03.11.2011
New Peugeot 208: Re-Generation
Peugeot has unveiled the first official photos of its new super-mini 208, due for launch in 2012. The new car will be available in both 3 and 5-door hatchback and draws on all the strengths and successes of Peugeot's iconic 205, the 206 and the European best-selling 207.  More...

03.11.2011
Ford unveils Mondeo line up changes
Ford Ireland has extended the Mondeo model line up and announced a price realignment that sees prices fall on a number of key models in the range.  More...

18.10.2011
Stylish new Kia Rio arrives next week
Kia's all-new Rio goes on sale here on October 26th. It will have a starting price of €15,295 for the 1.25 litre LX petrol engined entry level version, but Kia expects the bulk of sales to come from the higher specification EX version, with a price tag of €16,595. More...

18.10.2011
New BMW 3-Series Saloon breaks cover
BMW has just revealed the first pictures and details of the new sixth generation 3 Series, the world’s best-selling premium saloon. More...

04.10.2011
New 2012 Kia Soul
Kia's innovative and hugely successful urban crossover, the Soul, has been refreshed from top to bottom for the 2012 model year. More...

03.10.2011
Škoda continues product offensive with Citigo
Škoda is continuing its product offensive by introducing its seventh model line. More...

19.04.2011
Fiat introduces on-the-road pricing in Ireland
Fiat has launched a new “On-The-Road” (OTR) pricing initiative in Ireland. More...

19.04.2011
New eco-friendly Volvo S60 / V60 DRIVe arrive
Eco-conscious Volvo customers can now order. The S60 or V60 in a particularly economical 'DRIVe' version (pronounced Drive-e), with CO2 emissions of 114 g/km and 119 g/km respectively. More...

18.04.2011
Citroën unveils DS5
Citroën has revealed the eagerly anticipated third model in its innovative and distinctive DS line: DS5. More...

18.04.2011
New Mazda CX-5
Mazda has confirmed that its all-new compact crossover SUV, which is scheduled to launch next year, will be called the CX-5. More...

08.04.2011
New benchmark for fuel efficiency
The new Focus ECOnetic, debuting next week at the Amsterdam Motor Show, will establish a new industry benchmark for fuel efficiency in the popular compact class. More...

14.03.2011
New Volkswagen Touareg SUV arrives
Volkswagen’s new Touareg leaves a lasting impression with a combination of superior off-road capabilities, a high level of comfort and groundbreaking efficiency. More...

07.03.2011
New Mercedes-Benz CLS arrives
The new Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe, which has been the subject of much positive comment since its debut at last year’s Paris Motor Show - has arrived in Ireland. More...

04.03.2011
Hyundai unveils three new models at Geneva
Hyundai has unveiled three new models to a European audience at the Geneva Motor Show. More...

02.03.2011
New Volkswagen Jetta makes Euro debut
Following its international unveiling in 2010, the latest generation Jetta has made its European debut and will launch in the Irish market in May. More...

28.02.2011
New Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet breaks cover
No sooner had the first images of Volkswagen’s all-new Golf Cabriolet landed on my desktop, than Opel confirmed it will be building a new version of the Astra TwinTop, which will go on sale here in 2013, writes Padraic Deane. More...

28.01.2011
All new 2011 Focus line up for Ireland announced
Ahead of its arrival in Ireland in early April, Ford Ireland has announced the model line up for the eagerly awaited all-new Ford Focus. More...

