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Bumper 48-page issue INSIDE Celebrating 27 years of service to the car buyer VOL. 27.

NO. 7 – 2022

Suzuki Swace Hybrid

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Motor Accidents – PAGE 14– —•—

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Irish Legend’s Racing Series – PAGE 32–

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UPDATED ŠKODA KAROQ HAS LOTS TO OFFER T

he original Škoda Karoq was launched in 2017 as a replacement for the funky Škoda Yeti crossover, and it slots in between the smaller Kamiq and larger Kodiaq in Škoda’s impressive SUV line-up. The Karoq is based on the Volkswagen Group MQB platform, and is a sister model to the SEAT Ateca, sharing its chassis, roof stamping and side doors. The name Karoq is derived from the Aleutian language, spoken by the native inhabitants of the Alaskan island Kodiak. It is a combination of Aleutian words "kaa'raq" and "ruq", a car and an arrow, which are the elements of the Škoda logo.

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MID-LIFE FACELIFT The Karoq has been a consistent sales success for the Škoda brand, so it is understandable that the Czech car manufacturer hasn’t tweaked the formula much with this midlife facelift. There are some subtle

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cosmetic changes, such as new LED matrix headlamps, a rear light design which echoes that of the larger Kodiaq, a wider front grille and reprofiled bumpers. However, the changes aren’t purely cosmetic, as they are designed to bring an

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aerodynamic benefit too. A combination of smooth underbody cladding, an extended rear spoiler and aero covers for the alloy wheels have improved aerodynamic efficiency by nine per cent, and this result in an improvement in fuel consumption

– especially at motorway speeds. THREE TRIM OPTIONS The new Karoq is available in a choice of three trim levels – Ambition, Style and rangetopping Sportline. Key standard equipment across all trim levels include multiple airbags, e-Call emergency call system, Climatronic dual-zone airconditioning, rear parking sensors, cruise control with speed limiter, keyless start/stop, 8” digital display, 8” touchscreen infotainment system, Bluetooth, Smartlink (Apple CarPlay & Android Auto compatibility), 17” alloy wheels, LED headlights Continued on page 2

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UPDATED ŠKODA KAROQ

including daytime running lights, LED tail lights including dynamic indicators, rear privacy glass, and a split-folding rear seat with an integrated armrest. The Style trim builds on the comprehensive Ambition trim with a further emphasis on elegance, technology and design. With sharp, sleek details both inside and out, the special edition Sportline trim is distinctive from every angle. Packed with exclusive styling, the Sportline exterior styling pack consists of front and rear sports bumpers, black exterior mirrors and front grille surround, and black roof rails for a distinctive sporty look. ENGINE & TRANSMISSION OPTIONS The Karoq is available with four engines – evenly split between petrol and diesel. The entry-level petrol engine is a 1.0-

litre TSI with 110bhp and is available only in six-speed manual guise, while a 1.5-litre TSI with 150bhp is also available, and can be specified with either a manual or automatic (sevenspeed) DSG transmission. Diesel power options consist of a pair of 2.0-litre turbo-diesel (TDI) units with 115bhp or 150bhp, both of which are available with manual or automatic transmissions. However, when specified with an automatic transmission, the higher powered diesel engine also attracts an allwheel drive drivetrain. CAR ON REVIEW My review car was a Karoq Sportline 2.0-litre TDI 115bhp DSG (automatic), which attracted lots of positive attention in its distinctive Phoenix Orange exclusive metallic paintwork with contrasting 18” Procyon Black alloy wheels.

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The refined and punchy fourcylinder TDI engine produces 115bhp and 300Nm of torque, and enables the car to sprint from 0-100km/h in 11.0-seconds, with fuel consumption as low as 4.9l/100km (57.6mpg) on a WLTP combined driving cycle. Sitting on the tried-and-tested MQB platform, the updated Karoq doesn’t feel any different to the original when it comes to ride and handling, and that is no bad thing. The Karoq’s agile suspension does an excellent job of absorbing road imperfections with ease, with passengers well insulated from road and tyre noise when on the move. The Karoq feels agile on twisty back roads, and there is a surprisingly small amount of body roll in corners, while light steering provides the driver with excellent levels of feedback at all times. The Karoq makes long distance

motorway journey’s enjoyable too, and the slick DSG transmission really adds greatly to its overall drivability. Step into the cabin of the new Karoq and it is clear to see that the basic layout is the same as before, but there are new interior trims to subtly set it apart from its predecessor. A new two-spoke steering wheel is similar to that found in the Škoda Octavia and it provides the Karoq with a modern and upmarket look and feel. As ever, the Karoq boasts a good number of well thought-out touches as part of Škoda’s Simply Clever approach to interior design. The front door pockets can hold a 1.5-litre bottle and have little elastic straps to hold items in place, and there is even space for a little clip-on waste bin too. In standard five-seat layout, the Karoq’s 521-litre boot offers

terrific practicality, but the rear seat backs can be folded to reveal 1,605-litres of space when called upon. Passenger space is just as good as before, with a fair level of head and legroom on offer for all occupants, while doors that open wide enable easy access in and out of the high quality cabin.

PRICING & WARRANTY The revised Škoda Karoq compact SUV continues to rank among the very best when it comes to practicality, comfort, fuel efficiency, and value for money. Pricing starts at just €34,900 and a comprehensive 3-Year/150,000km warranty comes as standard.

LEAKS ON YOUR DRIVEWAY...What You Need To Know BROWN/BLACK – ENGINE OIL If it’s a brown or black stain on the driveway it’s almost certainly engine oil. It is probably coming from a seal or gasket that needs to be replaced or tightened. Firstly, clean the engine to establish where the drip is coming from, and then decide if it’s something you can tackle yourself or if this is one for the garage. Don’t ignore it, and keep a close eye on the level of oil on the dipstick. A seized engine can easily result from an engine running without enough oil. RED – POWER STEERING FLUID If your oil leak is cherry red it’s a leak in the power steering system. Now is the time to talk to your mechanic as driving the car can result in more damage and even the loss of power steering! MULTI-COLOURED – FUEL LEAK If a rainbow colour is appearing under your car it looks like your fuel system is leaking. Apart from the Administration/Trade Ads:

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tightened. Anything else is going to require a trip to your local garage.

risk of fire you are also losing expensive fuel so get this to a mechanic straight away.

CLEAR – WATER Of all the things you see this is the one least likely to cause you problems. Typically it’s condensation from the air conditioning unit or even screen washer spilling.

GREEN/YELLOW – COOLANT A tell tale sign that your radiator is in trouble is the arrival of green liquid under the car. That could be something as simple as a radiator cap that hasn’t been replaced properly or a clip that needs to be

So, take a look under your car and make sure that you don’t have a problem drip!

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New Suzuki Swace Hybrid – Dynamic Efﬁciency

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he new Suzuki Swace may look very familiar to readers, and there is a very good reason for that. The Swace is supplied to Suzuki by Toyota Motor Corporation under a collaborative business agreement between the two companies. Based on the Toyota Corolla Hybrid Estate platform with signature design changes, and is manufactured in the UK with exports to Europe. Whereas the Corolla is available as an estate, saloon and hatchback, the Swace is only available as an estate.

DESIGNED TO STAND OUT Designed with a low centre of gravity, the Swace stands out with its wide stance and powerful rearward-flowing body lines, matched to a sporty front face with parabola LED projector headlamps. The large grille opening, and strong fog lamp bezels are inherited from Suzuki’s signature sporty design, which together with the front bumper positioned low to the ground creates an overall impression of stability. The grille mesh and fog lamp garnish both feature a honeycomb pattern with a painted black finish to further accentuate its sporty feel. Further exterior features include integrated roof rails for simple roof carrier mounting, a sculpted tailgate door that is

constructed in lightweight resin to enhance fuel efficiency, and sporty 16inch alloy wheels. PROVEN HYBRID TECHNOLOGY Powering the Suzuki Swace is Toyota’s 1.8-litre petrol-electric hybrid system. This combines a 102bhp four-cylinder petrol engine with a 53bhp electric motor, which feeds power to the front wheels through a CVT automatic transmission, although the Swace can also drive on EV power alone for short distances. Available only in SZ-T trim, the Swace gets a high level of standard specification as standard. Key features include seven airbags, dual-zone climate control, a seven-inch LCD colour information screen, heated front seats, heated steering wheel,

Apple CarPlay and Android Auto device connectivity, rear parking camera, and an eight-inch centre-dash touchscreen. The Swace is also equipped with three drive modes – Normal, Eco or Sport – so drivers can select a drive mode to suit their individual driving style or mood. In terms of safety, the Swace is equipped with numerous advanced safety features for complete peace of mind for both the driver and passengers on every journey. Advanced driver assist

functions include Brake Hold, Pre-Collision System (PCS), Lane Tracing Assist (LTA), Road Sign Assist (RSA), Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC), Automatic High-Beam (AHB) and eCall to alert the emergency services in the event of a traffic accident. SPACIOUS CABIN & BOOT The cabin in the Swace is very similar in its design and layout to that found in the Toyota Corolla Hybrid Estate, and it certainly feels like it has been built with long-lasting solidity in mind. Interior space is

admirable, with lots of head, elbow and leg room on offer for all but the tallest of passengers. With 596-litres of cargo space available behind the rear seats, there should be ample space for a wide array of family belongings, leisure equipment or workrelated items, but this space can be more than doubled to 1,232-litres when the rear seats are folded flat. Additionally, you can store the rear parcel shelf under the false boot floor and a mountain bike fits easily once you fold the seats.

The luggage compartment is equipped with auto-illuminating lights and a DC 12V accessory socket for added convenience. DIESEL-RIVALLING FUEL EFFICIENCY Producing a combined output of 122bhp and 142Nm of torque, the hybrid system in the Suzuki Swace provides instant shove from the electric motor assisting the engine, and it feels sprightly enough from a standing start, and when overtaking too. The system charges itself, balancing between petrol and electric to give the maximum possible efficiency. Official fuel consumption figures are quoted as 4.4l/100km (64.2mpg) on a WLTP combined driving cycle, and I achieved 4.7l/100km on a combination of urban and rural roads, along with some motorway journeys too. That is a match for an equivalent diesel engine, which is very good indeed.

Leveraging its high output motor and large battery capacity, the Swace is equipped with an EV drive mode function. In EV drive mode, the vehicle is driven solely by its electric motor with power supplied from the battery. This mode can be used for driving short distances without having to worry about noise or emissions, especially in residential areas early in the morning and late at night, or in garages and indoor parking lots. VERDICT & PRICING Overall, the new Suzuki Swace is a very commendable car in every respect. It is comfortable and refined in equal measure, and it feels very well constructed throughout. The smooth and efficient hybrid powertrain in the new Swace is a major good news story too. The new Suzuki Swace is priced at just €30,995 and is on sale now at Suzuki dealerships nationwide.

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34% of people have or would switch to an electric vehicle due to rising fuel costs

recent survey by the Automobile Association in Ireland shows that 34% of motorists have, or would, switch to an electric vehicle due to rising fuel costs. The poll of over 4,200 motorists also reveals that 33% are likely or have already switched to an EV due to climate change, 14% said it would be a ‘personal choice’ and 9% said an EV would be ‘suitable’ for their ‘driving needs’. When asked why people would be hesitant to switch to an electric vehicle, 57% said it was due to a lack of, or, insufficient charging

infrastructure, 45% said it was due to range anxiety or technological uncertainty and 58% said it would be due to cost. 21% said there is a lack of information about these vehicles, while 17% said there is limited availability and choice of models. Meanwhile, 52% said the Government’s target of having 1 million vehicles on the road by 2030 is ‘not achievable’, while 30% said it ‘might be’. The AA survey also asked respondents what type of vehicle they would choose if they were to purchase another or a different one in the next year; 49% said hybrid, 15% said

petrol, 19% said diesel and 14% said a battery electric vehicle (BEV). “Our survey does highlight that there appears to be a greater urgency on the part of the car buying public to move to electric or partially electric vehicles, with this accelerated by ever rising fuel costs. It’s more than 40% more expensive to fill an average petrol car for the year now and with a greater range of electric vehicles on sale now, with 57 different fully electric models now on sale from 27 brands, there is now a very healthy choice,” said AA Ireland Head of Communications, Paddy Comyn.

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enting a car while holidaying abroad is proving to be quite expensive this year. You not only have extra rental and insurance costs, but now you have record high fuel prices to contend with too. With prices at the forecourts unlikely to come down any time soon, you might be wondering how you can save some money. Well fear not, because we have rounded up our top car rental tips when on holidays. PLAN IN ADVANCE Our first piece of advice is to plan your holiday well in advance! It is a known fact that prices rise when holidays or car rentals are left to the last minute. Renting a car is in high demand across Europe this summer, so to ensure you actually get a car and to ensure you get it for a good price, book your spot in advance. This will make sure the dealer is aware and you have a good trip! Win, win. BOOK LOCALLY Think you’re better off going with big rental companies? Think again. Small rental companies often provide cheaper prices, so booking locally is a great way to go. We always give the advice to shop around where you see fit, but at the same time don’t book with a brand or company you have never heard of. One top car rental tip when on holiday is to not book with airport hire companies. Cars are in demand there, so prices will soar. Think cost over convenience. INSURANCE What about insurance? Our tip is to buy from a third-party insurer rather than from the rental firm, which will prove to be more expensive. Why not check out AA Insurance and get a quote today.

CHECK THE CAR BEFORE YOU DRIVE AWAY This is to ensure you don’t get blamed for any damage you didn’t cause. Before you leave the car park, check the car thoroughly and make note of any existing issues like scratches or dents on the wing mirrors, doors and the bonnet and take a photograph of these. Write down the damage and get both parties to sign, including the dealer. HIGH FUEL COSTS WHILE ABROAD Find out how you’re going to pay for fuel when on holidays. There are usually two ways you can pay for fuel in a hired car; fullto-empty or a full-to-full policy. The full-to-empty policy might seem straight-forward, but remember you are paying for the rental firm’s costs. They fill up the tank and you pay, meaning they could be purchasing the most expensive fuel on the market. And what happens if you don’t use the full tank? That will also cost you money. The full-to-full policy means you can choose where you purchase your fuel, ultimately opting for a cheaper option on the market and if you don’t use the full tank, you will only have to fill up what you used. It’s also important to shop around for fuel while on holidays, and drive efficiently. Right are the AA’s top fuel saving tips.

How to improve your fuel efﬁciency There are lots of things you can do as a driver to reduce your fuel consumption – and lighten the load on your wallet! ACCELERATE GENTLY harder and uses more fuel (you The harder you accelerate, the can tell by keeping an eye on more fuel you use. Use your right the tachometer beside the foot lightly to move off and get up speedometer, as it shows the to speed, and you’ll make savings. engine’s rpm). Most modern cars have a dashboard EASY ON THE BRAKES indicator to tell you the most Sharp braking wastes energy – efficient time to change gear – instead, ease off the accelerator use it. and move down the gears in plenty of time so you can USE AIR CONDITIONING smoothly come to a stop. SPARINGLY You may be surprised to REDUCE YOUR SPEED discover that using your car’s Did you know that a vehicle air conditioning system can travelling at 120km per hour uses moving vehicle, or gradually slowing increase its fuel consumption by as about 20% more fuel than the same down before a junction. much as 20%. If you’re in town or city vehicle at 100km per hour? That’s a LIGHTEN THE LOAD traffic, open the windows instead. And if substantial increase – imagine the Make sure you aren’t carrying you do need to put on the air-con, use savings over a long journey. heavy items unnecessarily, for the ‘re-circulate’ option to save energy. MAINTAIN A STEADY SPEED example bags of compost or sports Constant changes in speed use more equipment. The heavier your car, the STREAMLINE! Remove roof racks, roof boxes and fuel and are a waste of energy and more fuel you will use. In addition, money. Try to maintain a steady speed to overloading can put strain on the car cycle racks when you aren’t using them, as they increase drag and mean avoid this – and consider using the and AA Roadside Rescue teams are you’ll burn more fuel to compensate. cruise control function if your car has it. often called out to cars that have suffered damaged suspension, a DITCH THE CAR READ THE ROAD AHEAD Finally, and most obviously, don’t A little anticipation goes a long way – burned-out clutch or tyre damage due to overloading. drive unless you need to. Walk or cycle literally! By training yourself to look for short trips, and use public transport further ahead you can avoid sharp BE A SMART SHIFTER as much as you can. braking and even the need to use the Don’t take too long to move into Don't forget that AA Membership has brake altogether, for example by the higher gears – driving fast in a lots of great benefits! changing lanes in advance of a slowlow gear makes the engine work 8 MotorMarket

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2021 Mercedes C200 AMG Premium, auto, diesel, black lthr, ashwood finish, full AMG bodystyling, wireless ph. charger, digital cockpit, Apple CarPlay and Android auto, rev. camera/park sensors, ph/bluetooth media, 5k, €51,950

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2020 Jaguar iPace EV40D AWD, automatic, 22.5k miles, under 1.0, white, black leather interior, piano black finish, 20” alloys, Meridian sound, rev. camera/park sensors, lane assist, cruise, Android auto/Apple CarPlay, keyless go, €66,950

