Back in the 1980s an Audi S1 had a legendary reputation – it was the car that would see the brand dominate the World Rally Championship in its day. Now the abbreviation is coming back, but this time as a road-going version as Audi’s new S1 and S1 Sportback will be the new flagship models […]
Visitors to the RIAC National Classic Car Show, supported by AXA Insurance, will get to see for the first time ever, the amazing Bloodhound SSC before it begins its attempt to become the world’s fastest car, writes Trish Whelan. Bloodhound Supersonic Car is a unique rocket and jet powered vehicle designed to achieve 1,000mph. This […]
Chelsea manager and new Jaguar UK ambassador José Mourinho will be the first UK customer to take delivery of the new F-TYPE Coupé sports car in March 2014. José Mourinho Mourinho will join Jaguar Land Rover UK Managing Director Jeremy Hicks and Jaguar Design Director Ian Callum, at the official UK launch event for the […]
Skoda will launch its new Octavia Scout which will be celebrating its world premier at the Geneva Motor Show, writes Trish Whelan. The Octavia Scout will go on sale in Skoda dealerships nationwide here in August with prices starting from under €30,000 for the 2.0TDI 150bhp 4×4. Interior, shown in left hand drive The new […]
The countdown has begun for the 2014 World Car Awards prize-giving ceremony to be hosted by the New York International Auto Show on April 17. Winners of the 2014 World Car of the Year, World Luxury Car, World Performance Car, World Green Car, and World Car Design of the Year will all be declared at […]
Honda will expand their Civic range with the launch of the new Civic Tourer estate due in dealerships from February 17, writes Trish Whelan. It comes with class-leading load space, emissions, equipment and economy, all wrapped in a sleek and sporty package. The interior load space is not just the biggest in the C- segment, […]
SsangYong Motors CEO Joe Harris, with Jackie Lavin and Bill Cullen Bill Cullen has told Irish Car+Travel that he is delighted to be back in the motor industry and is looking forward to welcoming customers and potential customers to his new dealership Bill Cullen Premier Motors in Dublin, writes Trish Whelan. He said he and […]
SsangYong Motors CEO Joe Harris, with Jackie Lavin and Bill Cullen Bill Cullen has told Irish Car+Travel that he is delighted to be back in the motor industry and is looking forward to welcoming customers and potential customers to his new dealership Bill Cullen Premier Motors in Dublin, writes Trish Whelan. He said he and […]
The new generation Transit van which will arrive in Ireland in April will offer more capacity, better economy, and cheaper cost of ownership, writes Brian Byrne from the international launch in Barcelona. The latest launch in a full four-vehicle revamp of Ford’s light commercial vehicles lineup is strongly styled with the brand’s kinetic design cues, […]
A new Audi showroom in Berlin is tiny, with just four real cars on display, writes Brian Byrne. But in an embrace of digital technology, it shows off the full 49 cars in its catalogue on giant multimedia screens. The virtual showroom is one way of placing product in high-priced city centre areas where it’s […]