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Mazda6 facelift to be unveiled at Geneva Show
A NEW facelift version of the popular Mazda6 will make its world premiere at this year's Geneva Motor Show in March. This new, upgraded version enhances the strengths of its predecessor, retaining its fun-to-drive feeling and excellent fuel efficiency; while improving refinement, cabin ambience, environmental compatibility and safety...>>> more
New Audi A8 - with Google at leading edge of...
Vorsprung durch Technik will come to the fore yet again in 2010 as exciting new technological advances make their debut in the new Audi A8, not least of which being the option of Google information services channelled to the new luxury flagship via the internet.
The state-of-the-art online services allow the new A8 to retrieve up-to-date...>>> more
Discovery 4 named best 4x4
The Land Rover Discovery 4, the new generation of the celebrated model, has been crowned 'Best 4x4' at the prestigious What Car? Awards 2010.
Against tough competition, including the Mercedes ML, BMW X5, and the Lexus RX450h, the Solihull-built Discovery 4 emerged victorious with What Car? citing that the Land Rover Discovery's 'brilliance remains...>>> more
Fog lights for fog, not decoration
FOG lights are for fog, not decoration, Chief Inspector Graham Dodds has warned.
He was speaking in response to Hazel Hicks concern at the monthly District Policing Partnership meeting, about the number of motorists who use spotlights or fog lights on a continuing basis, not just when the weather conditions required.
"Particularly in poor weather...>>> more
Hyundai's well equipped special editions for...
What better way to see in the New Year than with a new range of high value, well-equipped special editions?
Set to arrive at retailers during January, new special edition variants of Hyundai's best selling i10, i20 and i30 ranges offer new stylish looks, great driving characteristics and excellent levels of comfort and safety.
What's more, the...>>> more
Kimi drives Citroen C4 WRC
Kimi Räikkönen got his first taste of the Citroën C4 WRC recently, at a private gravel test track close to the team's Satory workshops.
This initial shakedown allowed the Finn to start getting used to the car that he will drive in the 2010 FIA World Rally Championship.
With only a few weeks left before this year's World Rally...>>> more
VW claims double honours at awards
The new Polo and Golf have claimed a brace of titles for Volkswagen at this year's prestigious What Car? Awards.
At the annual ceremony, held last night at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London, the new Polo kicked off a successful evening for Volkswagen claiming the hotly contested Supermini title and was also named Best Buy in the more than...>>> more
Would you confess to a parking bump?
Leaving your car parked while out shopping could be risky as well as expensive, warns What Car?
According to a Whatcar.com survey, only 37% of motorists polled would definitely confess to damaging a parked car, 18% would hit the accelerator and drive away quickly, with the remaining 45% in two minds – depending on how much damage they...>>> more
Nearly 60 % of new car sales have ESP on...
In the first six months of 2009 the share of newly registered passenger cars in the UK featuring the ESP® active safety system increased by three percentage points to 59 percent compared with the full year in 2008 . The increase was largely driven by the small car sector where 23 percent of new cars had ESP® on board as standard or...>>> more
Citroen announces prices for DS3
Ahead of the launch in spring 2010, Citroën has released prices and specification details for its most hotly anticipated model to date - DS3.
Citroën has also unveiled an online configurator that allows members of the public to create their perfect DS3.
DS3 is an assertive, urban 3-door supermini with radical styling, elegant detailing...>>> more
Toyota Hilux stronger than ever for 2010
The Toyota Hilux, Europe's most popular pick-up, has undergone significant revisions for 2010 with improved performance specifications making in-demand models more readily available for customers.
Its legendary toughness remains and it now has a healthy 20 per cent increase in power and extra torque from the 2.5 D-4D engine delivering a welcome...>>> more
Freelander 2 Sport for 2010
In showrooms early next year, the Freelander 2 Sport will be available with two derivatives and two colours – Santorini Black and Lago Grey. Both will feature exclusive 19" limited edition diamond-turned alloy-wheels, a unique two-tone interior together with a rear spoiler, colour-keyed exterior trim and matching door handles and mirror...>>> more
New Astra receives five-star euro NCAP rating
Europe's leading safety assessment body, Euro NCAP, has awarded Vauxhall's new British-built Astra five stars for safety – the top rating available in tough new regulations rolled out this year.
Euro NCAP gave its highest points ever for the Astra's active head restraints, which protect against whiplash – the most common occupant injury...>>> more
Renault unveils new I-music special editions
The festive season may still be some weeks away but Christmas has come early at Renault this year!
Offering enhanced comfort, style and a comprehensive high-technology specification, and all at a significant cost saving, the new Renault I-Music special edition range is certain to prove popular with tech-savvy sound lovers and bargain hunters...>>> more
New Astra hits the road
First customers will be soon receiving the keys to their new Astras as Vauxhall celebrates the retail launch of what's set to be the best-selling British-built car in the UK.
Vauxhall dealers across the country are expecting a surge of interest in the new five-door hatchback this November.