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2019 Lexus LS500H, rare, low miles, only 15k, elec. memory 2019 Mercedes E220 AMG Premium, auto, diesel, black heat/cool massage seats, 360° camera/park sensors, e/s/r/, 20” lthr, dark ash wood, full sliding pan. s/r, elec. memory heat seats, alloys, head-up display, €390 road tax, sat. nav, stop/start, rev. camera, park sensrs, command sat. nav, keyless entry/go, cruise, climate, centre armrest, lots more, €76,950 19” alloys, MFSW, 32k, stop/start, €54,950

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THE ALL-NEW OPEL ASTRA

FIRST DRIVE REVIEW By DECLAN GLYNN www.motoringmatters.ie

ith 15 million predecessor model units sold, and building on 40 years of rich success, the much-anticipated sixth-generation Opel Astra has now arrived at Opel Dealer showrooms nationwide. Dynamic as never before, with sheer, taut surfaces and sporting the new Opel Vizor brand front face and latest-generation Pure Panel cockpit, the confident all-new Opel Astra has been proudly designed, developed and manufactured at Opel’s headquarters in Rüsselsheim, Germany. With a retail price in Ireland from €27,995, plus delivery related charges, for the SC 1.2 petrol 110hp version, the all-new Astra is available to test drive and order at Opel dealerships nationwide now. MORE SPACE, start of development, the guise, matched to manual MORE COMFORT and automatic new Opel Astra has been transmissions, power The new Astra is designed to be 4,374mm long, just 4.0mm “Autobahnproof”; handling is ranges from 110hp to 130hp. A plugin electric hybrid longer than the previous composed, with excellent 180hp variant will follow in model, 1,860mm wide and body control and steering the coming months, with a 1,470mm high. The response, even at high more powerful 225hp wheelbase has been speed. version expected thereafter. increased by 13mm to 2,675 The torsional rigidity of A leap in time has taken mm. the new Astra is 14% higher place in the interior of the The new Astra’s practical than that of the previous new generation Astra, where boot with adjustable floor model. the absolute highlight is the offers the driver and four Under braking, the new next generation of the Pure passengers up to 1,339 litres model delivers strong of luggage volume with the stopping power and remains Panel first introduced in the Mokka. rear seats folded down. highly stable in curves as This expansive, digital The new Astra is the first well as in a straight line. cockpit features two 10-inch Opel to be built on the third seamlessly integrated generation of Stellantis’ TRIM & ENGINE OPTIONS horizontal displays, standard highly flexible EMP2 multiAvailable from launch in across the 3 trims. energy platform. With Opel three trims – SC, SRI, Elite – Key settings such as DNA built-in from the very and in both petrol and diesel

climate control can still be operated via physical controls in the form of finely crafted keys, achieving the optimum balance between digitisation and intuitive operation. There is no need for cables either since the new generation of infotainment systems can be connected as standard on all model variants to wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, operated by voice control or by touch. TRIM LEVELS IN DETAIL Standard equipment on the SC trim, retailing from €27,995 plus delivery, includes 10” colour touchscreen, 10” colour driver information cluster, wireless smartphone connection, cruise control

with speed limiter, lane keep assist, automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, driver attention alert, intelligent speed adaptation, hill start assist and electric parking brake, keyless start, leather steering wheel, electronic single zone climate control, comfort front seats, 6-way driver seat adjustment, cloth seat trim, DAB radio, Opel Connect (with SOS and Breakdown Assist), type C USB connectivity, 16” alloy wheels, LED daytime running lamps, LED rear tail lamp, auto wipers and lights, electro-chrome rear view mirror and front and rear parking sensors. The sporty SRI trim, retailing from €31,995 plus delivery, adds adaptive cruise control, forward

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collision alert, keyless entry, heated steering wheel, dual zone climate control, power folding mirrors, AGR driver seat, 8-way driver seat adjustment, driver seat electric lumbar adjustment, heated front seats, half leather-effect upholstery, alloy sporty pedals, moveable load compartment floor, 2 x type C USB connections, black painted roof, Black Pack (black Vizor frame, black logo black Astra lettering), 17” black alloy wheels, privacy rear windows, interior ambient lighting, frameless electro-chrome rear view mirror and 360 degree panoramic camera. The top-of-the-range Elite trim, from €34,995 plus delivery, further includes perforated Nappa leather upholstery with massage, ventilation and memory functions, 18-way driver seat adjustment, front passenger AGR seat, 8-way passenger seat adjustment, 4-way

passenger seat electric lumbar adjustment and 18” bi-colour diamond cut wheels. CONTENDER FOR CLASS HONOURS Having briefly driven the new Astra at the Irish Media launch at The Heritage at Killenard, Co. Laois recently, I can honestly say that it is now a contender for class honours in every respect – and in a market segment crammed full of talented rivals, it is testament to the fact that Opel’s design and engineering teams have created an outstanding family hatchback that can wear its ‘Made in Germany’ tag with pride. I am looking forward to spending a week behind the wheel of the all-new Opel Astra in the weeks ahead, and I will publish my full road test review then. A slick Sports Tourer version will join the hatchback in Ireland in 2023.

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A JAG IS RE-BORN When a customer approached Jaguar Classics in South Africa with his old rusty E-Type they knew they had a major job on their hands, particularly as he wanted it included in an exhibition for The Queen’s Jubilee. The car was chosen as it was born the year of his birth. Apparently he has lasted better than the car of the same age. The car underwent a shade of red inspired by complete rebuild, beginning iconic British pillar boxes, with the bodywork. Finished and was hand finished in a unique deep metallic using traditional methods at blue which was exclusively the in-house Jaguar Classic mixed by the paint shop Works trim shop. following numerous Bespoke Lead Engineer, consultations and sample Jaguar Classic, Stephen creations to craft the perfect Hollis, said: “Being able to hue over several months. bring a customer’s vision for The bespoke interior their dream E-Type to life is features striking leather hugely rewarding. The result upholstery finished in a is a complete one-off that

showcases the full breadth of capabilities provided by the team at Jaguar Classic”. With the body assembly and paintwork complete, the engineering team went to work refitting mechanical elements – including a host of enhancements. The original 4.2-litre straight-six was replaced by a larger 4.7-litre engine, delivering superior performance. It is optimised for road driving and married to Jaguar Classic’s specially developed five-speed gearbox, for a smoother, quieter and more refined driving experience.

Uprated suspension ensures the chassis can exploit the performance provided by its powertrain, while wider wheels, tyres, and uprated brakes deliver superior grip and confidence. A sports exhaust and manifold ensure the E-type’s soundtrack suits its dynamic character. Modern technologies include 21st century connectivity provided by the Classic Infotainment system – combining touchscreen controls, satellite navigation and Bluetooth with a periodlook that is perfectly in-

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keeping with the rest of the vehicle. Powerful exterior LED lighting also brings illumination up to modern standards for additional confidence driving at night. A series of bespoke details complete the vehicle, including a unique plate and dash plaque. In addition, this one-off blue E-type features a few elements inspired by the limited E-type 60 Collection. While most of the project was bespoke, certain elements are available for all E-type owners to purchase and benefit from.

These include Jaguar Classic’s specially developed five-speed gearbox and their Classic Infotainment system. The five-speed gearbox, originally unveiled on the E-type 60 Collection and is available to purchase

through Jaguar Classic’s dedicated parts team. Not only does it give the E-type added usability and comfort, but its installation requires no cutting, and therefore no loss of integrity to the car.

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2021 Hyundai Tucson ix35 Executive HEV Auto, 31,178kms, auto, brown, petrol hybrid, a/con, alloys, cruise, fogs, spoiler, lthr, privacy glass, heat seats, climate, rev. camera, 2 keys, €200 road tax, €39,950

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2018 Ford Fiesta 1.1, 70PS, 29,000kms, a/con, alarm, alloys, e/m, rear spoiler, MFSW, climate, traction, bluetooth, Isofix, keyless entry, stop/start, 2 keys, 69bhp, €15,445

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MOTOR ACCIDENTS By LORIN MURPHY

AVIVA MOTOR SERVICES MANAGER AVIVA INSURANCE IRELAND DAC

iven that motor accidents are not planned, as a driver you may not always be prepared to deal with the circumstances immediately after having been involved in an accident. The following are some simple guidelines to help you if you are unfortunate enough to be involved in a minor motor accident with no injuries. However, if the accident is more serious and yourself or others involved are injured, you should call the emergency services immediately and follow their instructions as to what to do.

If you find yourself involved in a minor car accident, the following is a guide to the steps you should take next. You are legally required to stop at the scene of the accident and take steps to proper care for yourself and others involved – so pull in as soon as it’s safe to do so. Once you have done this, take a few deep breaths and try to settle your nerves; no matter how small the accident, it’s still going to be a bit of a shock. Take time to help steady yourself and get over the initial shock. Once the car is stopped, make sure to turn the vehicle off, apply your handbrake and turn on your hazard lights. Before leaving your car make sure it is safe to do so, do not put yourself or your passengers in danger exiting your vehicle while other vehicles may be approaching. CHECK FOR INJURIES If you or any of your passengers are injured, make sure to phone the emergency services (999) straight away and follow their instructions carefully. If there was another vehicle

involved make sure the other driver or their passengers are not injured, and if there are injuries, call the emergency services. CALL THE GARDAÍ It’s important to contact the authorities in the event of an accident; even if they don’t attend, they’ll be the ones to create an official report. While the Gardaí may decide on whether to attend depending on the severity of the incident, it’s vital you request their presence if you believe the other driver is not in a fit state to drive, is unable to provide insurance or license details or if they leave the scene. The Gardaí will also provide a recorded incident number as proof that the incident was reported. Get the name and number of the Garda that attended at the scene. If you have a high vis jacket, be sure to put in on and try mark the scene if it is safe to do so, this helps other road users become aware of the accident.

note of that just in case any discrepancies arise following the incident. There’s lots more information you should try to record which could become very important when making a claim to your insurance company. These include the date and time of the accident; the weather conditions at the time of the incident; the make, model and registration of all cars involved; details of any injuries; details of witnesses to the accident; notes on the damage caused to each car; and the position of the cars following the accident. Some of these are easily recorded in photographs – so if

you’ve got your camera phone handy, and it is safe to do so, take photos from multiple angles that show the cars involved, and any damage. Make some notes as well of the damage sustained to the vehicles and where the damage is on each vehicle. BE MINDFUL OF WHAT YOU SAY Assuming responsibility for the accident could land you in hot water, and even a simple apology could become an issue when it comes to making a claim. As strange as it may seem, avoid discussing the accident at the scene. If there isn’t another party

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involved – for instance, if you’ve hit a parked car – then you have a responsibility to leave your contact details and insurers’ information for the owner to find; a note underneath the windscreen wiper is one common solution. Again, take the time to record the damage and other details you may need going forward and contact the Gardaí to report the incident. CONTACT YOUR INSURANCE COMPANY You should contact your insurance company and advise them of the accident as soon as

possible, even if you do not intend to make a claim. It is good to have your policy number and registration number to hand before making the call – This is all on your insurance disc displayed on your windscreen. Each insurance company will have their own notification process. They will look for information such as your policy number, your name and address and your car registration number, the registrations of the other car(s) involved, the name and contact details of the other driver and passengers or witnesses, the other driver’s insurance details and any photos you took at the scene. Hopefully you will never have an accident, and the above is a general guide on what to do. A useful tip is to look up your insurance companies’ guidelines on what to do if you have an accident. These are mostly captured on their websites or policy booklets and are full of useful tips and contact numbers. Drive safely!

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2017 Land Rover Range Rover Sport HSE Dynamique, pan. roof, side steps, rear privacy glass, cruise, bluetooth, sat. nav., rev. camera, a/con, lthr, 2 keys, stop/start, heat seats, alloys, alarm, dual climate, elec. seat, €69,950

2020 BMW M2 Competition Pack 3.0, FSH, 15k, alcon big brake, a/con, Carbon fibre front splitter/sideskirts, sat. nav, alarm, lthr, privacy glass, MFSW, park sensors, auto, rear spoiler, alloys, stop/start, 2 keys, wireless smartphone control, NCT 03/24, €79,950 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Vogue, low mileage, pan. roof, FSH, heat elec. memory seats, dual climate, sat. nav, bluetooth ph/media, auto, 2 keys, lthr, MFSW, Isofix, 2 keys, stop/start, brand new tyres, rev. camera, €93,950

2020 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Autobiography, pan. roof, 5-seat Commercial, 36kms, elec. memory heat seats, side steps, privacy glass, s/r, alarm, 2 keys, dual climate, rev. camera, MFSW, adaptive cruise, lthr, centre fridge unit, auto tailgate, Alcantara headlining, bluetooth ph/media, plus more, €92,950

2019 Volvo XC90 R-Design Pro, T8 Plug-in Hybrid, 7 seats, pan/ roof, Est, auto, 66kms, rev. camera, 360° surround, head-up display, bluetooth ph/media, dual climate, cruise, Parktronic, a/con, fogs, heat elec. memory seats, Xenons, 2 keys, lots more, €73,950

2019 BMW X5 M50D 7 seats, nly 27kms, pan. roof, diesel, auto, 360° surround, elec. memory heat seats, rev. camera, dual climate, stop/start, 2 keys, sat. nav, MFSW, lthr, park sensors, touchscreen media, privacy glass, 4 new tyres, Harmon & Kardon Media, bluetooth ph/media, auto tailgate, lots more, €98,950

‘07 Mercedes CL65 AMG V12 Bi-Turbo, black, coupe, 47k, auto, 740ft-lb of torque, new Michelin Pilot sport 4S tyres, a/con, fogs, cruise, alloys, MFSW, park sensors, keyless entry, touchscreen media, lthr, s/r, armrest, €49,950

2019 Volkswagen Golf R-Line 1.0 TSI, FSH, lthr, 47kms, a/con, adaptive cruise, dual climate, park sensors, lthr, 2 keys, touchscreen media, bluetrooth, 6-speed, park sensors, Xenons, alarm, alloys, €25,950

2020 Seat Leon Cupra Sport Tourer, pan. roof, Estate, auto, 32.5kms, Xenons, 4WD, 300HP, digital cockpit, half lthr/alcantara, cruise, alloys, alarm, privacy glass, sat. nav, park sensors, 2 keys, stop/start, bluetooth, much more, €38,950

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2019 Mini Countryman John Cooper Works Kit, low miles only 12.5kms, auto, heat seats, park sensors, cruise, dual climate, a/con, sat. nav, bluetooth ph/ m edia, 2 keys, MFSW, stop/start, rear spoiler, fogs, sports seats, €34,950

2020 Skoda Superb Sportline, DSG 2.0, dsl, Est, auto, pan. roof, FSSH, 67kms, alarm, alloys, cruise, elec. seats, s/r, privacy glass, MFSW, park sensors, dual climate, Apple CarPlay/Android, digital dash, a/con, stop/start, much more, €39,950

2021 BMW M135i, under BMW warranty, M-Performance pack, rev/ camera, park sensors, heat seats, sat. nav, bluetooth ph/media, MFSW, 2 keys, dual climate, ‘141 Audi A6 Bi-Turbo, S-Line, Black Ed., Quattro, low miles, 64k, s/r, 313hp, BOSE medianav, pack, bi-xenons, rear glass, alarm, alloys, cruise, stop/start, sat. privacy privacy glass, cruise, dual climate, elec. seats, 20” rotar a/con, heat seats, 16kms, touchscreen, €57,950 wheels, auto lights/wipers, a/con, €23,950

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2021 Mercedes S350 AMG Line, only 7.5kms, cost €175 new, 21” AMG line alloys, elec. memory heat seats, pan. roof, Burmester Audio glass, 360° surround view,MFSW, voice ‘161 BMW X5pack, M Sportrear Plug-inprivacy Hybrid, XDrive, black, rev. ‘161 &Audi A6 2.0 TDi S-Line Avant, park lthr, pro-nav, memory elec heated seats, MFSW, bi- 2 sensors, bluetooth, nav, half lthr,cruise, cruise, bicontrol, keyless entry, MFSW, keys, dualsat.climate, xenons, MFSW, roof rails, climate, park sensors, sat. xenons, privacy glass, a/con, e/m, e/w, elec. seats, stop/start, lthr, park sensors, dsl, park auto, lots more, €134,950 nav, Isofix, stop/start, dual climate, €49,950 sensors, stop/start button, climate, €35,950 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque, Irish car, rev. camera, 360° surround view, bluetooth, Xenons, auto tailgate, cruise, rear privacy glass, lthr, sat. nav, dual climate, 2 keys, park sensors, MFSW, stop/start, €58,950

‘19 BMW 530E M-Sport, plug-in hybrid, 18k, auto, park sensors, cruise, heat seats, bluetooth ph/media, rear privacy glass, xenons, auto lights/wipers, FSH, a/con, alarm, alloys, €39,950

