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Toyota stays on top in August
Wednesday, 12 September 2007
Toyota held its top position in the new car market in August, according to the latest Society of the Irish Motor Industry figures. Toyota has retained market leadership for the year to date, with a 15.03 per cent market share. It is well ahead of its nearest rivals.
 
August car sales drop despite upward year trend
Wednesday, 12 September 2007
The Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) released figures for new car sales for August. New car sales in August 2007 (8,991) were 1 per cent down on August 2006 (9,083), while sales for the first eight months of the year (175,130) were 5.56 per cent up on the same period in 2006 (165,912).
 
Comfort is new emphasis for C-Class
Wednesday, 29 August 2007
ImageMercedes Benz has added more safety, fuel economy and enhanced looks to the new C-Class, which I had on test in recent weeks. The car retains its relatively compact shape and size and now offers equipment and performance that is top of the sector along with that Mercedes Benz luxury touch.
 
Volvo Flexiful boost with more models
Wednesday, 29 August 2007
ImageVolvo has added two new engines and models to its FlexiFuel bio-ethanol range. To power the all new Volvo V70 estate and the new Volvo S80 executive saloon, a two-litre FlexiFuel unit will arrive later this year and will be joined by a five-cylinder 2.5-litre turbocharged engine in 2008.
 
Hybrids prove environmentally concerned and safe
Wednesday, 29 August 2007
ImageEuro NCAP has released the results of two cars in the small family class: the Honda Civic Hybrid and the Skoda Fabia. Neither car received the maximum five-star rating expected in adult occupant protection.
 
Ford powers up its Rangers
Wednesday, 29 August 2007
ImageFord has added two new additions to the Ranger pick-up range, featuring a powerful 3.0-litre turbo diesel engine. The Ranger 3.0-litre Double Cab Thunder auto and 3.0-litre Double Cab Wildtrak are now available in the range.
 
Skoda unveils new Fabia estate
Wednesday, 29 August 2007
ImageSkoda will unveil the new Fabia Estate next months Frankfurt Motor Show. The latest edition to the Czech firm’s line-up is larger in every respect than its predecessor. 
 
Toyota tops carmakers in global brand value
Wednesday, 29 August 2007
Toyota leads the carmakers in the annual ‘Best Global Brands’ ranking, published by Business Week magazine. The Japanese carmaker is ranked number six behind names such companies as Coca Cola (first), Microsoft (second) and IBM (third). Since last year, the value of the Toyota brand has risen 15 per cent to $32 million.
 
Mercedes-Benz will offer stop-start technology
Wednesday, 29 August 2007
Mercedes-Benz will launch stop-start technology across its entire line-up, beginning with the A and B Class ranges in September, according to Thomas Weber, head of research and development at DaimlerChrysler.
 
Driving abroad – check local laws
Wednesday, 29 August 2007
Many Irish business and holiday drivers have been fined for motoring offences abroad, many of which they did not even realise were against the law. Irish drivers are likely to fall victim to the minefield of differing rules across countries.
 
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