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The Symmetrical AWD System is standard on all models and is equipped with X-Mode for driving on poor road surfaces which gives real SUV capability. Subaru's EyeSight driver assist technology is standard on all models.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ETwo trim levels are offered, SE and SE Premium. SE models\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ESE models get adaptive cruise control, alloy wheels, heated front seats, keyless entry, 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system, smartphone\u0026nbsp; connectivity and a rear view parking camera. The SE Premium adds leather upholster, sat nav, sunroof and power adjustable driver's seat.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe new XV Crossover has recently won the Grand Prix Award for achieving the highest score on record in Japan's New Car Assessment Program crash safety evaluation tests.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-KwMPc01l7C0\/WgHHc_n0H6I\/AAAAAAAAPXE\/EdkZgiUcuH4xLd-tvfTkbIusALBKIVTIQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/18%2BXV%2BInterior.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1067\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"426\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-KwMPc01l7C0\/WgHHc_n0H6I\/AAAAAAAAPXE\/EdkZgiUcuH4xLd-tvfTkbIusALBKIVTIQCLcBGAs\/s640\/18%2BXV%2BInterior.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/8108872\/posts\/default\/4816204169067161417"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/8108872\/posts\/default\/4816204169067161417"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/irishcarman.blogspot.com\/2017\/11\/new-subaru-xv-arrives.html","title":"New Subaru XV arrives"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Trish"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/17313574609293725300"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-6dqc0CBJkWY\/WgHHW8nwofI\/AAAAAAAAPXA\/a-PKe2jqYyUwSJIfXdqIJ7noMXcQEJIKwCLcBGAs\/s72-c\/18%2BXV%2BBull%2BIsland.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8108872.post-2027030941792036719"},"published":{"$t":"2017-11-06T17:37:00.001+00:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2017-11-06T17:37:27.844+00:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"citroen"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Open Week at Citroen dealerships"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Ctable cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-ZpATSWf9Ny4\/WgCbVQJvxSI\/AAAAAAAAPWU\/e-GV58TLn3UU3ol-233orQKz7vvRj2LDACLcBGAs\/s1600\/New%2BC3%2BAircross%2BImage%2B2%2B%25281%2529.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"798\" data-original-width=\"1200\" height=\"424\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-ZpATSWf9Ny4\/WgCbVQJvxSI\/AAAAAAAAPWU\/e-GV58TLn3UU3ol-233orQKz7vvRj2LDACLcBGAs\/s640\/New%2BC3%2BAircross%2BImage%2B2%2B%25281%2529.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ENew C3 Aircross\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003ECitroen are holding their Open Week from today until 12 November, \u003Ci\u003Ewrites \u003Cb\u003ETrish Whelan\u003C\/b\u003E.\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ECustomers can avail of an exclusive offer of 3 years free servicing on all models ordered during the week. They can also receive up to €4,500 scrappage or opt for low rate finance starting from 2.9 per cent APR Finance.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe range includes the new C3 Aircross compact SUV which Citroen claims to be the most spacious and versatile SUV in it class and which comes with 85 personalisation combinations.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe upgraded family-friendly Grand C4 Picasso seven-seater MPV brings an additional €1,600 worth of equipment on the Feel Exclusive trim including electronic tailgate and half leather trim. For customers looking for something more compact, the top-selling new C3 is another option.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-9-2VYWq6i9o\/WgCcDeZm8zI\/AAAAAAAAPWg\/eMIzLrK6c2UMOQTdo-nDXKBEu5SSaZxXACLcBGAs\/s1600\/Citroen%2BC4%2BGrand%2BPicasso.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1085\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"432\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-9-2VYWq6i9o\/WgCcDeZm8zI\/AAAAAAAAPWg\/eMIzLrK6c2UMOQTdo-nDXKBEu5SSaZxXACLcBGAs\/s640\/Citroen%2BC4%2BGrand%2BPicasso.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EC4 Grand Picasso\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003EIn time for 181, Citroen has enhanced the trim levels on C4 Picasso and Grand C4 Picasso models. The high specced entry level Touch trim from €29,995, now comes with privacy glass and height adjustable passenger seats.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EPictured are the 2017 Citroen Ambassador Family for 2017 - Danielle Walker, her partner Keith and their two children, all from Co Wexford, in their seven-seater Citroen Grand C4 Picasso. Earlier this year, Danielle won the opportunity for her family by entering a competition on 2FM's Eoghan McDermott Show. They are sharing their adventures with the Grand C4 Picasso throughout the year via Citroen's Facebook page www.facebook.com\/citroen.ireland\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EAll Citroen passenger cars now come with 5 years unlimited mileage warranty."},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/8108872\/posts\/default\/2027030941792036719"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/8108872\/posts\/default\/2027030941792036719"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/irishcarman.blogspot.com\/2017\/11\/open-week-at-citroen-dealerships.html","title":"Open Week at Citroen dealerships"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Trish"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/17313574609293725300"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-ZpATSWf9Ny4\/WgCbVQJvxSI\/AAAAAAAAPWU\/e-GV58TLn3UU3ol-233orQKz7vvRj2LDACLcBGAs\/s72-c\/New%2BC3%2BAircross%2BImage%2B2%2B%25281%2529.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8108872.post-7975239992284991935"},"published":{"$t":"2017-11-06T17:22:00.002+00:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2017-11-06T17:22:30.453+00:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"skoda"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Skoda Karoq here in time for January sales"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-wfN1BIbMcRg\/WgCZiTBtShI\/AAAAAAAAPWI\/Lr7aXF3EIqgnkqDspMMlD-S63UD78NydACEwYBhgL\/s1600\/skoda_karoq_00006.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1067\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"426\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-wfN1BIbMcRg\/WgCZiTBtShI\/AAAAAAAAPWI\/Lr7aXF3EIqgnkqDspMMlD-S63UD78NydACEwYBhgL\/s640\/skoda_karoq_00006.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003ESkoda's Karoq, the second model in the brand's SUV offensive, will arrive here in early December in time to order for January 2018, \u003Ci\u003Ewrites \u003Cb\u003ETrish Whelan\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EPrices start from €27,715 for the entry level model.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EKaroq sits just below the Kodiaq in the brand's line-up and offers big space and functionality for five people. Size-wise, it is larger than the Skoda Yeti which it replaces.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EFeatures include new technologies including a digital information display and a new 1.5 petrol engine for the first time in a Skoda.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ECustomers have a choice of engine variants ranging from 116bhp to 150bhp with three DSG offerings as well as a 150hp 4x4.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EPetrol engines are a 1.0 116hp and DSG; and a 1.5 150bhp. Diesels are a 1.6 116hp and DSG; and a 2.0 with 150bhp 4x4, and 4x4 DSG.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe optional Vario-Flex seats can be adjusted forward and back, folded or completely taken out allowing for the boot space to increase to a huge 1,810 litres.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThere's also an umbrella beneath the passenger seat and the option of an electric tailgate.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EIt comes with a host of new technologies including driver-assistance systems and full LED headlights. A first in a Skoda is the digital instrument panel which allows the driver to view numerous pieces of information at the touch of a button. The top navigation systems, Columbus and Amundsen, offer a Wi-Fi hotspot. A wireless phone charger can be added.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ETwo trims are offered: Ambition and Style.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EStandard on the Ambition trim are 17-inch alloys, an 8-inch touch screen Bolero radio, 2-zone air conditioning, rear parking sensors, Smart Link+ and chrome roof rails and window surrounds. The Style trim adds 18-inch alloys, 9.2-inch Columbus touch Screen Sat Nav, Sim card slot for Skoda Connect, a rear view camera, DAB radio and keyless entry with Start\/Stop button.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EAt the car's launch, Mark Mulvaney, PR Manager at Skoda Ireland said this is a hugely important vehicle for the brand moving into 2018 and one that they see taking Skoda's SUV range to the next level.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-D60BsEIKWSU\/WgCZaM2piRI\/AAAAAAAAPWE\/WqAdnQo8OIE-g2_SrKWxtXer_fwQqdCrQCEwYBhgL\/s1600\/skoda_karoq_00010.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1067\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"426\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-D60BsEIKWSU\/WgCZaM2piRI\/AAAAAAAAPWE\/WqAdnQo8OIE-g2_SrKWxtXer_fwQqdCrQCEwYBhgL\/s640\/skoda_karoq_00010.