2021 Land Rover Range Rover Sport P400e PHEV, pan. roof, privacy glass, elec. memory heat seats, rev. camera, park sensors, dual climate, 2 keys, lthr, side ‘12 BMW 640Dspoiler, M-Sport Coupe, dsl, 3.0,steps, 76k, auto, sat. nav, bluetooth, elec. memory seats, lthr, privacy glass, auto, cruise, sat. nav, MFSW, stop/start, glass, Isofix, keyless entry, stop/start, 17kms, Apple CarPlay/Android,privacy more, €104,950 touchscreen media, NCT 08/21, €20,950

2020 Mercedes C220D Coupe, AMG Line, FSH, diesel, coupe, auto, low miles ony 16k, dual climate, rev. camera, privacy glass, bluetooth ph/media, heat seats, cruise, sat. nav, keyles entry, stop/start, €49,950

‘182 Audi SQ5 3.0 TFSI 350BHP, FASH, bi-xenons, Tech pack, heat seats, sat. nav, bluetooth, sat. nav, rear privacy glass, cruise, MFSW, Xenons, climate, auto tailgate, 2 keys, a/con, alloys, park sensors, 27k, NCT 08/22, €64,950

2021 Porsche 911 992 Carrera S, coupe, warranty, 20/21” wheels, lthr inter., pan. s/r, rear privacy glass, Sport Deisgn pack, BOSE media, rev. camera, a/con, dual climate, MFSW, 2 keys, stop/start, Isofix, park sensors, Apple CarPlay, touchscreen media, mirror link, cruise, alarm, €209,950

2015 Porsche Panamera E-Hybrid, s/r, FSH, BOSE, elec. memory heat seats, rev. camera, park sensors, auto tailgate, privacy glass, bluetooth ph/media, a/con, s/r, lthr, MFSW, park sensors, 2 keys, stop/start, €57,950

2019 Land Rover Discovery 7 seats, heat seats, rev. camera, sat. nav, bluetooth ph/media, privacy glass, side steps, dual climate, a/con, lthr, sat. nav., rev. camera, 2 keys, elec. heat seats, €73,950

2018 Audi A6 Avant S-Line, Black Ed., low miles only 40kms, dsl, Estate, auto, cruise, Parktronic, Xenons, 2 keys, dash camera, a/con, alarm, alloys, cruise, roof rails, heat front seats, dual climate, 2 keys, lots more, €39,950

2019 Mercedes-Benz A35 AMG, huge spec, s/r, Burmester media, heat seats, rev. camera, park sensors, Xenons, sat. nav., climate, stop/start, Isofix, MFSW, privacy glass, sports seats, alloys, alarm, €59,950

2016 Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG, LWB low miles, huge spec, Burmester audio, pan. s/r, elec. memory heat/cool seats, head-up display, lthr, brand new tyres, dual climate, adaptive cruise, MFSW, bull bars, auto wipers/lights, rev. camera, lane dep. warning, ront park sensors, €89,950

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NEW VOLKSWAGEN ID.5 FIRST DRIVE REVIEW

By DECLAN GLYNN – www.motoringmatters.ie

legant and dynamic design, outstanding aerodynamics, extensive range. The new ID.5 and the sporty ID.5 GTX with dual-motor all-wheel drive are the new, longrange top models in the ID. family. Like all ID. models, Volkswagen’s first e-SUV coupé is based on the Volkswagen modular electric drive matrix (MEB). The new software generation 3.0 allows for over-the-air updates and activation of additional functions, so that the ID.5 can stay up-to-date for a long time. Innovative assistance systems such as Travel Assist with swarm data allow for an even more relaxed and predictive driving experience. The new optional Park Assist Plus with memory function will take care of personalised parking processes on request. STANDARD LONG-RANGE BATTERY At 4599 mm long (ID.5 GTX: 4582 mm), the e-SUV coupé from Volkswagen strikes quite a pose on the road. The ID.5 is powered by an electric engine in the rear, while the dual-motor all-wheel drive of the ID.5 GTX is powered by an e-motor on the front and rear axles. All ID.5 engine types are powered by a large, long-

range battery. A low drag coefficient of 0.26 (or 0.27 in the ID.5 GTX) increases efficiency and boosts the vehicle’s extensive range. This capability is further supported by the integrated spoiler in the wide-opening, aerodynamically shaped tailgate. Electric cooling air vents in the front of the vehicle open only when necessary, so as to ensure optimal air flow.

The new Volkswagen e-SUV coupé projects independence and uniqueness from every angle. The characteristic LED technology, with light strips on the front (optional) and rear, unmistakably identifies the ID.5 as a member of the ID. family. Many features – including the striking bumper, painted door panelling and new roof line – set the e-SUV coupé apart from the ID.4, which

was named World Car of the Year. The expressive coupé design has a high recognition value. Its large air inlet and IQ.Light LED matrix headlights with intelligent high beams and 3D LED rear lights as standard give the ID.5 GTX an even more dynamic appearance. The Vehicle Dynamics Manager networks the drive and chassis control systems, while an optional adaptive DCC chassis ensures optimal driving dynamics. The ID.5 and ID.5 GTX coast in driving mode D and recuperate energy in mode B. SPACIOUS CABIN & BOOT The new body style and lounge-like spatial concept highlight the innovative power of Volkswagen and its ID. family. Despite its coupétype shape, the ID.5 has just 12 mm less headroom in the back than the Volkswagen ID.4. The long 2766 mm

wheelbase facilitates interior spatial conditions comparable to those of SUVs in higher vehicle classes. The luggage compartment volume is 549 litres, and the materials and manufacturing of the vehicle are of premium quality. The ultra-modern digital cockpit offers a new operating concept. The driver display and highresolution multimedia system deliver strikingly brilliant visuals. An innovative augmented reality head-up display (optional) within the driver’s field of vision presents additional information. The new ID. software 3.0 features various improvements including natural voice control. With Car2X communication, Volkswagen is taking safety to a whole new level. Data from compatible vehicles in the Volkswagen fleet and signals from infrastructure

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within a radius of up to 800 metres can be locally interpreted in a fraction of a second, enabling driver alerts about dangerous areas, accidents and stationary traffic. The ID. Light in the cockpit helps by providing visual warnings. MULTIPLE TRIM OPTIONS The new Volkswagen ID.5 is available in a choice of 6 trim levels – Business, Family, Tech and Max in twowheel drive guise, and GTX Business and GTX Max in allwheel drive format. Depending on the trim chosen, a WLTP driving range of up to 513kms is possible (up to 494kms in all-wheel drive models). Two-wheel drive editions of the ID.5 produce 174bhp and can complete a 0100km/h sprint in 10.4seconds, while all-wheel drive GTX models produce 299bhp and can reach 100km/h from a standing start in just 6.3-seconds.

WELL-ROUNDED COUPÉSUV At a recent Irish Media launch event for the new Volkswagen ID.5 I drove a GTX Max version on a mixture of motorway and back roads, and the overall performance and refinement on offer was amazing. The ID.5 Coupé-SUV inherits all of the outstanding aspects of the ID.4, and this results in a well-rounded SUV that benefits from a sportier silhouette without compromising on rear seat space or comfort. The ID.5 is available to order now at Volkswagen dealerships nationwide, with pricing starting at €59,995.

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The 77kWh lithium-ion battery in the ID.5 can be charged (0-100%) in 7.5 hours from a 7.4kW wallbox charger, with a 5-80% charge available from a DC fast charging public station in as little as 29 minutes.

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181 Hyundai Tucson Comfort 1.6 Blue, 40,000kms, ABS, armrest, bluetooth ph, alloys €24,995

152 Hyundai i30 Premium 5-door, panoramic roof, high spec, 118,000kms, diesel, a/con, MFSW, Isofix €14,995

202 Hyundai i10 Deluxe Plus 5-door, 16,500kms, white, €17,995

191 Hyundai Tucson Comfort Plus 1.6, blue, diesel, 25,800kms, 5-door, €28,450

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172 Hyundai Tucson 1.7 Executive Diesel, 54,000kms, grey, leather, alloys, climate €25,995

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ON TO BETTER

Electric Vehicle It has just been announced that proof of EV ownership is no longer needed to avail of the home charger grant. This means that a whole range of applicants are now eligible for support from this grant including people with company vans parked at their home, e-motorbike owners, and people who wish to buy an EV charger for a second home.

n the last article, the Sustainable Authority of Ireland (SEAI) gave you all the information you need to know about why you should drive electric and what incentives are available if you are looking to buy an electric vehicle (EV). This time we are focusing on charging.

Rapidly evolving battery technology means EVs have higher battery capacity and higher driving range. Most new electric vehicles have over 300km range with some tipping the 500km mark. The vast majority of drivers in Ireland only drive 50km per day so an electric vehicle will suit them, only needing to charge the car twice or three times a week. Experience shows that most charging happens overnight at home, when it’s cheapest. Most drivers only use public charging points for quick top-ups to complete a journey.

Charging at home is the simplest, most convenient and costeffective way to go. This is how we expect most charging will be done. With a home charger, you charge your car overnight. You’re then ready with a full charge for your journey the next day. For longer journeys, there is a growing network of 1,300 public charge points and destination charging at shopping centres, workplaces, hotels, gyms and airports. Plug in with your car’s charging cable, activate the charge point and let the car to do the rest.

CHARGING YOUR ELECTRIC VEHICLE To charge an electric vehicle you connect the car to a charge point using a charging cable.

WHAT SUPPORTS ARE THERE TO INSTALL A CHARGER? It has just been announced that proof of EV ownership is no longer needed to avail of the

home charger grant. This means that a whole range of applicants are now eligible for support from this grant including people with company vans parked at their home, e-motorbike owners, and people who wish to buy an EV charger for a second home. From September, all chargers bought under the grant must be smart chargers. At the moment, most grant applicants opt for smart chargers due to benefits they provide. These chargers can send and receive signals meaning they adjust the EV charging power depending on supply. In the future, this will allow us to coordinate the charging of all of our EVs to match the available wind power, in particular at night or the local solar power which the owners home produces itself. SEAI’s grant programmes will now form part of the Government’s new Zero Emission Vehicle Ireland (ZEVI) group which was launched on 21st July. ZEVI has published a strategy on the development of Ireland’s EV charging infrastructure and will be responsible for ensuring all charging infrastructure, including fast charging, receives appropriate support and investment to meet our 2030 target.

WHAT SUPPORTS ARE THERE TO INSTALL A CHARGER? PUBLIC CHARGING

APARTMENT CHARGING

SUPPORT

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Claim up to €600 towards Support for apartments, mixed units and duplexes. the purchase and installation of an electric vehicle home charger unit.

Local Authorities can apply to install charge points on public street or public car parks which provide overnight parking for local residents.

Who will benefit from this grant?

Homeowners and residents Homeowners and residents that use communal parking with access to off street facilities. parking.

Homeowners and residents with on-street parking.

Who can apply • Homeowners for this grant? • Residents with the permission of the homeowner or management company in the case of apartments or mixed units. • Drivers of company cars can also apply. sources by 2030. We typically get high winds at night-time, when people are asleep and using less electricity. It is great time for people to charge their EVs and take advantage of this indigenous renewable power. EVs need very little energy. To give you an idea, should we reach

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• Local authorities • Owner management companies • Approved housing bodies • Commercial landlords or private landlords.

our target of one million EVs, we will only increase the consumption of electricity by about 6% in 2030. NOW IT’S TIME TO DRIVE ELECTRIC The electric vehicle market is moving fast with suitable options

IN ASSOCIATION WITH

• Local authorities.

for virtually every driver and every journey type. There are new models entering the market all the time and most mainstream manufacturers having very exciting offerings.

To find out more about electric vehicles, available supports and a list of over 200 retailers where you can test-drive an electric vehicle, visit www.drivingelectric.ie

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2018 BMW 420i F33 Sport, Convertible, 2.0, 56,522kms, a/con, e/w, fogs, MFSW, sat. nav, park sensors, bluetooth, Isofix, keyless entry, stop/start, €36,450

Diesel ‘151 BMW X3 XDrive E20D SE, auto, diesel, 151,003kms, a/con, alloys, cruise, heat seats, MFSW, roof rails, sat. nav, park sensors, Isofix, stop/start, 2 keys, €280 road tax, €25,950

‘182 BMW 530e M-Sport, 248bhp, auto, petrol plug-in hybrid, 80,937kms, €170 road tax, a/con, cruise, fogs, MFSW, stop/start, park sensors, touchscreen, €35,995

‘191 Hyundai Kona Kauai 2WD Executive, 84,753kms, a/con, alloys, privacy glass, roof rails, park sensors, 6speed, Isofix, Apple CarPlay/ Android auto, stop/start, 2 keys, €270 road tax, €19,995

Diesel ‘162 Volkswagen Polo 1.0 Trendline, 60HP, 48,443kms, MFSW, alloys, e/w, immaculate, stop/start, Isofix, bluetooth, €190 road tax, €14,250

‘151 Opel Insignia SC 2.0 CDTI 140PS S/S, diesel, 117,192kms, a/con, MFSW, sat. nav, park sensors, 6-sp, Isofix, stop/start, touchscreen media, NCT 05/23, €12,950

Diesel Diesel ‘141 Hyundai i20 1.4 Premium, auto, 101bhp, 128,102kms, a/con, alloys, fogs, centre armrest, MFSW, park sensors, traction, Isofix, €280 road tax, €10,995

‘191 Volkswagen Golf Trendline 1.6 TDI, 115bhp, 5-door, diesel, 61,071kms, a/con, MFSW, armrest, MFSW, bluetooth, EBD, Isofix, stop/start, €23,450

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olkswagen Commercial Vehicles presents the new Amarok. The onand off-road all-rounder has been designed and conceived in Germany and Australia; it is being produced in South Africa. A premium pick-up for Australia and New Zealand, numerous countries of Africa, the Middle East and Europe. Its set of features, over 20 new driver assist systems, mobile online services, engines that are both efficient and high- torque, two all-wheel drive technologies, tailor-made accessories and clear Volkswagen design DNA make the new Amarok one of the most versatile and wellbalanced pick-ups in the world. The premium pick-up will come onto the market in the first few countries from the end of the year.

The new Amarok is being launched in Ireland as a fourdoor double cab (DoubleCab). In silhouette the wheel arches, which are half-round as before, are especially striking on both versions.

Amarok, which will have allwheel drive as standard in many markets, are also enhanced by much greater fording depth for driving through watery terrain. Previously it was 500 mm, now it’s 800 mm.

LONG WHEELBASE ENHANCES PROPORTIONS AND OFF-ROAD QUALITIES At 5,350 millimetres, the new Amarok is 96 mm longer than its predecessor. A wheel-base of 3,270 mm represents an increase of 173 mm. That provides more room, especially on the double cab’s second row of seats. The wheelbase has thus grown much more than the total length. And that shortens the body overhangs. The result: sharper proportions and improved off-road capability thanks to better approach angles. The off-road capabilities of the

HIGH-QUALITY INTERIOR With its self-explanatory and digital displays, the interior has been configured by the Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles design team in a very functional and high-quality way. The spectrum of display units is made up of digital 8.0-inch instruments (‘Digital Cockpit’, fully digital and 12.0-inch in size on the Style and above and a highly modern touchscreen in tablet format (10.0-inch in size; on the Style and above 12.0-inch as standard for the infotainment system. Volkswagen Commercial

Vehicles has implemented a mix of digital functions and ergonomically configured buttons and/or push/rotary switches in the Amarok that are intuitive to use. The infotainment system’s volume and all-wheel drive system’s settings are, for instance, controlled via such hard keys. Dependent on specification, these both robust and premium-looking features are framed in aluminium. AMPLE CARGO BOX PAYLOAD It is also strikingly spacious

behind the double cab: in what is known as the cargo box. As was the case on the predecessor model, the cargo bed between the wheel arches has enough room for a Euro pallet loaded in sideways. The load is strapped down via eye rings on the cargo bed, which can each take a load of up to 500 kilograms. In line with this high load capability, the maximum payload has gone up from a good tonne to now 1.16 tonnes. The cargo box can also be secured using an electrically operated roll cover. This roll cover

can be opened and closed from the cargo box itself, from in-side the vehicle or by remote control via the vehicle key. TAILOR-MADE FOR IRISH DRIVERS The new Amarok is set to become the market leading pickup on the Irish market when it launches in Q2, 2023. The previous version commanded a 20% segment share here but Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Ireland is confident it can exceed that when the new Amarok launches in 2023

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hen it comes to Irish weather there is always a downpour on the way. There are some simple steps motorists can take to make sure they don’t end up in trouble The RSA has the following advice for road users: When driving in wet conditions, drivers are reminded that; • It takes longer to stop a vehicle on wet roads so slow down and allow extra distance between you and the vehicle in front, 4 seconds at a minimum (use the 2 second rule and repeat it twice) • Take special care when driving behind goods vehicles as they generate a considerable amount of spray which reduces your visibility • Allow extra space between you and vulnerable road users such as cyclists, pedestrians, horse and riders and motorcyclists as they may need to avoid area on the road • Be aware of the danger of aquaplaning especially on roads with speed limits of 100 km/h and 120 km/h • Check tyres and consider replacing them if the thread

depth is below 3mm. • Use dipped headlights at all times of poor visibility to ensure you are seen by other motorists With added risks posed by wet or flooded roads the RSA has the following advice; • If the road ahead is flooded choose another route, do not attempt to drive through it. Flooded roads that appear shallow could be deeper than you think • After going through water, drive slowly with your foot on the brake pedal for a short distance - this helps to dry the brakes • Road users should always follow recommended routes and obey signs closing roads to traffic • Watch out for washed out roads, earth slides, broken water or sewer mains, loose or downed electrical wires, and fallen or falling objects

JAGUAR moves from a 3- to 5-year warranty J

aguar is launching a new fiveyear warranty across its entire vehicle range, including the allelectric Jaguar I-PACE and all mild or plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. This decision means that Jaguar is the first luxury-car company to extend its warranty period beyond the industrystandard three years. For five years, or 150,000km, whichever comes first, Jaguar will repair or replace manufacturing defects according to the warranty regulations in material or workmanship, completely free of charge. And with the smart combination of InControl Remote, which optimises breakdown assistance and includes automatic emergency calls and the 26 MotorMarket

ability to remotely interact with your vehicle from anywhere, it makes life easier when it really counts. A modern luxury product offering, and customer experience is at the core of Jaguar Land Rover’s Reimagine strategy. The introduction of a 5-year warranty for all new Jaguars represents an important step towards excellence in service experience, providing Jaguar customers enhanced peace of mind throughout their ownership. Jaguar’s comprehensive Warranty means five years of freedom and reassurance for owner-drivers, fleets and private users alike. It offers transparency in servicing and running costs and further solidifies the value proposition what is already a compelling

product line-up. Jaguar expect the new five-year warranty to have a positive impact on the residual value of every vehicle in the range. This spells good news for customers as strong residual values ultimately translate into lower monthly lease rates. Eddie Kavanagh, Managing Director of Jaguar Land Rover Ireland said: “The prolonged new car warranty shows the confidence in quality and reliability in Jaguar Cars and has the potential to uplift Jaguar’s RVs by up to 2%. Moreover, there will be customer benefits in assurance of cost certainty and predictability through reduced follow up cost because all or at least most of the potential parts are covered”.

