Opel has announced its base European price for its extended range EV, the Ampera, at €42,900. The 4-seat Ampera runs on battery only power for up to 80kms, after which a petrol engine will kick in to recharge the battery and provide electric power to continue driving for up to 500kms. Plug-in battery recharging takes […]
We’re not sure about the colour scheme, but this is the prototype of a 2+2 sports car that BMW is going to put into production. The power source will be a 3-cylinder diesel and hybrid system which will between them provide 328hp. A 4.8 seconds sprint capability won’t get in the way of a fuel […]
The recently arrived Giulietta will decide whether Alfa Romeo survives in Fiat ownership, writes Brian Byrne. If it isn’t a success, the iconic brand will likely be fire-saled to somebody like VW. The German carmaker has a track record in bringing marques back from near-death experience, but Alfa would no longer be Italian. Fiat is […]
Opel’s Meriva has won the German award the Golden Steering Wheel for 2010. It is the 14th time Opel has won the award in the 35 years history of the Golden Steering Wheel. So far, the Meriva has won three international prizes. AutoBild Germany presented it with a design award. Allianz awarded it with the […]
Just about now, the 50 new vans operating the privatised and much expanded speed camera system are beginning to flash motorists into penalty points, writes Brian Byrne. And also, although it is strenuously denied that this is an important factor, they are likely to massively boost revenue from speeding fines. The Australian state of Victoria […]
If you’re in Dublin and thinking of buying a new car next year, you can get a look at pretty well everything available from the main brands by going along to the Airside Motor Park in Swords next week. From Thursday 18th to Sunday 21st November, dealers representing 13 leading brands will show more than […]
As promised at the Paris Motor Show, a 5-door version of the Range Rover Evoque is to be built. The variant will debut at the Los Angeles Motor Show next week, and deliveries are expected in Ireland in September 2011. The 3-door goes on sale next summer. Both 4WD and FWD versions of the Evoque […]
Pat O’Connell from Cashel won his inaugural National Forest Rally Championship on the Down rally on 23 October, the final round of the 2010 season. He only needed one point from the event – which he was awarded when he started the rally – to become the National Forest Championship. He had slipped off the […]
Citroen have upgraded their compact MPVs, C4 Picasso and Grand C4 Picasso, with new styling, enhanced levels of equipment and engine upgrades. New styling elements include the brand’s new chevron design on the front grille and tailgate, a new front bumper, new headlights and rear light clusters, and on VTR+ and Exclusive models, new LED […]
Volvo Ireland is now taking orders for its new estate version of the S60, the V60. Prices start at €36,295 for the D3 2.0 diesel. The car will also be available with a 1.8 petrol and a 2.4 D5 diesel. First customer deliveries are expected at the end of January. It is the first time […]
