Ford accepts Women’s World Car of the Year trophy
A jury of 18 female automotive journalists recently elected the Ford Fiesta as the “2013 Women World Car of the Year” and in Cologne Ford Motor Company were presented with the award. The Fiesta 1.0-litre EcoBoost claimed the top prize ahead of finalists including the Audi Allroad, Range Rover and Porsche Boxster S, and also received the 2013 Women’s World Car of the Year Economy Car award from the judging panel, which...
New Cars in 2014 – SsangYong to Volkswagen
In the fifth and final part of our 2014 preview we find out what’s coming our way from SsangYong to Volkswagen SsangYong South Korean car maker SsangYong lanunched their Korando, Korando Sport and Rodius this year. A new Rexton will join the range in March. Under the bonnet of the new seven seater is a 2.0 turbo diesel engine with155 bhp. Prices are expected to be in the region of €45,000 and the new addition should enhance the...
Great Deals for Under €10,000
There’s a motor out there for eveyone from the cheap and cheerful to a little bit of luxury writes Suzanne Keane The drop in new car sales over the past few years has created a shortage of good second hand cars. But with a bit of time and research the savvy car buyer can still drive away with a good deal. Here are 12 used cars we recommend, that you should be able to find for around €9,000. With the arrival of Dacia to the Irish...
New Cars in 2014 – Opel to Skoda
New cars 2014: what’s coming when! In part four of our preview for 2014 we go from Opel to Skoda Opel Opel is set to launch a host of new engines and models in 2014. The newly arrived Insignia, powered with a 2.0 CDTi (140bhp) diesel engine with just 99g/km CO2, it is the most fuel efficient engine in its class. New for 2014 is the new look Meriva with a 1.6CDTi diesel engine and IntelliLink with a seven inch colour touch...
New Cars in 2014 – Lexus to Mitsubishi
Driving you from A to Z – in the third part of our preview of new cars for 2014 we go from Lexus to Mitsubishi Lexus The new GS300h arrives in showrooms in time for January sales. Powered by the same 2.5l hybrid from the IS300h, the GS300h will emit from just 110g C02, giving an annual road tax bill of just €190, and promises fuel consumption of 58.9mpg. Later in the year a production versions of the stunning LF-NX mid-size...