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2020 Land Rover Range Rover Vogue P400E Hybrid, auto, pan. roof, lthr heat, elec. memory seats, gloss black alloys, st. nav, rev. camera, digital climate, lane dep. alert, cruise, bluetooth, paddleshift, armrest, 2 keys, privacy glass, €145 road tax, €115,950

2018 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 2.0 P400E HSE Dynamique Hybrid, auto, 404bhp, FSH, sat. nav, pan. roof, full lthr, 81k, €170 road tax, pristine condition, elec. heat memory seats, cruise, start/stop, Meridian surround sound, digital climate, touchscreen monitor, €74,950

‘191 Volvo XC90 2.0 T8 R-Design AWD Hybrid, auto, 408bhp, 64k, €170 road tax, pan. roof, R-Design alloys, alcantara lthr, heat elec. memory seats, Spotify app, sat. nav, rear privacy glass, park assist, 2 keys, USB, auto boot, bluetooth, lots more, €64,950

‘191 Volvo XC90 2.0 T8 Momentum Pro AWD Hybrid, 407bhp, pan. roof, lthr, heat seats, sat. nav, alloys, elec. memory seats, 2xUSB port, head-up display, park assist (in/out), 2 keys, 66k, €145 road tax, collision avoidance, blue, €61,900

‘181 Mercedes C43 AMG 4Matic Premium Plus, auto, 367bhp, alcantara lthr, heat/elec/memory seats, paddleshift, bluetooth, cruise, 2 x USB, start/stop, sat. nav, flat bottom steering wheel, pristine, 4WD, 38k, €59,950

2017 Audi Q7 3.0 TDI S-Line Quattro, 218bhp Quattro, auto, pan. roof, lthr heat seats, rear privacy glass, side steps, sat. nav, rev. camera, cruise, bluetooth, armrest, aux-in, 2 x USB, head-up display, dual climate, dsl, 109k, a/con, paddleshift, start/stop, €170 road tax, 2 keys, €54,9500

2017 Audi Q7 3.0 TDI S-Line Quattro, 218bhp Quattro, auto, 7 seater, full heated seats, diesel, 96k, upgraded alloys, black ext. trims/grill, side steps, alcantara/lthr seats, armrest, aux-in/USB port, dual climate, a/con, cruise, paddleshift, park sensors, start/stop, auto boot, €53,950

2017 Land Rover Discovery 2.0 SD4 SE 240BHP, auto, 7 seats, FSH, new engine fitted, sat. nav, diesel, 61k, alloys, cruise, sat. nav, bluetooth, paddleshift, auto boot, aux-in, USB port, 2 keys, running daylights, €49,950

2018 Audi Q7 3.0 TDI SE Quattro 272bhp, auto, lthr, heat seats, sat. nav, rev. camera, diesel, 104k, armrest, aux-in/USB port, wireless ph. charger, dual climate, park sensors, park assist, start/stop, head-up display, 2 keys, retractable tow bar, €47,950

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2016 Audi A1 1.0 TFSI S-Line, auto, S-Line Alloys, sport inter., rev. camera, 48k, start/stop, MFSW, a/con, bluetoth, parking sensors, 2 keys, red, €190 road tax, NCT 07/24, €17,900

2018 Ford Ecosport 1.0 Ecoboost Zetec, auto, sat. nav, bluetooth, park sensors, 48k, 2 x USB port, sat. nav, park sensors, paddleshift, MFSW, bluetooth, a/con, €280 road tax, NCT 07/24, €18,750

‘141 Audi A3 1.4 TSI, auto, 35k, alloys, full lthr, heat seats, rev. camera, bluetooth, paddleshift, parking sensors, start/stop, e/w, 2 keys, €200 road tax, NCT 05/24, €15,900

‘182 Nissan Note 1.2E automatic, 2 keys, 57k, push-start button, a/con, rev. camera, lane dep. alert, collision, alert, folding mirrors, start/stop, 98bhp, €180 road tax, €13,700

‘142 BMW 318D SE, full lthr, sat. nav, cruise, diesel, 153k, alloys, a/con, cruise, bluetooth, sat. nav, aux-in USB port, 2 keys, €200 road tax, NCT 12/22, €10,900

2020 Seat Arona 1.0TSI SE technology model, sat. nav, bluetooth, cruise, wireless ph. charger, 8k, 2 keys, start/stop, aux-in, MFSW, bluetooth, 2 x USB ports, pristine, €200 road tax, €21,900

2018 Skoda Fabia 1.0 MPI S Model, Estate, 2 keys, bluetooth, touch screen monitor, 92k, bluetooth, USB port, 75bhp, €200 road tax, €11,700

‘162 Nissan Qashqai 1.5 DCI N-Connecta model, pan. roof, sat. nav, Eagle eye camera, diesel, 89k, keyless entry, alloys, 6-speed, touch screen monitor, MFSW, cruise, a/con, bluetooth, €190 road tax, 110bhp, NCT 11/24, €16,900

‘161 Suzuki Vitara 1.6 GL+ Model, FSH, sat. nav, rev. camera, diesel, 72k, 6-speed, USB port, bluetooth, cruise, rev. camera, MFSW, start/stop, rear privacy glass, €190 road tax, NCT 05/24, €15,950

2018 Audi A1 1.6 TDi Sport, SH, half lthr, sat. nav, bluetooth, cruise, diesel, 63k, 2 keys, alloys, a/con, armrest, cruise, bluetooth, MFSW, 116bhp, €155 road tax, NCT 03/24, €17,900

2018 BMW 330E M-Sport, auto, 252bhp, pristine, full performance kit (front lip, side extensions, rear diffuser, boot spoiler), rear privacy glass, M4 style alloys, new tyres, lthr, a/con, sat. nav, paddleshift, park senosrs, 79k, €145 road tax, €78,900

‘181 Ford Mondeo 1.5 TDCI, FSH, 6-speed, bluetooth, diesel, 113k, 120bhp, €190 road tax, alloys, FSH, a/con, USB port, cruise, MFSW, immaculate condition, €15,700

‘191 Dacia Duster 1.5 DCI Essential Model, bluetoth, start/stop, 2 keys, 4.8k, 115bhp, aux-in, USB port, 6-speed, e/w, €200 road tax, diesel, blue, 5-door, €17,900

2015 Volkswagen Golf 1.2 TSI auto, 66k, alloys, start/stop, rev. camera, a/con, e/w, touchscreen monitor, rear privacy glass, red, 5-door, €13,700

2014 Volkswagen Golf 1.2 TSI Automatic, Estate, rear privacy glass, 54k, auto, Est, NCT 03/24, alloys, start/stop, a/con, touchscreen monitor, blue, €14,700

‘181 Honda Jazz 1.3i V-TEC SE auto, cruise, bluetooth, park sensors, 61k, white, alloys, HDMI port, USB, MFSW, cruise, bluetooth, park sensors, lane departure alert, start/stop, touchscreen monitor, a/con, 2 keys, €200 road tax, NCT5/22, €14,900

‘15 Peugeot 208 1.6 GTI 200BHP model, panoramic roof, sat. nav, sport inter, GTi alloys, sport half lthr inter., heated seats, dual climate, flatbottom steering wheel, touchscreen monitor, 95k, aux/usb, 2 keys, €155 road tax, €12,900

2019 Suzuki SX4 S-Cross 1.0 SZ-T Boosterjet auto, FSH, park sensors, 62k, alloys, FSH, e/w, a/con, touchscreen monitor, armrest, start/stop, MFSW, bluetooth, rear privacy glass, 2 keys, cruise, 112bhp, €280 road tax, €17,950

‘17 Ford Focus 2.0 TDCI ST-I, service history, full ST body kit, sport recaro seats, bluetooth, dsl, 93k, sport alloys, a/con, start/stop, e/w, flatbottom steering wheel, 2 x USB ports, €18,950

‘131 Volkswagen Golf 1.2 TSI Automatic, pristine, start/stop, alloys, rev. camera, dual climate, a/con, e/w, MFSW, paddleshift, cruise, bluetooth, armrest, red, 34k, rear privacy glass, €13,900

‘17 Audi A4 2.0 TDI SE Ultra Estate, 150bhp, FSH, cruise, bluetooth, auto boot, 97k, dsl, alloys, dual climate, e/w, start/stop, park sensors, 2 keys, aux in, USB port, €155 road tax, €20,900

‘181 Peugeot Partner 1.6 HDI Access, cruise, bluetooth, Vat Invoice included, diesel, 99k, cruise, e/w, aux-in, USB port, bluetooth, €333 road tax, DOE 07/22, ax 08/22, €13,700

2018 Nissan Qashqai 1.5 DCI Acenta model, cruise, bluetooth, 2 keys, 57k, a/con, MFSW, e/w, start/stop, aux-in, USB port, 110bhp, €180 road tax, €20,900

2013 Volkswagen Passat CC 1.4 TSI Sport, auto, s/r, lthr, heated seats, coupe, 85kM, elec. memory seats, rear blinds, park sensors, paddleshift, cruise, bluetooth, rear privacy glass, 2 keys, €13,900

‘181 Mini One 1.5, pristine, service history, alloys, start/stop, aux-in, USB port, e/w, a/con, 2 keys, 37k, keyless entry, stop/start, traction, bluetooth, rear spoiler, €17,900

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2017 Ford Focus 1.5 TDCI Style, auto, alloys, bluetooth, a/con, 2 x USB port, start/stop, diesel, 58k, 120bhp, €180 road tax, NCT 06/23, €15,700

‘181 Honda Civic 1.0T VTEC SE, sat. nav, rev. camera, bluetooth, 43k, pristine, alloys, start/stop, touch screen monitor, rev. camera, sat. nav, bluetooth, cruise, armrest, USB port, 2 keys, €200 road tax, NCT 01/24, €20,900

2019 Kia Niro 1.6 PHEV 2 Hybrid, auto, full lthr, heat seats, sat. nav. rev. camera, 57k, aux-in, USB port, rev. camera, running daylights, MFSW, bluetooth, cruise, €180 road tax, wireless ph. charger, rear privacy glass, €26,950

‘141 Jaguar XF 2.2D SE auto, 163BHP, alcantara, lthr, heated seats, sat. nav, bluetooth, cruise, diesel, 125k, heat seats, cruise, aux-in, USB port, 2 keys, €270 road tax, NCT 10/24, €12,900

‘181 Honda Jazz 1.3i V-TEC SE, auto, cruise, 61k, 2 keys, alloys, HDMI port, USB port, MFSW, cruise, bluetooth, park sensors, start/stop, touch screen monitor, a/con, 2 keys, €200 road tax, NCT 05/24, €14,900

‘191 Mazda CX-5 2.2D Platinum, auto, 150bhp, s/r, full lthr, elec. memory, heat seats, rev. camera, diesel, 89k, MFSW, bluetooth, 2 x USB, cruise, park sensors, BOSE sound, rear privacy glass, head-up display, NCT 02/23, €26,900

‘171 Mitsubishi Mirage 1.2 CVT Auto, 2 keys, alloys, 78k, 80bhp, e/w, aux-in, a/con, start/stop, €180 road tax, NCT 05/24, €9,900

‘171 BMW 330E M-Sport Hybrid 252bhp, auto, full performance kit (front lip, side skirts, rear diffuser, boot spoiler), BMWSH, M4 Comp. alloys, a/con, sat. nav, paddleshift, armrest, aux-in, USB port, 2 keys, €170 road tax, €23,900

2015 Mercedes E220D AMG Sport, auto, full lthr, heat elec. seats, sat. nav, cruise, bluetooth, park sensors, 2 keys, coupe, 177bhp, 69k, diesel, €130 road tax, €23,900

2016 BMW 4 series M-Sport, Gran Coupe, auto, sat. nav, lthr, heat seats, dual climae, a/con, park sensors, aux-in, USB port, start/stop, 2 keys, bluetooth, 150bhp, 108k, €200 road tax, NCT 07/24, €24,700

‘152 Audi A4 2.0 TDI SE, Black Edition, alloys, AFSH, sat. nav, diesel, 126k, running daylights, lthr, a/con, 6-speed, cruise, bluetooth, sat. nav, armrest, rear privacy glass, 2 keys, NCT 11/23, €200 road tax, €15,900

‘17 Mercedes A180D Sport, FSH, sat. nav, rev. camera, full lthr, diesel, 89k, e/w, MFSW, bluetooth, cruise, 2 x UDSB ports, 6-speed, push-start button, 2 keys, €190 road tax, 109bhp, €20,900

2018 Seat Leon 2.0 FR Sport Estate, FSSH, diesel, Estate, 110k, pristine, alloys, half lthr, cruise, bluetooth, Android Auto/Apple CarPlay, mirror link, USB/Aux, armrest, a/con, rear privacy glass, 2 keys, €155 road tax, €16,900

‘171 Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI Ambition 120bhp, heated seats, cruise, bluetooth, rear privacy glass, dsl, 118k, start/stop, 6-sp, heat seats, touchscreen monitor, MFSW, cruise, bluetooth, armrest, €190 road tax, NCT 02/23, €15,900

‘142 Honda Vezel 1.5 Hybrid, auto, a/con, cruise, rear privacy glass, 68k, silver, €180 road tax, 2 keys, alloys, folding mirrors, cruise, a/con, armrest, wind deflectors, 2 keys, €17,700

‘162 Toyota Aqua 1.5 VVTI Hybrid, auto, Aftermarket Scorpior immob., e/w, EV mode, hybrid, 73k, €170 road tax, a/con, aux-in, NCT 02/24, €10,950

‘171 Mitsubishi Outlander 2.3 DiD 4WD Commercial, immaculate, a/con, alloys, e/w, cruise, bluetooth, VAT invoice included, black, €280 road tax, diesel, 124k, €15,500

2014 BMW 116i SE auto, bluetooth, alloys, 37k, a/con, reverse camera, white, 5-door, €15,900

‘172 Citroen C4 Cactus 1.2 Puretech Feel model, alloys, bluetooth, cruise, 28k, USB port, e/w, MFSW, aux-in, pristine, €190 road tax, NCT 07/23, €14,450

‘161 Mercedes GLA200D Urban, auto, 136bhp, lthr, bluetooth, diesel, 116k, alloys, bluetooth, stop/start, a/con, 2 x USB port, paddleshift, armrest, MFSW, €190 road tax, €22,900

‘162 Volkswagen Polo 1.2 automatic, 38k, 1 owner, 5-door, reverse camera, alloys, €190 road tax, €14,900

‘18 Suzuki Swift 1.2 Automatic, heated seats, a/con, 66k, silver, pristine, e/w, aux-in, push start button, €12,750

2018 Opel Insignia 1.6 CDTI Design, diesel, 87k, FSH, alloys, a/con, e/w, cruise, bluetooth, armrest, aux-in, USB port, start/stop, lane dep. alert, running daylights, 110bhp, €155 road tax, grey, €15,950

‘162 Renault Fluence 1.5 DCI R-Link 110bhp, half lthr, bluetooth, cruise, sat. nav, diesel, 51k, alloys, bluetooth, cruise, speed limiter, e/w, armrest, dual climate, a/con, sat. nav, 2 keys, €190 road tax, €10,700