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/8108872\/posts\/default\/7975239992284991935"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/8108872\/posts\/default\/7975239992284991935"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/irishcarman.blogspot.com\/2017\/11\/skoda-karoq-here-in-time-for-january.html","title":"Skoda Karoq here in time for January sales"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Trish"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/17313574609293725300"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-wfN1BIbMcRg\/WgCZiTBtShI\/AAAAAAAAPWI\/Lr7aXF3EIqgnkqDspMMlD-S63UD78NydACEwYBhgL\/s72-c\/skoda_karoq_00006.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8108872.post-8098931792543988620"},"published":{"$t":"2017-11-05T23:32:00.002+00:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2017-11-05T23:32:32.312+00:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Motor sport"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Motorsport Ireland Weekend Round-up"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-qmjTfjb9M0c\/Wf-fRIUGvfI\/AAAAAAAAPVo\/EDNkZeY2v6ciQtVgb8TYMQmmubZgh9HBACLcBGAs\/s1600\/download.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"89\" data-original-width=\"151\" height=\"188\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-qmjTfjb9M0c\/Wf-fRIUGvfI\/AAAAAAAAPVo\/EDNkZeY2v6ciQtVgb8TYMQmmubZgh9HBACLcBGAs\/s320\/download.png\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EIan White from Kilkenny, already the winner of three Hewison Autotest Championship rounds this season, added another yesterday when he finished ten seconds clear of Darren Quille in the Westmeath event at Rosenallis to increase his points lead, \u003Ci\u003Ewrites \u003Cb\u003ERichard Burke\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EAn early pylon penalty for White left him fighting from behind, but he went ahead just after the halfway mark and opened out the gap over the remaining five tests. Chris Grimes was another seven seconds down in third place.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EJason Ryan scored a five second victory over James Coleman in the Carrick-on-Suir Rallysprint at Waterford, while Kildare's Kevin O'Hara was best of the Irish contingent at Silverstone for the Walter Hayes Trophy, the last of the three major end-of-season Formula Ford races.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EO'Hara, who won the Martin Donnelly Trophy at Kirkistown last month, took second position in his heat, but could only manage ninth in the semi-final. This left him down in eighteenth place on the starting grid for the Final, but he had a great drive through the field to finish fourth.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EFellow Kildareman James Roe was fifteenth, ahead of Keith Donegan from Meath. Niall Murray and Jordan Dempsey both retired during the semi-finals."},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/8108872\/posts\/default\/8098931792543988620"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/8108872\/posts\/default\/8098931792543988620"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/irishcarman.blogspot.com\/2017\/11\/motorsport-ireland-weekend-round-up.html","title":"Motorsport Ireland Weekend Round-up"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Trish"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/17313574609293725300"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-qmjTfjb9M0c\/Wf-fRIUGvfI\/AAAAAAAAPVo\/EDNkZeY2v6ciQtVgb8TYMQmmubZgh9HBACLcBGAs\/s72-c\/download.png","height":"72","width":"72"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8108872.post-7365857627631431239"},"published":{"$t":"2017-11-05T23:22:00.001+00:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2017-11-05T23:22:30.982+00:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"toyota"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Toyota launches Diesel Scrappage Website"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ctable cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-nWyrGFjYlto\/Wf-dErl-WvI\/AAAAAAAAPVc\/7xnU_HjJpHwG7ruh68UyzMVsEpbRFltogCLcBGAs\/s1600\/Toyota%2BYaris%2BHybrid%2B1.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1040\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"414\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-nWyrGFjYlto\/Wf-dErl-WvI\/AAAAAAAAPVc\/7xnU_HjJpHwG7ruh68UyzMVsEpbRFltogCLcBGAs\/s640\/Toyota%2BYaris%2BHybrid%2B1.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EYaris hybrid\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003ECustomers can see how much they will save by moving from diesel at dieselscrappage.ie, a new website from Toyota Ireland to help Irish customers see how much they could save by scrapping their diesel vehicle and making the move to a Toyota hybrid car, \u003Ci\u003Ewrites \u003Cb\u003ETrish Whelan\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe launch of the new website coincides with Toyota's upgrade to hybrid for free and trade in, trade up 181 promotions which make it easier for customers to switch to a hybrid or petrol model. Hybrids emit up to 90pc less NOx than diesel.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EUsers can see how much their current car is costing them each year by entering the registration of a vehicle on the website. The website uses a range of factors like depreciation, road tax, NCT costs, fuel economy and servicing when calculating the savings.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EToyota Financial Services has revised downwards its Guaranteed Future Value on diesel vehicles and increased the GFV on hybrids so the gap is now 6pc in favour of hybrids."},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/8108872\/posts\/default\/7365857627631431239"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/8108872\/posts\/default\/7365857627631431239"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/irishcarman.blogspot.com\/2017\/11\/toyota-launches-diesel-scrappage-website.html","title":"Toyota launches Diesel Scrappage Website"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Trish"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/17313574609293725300"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-nWyrGFjYlto\/Wf-dErl-WvI\/AAAAAAAAPVc\/7xnU_HjJpHwG7ruh68UyzMVsEpbRFltogCLcBGAs\/s72-c\/Toyota%2BYaris%2BHybrid%2B1.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8108872.post-4561452914062137534"},"published":{"$t":"2017-11-02T13:44:00.002+00:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2017-11-02T13:44:37.461+00:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"citroen"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Lots of 'best in class' in new C3 Aircross"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-ENQBYxJ2aIA\/WfsgYPex_TI\/AAAAAAABda4\/zJK4mwQNPxQBlSNi_WuQXXb-p0NCkznrACLcBGAs\/s1600\/CitroenC3Aircross-003.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1068\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"426\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-ENQBYxJ2aIA\/WfsgYPex_TI\/AAAAAAABda4\/zJK4mwQNPxQBlSNi_WuQXXb-p0NCkznrACLcBGAs\/s640\/CitroenC3Aircross-003.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EBecause the new C3 Aircross was developed independently rather than being based on the C3 hatchback in its size category, its maker is confident to call it 'the most spacious and modular small MPV', \u003Ci\u003Ewrites \u003Cb\u003EBrian Byrne\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ESpeaking at the Irish launch of the car yesterday, Managing Director of Citroen Ireland Chris Graham said the designers had 'carte blanche' to make it stand out in a 'really busy segment'.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-9m9C1aXwtM4\/WfsgYeFiZEI\/AAAAAAABda8\/XMvxoCOV8lgfAwW4_IAX7V4rg33vbnWEgCEwYBhgL\/s1600\/CitroenC3Aircross-009.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1067\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"426\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-9m9C1aXwtM4\/WfsgYeFiZEI\/AAAAAAABda8\/XMvxoCOV8lgfAwW4_IAX7V4rg33vbnWEgCEwYBhgL\/s640\/CitroenC3Aircross-009.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EHe noted a number of 'best in class' features, including headroom and leg- and knee-room, and said the rear seat passengers have just as comfortable a situation as those in front.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe 520L of luggage space with all seats in use is a greater than SUVs in the next segment up, he said.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-s1buQ5khnKI\/WfsgZriQivI\/AAAAAAABdbA\/vN1De-vd8uouzsG99ipTWaNBTb9g73N2gCEwYBhgL\/s1600\/CitroenC3Aircross-011.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1067\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"426\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-s1buQ5khnKI\/WfsgZriQivI\/AAAAAAABdbA\/vN1De-vd8uouzsG99ipTWaNBTb9g73N2gCEwYBhgL\/s640\/CitroenC3Aircross-011.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EThe car is available in three grades — Touch, Feel and Flair. The entry level version is fully featured with a range of specification not matched by any competitor, according to a comparison chart. In the Feel grade, expected to be 73pc of sales, the C3 Aircross is the most competitive both in price and level of standard features.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThere are two petrol engine options, an 82hp and a 110hp turbo, as well as a 100hp diesel. A full automatic version of the higher-powered petrol is also on offer. The distributors expect that 72pc of sales will be petrol.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-V-vOLge35W4\/WfsgYKddgfI\/AAAAAAABda0\/S-ThqwwwhB0TPQ0mSFCril15tOO_4E6iQCEwYBhgL\/s1600\/CitroenC3Aircross-001.