Five things to know about the 2017 Volkswagen Arteon
Volkswagen has released a sketch of its new saloon, the Arteon writes Geraldine Herbert 1) The replacement to the current CC will sit above the Passat in the company’s line-up. 2) We’ll find out more about the Volkswagen Arteon at the 2017 Geneva Motor Show next March. 3) The Arteon name is made up of two component parts: ‘art’ (which “describes the saloon’s lines”) and ‘eon’ (identifying this car “as a premium model”). 4) The new...
Nine things to know about the Jaguar I-Pace concept car
Jaguar sets its sights on Tesla’s Model X with the new I-Pace writes Geraldine Herbert Revealed at the LA Motor Show, the I-Pace is Jaguar’s first all electric car. With two electric motors, 400bhp and 700Nms of pure pulling power this electric SUV reassuringly has four-wheel drive. It is also no slouch and goes 0 – 100 km/h in just 4.0 seconds and promises to go 500kms on a single charge. The production version will...
Eight things to know about the 2017 Volkswagen Golf
Volkswagen has revealed details about the latest version of its Golf due here early next year writes Geraldine Herbert 1) As with most new Golfs you will struggle to spot the difference from the outside but changes include new bumpers and front wings plus LED taillights across the range. 2) There is a new petrol engine under the bonnet a 1.5 TSI that promises to be super efficient 3) A seven-speed...
Eight things to know about BMW’s new 5-Series
Due here in the Spring BMW has revealed the all-new 5 Series writes Geraldine Herbert The new BMW 5 Series will hit Irish showrooms on February 11th, 2017 Prices start from €52,800. It may not look radically different from the outside but its now slightly longer, wider, and taller than the previous model. With a focus on driving dynamics the car gets a new suspension and sheds over a 100kgs. BMW’s ‘xDrive’ all-wheel drive system will...
Nine things to know about the new Toyota C-HR
Toyota’s new crossover SUV the C-HR will be available in Ireland from November writes Geraldine Herbert We love what Toyota have done with the styling particularly the bulging fenders and the falling roofline, its angular and edgy in a way we have not seen before from the Japanese car maker. The C-HR is slightly smaller than the RAV4 at just under 5 meters long, 1.8 wide and 1.5 high. Rivals include the Mazda CX-3, Honda’s HR-V, the...
Ten things to know about the Volkswagen Amarok V6
Volkswagen’s new Amarok is the only pick up with a V6 turbodiesel engine writes Suzanne Keane 1) From the outside the new Volkswagen Amarok doesn’t look all that different. Along with a larger choice of wheels (up to 20”) the front end has been given a facelift to give a more powerful and sporty appearance. 2) New goodies which will be available on Highline models include Bi-Xenon headlights, LED daytime running lights and a leather...
