CorkIndependent.com Motoring Feed http://www.corkindependent.com Thu, 04 Dec 2008 06:11:57 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://www.corkindependent.com/images/M_images/joomla_rss.png http://www.corkindependent.com CorkIndependent.com Motoring Feed http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3407&Itemid=96 Alfa Romeo Ireland has recently announced the pricing of its new sporty compact, the new Alfa MiTo. The MiTo sees the return of Alfa Romeo to a segment it has not competed in for some years. The Alfa MiTo is available to order in Ireland from November at prices from A18,995 before delivery charges, for deliveries in January. Thu, 27 Nov 2008 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3408&Itemid=96 The Opel Insignia has been named Car of the Year 2009 (COTY) by a panel of car journalists from 23 countries, recognizing the mid-sized car as revolutionary for the brand. The Car of the Year is a designation given by 59 senior motoring correspondents from 23 European countries. They chose the Insignia from a tough field of 37 contenders in this year's competition. Twenty journalists gave the Insignia top score, to help it score an impressive 321 votes. The Ford Fiesta... Thu, 27 Nov 2008 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3385&Itemid=96 The AA has released shocking findings that show that 18.5 per cent of second hand cars imported into Ireland from the UK have had their mileage doctored. AA believes that the practice, called clocking, has got much worse in recent years. The analysis is based on a survey of 3,000 registration numbers and vehicle records for cars imported from the UK in 2008. Thu, 20 Nov 2008 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3362&Itemid=96 Weather conditions have recently turned frosty, leaving motorists searching for their ice scrapers. So with that in mind, here's a pre-winter checklist for drivers seeking to avoid a frosty welcome: Prepare the vehicle for winter early. In autumn have the anti freeze checked, replace damanged wiper blades, stock up on de-icer, add a frost inhibitor to the screen wash and buy a window scraper and tea cloths: one to clear condensation and dirt from the inside windows and one to... Thu, 13 Nov 2008 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3346&Itemid=96 Time was literally turned back last weekend as daylight savings came to an end along with the Irish summer. But, while many of us enjoyed the chance to sleep an hour longer, Irish Advanced Motorists / IAM Fleet warns there are potential dangers that come with the changing of clocks and increased darkness. Thu, 06 Nov 2008 10:11:55 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3345&Itemid=96 When it comes to rush hour there is little room for manoeuvre in Cork as was demonstrated last week when a quay wall collapsed on the Lower Glanmire Road leading to widespread traffic chaos across the city. Thu, 06 Nov 2008 10:10:56 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3288&Itemid=96 As autumn brings a change in the colour of leaves, motorists also  need to be aware of the hazards brought about by changing road conditions,  says Irish Advanced Motorists /  IAM Fleet.  Thu, 23 Oct 2008 09:00:00 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3289&Itemid=96 AS the nation collectively gets up off the floor following the near-knockout blow delivered by last week´s Budget, it is motorists who will be feeling particularly sore this week. Thu, 23 Oct 2008 09:00:00 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3269&Itemid=96 Can you feel it? The long Irish Winter looming large and ominously over our heads? The nights slowly creeping its way into our daylight hours. Which of course brings with it some inherent dangers for drivers on the road, because, of course, being able to see the road is a big help in avoiding danger. Thu, 16 Oct 2008 09:15:00 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3268&Itemid=96 According to the AA the number of motorists calling them out because they have run out of fuel has increased by 17 per cent so far this year. Thu, 16 Oct 2008 09:14:04 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3243&Itemid=96 I'd like to say it's a surprise, but to be honest it isn't really. Apparently Nostradamus predicted it and so did Russell Grant. Thu, 09 Oct 2008 09:02:24 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3217&Itemid=96 This is not only the Deal of the Week, it's the Deal of Ireland and is offered by The Mazda Centre at Turners Cross Motors. We price checked this vehicle Tuesday on Carzone.ie and it was the cheapest in Ireland by €4905!! So if you miss this Italian bargain you will cry in your bolognaise! Thu, 02 Oct 2008 09:45:29 