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1068\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"426\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-V-vOLge35W4\/WfsgYKddgfI\/AAAAAAABda0\/S-ThqwwwhB0TPQ0mSFCril15tOO_4E6iQCEwYBhgL\/s640\/CitroenC3Aircross-001.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-V-vOLge35W4\/WfsgYKddgfI\/AAAAAAABda0\/S-ThqwwwhB0TPQ0mSFCril15tOO_4E6iQCEwYBhgL\/s1600\/CitroenC3Aircross-001.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Ctable cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-07V-yD6FZbY\/WfsgZ0z5MxI\/AAAAAAABdbE\/LkNrJO95sJEiOyBCEshd-2RlOQZCIZRvQCEwYBhgL\/s1600\/CitroenC3Aircross-017.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1068\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"426\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-07V-yD6FZbY\/WfsgZ0z5MxI\/AAAAAAABdbE\/LkNrJO95sJEiOyBCEshd-2RlOQZCIZRvQCEwYBhgL\/s640\/CitroenC3Aircross-017.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EPictured at the launch are Louise Murphy, Marketing Dirtector Citroen Ireland; Chris Graham, Managing Director Citroen Ireland; and Ed Kelleher, Product Manager Citroen Ireland.\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-V-vOLge35W4\/WfsgYKddgfI\/AAAAAAABda0\/S-ThqwwwhB0TPQ0mSFCril15tOO_4E6iQCEwYBhgL\/s1600\/CitroenC3Aircross-001.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/8108872\/posts\/default\/4561452914062137534"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/8108872\/posts\/default\/4561452914062137534"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/irishcarman.blogspot.com\/2017\/11\/lots-of-best-in-class-in-new-c3-aircross.html","title":"Lots of 'best in class' in new C3 Aircross"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Brian Byrne"},"uri":{"$t":"https:\/\/plus.google.com\/116839617403063093654"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/-JmsToTSJo20\/AAAAAAAAAAI\/AAAAAAAALkU\/BFRHoXIbiOY\/s512-c\/photo.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-ENQBYxJ2aIA\/WfsgYPex_TI\/AAAAAAABda4\/zJK4mwQNPxQBlSNi_WuQXXb-p0NCkznrACLcBGAs\/s72-c\/CitroenC3Aircross-003.JPG","height":"72","width":"72"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8108872.post-8591918701889844312"},"published":{"$t":"2017-11-01T07:39:00.002+00:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2017-11-01T07:41:10.996+00:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"skoda"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Skoda refreshes Citigo and Rapid models"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-ZHA0qnp5b-c\/Wfl52VFzRTI\/AAAAAAABdTo\/eA78FI4L3SMDL3DAJQFwbp-BmobeEWd8QCLcBGAs\/s1600\/Screen%2BShot%2B2017-11-01%2Bat%2B07.36.21.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"477\" data-original-width=\"915\" height=\"332\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-ZHA0qnp5b-c\/Wfl52VFzRTI\/AAAAAAABdTo\/eA78FI4L3SMDL3DAJQFwbp-BmobeEWd8QCLcBGAs\/s640\/Screen%2BShot%2B2017-11-01%2Bat%2B07.36.21.png\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003ESkoda Ireland has put its refreshed Citigo and Rapid models on sale at starting prices of €10,995 and €18,995 respectively, \u003Ci\u003Ewrites \u003Cb\u003ETrish Whelan\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EVisually both cars offer a new look up front with redesigned grille and lights, as well as fresh badging.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-tG0zdVQ1Cuc\/Wfl52Fq3vxI\/AAAAAAABdTk\/Mn45SbEWtbkj20ZZ8-Ym6WkTV_EnfJdGwCEwYBhgL\/s1600\/Screen%2BShot%2B2017-11-01%2Bat%2B07.36.10.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"620\" data-original-width=\"826\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-tG0zdVQ1Cuc\/Wfl52Fq3vxI\/AAAAAAABdTk\/Mn45SbEWtbkj20ZZ8-Ym6WkTV_EnfJdGwCEwYBhgL\/s640\/Screen%2BShot%2B2017-11-01%2Bat%2B07.36.10.png\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/--pKupPURCHI\/Wfl51t6bhbI\/AAAAAAABdTY\/kgtogPZ0_LcE9ShDndiK8wCsGOZ5Og0PgCEwYBhgL\/s1600\/Screen%2BShot%2B2017-11-01%2Bat%2B07.30.31.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"523\" data-original-width=\"655\" height=\"510\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/--pKupPURCHI\/Wfl51t6bhbI\/AAAAAAABdTY\/kgtogPZ0_LcE9ShDndiK8wCsGOZ5Og0PgCEwYBhgL\/s640\/Screen%2BShot%2B2017-11-01%2Bat%2B07.30.31.png\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EIn the Citigo, a cradle option for smartphones allows the device to be used with the\u0026nbsp; Move\u0026amp;Fun app and the car's onboard computer, providing key driving statistics at the flick of a finger. The car is available in 3- and 5-door versions, with two 1.0 petrol engine options and an automatic variant.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-R2kDtZ8anuY\/Wfl51UYmFXI\/AAAAAAABdTc\/j5ioZDHO0gEge-1JyuY1GC2c6iYkdaVHwCEwYBhgL\/s1600\/Screen%2BShot%2B2017-11-01%2Bat%2B07.32.46.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"533\" data-original-width=\"782\" height=\"436\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-R2kDtZ8anuY\/Wfl51UYmFXI\/AAAAAAABdTc\/j5ioZDHO0gEge-1JyuY1GC2c6iYkdaVHwCEwYBhgL\/s640\/Screen%2BShot%2B2017-11-01%2Bat%2B07.32.46.png\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EThe Rapid is available in both hatchback and 'spaceback' versions, and features a new 95hp version of the 1.0 TSI petrol engine which the maker says rivals diesel in fuel consumption. A new touchscreen sound system is among the interior detail changes.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Vv2-ysiJG8w\/Wfl51mUkVcI\/AAAAAAABdTg\/CKQ7STrK71kj2TbaG22xoGhGpDVhp5dRgCEwYBhgL\/s1600\/Screen%2BShot%2B2017-11-01%2Bat%2B07.33.02.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"462\" data-original-width=\"885\" height=\"334\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Vv2-ysiJG8w\/Wfl51mUkVcI\/AAAAAAABdTg\/CKQ7STrK71kj2TbaG22xoGhGpDVhp5dRgCEwYBhgL\/s640\/Screen%2BShot%2B2017-11-01%2Bat%2B07.33.02.png\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EThere are also new colours in both models."},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/8108872\/posts\/default\/8591918701889844312"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/8108872\/posts\/default\/8591918701889844312"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/irishcarman.blogspot.com\/2017\/11\/skoda-refreshes-citigo-and-rapid-models.html","title":"Skoda refreshes Citigo and Rapid models"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Brian Byrne"},"uri":{"$t":"https:\/\/plus.google.com\/116839617403063093654"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/-JmsToTSJo20\/AAAAAAAAAAI\/AAAAAAAALkU\/BFRHoXIbiOY\/s512-c\/photo.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-ZHA0qnp5b-c\/Wfl52VFzRTI\/AAAAAAABdTo\/eA78FI4L3SMDL3DAJQFwbp-BmobeEWd8QCLcBGAs\/s72-c\/Screen%2BShot%2B2017-11-01%2Bat%2B07.36.21.png","height":"72","width":"72"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8108872.post-1529738487109585136"},"published":{"$t":"2017-11-01T07:20:00.000+00:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2017-11-01T07:20:00.601+00:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"ford"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"technology"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"'Robutt' tests Ford's car seats wear and tear"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Ciframe allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/WlK1rbpuyAA\" width=\"640\"\u003E\u003C\/iframe\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThis is 'Robutt', a robotic device designed to simulate how people get in and out of their car seats, \u003Ci\u003Ewrites \u003Cb\u003EBrian Byrne\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EIt is used by Ford to establish typical 'perch patterns' and establish the wear and tear characteristics on seat structures and materials.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EIt can simulate ten years of actual use of a car seat in just three weeks, and was used by the company in the development of the seats in the new Fiesta."},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/8108872\/posts\/default\/1529738487109585136"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/8108872\/posts\/default\/1529738487109585136"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/irishcarman.blogspot.com\/2017\/11\/robutt-tests-fords-car-seats-wear-and.html","title":"'Robutt' tests Ford's car seats wear and tear"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Brian Byrne"},"uri":{"$t":"https:\/\/plus.google.com\/116839617403063093654"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/-JmsToTSJo20\/AAAAAAAAAAI\/AAAAAAAALkU\/BFRHoXIbiOY\/s512-c\/photo.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/img.youtube.com\/vi\/WlK1rbpuyAA\/default.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8108872.post-1177443561084094226"},"published":{"$t":"2017-11-01T07:10:00.003+00:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2017-11-01T07:10:38.869+00:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"mercedes-benz"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"New generation A-Class in preparation"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-NK3artdF3QE\/WflzXz5mijI\/AAAAAAABdTI\/Ta0zGE38PyY0K9AXseE05xwQ-15FQWVDwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/mercconceptAsedan.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"768\" data-original-width=\"1024\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-NK3artdF3QE\/WflzXz5mijI\/AAAAAAABdTI\/Ta0zGE38PyY0K9AXseE05xwQ-15FQWVDwCLcBGAs\/s640\/mercconceptAsedan.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EA new generation A-Class from Mercedes-Benz will debut in the first quarter of next year with a new hatchback, \u003Ci\u003Ewrites \u003Cb\u003EBrian Byrne\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThis will be followed next autumn by a new A-Class sedan styled closely to the Concept A Sedan shown at Tokyo in April (above).