BMW will be putting its new 2 Series on sale in March of next year, writes Brian Byrne. Following its new model naming system, the new car will replace the coupe version of the 1 Series, and will debut at the Detroit Auto Show in January. It will be longer and wider than the current […]
The new generation of the Audi A8 goes on order from next month at a strating price of €92,800, writes Brian Byrne. First deliveries of the new car here will be in January 2014. Among features of the new car are full LED headlights across the range, higher power with lower emissions, and visual details […]
Ford Focus, the best-selling vehicle nameplate in the world in 2012, retains the title for the first half of 2013, writes Brian Byrne. Ford Fiesta ranks as the fourth best-selling vehicle and earns the top spot as the best-selling subcompact car globally, with 356,434 units registered in the first half of 2013. This makes Ford […]
The shortlist of models for the Continental Irish Car of the Year 2014 has been announced by the Irish Motoring Writers Association (IMWA). Sponsored by Continental Tyres Ireland, the overall winner of the 2014 title will be announced at an awards ceremony in the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Santry, on Thursday 21st November, writes Trish Whelan. […]
Is order fulfillment of small packages going to be done by air instead of by van in the near future? asks Brian Byrne. Could be that instead of the postman’s van, an unmanned aerial vehicle — better known as drones used mainly by the US military — will drop off that parcel of books ordered […]
Strokestown Park House, in association with the Centre for the Study of Historic Irish Houses & Estates, NUI Maynooth, has announced a series of informative public lectures to take place at Strokestown Park House from up to April 2014. Attendance is free and all are welcome to attend. The next lecture will take place on […]
With shrinking European losses combined with strong results in North America and Asia, Ford Motor Company has posted a record third-quarter pre-tax profit of $2.6 billion, up $426 million from a year earlier. Ford’s operating loss in Europe narrowed to $228 million during the third quarter from $468 million a year earlier. Ford expects its […]
Concorde Travel are offering one week packages to the Mediterranean island of Malta from €311pp departing from Dublin, writes Trish Whelan. Malta is rich in history and culture with ancient temples, forts and grand palaces as well as varied traditional fare offered by the local restaurants. 7 night packages this November include: Stay at the […]
Yes, we know, it’s too soon to be talking about Christmas with Hallow’een still to come. But maybe Opel’s Lifestyle Collection will help Santa add a bit of variety for a special little person when he calls on Christmas Eve night. Like the new ‘Little ADAM’ racer. A real eye-catcher that authentically reflects the looks […]
Apple’s newest smartphone models will hit the stores this Friday, 25 October and to celebrate gadgetinsurance.com has announced a limited offer of 10 percent off annual policies. A recent survey by Behaviour & Attitudes for gadgetinsurance.com found massive growth in smart phone and tablet access and usage here in Ireland. Some 79 percent of Irish […]
