remains the only rear-wheel drive car in its class. The new version combines economy with some suitably beefy engines. Who is it aimed at? Not one for those with children; this...

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