\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe new sedan will be a more practical option than the CLA coupe sedan currently part of the A-Class model range. It will directly target competitors like the Audi A4."},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/8108872\/posts\/default\/1177443561084094226"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/8108872\/posts\/default\/1177443561084094226"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/irishcarman.blogspot.com\/2017\/11\/new-generation-class-in-preparation.html","title":"New generation A-Class in preparation"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Brian Byrne"},"uri":{"$t":"https:\/\/plus.google.com\/116839617403063093654"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/-JmsToTSJo20\/AAAAAAAAAAI\/AAAAAAAALkU\/BFRHoXIbiOY\/s512-c\/photo.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-NK3artdF3QE\/WflzXz5mijI\/AAAAAAABdTI\/Ta0zGE38PyY0K9AXseE05xwQ-15FQWVDwCLcBGAs\/s72-c\/mercconceptAsedan.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8108872.post-8100528418249137225"},"published":{"$t":"2017-11-01T06:58:00.001+00:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2017-11-01T06:58:41.194+00:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"irish ferries"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"sea travel"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Irish Ferries to double France sailings with new ferry"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-69wXVYpMc5g\/WflwYJsUAXI\/AAAAAAABdS8\/7HFI-F7jaQIGJFiM6VrPhcsPlept7PTgQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/Irish%2BFerries%2B-%2BW.%2BB.%2BYeats%2B.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1054\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"420\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-69wXVYpMc5g\/WflwYJsUAXI\/AAAAAAABdS8\/7HFI-F7jaQIGJFiM6VrPhcsPlept7PTgQCLcBGAs\/s640\/Irish%2BFerries%2B-%2BW.%2BB.%2BYeats%2B.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EA new schedule for 2018 from Irish Ferries includes a doubling of summer sailings to France with the introduction of new ferry WB Yeats, \u003Ci\u003Ewrites \u003Cb\u003EBrian Byrne.\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe vessel is currently being built in Germany and will arrive in the middle of next summer.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EDaily departures will be offered alternatively from Dublin and Rosslare ports.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThere will also be an increase in autumn\/winter sailings frequency, and an expansion in passenger, car and freight carrying capacities on the company’s prime Ireland–UK route between Dublin and Holyhead."},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/8108872\/posts\/default\/8100528418249137225"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/8108872\/posts\/default\/8100528418249137225"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/irishcarman.blogspot.com\/2017\/11\/irish-ferries-to-double-france-sailings.html","title":"Irish Ferries to double France sailings with new ferry"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Brian Byrne"},"uri":{"$t":"https:\/\/plus.google.com\/116839617403063093654"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/-JmsToTSJo20\/AAAAAAAAAAI\/AAAAAAAALkU\/BFRHoXIbiOY\/s512-c\/photo.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-69wXVYpMc5g\/WflwYJsUAXI\/AAAAAAABdS8\/7HFI-F7jaQIGJFiM6VrPhcsPlept7PTgQCLcBGAs\/s72-c\/Irish%2BFerries%2B-%2BW.%2BB.%2BYeats%2B.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8108872.post-4010840627541104848"},"published":{"$t":"2017-11-01T06:50:00.001+00:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2017-11-01T06:50:38.332+00:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"jeep"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"New Wrangler to debut at end of month"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-Yzy-ByX9YXI\/WfluBySJLnI\/AAAAAAABdSk\/AwciB918HnsLA0gaKAvHlv2jmm7N9rOzQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/jeepwrangler2018.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1157\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"462\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-Yzy-ByX9YXI\/WfluBySJLnI\/AAAAAAABdSk\/AwciB918HnsLA0gaKAvHlv2jmm7N9rOzQCLcBGAs\/s640\/jeepwrangler2018.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EThis is the new generation Jeep Wrangler, which will debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show at the end of November, \u003Ci\u003Ewrites \u003Cb\u003EBrian Byrne\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe spiritual and line successor to the original WW2 GP vehicle that created the iconic brand subsequently, there are few details of this latest one except that the company says it will deliver even more 4x4 capability in a 'a modern design that stays true to the original'.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EFuel-efficient powertrains, more open-air options, and more safety features and advanced technology are also promised.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThere will be 'dozens' of different door, top and windshield combinations, which will include a fold-down windshield for those who love to get grit and bugs in their faces.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-sF62dH4EFBU\/WfluscR-dTI\/AAAAAAABdSw\/PTlRIRYs5mYtU1hjfKclCS7uSbWFLuZuQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/jeepwrangler2.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1067\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"426\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-sF62dH4EFBU\/WfluscR-dTI\/AAAAAAABdSw\/PTlRIRYs5mYtU1hjfKclCS7uSbWFLuZuQCLcBGAs\/s640\/jeepwrangler2.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/8108872\/posts\/default\/4010840627541104848"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/8108872\/posts\/default\/4010840627541104848"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/irishcarman.blogspot.com\/2017\/11\/new-wrangler-to-debut-at-end-of-month.html","title":"New Wrangler to debut at end of month"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Brian Byrne"},"uri":{"$t":"https:\/\/plus.google.com\/116839617403063093654"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/-JmsToTSJo20\/AAAAAAAAAAI\/AAAAAAAALkU\/BFRHoXIbiOY\/s512-c\/photo.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-Yzy-ByX9YXI\/WfluBySJLnI\/AAAAAAABdSk\/AwciB918HnsLA0gaKAvHlv2jmm7N9rOzQCLcBGAs\/s72-c\/jeepwrangler2018.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8108872.post-9064279890360549665"},"published":{"$t":"2017-10-26T13:19:00.006+01:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2017-10-26T13:19:57.357+01:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"citroen"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Citroen to up its C4 Cactus game"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-SG-GNX0KLM0\/WfHS4ONQ91I\/AAAAAAABdKI\/93DJP74vbvAxH44Of_gl1h-eEShicbPUgCLcBGAs\/s1600\/New%2BCitroen%2BC4%2BCactus%2BImage%2B1.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1211\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"484\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-SG-GNX0KLM0\/WfHS4ONQ91I\/AAAAAAABdKI\/93DJP74vbvAxH44Of_gl1h-eEShicbPUgCLcBGAs\/s640\/New%2BCitroen%2BC4%2BCactus%2BImage%2B1.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003ECitroen has given an 'early bird' view of its substantially revised C4 Cactus, which will go on sale at the end of next year, \u003Ci\u003Ewrites \u003Cb\u003EBrian Byrne\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWhile there are significant changes to the external look of the car, and to the interior, the big changes are unseen but will be felt, with a completely new suspension system.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EExternally the changes include a much stronger front end treatment, enhancing the Citroen identity and also focusing on a very contemporary design.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe unique Airbumps are now slimmer and have migrated from the main door panels to lower, while the front bumper gets a more protective role for the fog-lights and the lower grille.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003Ethe car will be powered by powered by PureTech 3-cylinder petrol and and update BlueHDi diesel engines."},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/8108872\/posts\/default\/9064279890360549665"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/8108872\/posts\/default\/9064279890360549665"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/irishcarman.blogspot.com\/2017\/10\/citroen-to-up-its-c4-cactus-game.html","title":"Citroen to up its C4 Cactus game"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Brian Byrne"},"uri":{"$t":"https:\/\/plus.google.com\/116839617403063093654"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/-JmsToTSJo20\/AAAAAAAAAAI\/AAAAAAAALkU\/BFRHoXIbiOY\/s512-c\/photo.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-SG-GNX0KLM0\/WfHS4ONQ91I\/AAAAAAABdKI\/93DJP74vbvAxH44Of_gl1h-eEShicbPUgCLcBGAs\/s72-c\/New%2BCitroen%2BC4%2BCactus%2BImage%2B1.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8108872.post-9132062051055005184"},"published":{"$t":"2017-10-26T09:11:00.001+01:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2017-10-26T09:11:20.434+01:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"audi"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"February arrival for new A7 Sportback"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Zza9Dw6hric\/WfGYlRZGHbI\/AAAAAAABdJg\/wpKuM2AWiYo6qbTwGQLjln-J9STWA-OFQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/audia7sportback.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"974\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"387\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Zza9Dw6hric\/WfGYlRZGHbI\/AAAAAAABdJg\/wpKuM2AWiYo6qbTwGQLjln-J9STWA-OFQCLcBGAs\/s640\/audia7sportback.