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3216&Itemid=96 Apart from slowing or stopping your car, have you ever wondered what else happens when you press the footbrake? Thu, 02 Oct 2008 09:44:23 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3215&Itemid=96 The apparent conversion of national governments across the western world to a new kind of uber-socialism that even Karl Marx probably could not have envisaged is certainly proof-positive that we are living in changing times. Thu, 02 Oct 2008 09:43:44 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3187&Itemid=96 Sometimes it's difficult to stay positive, it really is. With world financial markets collapsing and the USA turning into a socialist state it seems nothing is the same anymore. Thu, 25 Sep 2008 09:26:47 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3162&Itemid=96 With all the torrential rain we've been having lately this is one form of extreme driving most of us will probably be faced with. Driving in floods, of course should be avoided if at all possible. If you do find yourself driving when flooding is likely to occur there are a few things to bear in mind. Thu, 18 Sep 2008 09:08:12 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3161&Itemid=96 There has been much talk in the media in recent years about the impact of foreign motorists driving on Irish roads. Thu, 18 Sep 2008 09:07:21 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3160&Itemid=96 Whether you want to save money or save the planet, there has never been a better time to look at how you can cut your motoring costs. Halfords, the specialist car parts and accessories retailer has come up with some simple steps to getting more mileage for your money. Thu, 18 Sep 2008 09:05:49 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3138&Itemid=96 With so much value no available in the second-hand market there’s never been a better time to buy a used car. Thu, 11 Sep 2008 10:40:45 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3137&Itemid=96 So September is upon us and you know what that means. Yes indeed, the traffic will be back with a vengeance. Thu, 11 Sep 2008 10:39:35 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3136&Itemid=96 Model: Alfa Romeo 156 Year: 2005 Price: €15,750 Where: Grandon Car Sales, Glanmire, Tel: 021 482 1874 Web: www.grandons.ie Thu, 11 Sep 2008 10:35:23 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3105&Itemid=96 Looking after your car's bodywork is something that's easily done and can make it much easier to sell your car or trade it in when the time comes. Thu, 04 Sep 2008 09:12:56 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3104&Itemid=96 So September is upon us and you know what that means. Yes indeed, the traffic will be back with a vengeance. Thu, 04 Sep 2008 09:12:07 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3103&Itemid=96 Model: Hyundai Santa Fe Year: 2005 Price: €19,850 Where: Cavanagh's of Charleville, Limerick Road, Charleville, Cork, tel: 1850 500 301 / 087 236 9703, email: thomasneligan@cavanaghs.com or visit www.cavanaghs.com (http://www.cavanaghs.com) Thu, 04 Sep 2008 09:10:46 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3083&Itemid=96 As previously discussed in Mr Fix It a dead battery is a common problem. Once you’ve established that the battery needs changing you can change it yourself quite easily and here’s how. Thu, 28 Aug 2008 13:56:32 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3081&Itemid=96 According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency transportation accounts for some 14 per cent of greenhouse gas emissions, that’s transport by the way, not just cars. Thu, 28 Aug 2008 13:52:01 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3080&Itemid=96 Model: Focus C-MAX 1.6I ACTIV Year: 2005 Price: €14,950 Where: Abernethys, Cork Road, Midleton, Tel: 021 463 3633, Email: info@abernethys.net Thu, 28 Aug 2008 13:44:17 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3047&Itemid=96 With more people opting to spend their holidays touring the country rather than jetting abroad, Cork Mazda dealers, O’Briens Garage (Midleton) and Looney Car Sales (Macroom) have put together some handy travel preparation tips to ensure you will have a safe and enjoyable journey. Thu, 21 Aug 2008 11:13:44 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3046&Itemid=96 Tarawatch, the campaign group who oppose the building of the new M3 motorway in County Meath because they say it adversely impacts on the Hill of Tara are throwing their toys out of the pram. Thu, 21 Aug 2008 11:13:02 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3023&Itemid=96 The word alternator sounds a bit like terminator and you should fear hearing a