2012 BMW II6D Sport, sport alloys, 6-speed, bluetooth, diesel, 101k, 116bhp, bluetooth, start/stop, MFSW, armrest, AUX/USB, €200 road tax, €9,750

‘191 Mini Countryman Cooper S All4 Hybrid, auto, sat. nav, bluetooth, 67k, green, 136bhp, alloys, e/w, cruise, a/con, park sensors, touchscreen monitor, MFSW, 2 keys, €170 road tax, €31,950

‘132 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque 2.2 TD4 ‘152 Ford Ranger 3.2 TDCI Wildtrak 4x4, auto, Pure Auto, s/r, full lthr, bluetooth, cruise, diesel, rev. camera, full lthr, heated seats, cruise, 50k, MFSW, e/w, Meridian sound system, 2 x USB, bluetooth, 102k, auto, diesel, side steps, armrest, aux-in, park sensors, 2 keys, NCT 12/23, MFSW, cruise, rear privacy glass, 200bhp, €333 €22,700 road tax, €22,900

‘171 Nissan Juke 1.5 DCI Visia, FSH, alloys, 6-speed, diesel, 52k, 110bhp, 2 keys, alloys, a/con, e/w, 2 keys, €190 road tax, NCT 03/23, €13,900

‘17 Volkswagen Golf SV 1.6 TDI SE, VWSH, bluetooth, cruise, a/con, e/w, touchscreen monitor, start/stop, pristine, diesel, 75k, €190 road tax, 115bhp, €14,950

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‘141 Land Rover Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 XS, 5-dr, Auto, diesel, blue, 226,907kms, leather, WAS €23,999 NOW €22,999

2015 Toyota Verso S 1.33 Dual VVT-i Aura M-D 40, 25,284kms, auto, a/con, armrest, rear park sensors, alloys, bluetooth ph, onboard comp., MFSW, WAS €15,999, NOW €13,999

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2013 Hyundai i30 1.4 Petrol Classic 21, 112,406kms, climate, bluetooth, Isofix, media connection, extended warranty, €11,999

2017 Volkswagen Tiguan CL 2.0 TDI 150HP, black, diesel, 132,237km, 17” alloys, c/l, dual climate, cruise, e/w, armrest, e/m, auto lights and wipers, USB, bluetooth, WAS €27,995 NOW €25,499

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2016 Audi A5 Sportback 2.0 TDI 150bhp, Multitronic SE, silver, 125,990kms, lthr, dsl, sat. nav, bluetooth, MFSW, rear park sensors, elec. seats, WAS €21,999 NOW €19,999

2018 Volkswagen T-Roc Sport 1.5 TSI M6F, 150HP, blue, 28,004kms, a/con, traction, alloys, stop/start, Apple CarPlay, armrest, MFSW, media connection, bluetooth, onboard computer, park assistance,WAS €27,999, NOW €26,999

2015 Mercedes A180 D Urban, 5-door, diesel, 86,118kms, WAS €17,999, NOW €16,999

2018 Volkswagen Tiguan TL 1.4 TSI 125HP, white, 249,269kms, MFSW, climate, a/con, armrest, bluetooth, rain sensor, Apple CarPlay, onboard computer, rear park sensors, WAS €22,999 NOW €19,999

2016 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque TD4 SE, auto, diesel, 114,000kms, leather, 5-door, WAS €32,000, NOW €30,999

2017 Jaguar F-Pace 2.0D Prestige AWD, 180PS, auto, diesel, 125,002kms, black, alloys, Isofix, climate, alarm, cruise, onboard computer, f/fogs, media conn, bluetooth, armrest, elec. seats, WAS €41,999, NOW €38,999

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2017 BMW 520D M-Sport Touring automatic, diesel, 61,000kms, CD, cruise, alloys, a/con, elec seats, bluetooth, alarm, climate, Isofix, onboard computer, auto lights, WAS €32,999 NOW €31,999

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their results certainly showed when it was time to pack up on Sunday evening. Of the 6 races over the 2 days, Geoff had no less than four wins, with Greg standing on the podium 5 times! Another motor industry man, Peter Barrable also drove very well to take podium honours throughout the weekend. Heading now to the fiercely fast circuit of

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Kirkistown in Northern Ireland for the penultimate round at the end of August the Championship shows Geoff the leader, with Greg only a few points adrift in second. This will prove to be ‘the class to watch’ with the guys battling hard to be on the top step after the season’s finale. We will keep you up to date as this exciting end to the season unveils itself!

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Q1. The slogan for which auto brand is 'the best or nothing'? Q2. Which weekly UK automobile magazine refers to itself as 'The World's Oldest Car Magazine'? Q3. Which car brand produces the V12-powered Aventador and the V10powered Huracan? Q4. In 1971, the Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow two door models were given what name? Q5. The Beetle was the world's best selling vehicle of all time until the late 1990s, when it was overtaken by which car? Q6. What colour was the 'Dormobile' in Ever Decreasing Circles? Q7. Complete the title of the sixties American sitcom: 'Car 54, ...'? Q8. What informal name is given to the specially designed vehicles used by the Pope during outdoor public appearances? Q9. In which European city is The Volvo Group headquarters? Q10. Kia Motors Corporation is South Korea's second-largest automobile manufacturer, which is the first? Q11. Who appeared in Top Gear alongside Richard Hammond and Jeremy Clarkson from 2003 to 2015? Q12. What flag is waved to start the 24 Hours of Le Mans race? Q13. The Land Rover Discovery is a mid-size luxury SUV; what does the abbreviation 'SUV' stand for? Q14. The headquarters of Fiat are in which Italian city? Q15. Which automobile manufacturer was the first to produce more than

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10 million vehicles per year? If you are using 'M&S' tyres, what do the letters stand for? The Eisenhower Tunnel, the highest point on the USA Interstate Highway System, is near which American city? Which brand's logo depicts a form of Viking longship? What is the first name of Mr. Porsche, founder of the Porsche car company? The Ford Model T was given which two word nickname? Who designed the mini for the British Motor Corporation? Motor City is the nickname for which American city? Which automobile manufacturer's logo means 'Advancement through Technology'? Which Italian luxury car manufacturer founded in 1914, in Bologna, has the tagline 'Luxury, sports and style cast in exclusive cars'? Which luxury auto company was named after the founder of Detroit?

QUIZ TIME ANSWERS 1. Mercedes-Benz; 2. Autocar; 3. Lamborghini; 4. Corniche; 5. Toyota Corolla; 6. Pale Blue; 7. Car 54, Where Are You?; 8. Popemobiles; 9. Gothenburg, Sweden; 10. Hyundai (as of 2013, Kia is 34% owned by Hyundai); 11. James May; 12. French tricolour (or the French flag); 13. Sport Utility Vehicle; 14. Turin; 15. Toyota (in 2012); 16. Mud and Snow; 17. Denver; 18. Lada; 19. Ferdinand; 20. Tin Lizzie; 21. Sir Alec Issigonis; 22. Detroit; 23. Audi; 24. Maserati; 25. Cadillac.

ounds 5 and 6 of the ‘Irish Legends’ racing series have just completed at Kildare’s Mondello Racing Circuit. The weekends racing was split over 2 days with 3 races per day in the sweltering heat of the recent very high temperatures. Again, the Brothers’ Richardson of Mount Merrion Cars and Stillorgan Motor Company group, were in their usual top-class form and

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LEGEND

Rosemary Smith Inducted into the FIVA Heritage Hall of Fame L

ast year, FIVA (The International Federation of Historic Vehicles) launched its Heritage Hall of Fame to celebrate world famous figures and unsung heroes in automotive history. FIVA clubs around the world were invited to nominate their motoring heroes. Peadar Ward from the Irish Veteran and Vintage Car Club (IVVCC) nominated Rosemary Smith outlining Rosemary’s motor sport achievements. The primary criterion was that they chose a man or woman who have made significant contributions to the automotive heritage, regardless of whether these individuals were household names or relatively unknown. A prestigious international panel of judges (Jay Leno (USA); Alberto Lenz (Mexico); Nick Mason (United Kingdom); Shiro Nakamura (Japan); Gaby von Oppenheim (Germany); Patrick Rollet (France); Navaz Bhathena Sandhu (India); Eli Solomon (Singapore) and Tiddo Bresters (The Netherlands) – as FIVA’s acting president) selected the final nine inductees, of which Rosemary was one. Rosemary competed in some of the most iconic rallies around the world, taking home many trophies despite many people looking to hold her back in the notoriously male-dominated sport. A particularly poignant victory was the famous Tulip Rally, which she won in 1965, beating all the male drivers to the finish, an achievement which made not only the motorsport world take notice but also Hollywood, with Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton sending her a huge bouquet and congratulatory letter. Rosemary also drove in the Monte Carlo rally eight times, the London to Sydney Marathon Rally (12,000 miles) and London to Mexico Marathon Rally (17,000 miles) and finished and won in both of them. She also raced in the Super Saloons in England for three years, having been told that any idiot could drive in a

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rally, but a really good driver was a racing driver. After years competing and winning at the highest level in world rallying, Rosemary set up her own driving school, using Renault Clios and campaigned for young driver education to be introduced in schools across the country. Despite those achievements, Rosemary had never had the chance to take part in what is arguably the greatest motorsport experience, driving an 800bhp F1 car. That was until 2017 when she was invited by Renault to do a test drive on the renowned Circuit Paul Ricard in Le Castellet, southern France, making her the oldest person, at 79, to drive a F1 car. Speaking of the experience Rosemary said: “Driving an 800bhp car is something I, like many other racers, have always dreamt of but I didn’t think I’d ever have the opportunity to do it, so when the Renault Sport Formula One™ Team contacted me I jumped at the chance. It was definitely very different to the rally cars I’m used to but it was an amazing experience. I could feel myself getting more and more comfortable with the car and being able to speak to Jolyon, driver to driver, also helped when the nerves did kick in. “After racing and facing the challenges of competing in a male-dominated sport together for many years I was so happy that my friend Pauline was able to share this latest milestone and give me that extra boost. It just goes to show that anyone can fulfil their dreams at any age if they put their mind to it and always follow their passions.” Rosemary initially trained as a dress designer and opened her own dress shop, which unexpectedly became her route into the world of motorsport when one of her clients invited her to navigate in a rally. After deciding navigating was not for her, she switched to driving. She came to the attention of the Rootes Group’s Competition department who offered her a works drive and the silverware soon followed. Congratulations Rosemary.

NEW OPEL GRANDLAND SUV FIRST DRIVE REVIEW

The Opel Grandland X launched in 2017 as the firm's third SUV, joining the smaller Crossland X and Mokka X models in the brand's expansive range. It was the first car to launch following PSA Peugeot-Citroen's significant Opel-Vauxhall takeover, sharing its platform with the big-selling Peugeot 3008 and 5008 SUVs. As with the new Crossland and Mokka, the Grandland has dropped the ‘X’ from its name in order to simplify the brand’s naming policy. The new Grandland SUV promises to build on the strengths of the original model with a sharp new design, enhanced equipment levels and a greater driving experience than ever before. With Opel now part of the recently-formed Stellantis automotive manufacturing corporation, the new Grandland is tasked with leading the way through technological innovation. NEW OPEL VIZOR BRAND IDENTITY Elegantly sporty, and proudly displaying the new signature Opel Vizor brand face, the new Grandland boasts class-leading technology features and a fully digital Pure Panel, with intuitive controls. Designed and produced in Germany, and available in petrol, diesel and plug-in hybrid four-wheel drive variants, the new Grandland is sure to appeal to families looking for an upmarket, spacious, and practical fiveseat SUV. From first glance it is clear to see that the new Opel Vizor sharpens the looks of the front, and seamlessly integrates the grille, the Opel Blitz emblem and the technologies hidden behind the panel, with the Grandland name and the Blitz brand logo standing proudly in the middle of the tailgate. Further accents are set by the bumpers and side panels, now painted in body colour, as well as the

underbody skid-plates in high-gloss black and silver. The new Grandland is also available in Opel’s characteristic two-tone paint for the roof. LATEST DIGITAL TECH Inside the cabin of the new Grandland, two wide screens in a single unit form the Opel Pure Panel. This fully digital, driveroriented cockpit is intuitive to operate. It comprises the latest digital technologies and delivers the most important information. The central touchscreen faces the driver, who can therefore concentrate on driving without needing to take his or her eyes off the road. The new Opel Grandland features numerous assistance systems: night vision, highway integration assist, 360-degree panorama camera, automatic parking assistant, blind spot warning system, front collision warning with automatic emergency braking, pedestrian

detection, lane departure warning, traffic sign recognition, drowsiness detection and cruise control. Connectivity and entertainment are provided by infotainment systems that are also compatible with Apple CarPlay and Android. The top-of-the-line Multimedia Navi Pro delivers real-time traffic information, online map updates and predictive navigation. Wireless charging in the centre console provides neat and tidy "refuelling" without cables for compatible smartphones. Class-leading technologies and high comfort are complemented

by the new Grandland's strong performance and pure, bold design. Continuing Opel's electrification strategy, the plug-in hybrid versions deliver not only sports carlike acceleration but also emissions-free driving, thanks to their electric motors or motor and regenerative braking. Thanks to the flexibility of the multi-energy platform, Grandland customers can choose their preferred propulsion system – from efficient diesel and petrol engines to electrified plug-in hybrids. The new Opel Grandland is available in three trim levels: SC, SRI and Elite, with

By DECLAN GLYNN www.motoringmatters.ie prices starting at €37,395 (ex-delivery). AWARD-WINNING COMFORT Additionally, the new Opel Grandland meets the highest standards when it comes to comfort. The ergonomic active seats for drivers and front passengers certified by the "Aktion Gesunder Rücken e.V." (campaign for healthy backs) support good posture behind the steering wheel. The award-winning seats are unique in the Grandland's class and offer a wide range of adjustments, from electric seat tilt to electropneumatic lumbar support. In the leather trim they offer heating and even ventilation. Comfort is further increased by "Keyless Open & Start" and the sensor-controlled tailgate that can be opened and closed by a movement of the foot under the rear bumper.

Speed limits could also be set dynamically, to take into account local hazards, temporary road works and the time of day. The trial runs until March 2023 and is part of broader research initiatives putting pre-production and prototype Ford E-Transit vehicles to the test across a variety of intensive realworld operating scenarios, including in the postal, municipal and utilities services, as well as last mile and grocery delivery sectors within France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway and the UK. Ford is also using geofencing technology to improve air quality in cities, ensuring that the Ford Transit Custom plug-in hybrid electric vehicle runs automatically in zeroemission electric-drive mode whenever the vehicle enters a zone. FIRST DRIVING IMPRESSIONS At a recent Irish Media launch event, I was lucky

enough to get the opportunity to take a new Opel Grandland Elite 6-speed manual for a relatively short drive on the roads around the Heritage at Killenard, Co. Laois. The petrol-powered 1.2litre Turbo engine produces 130PS (128bhp) and 230Nm of torque for swift acceleration and good flexibility, and this is the kind of performance that is ideally suited to a family SUV. The six-speed manual transmission’s shift action is smooth in its operation, while overall refinement on the road is excellent. Additionally, suitablylight steering, impressive driving dynamics and terrific outward visibility make the new Grandland a real pleasure to drive. I am looking forward to spending a week behind the wheel of the new Grandland in the weeks ahead, and I will publish my full road test review then.

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New ŠKODA ENYAQ is quietly conﬁdent T

he Enyaq model opens a new chapter in the 125-year history of the Škoda brand. Škoda SUV’s have traditionally had names ending in the letter Q, and the new Enyaq follows in the footsteps of the Kamiq, Karoq and Kodiaq models in that respect. However, the new model’s first letter shows that this tradition is merging with the eMobility era, referenced by the letter E at the beginning of the name. The name Enyaq is derived from the Irish name Enya, which means ‘source of life’, and it expresses the passion for innovation brought to life by Škoda’s engineers and designers. WELL PROVEN PLATFORM The new Skoda Enyaq iV is based on the same MEB platform as the Volkswagen ID.4 and the Audi Q4 e-tron, but with distinctive and elegant Škoda styling to make it stand out from its VW Group relatives. As is the case with every vehicle in the impressive Škoda line-up, the new Enyaq is a sensible, stylish and practical car in every respect. As well as generous legroom for the three rear seat passengers, it has a well-executed cargo area too. The 585-litres of space available behind the rear seats can be expanded to a huge 1,710-litres when the rear seat backs are folded down. A separate storage space underneath the boot floor is ideal for storing the charging leads, but can also accommodate the likes of laptops and other electronic devices in order to keep them away from prying eyes. BATTERY & TRIM OPTIONS Škoda has kept the Enyaq iV range relatively simple to understand, with two battery sizes available – the 58kWh iV 60 and the 77kWh iV 80. The smaller battery model produces 178bhp (180PS) and 310Nm of torque via a rear-mounted electric motor powering the rear wheels, while the iV 80 produces 201bhp (204PS) along with 310Nm of torque, and is also rear-wheel drive.

