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Pictures from the Frankfurt Motor Show 2011

Posted by Shane Teskey on 14 September 2011 in Featured, New Cars | No comments

Motorcheck went along armed with a fully charged digital camera and a pair of comfortable shoes to capture the amazing cars on show at this years event.

Auto Badges, Leapers, Indian Heads and Trumpet Tooters

Posted by Shane Teskey on 13 September 2011 in Specialist Cars & Clubs | No comments

Motorcheck takes a look at the history of the car hood ornament and its popularity before we got worried about the pedestrians who got in their way.

The Concept of Concept Cars

Posted by Shane Teskey on 6 September 2011 in New Cars | No comments

A recent preview of Ford’s concept EVOS prompted us to wonder about showcars generally, so we took a look at the history of the showcar, from the probably practical to the downright bizarre.

Tequila Fuel Sunset in Ireland, The Smooth Taste of the New B-Class and Fishing for Next Years Buyers

Posted by Shane Teskey on 30 August 2011 in New Cars, News | No comments

This week we look at some stats for FlexiFuel Sales, take a gander at the new Mercedes B-Class and tip our hat to a new service offer from VW Ireland. All this while drooling over the new Bentley Continental that’s due to make its debut in Frankfurt shortly.

Range Rover Evoque to Rival ‘Ordinary Saloons’

Posted by Shane Teskey on 23 August 2011 in New Cars, News | No comments

With the new Range Rover Evoque denizens of the not-quite-so-rich-anymore better parts of Britain and Ireland’s cities will have a chance to roll out in something that doesn’t reek of carbonised environment.

Galloping Go-Juice, Three Rugby Men in an MX-5 & Top Gear Caught Tinkering

Posted by Shane Teskey on 15 August 2011 in News | No comments

It was a busy week – The AA painted a bleak picture on motoring costs, Mr. Ford (himself) paid a visit to Cork, Kia launched their new Picanto and the Top Gear team were caught tinkering with a Nissan Leaf.

Scam Warning for Irish Motor Trade

Posted by Shane Teskey on 11 August 2011 in How we've helped | 1 comment

Larry Dunne at Walden Leasing is warning Irish traders of a gang ordering cars and tyres in his name.

All Hail Arturas, Champion of Cyclists

Posted by Shane Teskey on 9 August 2011 in News | No comments

Despite the shameless PR stunt by Arturas Zuokas last week there was some interesting news ahead of the Frankfurt Motor show.

The new generation Honda Civic will be featured alongside Mazda’s CX-5 and BMW will have two close-to-production concepts from its new ‘i’ Series electric / hybrid division.

Doldrums Season

Posted by Shane Teskey on 29 July 2011 in New Cars, News | No comments

The Ford Focus reclaims the top spot, anticipation rises for Frankfurt 2012, the Jaguar E-Type is 50 years old and Saab is warned against getting involved in organised crime. It’s been a busy week!

Court Rules on Side of Consumer Against GE Money

Posted by Shane Teskey on 28 July 2011 in Ask the Experts, Used Car Buying Tips | No comments

An interesting ruling in the High Court yesterday could make it easier for car owners to terminate their hire purchase agreements but don’t expect to get away scot free!