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Rolls Royce competed in the 1912 Alpine Trials but had to return the following year with a much improved car.

Lectures on Old and New

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Every year, to coincide with the London to Brighton Veteran Car Run, the Royal Automobile Club hold a day of lectures at their headquarters on Pall Mall, in London. This year, things were slightly different as the morning sessions were...
M50 toll bridge.

Toll Rises Deferred

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Bringing a bit of Christmas cheer to hard-pressed motorists is the decision to defer the proposed toll increases that were planned for January 1. The increased charges are now set to come in on July 1. Some tolls, including that...
Kia's Niro comes with PHEV, EV and hybrid options.

Niro with a Plug

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Kia recently gave their Niro a major update and in actual fact it looks like a brand new car. Sleeker lines and a much more modern front end, inspired by the larger Sportage are the main takeouts but there’s a...
Volvo XC40 Recharge Twin.

XC40 – an electric Volvo

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When I picked up the Volvo XC40 Recharge from Dublin, it only had 40% charge. No bother – I’d just stop at Junction 14 for a quick top-up on the way down while I enjoyed a coffee and job...
An EV Charging

ESB Ecars increase prices

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It’s no shock in the current climate, but ESB ecars have announced increased pricing for their public charging network. The new pricing will become effective from December 20th. The increases are being blamed on wholesale energy costs across Europe and...
The new Toyota Prius

5th generation Prius débuts

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Toyota have just unveiled the fifth generation of their Prius, the pioneering hybrid car. This time around, European Prius cars will exclusively come as plug-in hybrids with increased efficiency and an EV range 50% greater than the outgoing model. In...
A 1971 Lamborghini Miura, one of only 150 SV models produced, went for over £2m.

Classic Auction in London

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Coinciding with the recent London to Brighton Veteran Car run to Brighton, RM Sothebys held one of their regular sales of rare and classic cars. Cars from all eras were represented at the auction, which took place in the centre...
Hyundai's Ioniq 5 is an impressive EV.

Electric Ioniq Impresses

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Hyundai’s Ioniq 5 is their first electric car built on a purpose-built chassis so it’s given them the chance to liberate a lot more room inside than you’d expect. Its styling is a curious mix of modern and retro with...
Mazda MX-5

6 Year Warranty on all Mazdas

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For all cars registered from January 2023, Mazda will double their warranty to a full six years or 150,000 km and all models are covered. This is in addition to Mazda’s Fair Service offer, which remains in place. Fair Service...
The winning 2023 Irish Van and Car of the Year in association with Continential Tyres is the Volkswagen ID. Buzz. Pictured at the Westin Hotel, Dublin at the awards was L-R Joe Rayfus, Chairman Motoring Media Association of Ireland, Tom Dennigan, Continental Tyres Ireland, Kim Kilduff, Marketing Director, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Ireland and Alan Bateson, Director Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Ireland.

ID. Buzz Takes 2023 Irish Car of the Year Title

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Last Friday’s Irish Car of the Year awards marked the third year in a row for an EV to take the title, with the 2023 winner announced as the Volkswagen ID. Buzz. In a double celebration for Volkswagen, their ID....
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