They'll also be busy delivering cars to eager customers...>>> more
Donnelly Group spread seasonal cheer
Customers took advantage of cheer at the Donnelly Group motor retail complex on the Irvinestown Road last week.
The Donnelly Group, one of the largest motor retailers in the Province, offered customers the chance to get a free winter health check for their vehicles as well as discounted servicing and seasonal refreshments.
"It was our way of saying...>>> more
With snow and ice affecting many parts of the country the IAM (Institute of Advanced Motorists) has issued advice for safe winter driving.
Skidding on ice is the main concern for those driving in freezing conditions.
Peter Rodger, IAM Chief Examiner says: "When driving in snow, get your speed right - not too fast so that you risk losing control,...>>> more
Passat named large used car of the decade
The fifth generation Passat, produced between 1996 and 2005, has been awarded the coveted title of Large Used Car of the Decade by the used car valuation specialists, CAP.
The 'all-new' Passat, revealed to the public at the 1996 Paris Motor Show, was hailed as a step forward in the upper medium class setting new benchmarks for quality, refinement,...>>> more
Males get first car before their 20
Car owners are getting younger but youngsters in Northern Ireland are less likely to get their first car before they're 20 than anywhere else in the UK.
The AA/Populus study of over 21,000 AA members showed that of those who are now aged between 18 and 24 more than two-thirds (68%) had acquired their first car before their teens were out, compared...>>> more
New rules announced on exchange of driving...
Environment Minister Edwin Poots has announced new legislation regarding the exchange of foreign driving licences in Northern Ireland.
The Motor Vehicles (Exchangeable Licences) Order (Northern Ireland) 2009 came into operation in October 2009. It gives the Department of the Environment greater flexibility in exchanging licences issued by other...>>> more
Seriously spacious Scenic
BY MAURICE KENNEDY
What is it about the Renault Scenic that has made it one of the single most successful cars ever produced? The fact that it was the original self-styled compact people carrier, perhaps. Or that it was a more practical version of the voluptuous Megane with its bulbous rear end that you either loved or loathed.
Whatever it was...>>> more
Keep your windscreen clear
Low winter sun and dirty windscreens mean there is more risk of dangerous dazzle at this time of year than any other, says the IAM (Institute of Advanced Motorists).
Peter Rodger, IAM Chief Examiner, said: "Dirty windscreens make it even more difficult for drivers to see in the low sun we get every morning and late afternoon in the winter months....>>> more
New Astra receives five-star euro NCAP rating
Europe's leading safety assessment body, Euro NCAP, has awarded Vauxhall's new British-built Astra five stars for safety – the top rating available in tough new regulations rolled out this year.
Euro NCAP gave its highest points ever for the Astra's active head restraints, which protect against whiplash – the most common occupant injury...>>> more
Renault unveils new I-music special editions
The festive season may still be some weeks away but Christmas has come early at Renault this year!
Offering enhanced comfort, style and a comprehensive high-technology specification, and all at a significant cost saving, the new Renault I-Music special edition range is certain to prove popular with tech-savvy sound lovers and bargain hunters...>>> more
New Astra hits the road
First customers will be soon receiving the keys to their new Astras as Vauxhall celebrates the retail launch of what's set to be the best-selling British-built car in the UK.
Vauxhall dealers across the country are expecting a surge of interest in the new five-door hatchback this November.
They'll also be busy delivering cars to eager customers...>>> more
Donnelly Group spread seasonal cheer
Customers took advantage of cheer at the Donnelly Group motor retail complex on the Irvinestown Road last week.
The Donnelly Group, one of the largest motor retailers in the Province, offered customers the chance to get a free winter health check for their vehicles as well as discounted servicing and seasonal refreshments.
"It was our way of saying...>>> more
Males get first car before their 20
Car owners are getting younger but youngsters in Northern Ireland are less likely to get their first car before they're 20 than anywhere else in the UK.
The AA/Populus study of over 21,000 AA members showed that of those who are now aged between 18 and 24 more than two-thirds (68%) had acquired their first car before their teens were out, compared...>>> more
New rules announced on exchange of driving...
Environment Minister Edwin Poots has announced new legislation regarding the exchange of foreign driving licences in Northern Ireland.
The Motor Vehicles (Exchangeable Licences) Order (Northern Ireland) 2009 came into operation in October 2009. It gives the Department of the Environment greater flexibility in exchanging licences issued by other...>>> more
Keep your windscreen clear
Low winter sun and dirty windscreens mean there is more risk of dangerous dazzle at this time of year than any other, says the IAM (Institute of Advanced Motorists).
Peter Rodger, IAM Chief Examiner, said: "Dirty windscreens make it even more difficult for drivers to see in the low sun we get every morning and late afternoon in the winter months....>>> more
A winters welcome from the Donnelly Group
ALOCAL car retailer is doing its best to live up to the season of giving and good will.
The Donnelly Group, one of the largest car retailers in Northern Ireland, are inviting their customers in to visit to share in a bit of seasonal fun and good will at their retail complex on the Irvinestown road, Enniskillen.
On Saturday, December 5, customers...>>> more
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