For drivers looking for the benefit of all-wheel drive motoring, an iV 80X variant is available with 261bhp (265PS) and a hefty 425Nm of torque. The iV 60 models have a claimed driving range of up to 412kms, with the iV 80 capable of driving up to 534kms on a single charge. This figure drops to 496kms for the iV 80X due to the added weight of the allwheel drive system. All of these figures were achieved under strict WLTP real-world testing procedures, and should be achievable under the right weather and road conditions. Just two trim levels are available in the new Enyaq – an entry-level Enyaq, and a Sportline variant for a more dynamic sporty look and feel. CHARGING OPTIONS Charging the Enyaq’s batteries from 0-100% can be done via a domestic wallbox in nine and a half hours or 13 hours (iV 60 and

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By DECLAN GLYNN www.motoringmatters.ie iV 80 respectively), but most drivers will never let the battery get anywhere near 0% before charging their car. However, at a public DC fast charging station, the Enyaq can achieve a 5-80% charge in as little as 35 minutes (model and battery dependent). Buyers looking for an allelectric family car are becoming increasingly spoilt for choice, and the Enyaq iV not only has to compete with rivals from within the VW Group, it is also up against tough competition from the new Kia e-Niro, Mercedes-Benz EQA, Hyundai IONIQ 5, Volvo

C40/XC40 Recharge, Ford Mustang Mach-E, and the Kia EV6. CAR ON REVIEW My review car was a Škoda Enyaq iV 80 Sportline, which looked amazing in ultra-stylish Race Blue metallic paintwork and optional 21-inch ‘Betria’ alloy wheels. The interior of the Enyaq is welcoming, luxurious and tastefully finished in quality materials throughout. With striking looks and a cabin full of the latest tech, the Enyaq iV is a new breed of stylish Škoda. At 13-inches, the crisp

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and clear infotainment system in the Enyaq iV is the largest ever included in a Škoda model, and it comes with integrated sat-nav and Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity a standard. The Enyaq feels refined and self-assured on the road, and it proves itself to be surprisingly dynamic to drive. A well-judged suspension set-up ensures that road imperfections are soaked up with ease, while precise and well-weighted steering works well around town. Motorway driving is made easy by the provision

of plenty of mid-range punch from the electric motor, allowing for the safe and predictable overtaking of slower moving traffic. The Enyaq is comfortable, refined and responsive to drive, and being rear-wheel drive, there is none of the torque steer that can be evident in front-wheel drive EV’s. Featuring a 150kW electric motor powering the rear wheels, the Enyaq iV 80 can sprint from 0-100km/h in 8.7-seconds, and can reach a top speed of 160km/h. In addition to the generous standard specification found in the iV 60, the iV 80 also includes a rear view camera, front and rear parking sensors, chrome window surrounds and roof rails, Drive mode select (Eco, Normal, Sport and Individual), steering wheel controls for energy recuperation, and a 2-spoke heated leather steering wheel. Key features in Sportline trim include Matrix LED headlights (including headlight washers), LED tail

lights with dynamic indicators, front and rear sport bumpers, sports suspension, black body and window trim, rear privacy glass, leatherette-wrapped dashboard with silver stitching, front sports seats, and leather and suede upholstery, along with a wireless charging pad. CONCLUSION & PRICING To conclude, the new Škoda Enyaq iV is an excellent all-rounder. It is a spacious and practical mode of family transport, it has a good driving range, and it is more affordable than many of its rivals too. The 1,000kg brakedtrailer towing capacity of the iV 60 and 80 models can be increased to 1,200kg by opting for the all-wheel drive iV 80X model. Pricing for the new Škoda Enyaq starts at just €39,495 (iV 60) with my test car specification priced at €53,525 (quoted prices are on-the-road, including VRT relief and an SEAI grant for private buyers, where applicable).

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he new Peugeot 408 is unexpected because it is different. It is the first of its kind, both in the history of the Brand itself and in the car market as a whole. With the new 408, Peugeot demonstrates the creativity of its teams by offering a new fastback silhouette at the top of the C segment. This new age Peugeot offers a feline stance and unique allure, engineering excellence focused on efficiency and intelligent electrification, as well as the emotions provided by cuttingedge technologies dedicated to driving pleasure and instinctive use. With a length of 4.69m, based on a long wheelbase of 2.79m, the new Peugeot 408 has a remarkably spacious second row, with 188mm of legroom. The boot is also generously sized, with a volume of 536 litres, which can be increased to 1.611 litres once the rear seats are folded down. The new Peugeot 408 is 1.48m high with a slim and sleek silhouette. This improves aerodynamic efficiency. ALLURE. The Peugeot 408 stands out first and foremost for its dynamic fastback silhouette and its unmistakable style, but also for the extent to which it breaks the mould. Its feline stance is typical of the Brand’s models. Its lines are sharp, the grille is the same colour as the bodywork to blend in perfectly with the front end, and it proudly boasts the new Peugeot emblem with the head of a lion. The inverted cut-out of the rear bumper is unexpected, while giving the profile a strong look. The new Peugeot 408 sits solidly on 720mm diameter wheels and the iconic 20inch rims feature a disruptive geometric design. At the front, the fang-shaped light signature perfectly integrates the 408 into the Peugeot family, as do the three-claw LED lights at the rear. EMOTION. For both its driver and its passengers, the Peugeot 408 offers the latest generation of the Peugeot

i-Cockpit®, instantly recognisable by its compact steering wheel dedicated to driving pleasure and controlled agility. In the cockpit, the emphasis is on quality and connectivity, with the very latest technologies to make the driving and travelling experience more intuitive and rewarding. EXCELLENCE. Powered by 6 cameras and 9 radars, the driver assistance systems provide peace of mind and safety. The new Peugeot 408 will arrive on the market at the very beginning of 2023. A car with a global ambition, it will be produced at first in Mulhouse, France, for the European market and then, soon afterwards, in the Chengdu factory in China for the local market. The range of engines powering the Peugeot 408 includes two rechargeable hybrid versions with 180 and 225bhp, and a 130bhp petrol version. All three are paired with an 8-speed EAT8 automatic gearbox. An all-electric version will follow in the near future. With the new 408, the Peugeot brand completes its offer in the highly strategic C segment. Peugeot has taken a leading position in this segment over the last few years, with the success of the 3008 and 5008 SUVs, and of three generations of 308 saloons and 308 SW estate cars, the latest of which has just been launched. The Peugeot 408 completes the Brand's offer and is positioned at the top end of the C-segment. The new Peugeot 408 echoes the values and concerns of a population at the cutting edge of modernity: dynamic and hyper-connected, these people want to contribute to the energy transition, without having to sacrifice moments of pleasure. They are looking for novelty and appreciate the creativity and audacity of new combinations that break away from established categories. Specification and pricing will be announced in the coming months.

offers reﬁned driving engagement By DECLAN GLYNN – www.motoringmatters.ie

he new Polestar brand is Volvo’s luxury platform for uniquely-designed and sporty electric models, and the Polestar 2 is the very first car from the Swedish brand to be sold in Ireland. The Polestar 2 is a desirable five-door hatchback with quality, handling and battery technology benchmarked against premium segment competitors, such as the Tesla Model 3. The Polestar 2 sits higher on the road than a saloon car, but it stops short of being a crossover/SUV, while its premium grade battery tech, and comprehensive equipment list will also tempt buyers away from the German premium brands too.

DISTINCTLY SPORTY It is clear to see that the Polestar 2 is a car from the Volvo family, but it also has a solid, sporty and distinctively Swedish feel of its own. Under the skin lies the same CMA platform that is used by a Volvo XC40, but it has been updated with a unique front subframe for extra crash protection, and there are modifications at the rear to support the heavy lithium-ion battery pack. The Polestar 2 is designed to protect the battery pack during an impact and automatically disconnect it after a collision. On both front ends, a SPOC (Severe Partial Overlap Crash) block is attached to mitigate the crash forces and prevent any material entering the occupant compartment. The Polestar 2 also features a centre airbag to protect from farside impacts, and it achieved a full five-star Euro ECAP rating when it was tested in 2021. Also standard is a suite of advanced driver assistance systems, making it one of the safest cars on the road.

TRULY SCANDINAVIAN The understated design of the Polestar 2 is made up of clean and contemporary lines in true Scandinavian fashion, and it marks the car out as something a little different to the norm. The car has outstanding road presence, and it looks great from every angle, with nice touches such as frameless door mirrors and smart door handles providing extra visual drama. Configuration options for the Polestar 2 consist of a Standard Range Single Motor, and a Long Range Single Motor version, both of which are front-wheel drive, and a Long Range Dual Motor with all-wheel drive as standard – all of which are available with the option of a Plus Pack, Pilot Lite Pack and a Performance Pack for next-level responsiveness on the road. CAR ON REVIEW My review car was a Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor model with an optional Plus Pack, which was finished in Midnight Blue metallic paint with Charcoal WeaveTech (Vegan) upholstery. On top of an exceptionally

comprehensive standard equipment tally, Plus Pack brings with it a Harmon Kardon Premium Sound System, panoramic roof, energy-saving heat pump, heated steering wheel and rear seats, heated washer nozzles, boot floor lid-in-lid divider with bag-holding functionality, air quality software, and a 15W inductive charging facility for Smartphones. The comfortable and spacious cabin of the Polestar 2 has a solid Volvo-like feel to the trim. An 11inch portrait touchscreen infotainment system is the main feature, and it uses a Google operating system with pre-loaded Google Maps for added convenience when called upon. There is plenty of leg and head room on offer throughout the cabin, and a 405-litre boot space behind the rear seats can be expanded to 1,095-litres by dropping the rear seat backs when required, plus there is added storage space under the bonnet too. The long range single motor model has an official WLTP driving range of up to 540kms between charges, while 231bhp and 330Nm of torque provides the car with

plenty of immediate shove in order to make it feel quite sporty. This power is supplied to the cars’ front wheels in a refined and orderly fashion, with the car feeling precise and very stable at all times. Excellent driving dynamics, along with the low centre of gravity created by the battery placement, enable the car to handle superbly in a very reassuring manner. The Polestar 2 driver can turn on a ‘one pedal braking mode’ if they so wish, and this makes driving pretty effortless, without losing the element of fun contained within. The 0-100km/h sprint can be completed in just 7.4-seconds, with an energy consumption figure of 17kWh/100kms achievable on a combined WLTP driving cycle. CHARGING OPTIONS There are a number of ways you can charge the Polestar 2, from plugging it into the mains at home, charging via a domestic wall box charger, or by way of a public charging station. For example, a 40-minute charge at a fast charging station should be enough to charge the

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Polestar 2’s battery to 80%. Charging time doesn’t have to be lost time. The Polestar 2’s Android-powered infotainment system turns the car into an office you can work in, a den you can hang out in, and, in the near future, a shop you can buy things in. The car comes with three years of unlimited internet connectivity so you can navigate, stream music and enjoy its other smart functionalities as much as you like. ACCOMPLISHED AND HIGHLY COMMENDABLE The Polestar 2 is one of the most accomplished electric cars that money can buy right now.

Every detail of the car is designed to be quietly distinctive, while its well-appointed interior pairs avant-garde styling with innovative materials for the electric age we are living in. Seamless connectivity, outstanding performance, and terrific driver engagement, along with cutting-edge safety technology and handsome styling should be enough to shoot the new Polestar 2 right to the top of ever-expanding EV hatchback market. Pricing starts at just €49,500 for the Polestar 2, and orders can be placed on the official Polestar website www.polestar.com

Minister Naughton set to double ﬁnes for key road trafﬁc offences M

inister of State at the Department of Transport, Hildegarde Naughton is set to introduce regulations that will double the fixed charges relating to key road safety offences including speeding, phone use and non-wearing of seatbelts. This will see the fine for speeding increase from €80 to €160 and the fine for using a mobile phone while driving or for not wearing a seatbelt will double to €120. Fines will be doubled for other offences that put the safety of vulnerable road users at risk. The announcement was made traffic offences which are putting drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists at the Road Safety Authority at most risk of death on our roads. (RSA) and An Garda Síochána’s For example, the fine for speeding mid-summer road safety appeal will soon increase from €80 to which urged road users to share the roads safely and for drivers to €160 and the fine for using a mobile phone while driving or for slow down as the peak summer not wearing a seatbelt will double holiday season gets into full to €120. swing. “I will also be doubling fines The appeal took place at for offences which put the safety Atlantic Technological University of our children who are walking, (ATU) in Letterkenny, Co. Donegal cycling, or scooting to school at and seeks to remind road users risk. Increasing fines for these that they should expect higher offences will act as a stronger traffic volumes, not just over the deterrent to those who break our August Bank Holiday but lifesaving rules of the road.” throughout August, as tourists Continuing, Minister and holidaymakers take to the Naughton said, “We are road during what is a high-risk approaching August which is period on the road. typically a very busy time of the The highest number of year on our roads and as such a monthly fatalities in 10 years was high-risk period. The summer is recorded in August 2021 with an an exciting time when so many alarming total of 22 deaths. 2022 people take holidays to explore has already seen a 42% increase in fatalities compared to the same new and familiar places across Ireland, but we must remember to period in 2021. 94 people have stay safe on the road while doing been killed on the roads so far so. this year, an increase of 28 “August is also a busy time for deaths. road works and safety upgrades Speaking at the launch so I would appeal to motorists to Hildegarde Naughton said: “I am gravely concerned about the high be mindful of those who are working to improve the quality of number of deaths on our roads our roads, footpaths and cyclethis year. We need to act now to lanes.” stem this increase. Liz O’Donnell, Chairperson, “Accordingly, I intend to Road Safety Authority (RSA) said: double the fines for key road

• RSA and An Garda Síochána call on road users to ‘Summer Safely’ as peak holiday season begins • August 2021 worst month for road deaths in a decade with 22 deaths • 94 deaths and 673 serious injuries to date to date in 2022 – 42% increase in fatalities • An Garda Síochána announce 61 new safety camera zones bringing total to 1,373 • RSA to introduce new campaign to highlight the ‘Speed Fallacy’ • Road users urged to share the road safely and for drivers to slow down. “We have seen a devastating increase in road trauma this year. 94 people have died and 673 seriously injured. All of us have a responsibility to stop this upward trend in road crashes. I want to commend the Minister’s decision to double the fines for drivers who break lifesaving rules of the road. There are too many people being killed and seriously injured and we must act to prevent more families from going through this trauma.” She continued: “At the RSA we will be launching a new campaign to highlight what’s known as the ‘Speed Fallacy’ The ‘Speed Fallacy’ is the belief that you save lots of time by speeding on a journey when in fact the time savings are miniscule, a minute or two at most on an average journey.” She concluded by saying: “We are heading into the main summer holiday period of the year and road users should expect increased traffic volumes and therefore a higher level of risk when using the road. We are asking all road users to bear this in mind. Our advice to all road users is to remain alert to danger and expect the unexpected on the road.”

Assistant Commissioner Paula Hilman, Roads Policing and Community Engagement, An Garda Síochána said: “There has been an alarming increase in road traffic incidents this year. We know many people will be eager to take to the roads to enjoy the remainder of the summer period, but we want people to do so responsibly. Sadly, 94 families already this year have been visited by members of An Garda Síochána to be told the devastating news of the loss of a loved one. “An Garda Síochána will continue to enforce our life saving road traffic laws and we are committed to targeted enforcement and increased Garda visibility on our roads to address the worrying increase in road deaths this year.” Assistant Commissioner

Hilman added, “I am pleased to announce that as of 6am this morning, 61 New safety camera zones will become operational, bringing the total number of safety camera zones nationwide to 1,373”. Between January and mid-July this year a total of 88,368 motorists have been detected speeding, I would appeal to all motorists to slowdown. Sam Waide, CEO of the RSA said: “As we head into main holidaying month of summer, the roads will be busy with people holidaying at home and tourists holidaying here from Northern Ireland, and further afield. The roads will also be very busy with people socialising, travelling to sporting events, festivals, agricultural vehicles bringing in winter and spring harvests, cyclists, walkers, and children

who are on summer holidays. “My appeal is for all road users to share the road safely, be considerate of other road users and most of all slow down. It’s better to arrive alive than not at all.” He added “We are deeply concerned by the level of fatalities and serious injuries taking place on our roads already this year. The progress we have made in road safety over the last number of years is at risk of stalling. “The June Bank Holiday alone saw eight people die in road collisions on what should have been an enjoyable long weekend which instead turned into a tragedy for some. Let’s all work together to avoid a repeat of this and ensure we all stay safe and enjoy what remains of the summer.”