08.11.2010
New Ford Mondeo debuts here this month
Ford has released full details for the newly updated Mondeo, which goes on sale in Ireland later this month.
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04.11.2010
Hyundai unveils new five year warranty package
Hyundai has unveiled its impressive 'Five Year Triple Care' package, which includes a five-year unlimited-mileage warranty; five years of roadside assistance; and five years of free vehicle health checks.
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22.10.2010
Lexus Ireland recall
Lexus Ireland is preparing to recall some models (to replace the fuel pump connector or the rubber cup seal of the brake master cylinder.
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24.09.2010
Look out - the Juke is in town
On Monday last Nissan launched its latest all-new model to the Irish motoring press. And the exciting new Juke entry level petrol model has a price tag of €18,195, writes Padriac Deane.
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24.09.2010
New Ford Mondeo here next month
Ford's newly updated 2011 Mondeo goes on sale here next month (October) with an entry level 2.0 Litre Diesel model to retail below €26,000.
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22.09.2010
Kia Motors Ireland announces Sportage specs and prices
Kia Motors Ireland has announced the prices and specs of the All New Sportage range.
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24.08.2010
Updated Mazda2 debuts at Paris Show next month
At this year’s Paris Motor Show which kicks off at the end of next month, Mazda says that it will be focusing on low fuel consumption and reduced emissions, with three new model introductions. 
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10.08.2010
BMW Ireland confirms pricing for new X3
BMW Ireland has confirmed that the new BMW X3 is going to be even better value than its predecessor.
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09.08.2010
Ford Focus autumn scrappage programme
Ford Ireland has announced details of a new scrappage incentive programme for Ireland’s best-selling car, the Ford Focus.
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03.08.2010
Nissan Leaf makes European public debut in  Ireland
Irish consumers will be among the first in Europe to get their chance to see and test-drive the technological masterpiece that is Nissan Leaf this month.
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29.07.2010
All new Audi A7 Sportback due in October
The all new A7 Sportback, which in a similar vein to its A5 namesake discreetly integrates saloon car versatility and hatchback practicality into an elegant premium coupe silhouette, will is likely to arrive in Ireland in October.
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14.06.2010
New BMW 5 Series Touring due in September
Hot on the heels of the new BMW 5 Series Saloon that went on sale in March, BMW’s popular Touring model will reach the Irish market in September 2010.
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10.06.2010
New Saab 9.5 due in September
The new Saab 9.5 is due to go on sale in Ireland in September.
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10.06.2010
Wraps come off Renault Latitude
Renault has provided the first glimpse of its latest global family saloon, Latitude. In addition to its balanced proportions, generous exterior dimensions, large boot and front-end looks which mirror the powerful engines in the new range, the newcomer boasts elegant styling.
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08.06.2010
Kia cee'd makes stunning debut in satisfaction survey
The Kia cee'd achieved a stunning debut result of fourth overall in the 2010 J.D. Power and Associates/What Car? Vehicle Ownership Satisfaction Study (VOSS.
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08.06.2010
Stunning new Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG on the way
Eagle-eyed car spotters should note that next month (July), the first versions of the stunning new Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG will be seen on Irish roads.
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04.06.2010
Cork gets Ireland’s first Electric Sports Car
On the 20th April 2010, Cork registered its first Tesla Roadster – some say the electric sports car of the future.
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01.06.2010
First details of new Citroën C4 revealed
Citroën has released first details of the brand new C4. Designed to exceed the highest expectations, the new Citroën C4 boasts a real positive energy.
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27.05.2010
Kia to launch Picanto EV
Kia will launch an electric version of its small Picanto in Europe within the next three years.
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30.04.2010
Ka ups the heat for its summer scrappage collection
Ford Ireland has announced exciting new additions to its line-up of Ka models this summer, all of which are eligible for the scrappage scheme. From May, the range will offer more choice for buyers looking to avail of the Government incentive.
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30.04.2010
Citroën reveals luxury new metropolis concept
