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Face-lifted 5-series is leaner, meaner and even greener
BMW has pulled the dust covers off the much awaited face-lifted 5-Series.
New 5-door Focus ST makes no apologies for being fantastically fun to drive
The latest buzz words in motoring these days are; “Less is more” and “White is the new black”.
Low and behold! It's a BMW for the wannaBeemistas
I have no idea why you should buy a low-slung, three-door, BMW hatch that costs nearly €35,000 when you could buy a big, big family car for less
AUDI A6 Bi Turbo - Can it take the crown as King of the Super Diesels?
The king is dead - or so Audi would have you believe.
Despite running late, I had a blast in this pocket-rocket Fiesta
Normally I would not have asked as much of a small car, but we were late, desperately late.
Hold tight as we drive with the sound and fury of Jaguar’s new F-Type
Even at this remove, the senses recreate the after-burn of speed and sound from drives in Jaguar's first full-blooded sports car for 50 years.
Volvo V40 R-Design out to cause Blue murder
Think motoring sexy and BMW/Audi immediately spring to mind.
Talking Point: Reckless parking can be just as bad as dangerous driving
For once this is about cars that are not on the move. It is about cars that are parked
Peugeot joins battle in crossover revolution with brand new 2008
IT is one of the few positive trends anywhere in motoring at the moment.
Countdown to July 'new year' as we all move into uncharted territory...
THE countdown to the second new-car registration period, which starts on July 1, now begins in earnest.
Sizzling new Audi S3 clocks in at €45,260
AUDI has announced the starting price for its fiery new S3, which had a sizzling 2-litre turbo-charged petrol engine.
BMW luxury on speed for the price of a three-bed semi
In a way this was a simple assignment. Get into a 4dr high-performance coupe that will cost €181,180 and drive it hard
Fun in the sun as BMW refreshes Z4 roadster
The big news for anyone who'd love to own a BMW Z4 is that they are bringing in a new "entry-level" 1.8-litre.
Peugeot's iconic GTi is back - but can the 208 live up to the legend?
Tantalised by idea that this little hot hatch will bring us back to the heady days of the 205 GTi, the latest offering promises "the perfect blend of performance and style."
Meet the station wagon that’s faster than a Ferrari
It hits 0-100kph in 3.9 seconds, has an electronically governed top speed of 305kph and has enough space in the rear to carry a fridge freezer!
Little STunner
Feast your eyes on the fastest Fiesta ever made
Beware the hidden dangers of these 'great' deals
WHEN it comes to buying a used car privately, so many people put so much trust in strangers that it beggars belief.
Test driving the new 300bhp Audi S3 in Munich
Quality meets power, meets exceptional handling - the new S3 has it all.
Wanted: sunnier Irish climate for new Citroen DS3 Cabrio
FIVE of us sat into this, on a broad pathway, near Dublin Castle.
Why it's nice to be niche at Geneva
Welcome to the era of the niche, a time when customers want cars that are intrinsically different.
Cheats ripping off car buyers as 'clocking' scams on rise
u Cars driven 160,000km more than stated
Motor trade in shock over sales slump
NEW car registrations for the month of January, the peak month for sales, are down by almost 19 per cent compared with the same period last year.
Sporty Mazda gears up to take on premium brands
MAZDA cars have always been renowned for their quality build but now the Japanese manufacturer is aiming higher with its new family/executive model. The third generation Mazda6 is designed, styled and kitted out to take on the top German brands such as Audi A4 and BMW 3 Series but it may be a big ask where snob brand image is important.
This classy Merc provides a bit of posh at a time of little dosh
This car heralds major change. Some, but I'm not sure all, is for the better. That is the risk you take with such substantial change. And, believe me, this is substantial.
Ford Kuga nanny truly knows best
The Ford Kuga was the company's answer in 2008 to the incredible success of the Nissan Qashqai and the development of the whole crossover sector.
Mazda6 line-up and prices
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Trio join forces to chase holy grail of motoring
Daimler, Ford and Nissan are joining forces to chase the holy grail of motoring. They are going to develop affordable fuel cell cars that could be on sale by 2017.
Grim month for dealers as new buyers hold off
IT has been a grim first month for most dealers by all accounts. The number of buyers and potential purchasers of new cars has been low. It obviously has been a grim month for them as well with increased bills, more charges and property taxes in prospect.
Industry fears as new-car sales plunge
NEW car sales have plummeted in the first month of the year with Japanese manufacturer Toyota losing out.
Kia all powered-up for new pro_cee'd
KIA are widening their exposure of their new pro_cee'd GT and cee'd GT.
Motor giants in joint fuel effort
BMW and Toyota have signed agreements aimed at long-term collaboration between them to jointly develop a fuel-cell system, a sports car platform and research and development of lightweight technologies.
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