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What do they mean? D

on’t know your ABS from your EBD? Acronyms are now part of automotive language and they can be really confusing – even for the most dedicated motoring enthusiast. They often refer to a specific system fitted to a vehicle. To add to the confusion some car manufacturers call the same system different names! A complete list of automotive acronyms would be virtually infinite, as with every new vehicle model comes new systems and another list of car acronyms. We’ve compiled a list of the most commonly used motoring acronyms, with a brief description of what each one means. So when you go shopping for a car, you’ll be armed with information to help you to understand the sales jargon. If you’re buying a new car, there are certain systems you should consider. Things like ABS, ESP, EBD etc are safety related, and many new cars will be fitted with them as standard equipment. Don’t take it for granted that a new car will have them though. If they’re important to you it’s worth asking the question. So, now that you are armed with some information, you can go shopping with your own list of priorities. ABS Antilock Braking System DAC Downhill Assist Control Prevents the wheels of a car locking up and A safety feature intended for off-road use. skidding under heavy braking so control and The vehicle’s ABS and throttle control systems steering is maintained to maintain a gradual, more controlled A/C Air-conditioning decent on steep or slippery off-road Absorbs heat and blows refrigerated air into surfaces. the cabin of the car, cooling it to below the DOHC Double Overhead Camshaft ambient air temperature A now very common vehicle engine design ACC Active Cruise Control that places two camshafts (one to operate Using a front-mounted RADAR, ACC detects inlet valves, one to operate exhaust valves) slower vehicles ahead and will maintain a mounted above the cylinder head. relative driving speed to ensure a safe DSG Direct Shift Gearbox following distance. A computer controlled manual gearbox that AFM Active Fuel Management pre selects additional gears to the current Also known as MDS (Multi Displacement driven gear. No clutch pedal is required and System) or VCM (Variable Cylinder the next gear can be engaged very rapidly. Management). During light operation the car’s EBD Electronic Brake Distribution engine can shut off cylinders so less fuel is Electronically controls and distributes used. appropriate brake pressure to all brakes ATC Active Traction Control dependant on load and braking force. Used primarily in off road 4×4 applications Replaces traditional mechanical brake ATC (also often referred as A-Trac) brakes proportioning valve. spinning wheels and diverts torque to other ECU Electronic Control Unit wheels to gain traction in slippery surfaces. An ECU is an electronic “brain” which controls AWD All Wheel Drive a system in a car, such as the engine Popular terminology for permanent fourmanagement system, transmission or body wheel drive systems. Vehicle can distribute electrics. power to all four wheels rather than just to the EDC Electronic Damper Control front or rear vehicle wheels only. An ECU-controlled wheel suspension system BHP Brake Horse Power that adjusts the shock absorbers and The measure of a car engine’s horsepower regulates damper forces electronically before the rest of the vehicle’s drive train. The adapting to changing road, load or driving metric equivalent is Kilowatts (kW). 1 BHP = conditions. 0.745kW. EFI Electronic Fuel Injection CRD Common Rail Diesel EFI systems replace carburetors as fitted to A single, highly pressurised fuel line supplies older vehicles. The electronically controlled diesel to all cylinders allowing for finer control fuel injectors deliver fuel more efficiently, over fuel use. Vastly reduces diesel engine’s improving economy, emissions and noise and improves fuel economy. drivability. CVT Constant Velocity Transmission EGR Exhaust Gas Recirculation A continuously variable transmission is an A proportion of car exhaust gasses are automatic transmission that can vary drive redirected back into the car’s engine to help ratios seamlessly using an internal belt and burn fuel more efficiently and significantly cone arrangement. reduce harmful emissions.

ELR Emergency Locking Retractor Seatbelts which are always unlocked except in emergency situations such as rapid deceleration, rapid acceleration or hard cornering vehicle manoeuvres. ESP Electronic Stability Programme Dramatically helps in correcting vehicle instability during uncontrollable under or over steer situations by measuring lateral acceleration at the car’s centre of gravity. Also Known as VSA, DSC, ESC FSi Fuel Straified Injection Also known as DI (Direct Injection) or GDI (Gasoline Direct Injection). Petrol is injected at high pressure directly into the car’s combustion chamber; the air fuel mixture can run far leaner than conventional EFI systems so is more efficient. FWD Front Wheel Drive A car’s engine power is delivered through the front wheels. Is more common today than Rear Wheel Drive. GVW Gross Vehicle Weight The maximum recommended weight for a vehicle, including: the weight of the vehicle itself, fuel and other fluids, passengers, and all cargo. HAC Hill Assist Control A safety feature intended for off-road use. Helps prevent the vehicle from rolling backward or slipping sideways when performing hill start on steep or slippery gradients. HID High Intensity Discharge High Intensity Discharge lighting technology uses electric inducers to provide an arc inside a gas-filled bulb, enhancing night driving. Only trained technicians should maintain the system. kW Kilowatt The metric equivalent of Brake Horsepower. Used to measure the energy output of a vehicle’s engine. LED Light Emitting Diode LED’s are semiconductors that emit light when an electric current is applied. Increasingly popular in vehicle lighting as they have a much quicker response time and last longer. LHD Left Hand Drive The steering wheel and controls on the left hand side of cars driven on the right hand side of the road in countries such as the USA. LPG Liquid Petroleum Gas LPG is a popular alternative fuel to petrol or diesel. The cost per liter is less than petrol but it is less fuel efficient. LSD Limited Slip Differential A limited Slip Differential allows two driving wheels to operate in unison when one breaks traction. It provides improved control and traction in slippery conditions. LWB Long Wheel Base Front and rear axles are further apart

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therefore the body or cargo deck of a commercial vehicle will be longer than other model variations. NM Newtonmetre Measurement of a vehicle’s engine torque. Torque is the turning force of the car’s engine. OEM Original Equipment Manufacturer Manufacturer/supplier of components fitted to a new car at the time of manufacture. PAS Power Assisted Steering A system designed to reduce the effort required to steer the vehicle, particularly at low parking speeds. Can be Hydraulic, Electric or a combination of both. PDC Park Distance Control An audible warning device that alerts the driver when their car is getting close to other cars or objects when parking RHD Right Hand Drive The steering wheel and controls on the right hand side of cars driven on the left hand side of the road in countries such as New Zealand. RPM Revolutions Per Minute How fast the car’s engine is turning i.e. how many times the crankshaft rotates in one minute RWD Rear Wheel Drive A car’s engine power is delivered through the rear wheels. Less common today than FWD. SAT-NAV Satellite Navigation System Also known as GPS (Global Positioning System). GPS technology interfaces with mapping software either built to provide spoken, turn by turn instructions to drivers. SWB Short Wheel Base Front and rear axles are closer together therefore the body or cargo deck of a commercial vehicle will be shorter SRS Supplementary Restraint System Designed to be used in conjunction with seatbelts, SRS refers to a vehicle’s airbag system. A car’s airbags are designed to reduce occupant injury in the event of a car crash and are deployed when the SRS sensors detect a predetermined level of impact force. TDi Turbo Diesel Injection Most modern diesel engines are now fitted with turbochargers to maximize performance. VGT Variable Geometry Turbo This system varies airflow angle across a car engine’s turbo blades providing optimum power delivery across a broader rev range. Now commonplace in modern diesel vehicle engines. VIN Vehicle Identification Number A Unique 17 digit number, for each individual car, that can indentify date of manufacture, manufacturing plant and standards etc. VVT Variable Valve Timing VVT systems advance or retard camshaft timing to optimising vehicle engine efficiency, performance and exhaust emissions.

PRACTICAL STEPS TO CUT

FUEL PRICES A

s fuel prices reached a new peak it’s more important than ever to look at how we use the precious juice that drives our cars. In this article MotorMarket looks at some really practical steps that you can take to cut the amount of fuel you’re using. SERVICE THE CAR Spending more money may seem to be counter intuitive, but a properly serviced car will save you money as it runs at peak efficiency. If you’ve been putting off that service it’s probably a false economy, so talk to your local garage and get more from your engine.

The search is on for Ireland’s

Road Safety Champions • Road Safety Authority calls for nominations for ‘Leading Lights in Road Safety’ Awards 2022 • New Gay Byrne Media Award for Road Safety announced in honour of former RSA Chairperson • 11 categories including ‘Future Award’ and ‘Sustainable Travel Award’

he Road Safety Authority (RSA) is calling on the public to submit nominations to the national ‘Leading Lights in Road Safety’ Awards which are returning this year following a two-year absence due to COVID-19. The awards recognise a group or individual who campaigns, educates, and is committed to improving road safety in their community and honours the significant contribution made by people and organisations nationwide in reducing deaths and serious injuries on Irish roads. Nominations are now open and can be submitted online on the Leading Lights webpage on rsa.ie and anyone submitting a nomination is encouraged to include relevant background information, such as photos, videos, or other supporting documents to enhance their application. The closing date for entries is October 28th, 2022. The 2022 awards will see a continued emphasis on alternative transport modes with a ‘Sustainable Travel’ category, which recognises a group or individual who has positively influenced a modal shift to sustainable travel. A ‘Future Award’ will be given to an individual, business or organisation that displays innovation and forward-thinking in promoting road safety. In addition, the Media Award, which is aimed at journalists and media groups, has been renamed the ‘Gay Byrne Media Award’ in honour of former RSA Chairperson. Announcing the call for entries, Liz O’Donnell, Chairperson of the Road Safety Authority said: “I am delighted to announce that the much-anticipated ‘Leading Lights’ awards are returning this year. In every community in Ireland, there are unsung heroes working to make our roads safer.

“These awards recognise the extraordinary contributions made by these volunteers, teachers, students, businesses, public bodies, journalists, and community groups to reduce serious injuries and deaths on our roads. “If you know someone or an organisation that has made a significant effort to promote road safety in your community, I would encourage you to nominate them for this year’s ‘Leading Lights in Road Safety’ Awards so that we can recognise the important work that they do.” She added: “In December, we launched the fifth Government Road Safety Strategy which aims to reduce the number of deaths and serious injuries on Irish roads by 50% over the next 10 years. It’s the first step towards Vision Zero, Ireland's long-term goal of achieving zero road deaths or serious injuries by 2050. The great work being down in our towns, villages, cities, rural areas and communities by Individuals and organisations highlights the shared responsibility we all have in making our roads safe and achieving these targets.” Entries will be accepted in each of the following categories: Road Safety Champion of the Year This award will be given to an individual who has raised awareness of road safety in their community and who acts as an ambassador for others on how to be road safety aware. Education Pre-primary, Primary, Secondary, Special, Third Level/Further and Community Education. Public Sector Business Emergency Services Gay Byrne Media Award

Future Award Sustainable Travel Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) of the Year CPC Trainer/Training Organisation of the Year The winners in each of these categories will go forward and be in with a chance of winning the Supreme Award in Road Safety for 2022. This award will be given to the individual or group who, in the opinion of the independent judges, has made an outstanding contribution to road safety. The supreme award is dedicated to Gertie Shields, an inspirational road safety activist who sadly passed away in 2015 and who won the Supreme Award in 2013. Full details on the awards and categories can be found on the ‘Leading Lights’ webpage on rsa.ie. The entries will be judged by an expert and independent judging panel. The winners of each category will be announced at a gala awards ceremony in Croke Park in December. IRELAND’S ROAD SAFETY STRATEGY Ireland’s fifth government Road Safety Strategy 2021-2030 aims to reduce the number of deaths and serious injuries on Irish roads by 50% over the next 10 years. This means reducing deaths on Ireland’s roads annually from 144 to 72 or lower and reducing serious injuries from 1,259 to 630 or lower by 2030. The strategy is the first step in achieving the 2020 Programme for Government commitment of bringing Ireland to ‘Vision Zero’. This is to eliminate all road deaths and serious injuries on Irish roads by the year 2050. 40 MotorMarket

CHECK TYRE PRESSURES A poorly inflated tyre means that the engine has to work harder to move you down the road. Check your handbook for the correct pressure for your car and get them checked. It’s a really simple change that can save you money as well as reducing the wear on your tyres. USE ECO MODE Lots of modern cars offer a variety of driving settings from Sport to Eco. If you want to save fuel use the Eco setting. Being first away from the traffic lights means you’re the first who is going to have to fill up in the garage. USE TOP GEAR Driving in low gears forces the engine to rev up and increases the amount of fuel you’re using. Get into top gear as soon as you can to reduce the stress on the engine and on your pocket. LOOK AHEAD Each time you brake you’re using more fuel as you waste energy accelerating and braking. Read the road ahead and look at what is going to happen so you can maintain a steady speed and avoid unnecessary stop-start driving. AIR CON IS NOT YOUR FRIEND While we all enjoy the benefits of the cool air from air conditioning, it doesn’t come for free. Each time you turn on the A/C you are asking the engine to work harder and use more fuel. On short journeys using that cool air can be using as much as 10% extra. YOUR CAR IS NOT A SHED Open the boot of the car and if you are using it to store golf clubs, buggies and tools it’s costing you money. Storing weighty items in your car is an extra strain on the engine so it’s costing you every time you drive. Reduce the weight you are carrying and it’ll help your pocket.

STRONG START TO JULY FOR RENAULT GROUP R

enault Group Ireland has seen a strong start to July with an 8.3% combined market share bringing the Group into fourth position already this month. June was a positive month for the Group finishing in second position in the car and van market combined with Dacia finishing in the Top-5 in the car market in June. The all-new Renault Arkana was the number two best-selling car model as well as achieving second position in the C-SUV segment. Overall, in the B segment, Renault Group achieved number one status in June and comes in at number two year to date. The ever-popular Clio was the second bestselling car in the B-hatch segment, with the indemand Dacia Sandero in 4th position. The all-new Dacia Jogger 7-seater, launched in late April, went straight to the top of the C segment in June. In the van market, Renault Group finished with a 19.1% market share. Trafic finished at number one in its segment in June and was the best-selling van overall last month. Renault Bank which has been operating in Ireland for over 10 years is now trading as Mobilize Financial Services. It has lent over €1.7

billion to Irish customers in that time and has financed more than 100,000 vehicles for Renault and Dacia customers since 2012. In June it lent €11 million to Renault customers with PCPs accounting for 2 in 3 of new car agreements. On used car finance, PCP now accounts for 1 in 5 of all finance agreements which is almost double that of last year. Mobilize Financial Services lent €24 million to used car customers year to date. Patrick Magee, Country Operations Director, Renault Group Ireland: “It’s been a really good start to the new 222 registration period, and we are coming from a strong June for the Group with a 19.5% combined market share and a number of models on the best-selling podium last month. “With the arrival of good stock volumes in

June and further volumes arriving in July and August we are in a good position for the 222-registration period and our 29 dealerships, and

the rebranded Mobilize Financial Services have been very busy these past weeks. “Looking forward we are excited

CITROËN UNVEIL NEW C4X

itroën have revealed the New C4 X model which features a unique, elegant design approach that incorporates fastback elegance with SUV attitude. This New C4 X will sit between the C4 and C5 X in the current Citroën line-up and offers notable increases in both length and boot capacity versus the current C4 model. Following in the footsteps of the stylish New Citroën C5 X, the design of this C4 X challenges the traditional definition of a compact car by offering a unique crossover design which combines an elegant fastback silhouette with a modern SUV attitude. The appeal of practicality and spaciousness is also evident from the 4-door design, generous rear legroom and impressive boot space on offer. The C4 X will be built on the

Stellantis CMP platform as per its current C4 sibling but at 4600 mm long, the New C4 X gains 240mm in length and 130 litres of additional boot capacity versus the existing C4 to boast an impressive boot space of 510 litres. On the outside, the familiar front-end incorporates Citroën’s assertive rounded design signature. The high, horizontal bonnet features the trademark chrome chevrons that stretch across the width of the body, connecting with double-height front LED headlights. The design enhancements are more significant from the side and rear profile, as the dynamic roofline flows seamlessly from the top of the rear windscreen onto the top panel of the boot lid to create a fastback silhouette. The intelligently designed rear overhang disguises the

increased vehicle length while the rear boot lid panel folds down towards the rear bumper in a seamless design with a softly integrated spoiler completing the fastback look. Distinctive new LED tail lights are placed at either side of the boot opening which carry through the sculpted lines of the boot lid, pushing around the corners and along the sides of the car to complement the distinctive front headlights. Inside, the C4 X gains a new level of connectivity via the intuitive next-generation MyCitroën Drive Plus infotainment interface, first seen on the Citroën C5 X. This 10” HD interface is fully customised via the use of widgets and integrates seamlessly with My Citroën Play (featuring Apple CarPlay and Android Auto) and My Citroën Drive which provides real time traffic updates, weather

information, locations and pricing for fuel station and speed camera alerts. Further integration is possible via the My Citroën App which updates users on the battery status of their vehicle and allows for cabin pre-conditioning. The C4 X will come as standard with Progressive Hydraulic Cushions suspension and Advanced Comfort Seats to ensure optimal Citroën comfort, while offering up to 20 Citroën Advanced Driver Assistance Systems including Active Safety Brake and Highway Driver Assist. Meanwhile, the colour head up display and 360-degree vision camera further enhance comfort and reduce stress. The C4 X will be available in Ireland exclusively as an allelectric model but petrol and diesel versions will also be produced for other markets. Thanks to its smooth, aerodynamic shape the ë-C4 X offers an impressive WLTP range of up to 360 km. The ë-C4 X will be powered by a 50 kWh battery pack and a 100 kW electric motor which provides 136 hp and 260 Nm of torque, a 0-100 km/h in 9.5 seconds (in Sport mode) and a top speed of 150 km/h. As with the ë-C4, regenerative braking enables battery recharge while three driving modes will be available (Eco, Normal or Sport) to allow for a customised driving experience. The New ë-C4 X will arrive in Ireland in Q4 of this year with pricing and specification to be announced later this summer.

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to launch our all new Mégane E-Tech 100% electric in a few months’ time and also to the arrival of all new Kangoo E-Tech van”.