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EThe new Audi A7 Sportback will arrive in Ireland in February 2018, \u003Ci\u003Ewrites \u003Cb\u003EBrian Byrne\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe car has been developed for highly automated driving, and 'piloted' driving functions will be gradually brought into production. These will include parking pilot, garage pilot and traffic jam pilot. That last will be introduced incrementally, depending on the legal situation in each market.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EIn all there are a total of 39 driver assistance systems available on the car.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThere will be a choice of four- and six-cylinder engines in both petrol and diesel. The 3.0TDI 231hp is expected to be the most popular variant."},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/8108872\/posts\/default\/9132062051055005184"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/8108872\/posts\/default\/9132062051055005184"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/irishcarman.blogspot.com\/2017\/10\/february-arrival-for-new-a7-sportback.html","title":"February arrival for new A7 Sportback"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Brian Byrne"},"uri":{"$t":"https:\/\/plus.google.com\/116839617403063093654"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/-JmsToTSJo20\/AAAAAAAAAAI\/AAAAAAAALkU\/BFRHoXIbiOY\/s512-c\/photo.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Zza9Dw6hric\/WfGYlRZGHbI\/AAAAAAABdJg\/wpKuM2AWiYo6qbTwGQLjln-J9STWA-OFQCLcBGAs\/s72-c\/audia7sportback.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8108872.post-4958703719020652783"},"published":{"$t":"2017-10-25T16:33:00.002+01:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2017-10-25T16:33:30.977+01:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"nissan"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Nissan shows two electric concepts at Tokyo"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-0KIzBstkgQ0\/WfCulVT3t2I\/AAAAAAABdIs\/jPzYNB4W2KMnVKnNZE0S-WopygOtX9gSQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/Nissan%2BIMx_EXT_10.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1067\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"426\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-0KIzBstkgQ0\/WfCulVT3t2I\/AAAAAAABdIs\/jPzYNB4W2KMnVKnNZE0S-WopygOtX9gSQCLcBGAs\/s640\/Nissan%2BIMx_EXT_10.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003ENissan showed two electric concepts at this week's Tokyo Motor Show, a crossover and a 'hot Nismo version of its Leaf, \u003Ci\u003Ewrites \u003Cb\u003EBrian Byrn\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003Ee.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe IMx is a four-seat crossover with a range of more than 600kms according to the Japanese system of calculation.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe twin electric motors can deliver up to 700Nm of torque, and the driving experience is very solid thanks to the low centre of gravity.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-bMgBu54x0l0\/WfCuqwoI6WI\/AAAAAAABdIw\/yRln8Pb-Bd45GhPgQU1hFZyNWeRQrxk0ACEwYBhgL\/s1600\/leafnismo.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1067\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"426\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-bMgBu54x0l0\/WfCuqwoI6WI\/AAAAAAABdIw\/yRln8Pb-Bd45GhPgQU1hFZyNWeRQrxk0ACEwYBhgL\/s640\/leafnismo.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EThe Nismo variant concept of the new generation Leaf features improved aerodynamics with a sporty ambience.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ENissan also announced that it is entering the Formula E racing competition in 2018\/2019, the same time that partner Renault will be leaving it to concentrate on its Formula 1 activities."},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/8108872\/posts\/default\/4958703719020652783"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/8108872\/posts\/default\/4958703719020652783"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/irishcarman.blogspot.com\/2017\/10\/nissan-shows-two-electric-concepts-at.html","title":"Nissan shows two electric concepts at Tokyo"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Brian Byrne"},"uri":{"$t":"https:\/\/plus.google.com\/116839617403063093654"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/-JmsToTSJo20\/AAAAAAAAAAI\/AAAAAAAALkU\/BFRHoXIbiOY\/s512-c\/photo.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-0KIzBstkgQ0\/WfCulVT3t2I\/AAAAAAABdIs\/jPzYNB4W2KMnVKnNZE0S-WopygOtX9gSQCLcBGAs\/s72-c\/Nissan%2BIMx_EXT_10.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8108872.post-7370054673897825786"},"published":{"$t":"2017-10-25T14:52:00.002+01:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2017-10-25T14:52:59.449+01:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"travel"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Christmas getaway options in Kilkenny, Wexford"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-RHzHIFUr_xg\/WfCW_nJI0cI\/AAAAAAABdII\/yO9piTx9TGMp_kFLG2LV4HJhpQlRi8K1QCLcBGAs\/s1600\/Christmas%2Bat%2BHotel%2BKilkenny.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1067\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"426\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-RHzHIFUr_xg\/WfCW_nJI0cI\/AAAAAAABdII\/yO9piTx9TGMp_kFLG2LV4HJhpQlRi8K1QCLcBGAs\/s640\/Christmas%2Bat%2BHotel%2BKilkenny.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EA number of getaway offers to hotels in Kilkenny and Wexford Christmas options for those wanting a change of space and pace, \u003Ci\u003Ewrites \u003Cb\u003EBrian Byrne\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EHotel Kilkenny is offering an adults only Christmas Eve and Christmas Day which sounds like real relaxation for those who don't have child-centred duties over the holiday.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EFor €395 per person sharing, there's a welcome reception on Christmas Eve, with dinner and entertainment and a complimentary festive drink, before retiring.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe Christmas Day start is with a full Irish breakfast and then an opportunity to have a swim at the health and fitness club before a traditional Christmas lunch. In the afternoon there's a visit from magician Andy James, and later in the evening a full dinner followed by live musical entertainment.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EAfter breakfast on St Stephen's Day, guests can depart at leisure and enjoy medieval Kilkenny. To stay over until the following morning is possible for €55 per person sharing.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EA similar adults only two-night stay over New Year is available for €199pps. More information from see www.hotelkilkenny.ie.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-1BUojlAohYc\/WfCXFUmDQkI\/AAAAAAABdIM\/BLOoKefFAMMJU0TjY3nNOvmZA5UgrGP0ACLcBGAs\/s1600\/Ferrycarrig%2BHotel%2Bfor%2BChristmas.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"925\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"370\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-1BUojlAohYc\/WfCXFUmDQkI\/AAAAAAABdIM\/BLOoKefFAMMJU0TjY3nNOvmZA5UgrGP0ACLcBGAs\/s640\/Ferrycarrig%2BHotel%2Bfor%2BChristmas.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EFor those who would like a similar experience, but with the opportunity to bring the children too, the Ferrycarraig Hotel in Wexford is offering two- and three-night packages over Christmas, and a New Year package too. The prices for the Christmas options are all inclusive two-night for €349pps, or three-night from €499 per person sharing. For children 1–3 years, accommodation is free of charge. For those 4–8 years, €195 for the three-day package, and €235 for those 9–16 years."},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/8108872\/posts\/default\/7370054673897825786"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/8108872\/posts\/default\/7370054673897825786"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/irishcarman.blogspot.com\/2017\/10\/christmas-getaway-options-in-kilkenny.html","title":"Christmas getaway options in Kilkenny, Wexford"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Brian Byrne"},"uri":{"$t":"https:\/\/plus.google.com\/116839617403063093654"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/-JmsToTSJo20\/AAAAAAAAAAI\/AAAAAAAALkU\/BFRHoXIbiOY\/s512-c\/photo.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-RHzHIFUr_xg\/WfCW_nJI0cI\/AAAAAAABdII\/yO9piTx9TGMp_kFLG2LV4HJhpQlRi8K1QCLcBGAs\/s72-c\/Christmas%2Bat%2BHotel%2BKilkenny.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8108872.post-7999141036314494763"},"published":{"$t":"2017-10-25T11:16:00.001+01:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2017-10-25T11:16:28.334+01:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"electric vehicles"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"renault"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Environment minister goes electric for a week"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-UL_XSe4CgmA\/WfBkZusDEKI\/AAAAAAABdHg\/767yETC1cGscVYweUGNPn4j0QahcX-3yQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/Minister%2BNaughten%2B1.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1095\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"438\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-UL_XSe4CgmA\/WfBkZusDEKI\/AAAAAAABdHg\/767yETC1cGscVYweUGNPn4j0QahcX-3yQCLcBGAs\/s640\/Minister%2BNaughten%2B1.