Citroën has revealed the spectacular new Metropolis - a sleek and muscular concept car that pays homage to China’s extraordinary development.
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26.04.2010
New Volkswagen Touran unveiled
The new Touran has just been unveiled featuring fresh styling, pioneering technology on board and a range of efficient new engines.
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22.04.2010
Volkswagen unveils new Phaeton
Volkswagen has unveiled the revised Phaeton at the Beijing Motor Show.
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20.04.2010
SEAT unveils new Alhambra
SEAT has unveiled the first official images of its all-new Alhambra, the latest generation of the Spanish carmaker’s perennially popular people carrier.
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14.04.2010
Hyundai causes UK shockwaves
Hyundai in the UK has caused shockwaves by winning another satisfaction and reliability survey.
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13.04.2010
Renault Fluence arrives
Renault Ireland has launched its new saloon, the Fluence, designed with the aim of standing out as the most attractive car of its class for an amazing price.
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12.04.2010
Frugal 2011 Lotus Elise
The 2011 Lotus Elise, comes with a CO2 emission rating of 149 gm/km - a 16 per cent reduction in CO2 emission than the previous Lotus Elise S.
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01.04.2010
Volkswagen Polo announced as World Car of the Year
At a press conference hosted by the New York International Auto Show, Bridgestone Corporation, and BASF SE at the Jacob Javits Centre in Manhattan, New York today, the Volkswagen Polo was declared the 2010 World Car of the Year.
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01.04.2010
New limited edition Ford Focus RS
A new and powerful limited edition Focus RS model, called the RS500, is being launched as the ultimate performance Ford and will provide the definitive driving experience for serious performance car enthusiasts.
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30.03.2010
New Mercedes-Benz E-Class estate arrives
The new Mercedes-Benz E-Class Estate – fourth model in the new E-Class series after the saloon, coupé and cabriolet - has arrived in Ireland and can now be seen in dealer showrooms.
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29.03.2010
New Saab 9-5 on the horizon
The new Saab 9-5 should arrive here later this year. It is positioned by Saab as its top-of-the-line contender in the premium saloon segment.
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26.03.2010
All new Hyundai iX35 arrives
The all new Hyundai iX35 is now available at dealer showrooms nationwide.
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24.03.2010
All electric Mitsubishi i-MiEV charges in
Pictured arriving at Dublin Port this week is a Mitsubishi i-MiEV, the first Electric Vehicle (EV) from a mainstream manufacturer to be registered in Ireland and proof positive that electric vehicles are no longer the distant future but in fact the now of motoring.
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24.03.2010
New Toyota Auris arrives
The Toyota Auris first introduced in 2007 replaced the long-established Corolla hatchback at the heart of the highly competitive C segment.
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15.03.2010
2010 new generation Nissan Qashqai has arrived
Nissan’s very popular mid-size Crossover, the Qashqai, has undergone an extensive update to cement its position as the class-leading, pioneering alternative to the traditional hatchback in Europe.
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15.03.2010
Stylish E-Class Cabriolet arrives next month
Arriving in Ireland ahead of the Summer, the new Mercedes-Benz E-Class Cabriolet arrives in Ireland next month.
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15.03.2010
Next generation Kia Magentis is designed to surprise
The next generation Kia Magentis is set to make its world premiere next month at the 2010 New York International Auto Show.
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19.02.2010
New Renault Laguna with five year warranty for limited period
The 2010 Renault Laguna range has a wide range of new features as standard, and a starting price of €20,390.
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11.02.2010
Kia Motors ‘Ray’ Plug-in Hybrid concept debuts in Chicago
Kia Motors has unveiled its ‘Ray’ Plug-in Hybrid concept at the 2010 Chicago Auto Show, show-casing its innovative fuel-stretching and emissions-cutting technologies.
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11.02.2010
Nissan juke unveiled ahead of Geneva public debut
Nissan has revealed a ground-breaking new model that brings all the benefits of the Qashqai in a more compact package.
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11.02.2010
All new Touareg unveiled
The all-new Touareg has been unveiled – a car which is up to 200 kg lighter and up to 20 per cent more fuel efficient than the model it replaces.
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09.02.2010
Peugeot RCZ the most beautiful car of 2009
Peugeot’s eagerly awaited RCZ Coupé has been voted the most beautiful car of the year 2009 at the 25th International Automobile Festival.