Where do stolen cars disappear to? While stolen cars in Ireland normally turn up, a small percentage simply disappear, never to be seen again. There have been cases of cars being stolen and broken up for sale as parts, and the Gardaí have had success in breaking up gangs involved in this trade. Recent research in the UK has tracked the destination of stolen cars seized in their ports. The biggest single location they have been destined for is Northern Cyprus. Next as the most likely home for stolen cars was The Democratic Republic of Congo followed by Ghana and the UAE. So you’ve been warned, if you don’t want your precious car ending up in a faraway location keep it and the keys safe at all times.

DID YOU KNOW...

# About half an ounce of fuel is needed to start a car. Meanwhile, it takes about 2.7 cups of coffee for a human to get started! # Airbags move at speeds up to 4,500 MPH and deploy within 40 milliseconds of collisions. They are designed to deploy at impact speeds of 19 MPH. # Faulty oxygen sensors account for many check engine light related issues. Not the check engine light! # The average car has more than 100 miles of code in the vehicle’s internal computer. # 90% of drivers admit to singing in the car. Hairbrush microphones not included! # The word “car” is derived from the Latin word ‘Carrum’ which means “two-wheeled Celtic war chariot.” # Volvo is Latin for ‘I roll’. # The 2011 Ford Crown Victoria was the last car to offer a cassette tape player as an option. # The first windshield wipers were operated by hand. # Gas gauges weren’t added to cars until 1922. That’s a little over thirty-five years after the first car was produced. # Most cars honk in the key of “F”. # The most people ever to fit in a Smart Car is nineteen. # In the United States, a car is stolen every 45 seconds. # The most popular car color is white. The least favorite color is purple.

First ASTON MARTIN DBX707 customer car A

ston Martin DBX707, the world’s most powerful luxury SUV, has begun to roar off the assembly line at St Athan, Wales. Proudly hand-built at the British ultra-luxury manufacturer’s facility in St Athan, Wales, DBX707 elevates Aston Martin to the pinnacle of the luxury SUV segment with a unique combination of blistering performance, supreme dynamics, unmistakable style, and absolute luxury. Providing immense power with its signature 707 PS, DBX707 is capable of a maximum speed of 193mph and can reach 0-60mph in just 3.1 seconds. The new DBX707 is an SUV like no other, engineered with an abundance of character and compelling capability, DBX707 is the ultimate SUV in every respect. More than 100 new skilled automotive technicians have been recruited by Aston

Martin at St Athan to support the ramp-up of DBX707 production, with the DBX model the first Welsh-built production car for almost 50 years. Michael Straughan, Chief Operating Officer of Aston Martin Lagonda, said: “Aston Martin is immensely proud to be manufacturing industryleading products like DBX707 from a world-class facility in Wales, and we are delighted to see the very first model completed. “The initial reaction from customers and media has been tremendous, and as we rampup DBX707 production at St Athan, it is fantastic that we have also had the opportunity to grow our team and create more employment opportunities for people from the local community. Wales has a rich tradition of industrial and engineering excellence and we’re excited to be forging the future and to support that proud heritage”

New Nissan JUKE Hybrid fuels Nissan’s charge towards electriﬁcation

issan’s rapid shift towards electrification continues to gather momentum with the launch of the new Nissan JUKE Hybrid. The arrival of the new Nissan JUKE Hybrid is the next chapter in Nissan’s ongoing charge towards an electrified future, following hot on the heels of the launch of the all new Nissan Ariya 100% electric crossover and all new Nissan Qashqai mild hybrid. The new Nissan JUKE Hybrid has rewritten the rules in its segment to deliver an EV-like drive experience. It starts in 100% electric mode and can reach speeds of up to 55kph in pure EV mode thanks to an advanced multimodal hybrid powertrain which prioritises fuel efficiency, responsiveness and a harmonious drive. The new powertrain has been specially designed to complement the already agile, dynamic personality which has proved so popular with customers of the internal combustion engine (ICE) version of the Nissan JUKE. The sporty coupé crossover design

remains with some small changes to optimise aerodynamic efficiency. Where traditional hybrids offer an uninspiring experience because of the complex amalgamation of ICE and battery power, the JUKE Hybrid’s intelligent drive system has been tuned to maximise the amount of time JUKE spends in EV mode, giving drivers what they appreciate the most. While the system will automatically maximise EV usage, the JUKE Hybrid is also equipped with a dedicated EV mode switch which can be used when drivers do not want to leave the engine running, such as in traffic jams, in residential areas, in built up areas around schools or

in car parks. The JUKE Hybrid powertrain consists of a new generation, state-of-the-art combustion engine specifically developed for working in a hybrid powertrain application. It produces 69 kW (94hp) and 148Nm of torque. The main electric motor produces 36kW (49hp) and 205Nm of torque. The net result is a powertrain providing 25% more power than the current petrol engine option, with a fuel consumption reduction up to 40% in urban cycle, and up to 20% over the combined cycle. (Figures subject to homologation). As with the 100% electric Nissan LEAF,

the JUKE Hybrid is equipped with Nissan’s e-pedal, enabling the driver to launch, accelerate and decelerate using only the accelerator. A 7” combimeter screen displays visual reminders when ePedal and EV mode are activated. It also shows all the different energy flows in a simple and clear animation, maximising driver understanding of the how the system is operating. The boot space is 354 litres. With rear seats folded, boot space remains the best in class with 1,237 litres, while rear knee room remains unchanged at 553mm. Nissan has also introduced all-new twotone 17” alloy wheels as well as the

Nissan Ariya-derived two-tone 19” aero wheels for visual impact and efficiency. “Nissan is charging towards an electrified future and building upon a decade of EV expertise. We are paving the way to a sustainable future and we are committed to ensuring that 75% of our sales mix will be fully electric by 2023,” said Seamus Morgan, Managing Director of Nissan Ireland. Pricing for the new Nissan JUKE Hybrid will be announced later this summer. Customers can register their interest in ordering the car at their local Nissan dealer and can also find more details by visiting www.nissan.ie

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New Audi Q3 TFSI e – Sporty and Electrifying T

Audi has launched a new PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle) version of its top-selling Q3 Compact SUV, which is powered by the same 1.4-litre hybrid powertrain as found in other Volkswagen Group PHEV cars. Audi’s newcomer is badged Q3 45 TFSI e, and it comes with a choice of body style – a familiar five-door SUV guise, or a Sportback Coupé-SUV. The Q3 TFSI e stands as a direct rival to several of the more premium compact PHEV SUV’s on the market, including the Mercedes-Benz GLA, Range Rover Evoque, Land Rover Discovery Sport, Lexus UX, and the Volvo XC40 Recharge T5. The Audi Q3 TFSI e combines the advantages of a combustion engine and an electric motor, enabling drivers to go electric on short journeys and use the efficient petrol engine on longer ones. TRIM OPTIONS multifunction steering while the upmarket interior litres of space available, Trim levels in the Q3 TFSI wheel. In traditional Audi is spacious and adaptable. while LED spotlights in the e consist of SE and S Line, fashion, a comprehensive The front seats offer tailgate help with after-dark with a host of infotainment, list of optional equipment excellent comfort along with loading. Two displays in the comfort, convenience and and packs are available for a sporty seating position. Q3 TFSI e form the basis of driver assistance systems ultimate personalisation. The rear seats can slide the operating and display coming as standard in both Audi Drive Select comes as forwards and rearwards as concept. The MMI touch with variants. Range-topping S standard in both trim levels, required, and their a 10.1 inch screen takes up a Line trim brings with it 19” 5- and it offers several driving backrests are divided into central position in the twin-spoke alloy wheels, profiles, allowing drivers to three sections to allow them instrument panel and dynamic headlight range change the cars’ engine to recline at seven different displays the energy flow of control, LED headlights with response, steering weight angles for added practicality the hybrid drive, and more. dynamic rear indicators, S and suspension settings, and comfort. If the rear seat The standard digital Line bumpers in full body along with Auto-Hybrid, is set for maximum legroom, instrument cluster includes colour finish, sports seats Battery Hold, and Battery there is still 530-litres of a power meter which for driver and front Charge functionality. cargo space available in the displays the system’s output, passenger, cloth and boot, and this can be easily the status of the drive, the artificial leather upholstery, POWERFUL & SPORTY accessed by way of an energy recuperation, the black headlining cloth, STANCE electric tailgate which is battery’s state of charge, stainless steel pedals and The new Q3 TFSI e fitted as standard. When the and the range. Additionally, footrest, sport suspension, conveys a powerful and rear seats are folded entirely many functions can be and a 3-spoke leather there is an impressive 1,525- operated through a naturalsporty stance on the road, language voice control feature as a further input level. CHARGING OPTIONS The Audi Q3 45 TFSI e can be charged in a variety of ways, and can be fully charged (0-100%) in 3 h 45 min using a domestic wallbox charger (7kWh). The free myAudi app allows the customer to control the charging, the timer and the pre-entry climate control remotely from their smartphone. The e-tron Charging Service, which covers the majority of countries in Europe, offers 43 MotorMarket

great convenience, and with a single card, the customer gains access to more than 155,000 charging points. The Q3’s driver assist systems come from the premium class, and include adaptive cruise assist (optional), which assists the driver with longitudinal and lateral control – substantially enhancing comfort on long journeys in particular. Advanced safety systems such as Audi pre sense basic, Audi pre sense front, Audi side assist, and lane departure warning come as standard. CAR ON REVIEW My review car was a Q3 45 TFSI e SUV S Line, which looked particularly striking in its Tango Red metallic paintwork and upgraded 19”

matte black alloy wheels. The relatively wide tyres provide plenty of grip and provide the Q3 with an excellent ride quality, while a light steering feel provides sufficient feedback to the driver. There is little in the way of body lean through corners, and the car feels competent and self-assured at all times, while overall refinement is excellent. The standard six-speed automatic (S tronic) transmission in the Q3 TFSI e provides power to the front wheels in a wellcontrolled and relaxed manner, and with a combined output of 242bhp (245PS) and 400Nm of torque, the 0-100km/h sprint can be completed in just 7.3seconds. The 13kWh battery is located under the Q3’s

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DID YOU KNOW...‘Audi’ is Latin for ‘hear’. Audi’s founder, German engineer August Horch left his first car company after a falling out with the CFO, starting a rival company which he called August Horch Automobilwerke GmbH. However, the Horch name belonged to his former company, so he renamed the company with the Latin translation of Horch; Audi. It means ‘hear’, and is the same word we get ‘audio’ from.

Moffett clinches Triton title in Tipperary M

onaghan’s Josh Moffett and his Limerick codriver Keith Moriarty have clinched the Triton Showers-backed Motorsport Ireland National Rally Championship courtesy of their start to finish victory in the Clonmel based Tipperary Stonethrowers Rally, round six of the series. It was Moffett’s sixth win in as many rounds, the series concludes with the Galway Summer Rally (August 28) and the Donegal Harvest Rally (October 8). They finished a minute and 9.6 seconds ahead of Dubliner Gareth MacHale (VW Polo GTi R5) and his Killarney codriver Ger Conway with Cork’s David Guest/Jonathan McGrath, debuting their new Ford Fiesta Rally2, a further 39.5 seconds behind in third. The Cavan/Derry combination of Chris Armstrong/Gavin Doherty (Ford Escort) were the top two-wheel drive crew, finishing sixth overall. Moffett punched in the best time on the opening stage that finished near Fethard and led Cork driver Daniel Cronin (VW Polo GTi R5) by 4.9 seconds with Louth’s Brendan Cumiskey, also in a Polo, just eight tenths of a second further behind in third.

Although late entry Armagh’s Darren Gass (Citroen C3) moved into second after the second stage, he bowed out on the final stage of the loop when a rear wheel hub sheared, spinning him into an early exit. Luckily, his car escaped contact with a concrete pillar. Meanwhile, Moffett, who topped the time sheets on all three stages of the loop, arrived at the Powerstown service park with a 16.6 second lead over Cronin. “All’s fine, my tyres went off towards the end of the second stage and for whatever reason, I didn’t like the third stage, I couldn’t get into a rhythm so I pulled back a bit,” commented the rally leader. Second placed Cronin admitted he was rusty on the opening stage, his first event in some eleven weeks. “It was hard to get the tyres working on the opening two stages but they were fine through the third stage.” Gareth MacHale (VW Polo GTi R5) was 13.8 seconds further back in third, he caught up with Owen Murphy’s ex-Jonny Greer Citroen C3 when the Cork driver had intercom issues. Another Cork driver, David

RESULTS 1. Josh Moffett/Keith Moriarty (Hyundai i20 R5) 2. Gareth MacHale/Ger Conway (VW Polo GTi R5) 3. David Guest/Jonathan McGrath (Ford Fiesta Rally2) 4. Brendan Cumiskey/Martin Connolly (VW Polo GTi R5) 5. Stephen McCann/John McCabe (Ford Fiesta R5) 6. Chris Armstrong/Gavin Doherty (Ford Escort) 7. Paul Barrett/Kevin Reilly (Ford Fiesta R5) 8. Patrick McHugh/Pauric O'Donnell (Ford Escort) 9. Gareth Sayers/Gareth Gilchrist (Ford Fiesta R5) 10. Jack Newman/Andrew Browne (Ford Escort)

57m. 03.0s. +1m. 09.6s +1m. 49.1s +2m. 02.1s +2m. 57.0s. +3m. 07.8s. +3m. 25.0s. +3m. 42.8s. +3m. 50.0s +3m. 55.4s.

Championship positions after Round 6: 1. J. Moffett 122Points (champion); 2. D. Gass & R. Barrable 66Points.

Monaghan’s Josh Moffett (right) and his Limerick co-driver Keith Moriarty, the 2022 Triton Showers-backed Motorsport Ireland National Rally Champions following their start to finish victory in the Clonmel based Tipperary Stonethrowers Rally. Also pictured are (left to right): Declan Tumilty (TSNRC) and Laura McMenamin (TSNRC Registrar). Photo: Martin Walsh. Guest in the ex-Callum Devine Ford Fiesta Rally2, who slotted into fourth, clipped a rock on S.S. 2 and thought he had punctured, luckily, there was only slight damage to the wheel rim. Cumiskey was untroubled in fifth followed by the Fiesta R5 of Cavan’s Stephen McCann, who reckoned his car lacked the power out of the junctions. Fellow Cavan man Chris Armstrong (Ford Escort) was seventh and led the two-wheel drive category. Meanwhile, Paul Barrett (Ford Fiesta R5) clipped a rock on the second stage.

The top-ten was completed by Tim McNulty (Ford Fiesta Rally2) and Padraig Egan (Ford Escort), McNulty had no brakes for the second and third stage. On the repeat loop, Moffett stretched his advantage to 55.1 seconds, Cronin retired his VW Polo after breaking a compression strut on SS 5, his demise promoted an untroubled – 25 seconds ahead of Guest, who continued to tweak the suspension of his Fiesta Rally2. Cumiskey, McCann and Armstrong followed. McNulty crashed on SS 4 and Owen Murphy parked his Citroen

with an oil leak on SS 6. Barrett in seventh had issues with the rear differential. The Mark 2 Escorts of Patrick McHugh and Ed O’Callaghan were next in classification, the latter feeling quite unwell. Gareth Sayers (Fiesta R5) was tenth. On the final loop Moffett powered his way to event and championship victory. Gareth MacHale changed a punctured wheel prior to the final stage where he set equal fastest time with Moffett. Guest completed the podium line-up. There were little change

elsewhere, O’Callaghan retired as Jack Newman (Escort) repelled the challenge of Aaron MacHale (VW Polo GTi R5) for tenth by a mere tenth of a second. Armagh’s Jason Black (Toyota Starlet) was twelfth. Ritchie’s Mints and Projob Workwear are associate sponsors of the Triton Showers-backed Motorsport Ireland Rally Championship.

Deirdre Duke announced as Brand Ambassador for EP Mooney

ooney's Hyundai Deansgrange are delighted to announce Deirdre Duke their as brand ambassador for this year. She is seen here taking delivery of her new Hyundai is Deirdre with Dealer Principal Kevin Lawlor. Deirdre, as well as being a talented footballer is a trainee solicitor. She is a multi-talented player who has won an AllIreland Under-14 Ladies' Football Championship with Dublin and played for the Republic of Ireland women's national Under-17 football

team, where she played alongside Ciara Grant, Naomi Carroll, and Dora Gorman. Deirdre has over 146 caps, receiving her first one in June 2013 when she played against Scotland. She currently plays for Old Alex, former clubs being Three Rock Rovers, Hermes, UCD, Northeastern Huskies (USA) and Düsseldorfer HC (Germany). She went on to win a slew of titles with UCD, including eight on the national stage and led them to a treble in 2017. Her time at UCD was cut short by a year with the

Northeastern Huskies. When Duke was in Boston for the 2013 marathon, the festivities were disrupted by a terrorist attack. She was standing near the second bomb's detonation point, but she had fled the area only half an hour before the explosions. Duke played for Ireland at the Under-16, Under-18, and Under-21 levels. Deirdre Duke is driving the Hyundai i30 N-Line this year and all the staff of Mooney's Garage wish Deirdre the best of luck for the future. 44 MotorMarket

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