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EDenis Naughten TD, Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment, is driving an electric Renault Zoe ZE 40 during the course of his normal duties this week, \u003Ci\u003Ewrites \u003Cb\u003EBrian Byrne\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E, including between Dáil Éireann and his constituency of Roscommon-Galway.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe Renault Zoe has the longest range of any mainstream electric vehicle, which Renault estimates at up to 300km in real-world driving."},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/8108872\/posts\/default\/7999141036314494763"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/8108872\/posts\/default\/7999141036314494763"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/irishcarman.blogspot.com\/2017\/10\/environment-minister-goes-electric-for.html","title":"Environment minister goes electric for a week"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Brian Byrne"},"uri":{"$t":"https:\/\/plus.google.com\/116839617403063093654"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/-JmsToTSJo20\/AAAAAAAAAAI\/AAAAAAAALkU\/BFRHoXIbiOY\/s512-c\/photo.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-UL_XSe4CgmA\/WfBkZusDEKI\/AAAAAAABdHg\/767yETC1cGscVYweUGNPn4j0QahcX-3yQCLcBGAs\/s72-c\/Minister%2BNaughten%2B1.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8108872.post-1095364276511328411"},"published":{"$t":"2017-10-25T11:12:00.003+01:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2017-10-25T11:13:13.861+01:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"mazda"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Mazda shows off Vision Coupe concept"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/--dLIY5VL_TA\/WfBjm_Y5h2I\/AAAAAAABdHY\/FXSECuiFvE0Wo8nMwnbG3xwh8YaX7z_6ACLcBGAs\/s1600\/mazdaVisionCoupe.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"439\" data-original-width=\"1024\" height=\"274\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/--dLIY5VL_TA\/WfBjm_Y5h2I\/AAAAAAABdHY\/FXSECuiFvE0Wo8nMwnbG3xwh8YaX7z_6ACLcBGAs\/s640\/mazdaVisionCoupe.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EThis is Mazda's latest concept, the Vision Coupe unveiled at this week's Tokyo Motor Show, \u003Ci\u003Ewrites \u003Cb\u003EBrian Byrne\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe sense of 'one-piece' in the styling, which is devoid of any harsh angularities, is a good example of the brand's 'Soul of Motion' design theme.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThere's no indication if this will become a production car, but if it did it would be seriously putting it up to a lot of the luxury coupes currently on the European market."},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/8108872\/posts\/default\/1095364276511328411"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/8108872\/posts\/default\/1095364276511328411"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/irishcarman.blogspot.com\/2017\/10\/mazda-shows-off-vision-coupe-concept.html","title":"Mazda shows off Vision Coupe concept"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Brian Byrne"},"uri":{"$t":"https:\/\/plus.google.com\/116839617403063093654"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/-JmsToTSJo20\/AAAAAAAAAAI\/AAAAAAAALkU\/BFRHoXIbiOY\/s512-c\/photo.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/--dLIY5VL_TA\/WfBjm_Y5h2I\/AAAAAAABdHY\/FXSECuiFvE0Wo8nMwnbG3xwh8YaX7z_6ACLcBGAs\/s72-c\/mazdaVisionCoupe.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8108872.post-8486426920000696938"},"published":{"$t":"2017-10-25T11:10:00.002+01:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2017-10-25T11:10:12.071+01:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"hyundai"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Hyundai Kona pricing, details, revealed"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Ctable cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-etTz2c9iOhc\/WfBiyHcWXeI\/AAAAAAABdHM\/eHe-EbQhr0I0FUBiIGJkhJbUTEwzNR3UQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/hyundaikona.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1068\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"426\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-etTz2c9iOhc\/WfBiyHcWXeI\/AAAAAAABdHM\/eHe-EbQhr0I0FUBiIGJkhJbUTEwzNR3UQCLcBGAs\/s640\/hyundaikona.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EThe Kona pictured at the Frankfurt Motor Show. ©Irish Car+Travel.\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003EHyundai's new Kona small SUV will be on sale in its Irish dealerships from 1 November, priced from €20,995, \u003Ci\u003Ewrites \u003Cb\u003EBrian Byrn\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003Ee.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EIt will be available in four trim levels, the first three of which are powered by 120hp 1.0 turbo petrol engines. A 1.6 petrol automatic is also available.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EA fully electric version, and one powered by a 1.6 diesel, will be available towards the end of next year.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EStandard on all versions are Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, LED Running Lights, Lane Keep Assist, and a Driver Fatigue Warning System.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe Kona is built on a completely new platform."},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/8108872\/posts\/default\/8486426920000696938"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/8108872\/posts\/default\/8486426920000696938"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/irishcarman.blogspot.com\/2017\/10\/hyundai-kona-pricing-details-revealed.html","title":"Hyundai Kona pricing, details, revealed"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Brian Byrne"},"uri":{"$t":"https:\/\/plus.google.com\/116839617403063093654"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/-JmsToTSJo20\/AAAAAAAAAAI\/AAAAAAAALkU\/BFRHoXIbiOY\/s512-c\/photo.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-etTz2c9iOhc\/WfBiyHcWXeI\/AAAAAAABdHM\/eHe-EbQhr0I0FUBiIGJkhJbUTEwzNR3UQCLcBGAs\/s72-c\/hyundaikona.JPG","height":"72","width":"72"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8108872.post-8337979369965058763"},"published":{"$t":"2017-10-24T09:35:00.003+01:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2017-10-24T09:35:40.814+01:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"kia"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Kia's all-new Stonic arrives in Ireland"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-hfcsWC7qomk\/We77CmatVWI\/AAAAAAABdC4\/6XYqYpDeHmgbShG65kBb-C8F1ipHvz0qQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/kiastonic-001.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1067\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"426\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-hfcsWC7qomk\/We77CmatVWI\/AAAAAAABdC4\/6XYqYpDeHmgbShG65kBb-C8F1ipHvz0qQCLcBGAs\/s640\/kiastonic-001.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EKia Ireland has launched its new Stonic here at a starting price of €18,599, \u003Ci\u003Ewrites \u003Cb\u003EBrian Byrne\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe completely new small SUV is available with three petrol and one diesel engine — 1.2 petrol in the K1 entry level, 1.4 petrol and 1.6 diesel in the K2 and K3 grades which are expected to represent the bulk of the sales, and a 120hp 1.0 turbo petrol in the top K4 grade.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EAll grades have a high level of specification, the entry K1 including alloys, Bluetooth, cruise control and 7-inch centre screen. Additions on the K2 include LED day running lights, A\/C and roof rails, while the K3 gains driver assistance systems, a DAB radio and a rear view camera among other items.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EK3 and K4 grades will have the option of specifying a contrasting roof colour.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-lP-Mn_DGExo\/We77C9E3zgI\/AAAAAAABdC8\/4yrwIYR3NGAiLdlOL4UfgDBhn6qkuc6sgCEwYBhgL\/s1600\/kiastonic-002.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1068\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"426\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-lP-Mn_DGExo\/We77C9E3zgI\/AAAAAAABdC8\/4yrwIYR3NGAiLdlOL4UfgDBhn6qkuc6sgCEwYBhgL\/s640\/kiastonic-002.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EThe diesel engine attracts a €2,000 premium over the petrol in the grades where it is available. The Irish distributor expects to sell more petrol than diesel Stonics, a reversal of trend becoming evident in the size of car.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EKia Ireland's MD James Brooks says the brand is aiming to achieve a top six ranking in Ireland in the next few years, from its current eighth place. He said at the Irish press launch that the Stonic target is 1,000-plus units next year and 1,500 in 2019.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe new car is likely to be the Irish company's second biggest model in sales terms next year, he noted, and after that will settle to third place behind the Sportage and cee'd.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-caLOVXxn5yg\/We77D2JFmMI\/AAAAAAABdDE\/WWdvecxL3kMheQtyQsrksGGElqbsuo8lgCEwYBhgL\/s1600\/kiastonic-008.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1067\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"426\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-caLOVXxn5yg\/We77D2JFmMI\/AAAAAAABdDE\/WWdvecxL3kMheQtyQsrksGGElqbsuo8lgCEwYBhgL\/s640\/kiastonic-008.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EHe also pointed out that Kia is the only brand in the top ten in Ireland this year that posted an increased market share and increased sales.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-pCA0-7T0HIY\/We77C9XnAfI\/AAAAAAABdDA\/mZ85BXpWVwU8XQFQviaFNBVEnnSL4jdLACEwYBhgL\/s1600\/kiastonic-003.