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# Paris Motor Show
7 new family cars coming to Ireland for 2019
Our picks from the Paris Motor Show, from a new-old Toyota to a Mercedes SUV. (And the new Suzuki Jimny.)
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Oct 8th 2018, 4:14 PM
# motoring advice
3 essential tune-ups every car owner should do every year (that'll save you money)
You don’t have to be a mechanic to know what needs doing. We asked the experts for the essentials.
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Oct 1st 2018, 3:56 PM
# dashboard warning lights
Quiz: How well do you really know your dashboard warning lights?
Buckle up – we’re going to tell you.
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Sep 17th 2018, 3:38 PM
# SUVs
The 4 best SUVs under €30k you can buy right now
We put the current market through its paces.
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Sep 10th 2018, 3:22 PM
# diesel dump
How the UK 'diesel dump' is impacting Ireland (and what it means for your car's resale value)
Plus, how to protect yourself if you’re buying a private import.
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Sep 3rd 2018, 4:24 PM
# pope my ride
Meet the new Popemobile - plus how they've changed through the years
A Skoda Rapid, that is.
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Aug 20th 2018, 2:11 PM
# best selling cars
Here are Ireland's top 10 car brands for 2018 so far (by new car registrations)
We look at the data from the DoneDeal.ie Motor Industry Review.
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Aug 13th 2018, 4:12 PM
# Best Irish Drives
4 of the most spectacular driving routes through the wild North West
Scenic drives through counties Cavan, Donegal, Leitrim, Sligo and Roscommon.
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Jul 30th 2018, 3:17 PM
# Best UK road trips
4 spectacular routes that'll turn your UK break into an epic road trip
England, Scotland, Wales, and the Isle of Man all have fantastic roads waiting for you.
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Jul 23rd 2018, 2:50 PM
# more power
5 of the most insanely powerful production cars money can buy
Some of the most powerful cars you can buy today.
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Jul 9th 2018, 4:10 PM
# motorsport events
7 of the best summer motoring events for an unforgettable high-octane holiday
Give your holiday memories the smell of motor oil this year.
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Jun 25th 2018, 2:35 PM
# South West Drives
5 of the most spectacular driving routes through the landscape of the South West
From the Port of Cork to the Dingle Peninsula.
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May 28th 2018, 2:55 PM
# driving hacks
9 simple things you can do today to save money while driving
Budget busting car hacks.
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May 21st 2018, 3:05 PM
# eco-friendly family cars
Our pick: 9 of the best electric and hybrid cars for modern families
EV, PHEV, or hybrid? We’ve got your covered.
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May 14th 2018, 3:29 PM
# driving in Spain
3 of the most spectacular driving roads in Spain - plus what to know before you go
Vamonos!
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May 4th 2018, 11:59 AM
# scenic drives
4 of the most beautiful countryside drives through the Sunny South East
Make the most of the bank holiday.
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Apr 30th 2018, 2:28 PM
# extravagant extras
Falconry sets to handmade clocks: 8 of the craziest optional extras for your luxury car
The most extra extras for your car.
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Apr 23rd 2018, 3:03 PM
# car shopping guide
5 tips to save on a new car: Nab yourself a 181 bargain with our savvy shopper's guide
Save money on your new car purchase.
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Apr 16th 2018, 5:01 PM
# car Easter eggs
7 cars whose designers hid secret Easter eggs inside - from sharks to the Tesla submarine
We’ve combed through the archives for some cracking – geddit – examples of quirky design.
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Mar 26th 2018, 2:45 PM
# Concept creation
7 jaw-dropping concept cars that really deserved to make it
Why can’t we buy these? WHY?
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Mar 5th 2018, 2:32 PM
# more power
5 killer performance arms of car manufacturers - and the best cars they've souped up
From Abarth to AMG.
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Feb 26th 2018, 5:10 PM
# decade defining cars
8 cars that defined their decades - from the 1940s to the 2010s
From the 1940s to today these cars defined the decades.
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Feb 5th 2018, 3:11 PM
# new year's resolutions
6 resolutions all Irish drivers should make this year
New year, new driver.
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Jan 8th 2018, 3:46 PM
# Motoring trends 2018
The 7 biggest car trends to watch out for in 2018
From design trends to powertrains, here’s how 2018 is shaping up.
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Dec 20th 2017, 12:41 PM
# best new cars
6 big, bad and beautiful cars we're looking forward to driving in 2018
Our motoring correspondent Melanie May reveals her most-anticipated motors from the 2018 release schedule.
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Dec 20th 2017, 10:37 AM