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08.02.2010
First glimpse of SEAT ST
SEAT is continuing its relentless 2010 new product offensive with another stylish and svelte newcomer to the Ibiza range.
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03.02.2010
Irish market details announced for new Ford S-max and new Galaxy
Following their introduction at the Brussels Motor Show in January, Ford Ireland has announced the line up for the new S-MAX and Galaxy models, which go on sale here in April.
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02.01.2010
Toyota Ireland confrims recall numbers
Toyota Ireland, following detailed consultation with Toyota Europe, has now completed the process of identifying the models relevant to Ireland and production periods which are to be included in a recall due to a potential accelerator pedal issue.
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01.01.2010
Peugeot recall limited numbers of 107 model
Toyota and PSA Peugeot Citroen, under a partnership agreement share a factory in the Czech Republic, where the Toyota Aygo, Peugeot 107 and Citroen C1 are manufactured.
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29.01.2010
Honda announces Jazz recall
Honda is poised to recall almost 650,000 cars globally to fix a switch defect that could cause a fire.
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07.01.2010
Nissan’s all-new small crossover named 'juke'
One month before its global media unveil on February 10th, Nissan today confirms the name of its forthcoming small Crossover.
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05.01.2010
Kia extends 7 years warranty to entire range 
Kia Motors Europe is celebrating a remarkable 2009 sales performance and the start of the New Year, by offering an industry-leading 7-year warranty on every new Kia vehicle sold in Europe.
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21.12.2009
Great Wall Vehicles to be sold in Ireland in 2011
I.M. Group, the UK-based automotive importer and distributor for Subaru, Isuzu and Daihatsu, and distributor of Subaru in Ireland, has announced the signing of an agreement that will see it import vehicles from Chinese auto maker, Great Wall Motor Company Limited, into Europe starting next year.
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21.12.2009
Summer launch for stunning new Mercedes-Benz SLS
Proof that you can still find fun in motoring can be seen in this new summer stunner, the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG.
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21.12.2009
Upgraded Mazda5 on sale early in 2010
Early in 2010, Mazda is introducing a completely revised line-up for its Mazda5 (pictured) of Compact Multi-Activity Vehicles (C-MAV) offering customers a choice of models with upgraded equipment and even greater value. 
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21.12.2009
A new Fiat Panda for just €6,995 with Fiat Scrappage Incentives
Fiat in Ireland has announced their 'Eco-Plus Bonus'. This is available on all cars and is added to the €1500 available from the Government for motorists who scrap their old cars in exchange for new ones.
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17.12.2009
New BMW 5 Series Saloon breaks cover
BMW say that their new, sixth generation 5 Series Saloon offers customers the perfect blend of class-leading powerplants, unrivalled driving dynamics and a sporting yet elegant design to set a new benchmark in the executive class.
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03.12.2009
Mercedes-Benz extends price-cutting drive
Mercedes-Benz has continued its price cutting drive with the announcement that a nine per cent reduction is being applied to it’s entry-level C-Class diesel and petrol models.
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03.12.2009
Alfa Romeo Giulietta: world preview
The new Alfa Romeo Giulietta will be presented to the world at the forthcoming Geneva Car Show.
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25.11.2009
Fiat 500c and 500 prices announced
Fiat Group Automobiles Ireland has announced prices for the highly anticipated new Fiat 500c, which will start from €16,195 for the entry level 1.2 Pop version. 
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23.11.2009
World debut of BMW 5 Series saloon 
The world debut of the new BMW 5 Series saloon once again marks the epitome of aesthetic design and supreme driving pleasure in the upper mid range segment.
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12.11.2009
Citroen goes electric
Citroen will unveil its new electric car late next year.
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10.11.2009
Volvo unveils new S60
Volvo has released the first images of the S60 – sportier and more dynamic than any previous Volvo car.
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06.11.2009
Nissan unveils new concept LCV
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd, has released a concept sketch of a light commercial electric vehicle based on the newly launched NV200.
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06.11.2009
BMW Group tops CO2 cutting chart
For the second year in a row the BMW Group has cut its average CO2 emissions per car by more than any other automotive manufacturer.