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"800\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"318\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-pCA0-7T0HIY\/We77C9XnAfI\/AAAAAAABdDA\/mZ85BXpWVwU8XQFQviaFNBVEnnSL4jdLACEwYBhgL\/s640\/kiastonic-003.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/8108872\/posts\/default\/8337979369965058763"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/8108872\/posts\/default\/8337979369965058763"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/irishcarman.blogspot.com\/2017\/10\/kias-all-new-stonic-arrives-in-ireland.html","title":"Kia's all-new Stonic arrives in Ireland"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Brian Byrne"},"uri":{"$t":"https:\/\/plus.google.com\/116839617403063093654"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/-JmsToTSJo20\/AAAAAAAAAAI\/AAAAAAAALkU\/BFRHoXIbiOY\/s512-c\/photo.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-hfcsWC7qomk\/We77CmatVWI\/AAAAAAABdC4\/6XYqYpDeHmgbShG65kBb-C8F1ipHvz0qQCLcBGAs\/s72-c\/kiastonic-001.JPG","height":"72","width":"72"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8108872.post-4516057350826720717"},"published":{"$t":"2017-10-22T22:48:00.000+01:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2017-10-22T22:48:06.541+01:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Motor sport"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Motorsport Ireland weekend round up"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-Im5v8ikwE8M\/We0RuLiQwEI\/AAAAAAAAPTY\/C3ZEo6HztQAGE9kLmUYQmgwTS4xdNkS1ACLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_9549.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1004\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-Im5v8ikwE8M\/We0RuLiQwEI\/AAAAAAAAPTY\/C3ZEo6HztQAGE9kLmUYQmgwTS4xdNkS1ACLcBGAs\/s640\/IMG_9549.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EIreland’s TDC supported Autotest team took runner up position behind old rivals Northern Ireland, in the Ken Wharton Memorial International Autotest at Alcester, in Warwickshire, at the weekend, \u003Ci\u003Ewrites \u003Cb\u003ERichard Burke\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EAfter seven long, demanding tests, totalling well over two thousand seconds, there was just 20 seconds between the two teams from this island, with England, Scotland and Wales trailing behind.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EKilkenny’s Ian White, making his debut in the event, was the star of the Irish team, finishing second in the individual competition behind English veteran Malcolm Livingston, with NI team leader Paul Blair next in line. Leitrim’s David Thompson finished fourth, taking a class win. This was Northern Ireland’s 36th win in the long history of the event, another new record.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E20 year-old Navan driver Keith Donegan finished the final of the Formula Ford Festival at Brands Hatch yesterday in second place, just one tenth of a second behind winner Joey Foster after battling his way through from sixth position on the grid. Earlier, Donegan also finished as runner up in his heat and third in his semi-final, giving him his best results of the year in this blue riband event of the FF1600 class.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EAt Mondello Park, defending Parts for Cars Irish National Rallycross Champion Derek Tohill kept his unbeaten record this year, winning the Super Final well ahead of Noel Greene.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe Kilkenny crew of Enda O’Brien and John Butler (pictured above) have recorded a resounding victory on the Garda Síochána Motor Club’s 2017 Germaines of Baltinglass Mini Stages Rally. They were outright fastest on four of the event’s six stages in their Ford Escort RS, their final margin of victory extending to fifteen seconds.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EPhoto: Johnny Sweeney."},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/8108872\/posts\/default\/4516057350826720717"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/8108872\/posts\/default\/4516057350826720717"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/irishcarman.blogspot.com\/2017\/10\/motorsport-ireland-weekend-round-up.html","title":"Motorsport Ireland weekend round up"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Trish"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/17313574609293725300"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-Im5v8ikwE8M\/We0RuLiQwEI\/AAAAAAAAPTY\/C3ZEo6HztQAGE9kLmUYQmgwTS4xdNkS1ACLcBGAs\/s72-c\/IMG_9549.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8108872.post-8257856435960747094"},"published":{"$t":"2017-10-20T11:39:00.001+01:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2017-10-20T11:39:12.013+01:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"ford"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Drogheda woman wins luxury cruise with Ford"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-x-e0tWEQWhU\/WenSLk-_JxI\/AAAAAAAAPTA\/dEUloG98veUi5LYfYmidTgLZkunYnBLKwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/41%2B172%2Bcruise%2Bwinner.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1224\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"488\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-x-e0tWEQWhU\/WenSLk-_JxI\/AAAAAAAAPTA\/dEUloG98veUi5LYfYmidTgLZkunYnBLKwCLcBGAs\/s640\/41%2B172%2Bcruise%2Bwinner.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003ELynda Hayden from Drogheda, Co Louth, is the lucky winner of a luxury cruise to New York as part of the Ford 100 New Century Sales Event promotion, \u003Ci\u003Ewrites \u003Cb\u003ETrish Whelan\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EOrganised to commemorate 100 years of Ford in Ireland, Lynda won the nationwide competition by taking a test drive in a Ford at her local Ford Dealership, Smith's of Drogheda. She will now get the chance to follow in the footsteps of Ford's founder, Henry Ford, by sailing across the Atlantic on a Cunard cruise-liner.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ELynda is pictured receiving her prize from Ciaran McMahon, Managing Director and Chairman of Ford Ireland; and Nicky Smith, Dealer Principal of Smith's of Drogheda, along with her partner Thomas Hayden and daughter Sarah Hayden.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EFord is currently running a 'Clean Up for 181' campaign that includes a reduction of up to €6,000 on some of Ireland's best-selling cars and up to €4,000 on Ford's commercial vehicle range."},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/8108872\/posts\/default\/8257856435960747094"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/8108872\/posts\/default\/8257856435960747094"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/irishcarman.blogspot.com\/2017\/10\/drogheda-woman-wins-luxury-cruise-with.html","title":"Drogheda woman wins luxury cruise with Ford"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Trish"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/17313574609293725300"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-x-e0tWEQWhU\/WenSLk-_JxI\/AAAAAAAAPTA\/dEUloG98veUi5LYfYmidTgLZkunYnBLKwCLcBGAs\/s72-c\/41%2B172%2Bcruise%2Bwinner.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8108872.post-8236681869408598225"},"published":{"$t":"2017-10-20T08:52:00.004+01:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2017-10-20T08:58:19.928+01:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"insurance"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"road safety"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Take the Liberty route in bad weather"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-iROr18WH2Sk\/WemshO_GQuI\/AAAAAAABc8E\/WlApUG1SjNYhSVTppb3UorYsO9FRMtjmgCLcBGAs\/s1600\/wetweather.jpeg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1067\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"426\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-iROr18WH2Sk\/WemshO_GQuI\/AAAAAAABc8E\/WlApUG1SjNYhSVTppb3UorYsO9FRMtjmgCLcBGAs\/s640\/wetweather.jpeg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003ETake care when driving as we head into the winter season, \u003Ci\u003Ewrites \u003Cb\u003ETrish Whelan\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E. We've already had a taste of what may be to come with Ophelia, Brian, and last week's heavy rain.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe way for motorists to deal with it is basically\u0026nbsp; to use common sense. Which is what Liberty Insurance offers in its check-list for motorists on winter driving.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E1. Be sure to stay up to date on minute by minute weather and traffic reports – that way you’ll anticipate and avoid dangerous roadways.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E2. Strong winds may affect control of your vehicle, particularly high-sided vehicles and motorcyclists so allow extra space on the road. Make sure there is plenty of distance between you and the vehicle in front of you. This should be a minimum of four seconds in heavy rain.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E3. Anticipate gusts. Take special care when driving through areas prone to strong winds or when weather reports predict severe weather.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E4. Watch out for loose objects and fallen branches that may have been blown on to the road.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E5. Use your demister to keep your windscreen clear.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E6. Use dipped headlights at all times when driving.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E7. Stock a Winter Emergency Kit. In the event that you do have to pull over during the storm or find yourself with a broken-down vehicle, be prepared with a winter emergency kit. Recommended items include: a flashlight and batteries, hand-warmers, blankets, drinking water, shovel and ice scraper, jumper cables, and standalone emergency lights or flares.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E8. Finally, don’t panic! Home insurance and motor insurance policies apply as normal in a storm. Insurance cover is not impacted by the weather conditions.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ELiberty Insurance customers can call them on 1850 858 530 to notify of a claim. Their Home Emergency and Breakdown Assistance Teams are also available to their customers.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci\u003E(Photo by\u0026nbsp;Kaique Rocha.)\u003C\/i\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/8108872\/posts\/default\/8236681869408598225"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/8108872\/posts\/default\/8236681869408598225"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/irishcarman.blogspot.com\/2017\/10\/take-liberty-route-in-bad-weather.html","title":"Take the Liberty route in bad weather"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Trish"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/17313574609293725300"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-iROr18WH2Sk\/WemshO_GQuI\/AAAAAAABc8E\/WlApUG1SjNYhSVTppb3UorYsO9FRMtjmgCLcBGAs\/s72-c\/wetweather.jpeg","height":"72","width":"72"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8108872.post-2724626608572696971"},"published":{"$t":"2017-10-19T17:18:00.001+01:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2017-10-19T17:18:53.822+01:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"citroen"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Citroen C3: 30 awards and 200k sales "},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Qw8HIrg_cDQ\/WejQUoGHsaI\/AAAAAAAAPSo\/cUOzRKH9makRLgSupsenmRk7MHG2j6EfACLcBGAs\/s1600\/Citroen%2BC3%2BImage%2B1.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1067\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"426\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Qw8HIrg_cDQ\/WejQUoGHsaI\/AAAAAAAAPSo\/cUOzRKH9makRLgSupsenmRk7MHG2j6EfACLcBGAs\/s640\/Citroen%2BC3%2BImage%2B1.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003ELaunched in November last year, the New C3 has already sold 200,000 units, making it Citroen's best seller, \u003Ci\u003Ewrites \u003Cb\u003ETrish Whelan\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E. With its success, C3 orders were up 64pc in Europe in the first nine months of the year.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EOver 400 units have been sold in Ireland in 2017 year to date. Over 75pc of the car's Irish sales are now petrol showing the reversal of the traditional dominance of diesel sales in this segment for Citroen in Ireland.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EA real eye-catcher, customer choices focused on customisation and technology, symbolic of an 'impulse' buy. Figures show nearly 45pc of orders were for the high-end model (Shine); over 60pc of sales were for the two-tone option; over 55pc of sales had the Airbumps; over 30pc of sales were with an optional coloured interior ambiance, and over 90pc of Irish sales included the Style Pack of Airbumps and bi-tone roof.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe C3 has won 30 awards across Europe to date."},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/8108872\/posts\/default\/2724626608572696971"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/8108872\/posts\/default\/2724626608572696971"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/irishcarman.blogspot.com\/2017\/10\/citroen-c3-30-awards-and-200k-sales.html","title":"Citroen C3: 30 awards and 200k sales "}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Trish"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/17313574609293725300"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Qw8HIrg_cDQ\/WejQUoGHsaI\/AAAAAAAAPSo\/cUOzRKH9makRLgSupsenmRk7MHG2j6EfACLcBGAs\/s72-c\/Citroen%2BC3%2BImage%2B1.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8108872.post-4721560591215323897"},"published":{"$t":"2017-10-19T17:07:00.003+01:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2017-10-19T17:08:27.215+01:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"skoda"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Skoda's offers for 181 Sales Event"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Ctable cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-DV08W2kMzsY\/WejNgnv_AOI\/AAAAAAAAPSY\/X1Vr1weC71I6TgywXbk1EVc87VFhlnrLwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/Rapid%2B2.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"850\" data-original-width=\"1275\" height=\"426\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-DV08W2kMzsY\/WejNgnv_AOI\/AAAAAAAAPSY\/X1Vr1weC71I6TgywXbk1EVc87VFhlnrLwCLcBGAs\/s640\/Rapid%2B2.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ESkoda Rapid\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003ESkoda's 181 Sales Event is being rolled out at the brand's dealerships nationwide until the 31 October, \u003Ci\u003Ewrites \u003Cb\u003ETrish Whelan\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe event will see two new model versions being unveiled at showrooms across the country, the Skoda Rapid and Skoda Citigo.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe Rapid comes with a fresh new face and new equipment which includes LED daytime driving lights, modern touchscreen sound systems and stylish interiors.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe Rapid gets a brand new 1.0 TSI 95bhp petrol engine which delivers diesel-rivalling fuel consumption of 4.5 L\/100kms and annual road tax from €190. Prices start from €19,140 for the duration of the Sales Event. Skoda are offering 0pc PCP finance on all new Rapids.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe Citigo has also undergone a facelift with a fresh new look including body paint colours, wheels and connectivity technology. Prices have remained unchanged, starting from €11,550 for 5-door versions.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EOther incentives and offers across the range are 0pc PCP finance on Fabia, Octavia and Superb. The Scrappage EcoGrant will be available until 31 December offering customers up to €3,750 on older EU1-EU4 diesel engine cars which is mostly made up of diesel cars registered before 2011. This offer is available in combination with the PCP finance rate of up to 1.9pc.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ERay Leddy, Head of Marketing at Skoda Ireland expects strong demand for new cars in 2018. He said they continue to see big demand for their 7-seat Kodiaq SUV and advises customers to place their orders early to avoid disappointment.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe Karoq will arrive in showrooms on 1 December. Half of all Skodas sold are now purchased through the company's finance.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-9-t1Mx5_TYM\/WejNoWyoH2I\/AAAAAAAAPSc\/21q8upWJJwMJYyAODoRCXS0tEjf_w6HFQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/Citigo%2B1.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"848\" data-original-width=\"1271\" height=\"426\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-9-t1Mx5_TYM\/WejNoWyoH2I\/AAAAAAAAPSc\/21q8upWJJwMJYyAODoRCXS0tEjf_w6HFQCLcBGAs\/s640\/Citigo%2B1.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ESkoda Citigo\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/8108872\/posts\/default\/4721560591215323897"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/8108872\/posts\/default\/4721560591215323897"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/irishcarman.blogspot.com\/2017\/10\/skodas-offers-for-181-sales-event.html","title":"Skoda's offers for 181 Sales Event"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Trish"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/17313574609293725300"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-DV08W2kMzsY\/WejNgnv_AOI\/AAAAAAAAPSY\/X1Vr1weC71I6TgywXbk1EVc87VFhlnrLwCLcBGAs\/s72-c\/Rapid%2B2.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8108872.post-8605600971232883666"},"published":{"$t":"2017-10-13T12:45:00.001+01:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2017-10-13T15:35:31.110+01:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"volkswagen"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Volkswagen calendar for Pieta House"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-km1JsdpNflg\/WeCnDUnAcDI\/AAAAAAABcr0\/5NEVyRvBUsoMGrSCn0kzvSoZ8Cx6PGF3gCLcBGAs\/s1600\/VW_Snapshot.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"628\" data-original-width=\"1200\" height=\"334\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-km1JsdpNflg\/WeCnDUnAcDI\/AAAAAAABcr0\/5NEVyRvBUsoMGrSCn0kzvSoZ8Cx6PGF3gCLcBGAs\/s640\/VW_Snapshot.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EA calendar for 2018 produced by Volkswagen Ireland will raise funds for Pieta House, \u003Ci\u003Ewrites \u003Cb\u003EBrian Byrne\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe photographs are selected from 5,000 entries in a competition on Instagram run over two months in the summer.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EEach calendar will cost €10 and all proceeds go directly to Pieta House.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe images include a wedding in a vintage VW camper to scenes from the streets of Dublin, through an adventure in the mountains and all the way to a sunset in Kinsale.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe winners of the competition visited the Volkswagen factory during the summer, as well as receiving a number of technology prizes.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; 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