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03.11.2009
All-new Nissan Pixo on the way
Nissan Ireland will soon launch its all-new Pixo city car. The Pixo follows the popular modern theme of compact urban motoring, and with outstanding green credentials, the all-new Pixo is an accessible city car which offers low emissions and consumption at an extremely accessible price.
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02.11.2009
Honda introduces new ‘Executive’ CR-V Commercial
Universal Honda has launched its first commercial vehicle into the Irish market with the unveiling of a CR-V commercial derivative.
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30.10.2009
Volkswagen's most fuel-efficient Golf
Next January, we will see the most efficient production Volkswagen Golf go on sale here.
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28.10.2009
Toyota Prius named Japan Car of the Year
The new Toyota Prius has clinched its first major award, voted Japan Car of the Year by a panel of distinguished motoring journalists and industry experts at the Tokyo motor show.
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22.10.2009
Peugeot 5008 MPV prices and specs announced
The Peugeot 5008, a new compact people carrier will be launched in Ireland in early 2010, reintroducing the 5-series back into the Peugeot range.
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22.10.2009
GM prepares Plan B
General Motors (GM) has a GAA style “Plan B” in place if the European Union (EU) blocks the sale of Opel to Magna International.
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21.10.2009
Volvo dealers get excited
You have to look carefully to find signs of optimism in the Irish motor trade currently, but they are there.
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21.10.2009
Volkswagen to buy 50% stake in Porsche
Volkswagen has confirmed that it will but a 49.9 per cent stake in sports car maker Porsche by the end of 2009 for about €3.9 billion.
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19.10.2009
Golf and Fiesta storm ahead
A handful of key models remain the driving force behind a fragile European new car market recovery, according to the latest monthly analysis from JATO Dynamics.
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19.10.2009
BMW unveils 2010 line up
BMW Group Ireland has released the company’s new model price list for 2010, which sees significant reductions in price across both the BMW & MINI ranges.
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19.10.2009
Ford lands supporting role at Wexford Opera
Ford is the official vehicle supplier to this year’s Wexford Festival Opera.
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19.10.2009
Toyota named “greenest” manufacturer
Toyota has been hailed as the “greenest” manufacturer in the auto industry’s drive to bring down average CO2 emissions.
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15.10.2009
New Opel Astra due in December
The new Opel Astra, due for launch in Ireland in early December, will arrive with an extensive line-up of eight engines and five trim levels.
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14.10.2009
Volkswagen unveils new Polo
Volkswagen unveiled its eagerly awaited new Polo at an event in Kildare’s Carton House recently.
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14.10.2009
General Motors and Tengzhong sign definitive agreement for sale of HUMMER
General Motors (GM) and Sichuan Tengzhong Heavy Industrial Machinery Co., Ltd (Tengzhong), have announced that the companies have entered into a definitive agreement that will allow Tengzhong to acquire GM's premium all-terrain HUMMER brand. 
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14.10.2009
Subaru to unveil new Boxer’hybrid concept
Later this month Subaru will reveal its Hybrid Tourer Concept, a design and technological showcase that demonstrates an innovative approach towards environmental friendliness, luxury, driving performance and safety.
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13.10.2009
Honda dealer appointment
Universal Honda Limited has appointed Tom Walsh Motors, Grange Road, Baldoyle, Dublin 13 as main dealer for Honda cars with immediate effect.
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12.10.2009
New car sales slump continues
There were 2,272 new private cars licensed in September 2009, compared with 4,364 in September 2008, a decrease of 47.9 per cent, figures released by the Central Statistics Office confirm.
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09.10.2009
Magna lands Mercedes-Benz gullwing contract
Opel bidder, Magna has landed a contract to develop and build the aluminium bodies for the upcoming Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG gullwing.
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08.10.2009
Electric car charging points due next year
Irish motorists will get their first glimpse of electric car-charging points next year as the Government presses ahead with its plan to make the country a pioneer in the field of electric vehicles.
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08.10.2009
Toyota to unveil new sports car at Tokyo
Toyota is to unveil a new sports car and electric vehicle concepts at the Tokyo Motor Show.
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07.10.2009
Peugeot 3008 prices and equipment announced
Peugeot’s stunning new 3008 will go on sale at dealerships nationwide from the end of October.
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08.09.2009
New Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupé arrives
Mercedes-Benz has taken another significant step towards recapturing its dominant position within the luxury car market with the arrival here of the new two-door E-Class Coupé.
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04.09.2009
Volkswagen unveils new Golf GTI
Volkswagen Group Ireland has unveiled the new Golf GTI and GTD at an exclusive launch event held at the Pavilion, Leopardstown Racecourse.
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22.07.2009
MINI First is first choice for value
The new MINI First will be MINI’s most attractively-priced model on sale in the Ireland. 
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23.06.2009
New Mercedes-Benz E-Class arrives
The much-anticipated new Mercedes-Benz E-Class saloon - a car which the Stuttgart manufacturer claims will become the benchmark in its segment in terms of comfort, safety and environmental compatibility - has now arrived on the Irish market.
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03.06.2009
A new and innovative people carrier
The Peugeot 5008, a new compact people carrier has been unveiled, reintroducing the 5-series back into the Peugeot range.
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28.05.2009
Ford marks 10 years of Focus with ultra-low CO2 special edition
Celebrating 10 years of unprecedented success in Ireland, with sales of almost 90,000 units, the Ford Focus is now being introduced in an ultra-low CO2 version to take advantage of the tax savings for low-emission cars.
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21.05.2009
Celebrating 20 Years of the Subaru Legacy
Subaru Ireland has unveiled a special limited offer of 20 Legacy diesel saloons, with a retail price range starting at €26,995, available while stocks last.
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14.04.2009
The Cabriolet for all seasons
Peugeot, has launched the new 308 Coupe Cabriolet in Europe. Due for sale in Ireland this autumn, the 308 CC builds on the many strengths of the popular 307 CC to satisfy the high standards customers expect of this type of vehicle: attractive styling, comprehensive specification and safety equipment and high levels of quality.
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30.03.2009
Volkswagen offers performance with economy in new Golf GTD
As the new GTI hits the road for the first time its sister car has been unveiled at the Leipzig Motor Show: the new diesel-powered Golf GTD.
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20.03.2009
MG makes return to Irish market
The MG brand is back on the Irish market after a four year absence, this time with a hint of the Orient.
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18.12.2007
BMW unveils Sports Activity Coupé
As the creator of the Sports Activity Vehicle, BMW is now presenting the world’s first Sports Activity Coupé.
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11.12.2007
Renault breaks the mould
Renault has a reputation for breaking the mould with innovative new products, and when it comes to MPVs, Renault is the pioneer.
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03.12.2007
Volkswagen unveils Tiguan R-Line design study
Volkswagen Individual has unveiled the Tiguan R-Line design study at the Essen Motor Show – a subtly aggressive styling exercise demonstrating the potential for a range-topping Tiguan.
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07.11.2007
New generation Skoda Superb
The extreme conditions of the American desert were the setting for a test of two prototypes for the new generation of Škoda Superb model.
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06.11.2007
Chrysler to launch safest and most luxurious Grand Voyager ever
The all-new Chrysler Grand Voyager promises to be the most luxurious family vehicle ever when it launches early next year.
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05.11.2007
Suzuki SX4 Crossover
Suzuki’s SX4 sport crossover range, which blends the character of a sporty compact with that of a lightweight SUV, is now being offered with a second diesel option.
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24.10.2007
Subaru reveals new Impreza WRX STI
Subaru has at last revealed details of its hardcore new Impreza WRX STI which is substantially different to the non-turbo five-door models now being delivered to first customers.
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22.10.2007
Stylish new Lancer launches
The 9th generation of the Mitsubishi Lancer saloon will make its bow in Irish dealer showrooms on November 5th.
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22.10.2007
Honda to begin sales of all-new Fit  
Honda has announced it will begin sales of the Honda Fit (known as Jazz in Europe).
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17.10.2007
Jaguar revises X-type range
Jaguar has made a raft of revisions to its X-type range for the 2008 model year.
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