mechanic mentioning it with equal dread. Thu, 14 Aug 2008 09:01:09 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3022&Itemid=96 You may, or may not be aware that from the end of this month the infamous toll barriers on Dublin's M50 will be removed which should ease somewhat the chronic congestion that plagues the capital's ring road. Thu, 14 Aug 2008 09:00:24 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2993&Itemid=96 When it comes to saving yourself some money, looking after your car is one way that you can make a big difference. Thu, 07 Aug 2008 09:09:22 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2992&Itemid=96 Some things never change. The August Bank Holiday comes round again, the weather is crap and the government are telling us to slow down. Thu, 07 Aug 2008 09:08:32 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2973&Itemid=96 Remember that phrase "soft landing"? It was one that was invented right here in Ireland about a year ago. You don't hear it much anymore though, mainly because it is a makey-upy word without true meaning. Thu, 31 Jul 2008 09:44:52 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2972&Itemid=96 Model: Audi, A3, Sportback Year: 2008 Price: €31,500 Where: Newmarket Motors, Main St, Newmarket, 029 60100, www.newmarketmotors.ie (http://www.newmarketmotors.ie). Thu, 31 Jul 2008 09:41:56 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2971&Itemid=96 RAC Inspections survey reveals 85% of buyers are fooled by shiny paintwork. The latest survey from RAC Inspections reveals that many people think they know a thing or two about cars when looking to buy. Thu, 31 Jul 2008 09:40:35 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2970&Itemid=96 Twenty five 'special edition' Micra 25 cars have been released to celebrate the Nissan Micra's 25th birthday next Monday. Straight from the production line, the procession of brightly decorated 'Micra 25' special edition vehicles will feature at this week's London Motor Show. Thu, 31 Jul 2008 09:39:35 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2969&Itemid=96 A new UK motoring survey has shown that many motorists risk incurring additional repair bills and increased running costs by not checking their oil regularly or using the wrong type. Thu, 31 Jul 2008 09:38:53 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2968&Itemid=96 BMW has announced that a new 3 Series model has been revised for September. The new car features a new interior and exterior appearance to combine with its impressive engines and driving dynamics. The model also comes with all of BMW's EfficientDynamics technologies for best-in-class economy and emissions. Thu, 31 Jul 2008 09:37:29 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2967&Itemid=96 Ford has unveiled more details of the new Fiesta model due in Ireland later this year. The new Fiesta was developed in Europe for customers around the world. Ford claim that it extends core Fiesta values of style, efficiency and value for money. Thu, 31 Jul 2008 09:36:16 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2966&Itemid=96 As soaring fuel prices continue to hit the headlines, motorists need to look at ways to get the more value out of every tank of petrol. Regardless of your choice of vehicle, there are techniques you can use to save fuel and at the same time minimise your impact on the environment. These techniques are part IAM Fleets Advanced Driving courses. Thu, 31 Jul 2008 09:35:38 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2965&Itemid=96 Nissan has added more appeal to the Navara with the addition of the new Aventura X-Back version. This latest incarnation of the Navara comes with a hard top, reversing sensors, load bed and tailgate liner to add to the specification list. Thu, 31 Jul 2008 09:34:22 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2964&Itemid=96 Seat has launched the new Ibiza model in Ireland, based on a new a new platform, more space and new 'Arrow Design' styling. Seat believes that this latest car will set new standards in the supermini segment given its competitive price of €14,850 before delivery charges. Thu, 31 Jul 2008 09:33:19 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2963&Itemid=96 What is claimed to be the world's only crash-tested and highway-certified electric car was revealed at the British International Motor Show last week. The new TH!NK city car offers zero emissions, zero CO2, low cost of ownership and silence. The car has a top speed of 100km/hr (65mph) and an in-town range of 200km (126 miles) on a full charge. Thu, 31 Jul 2008 09:32:02 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2962&Itemid=96 Ford has jumped into the SUV market with the new Kuga that is set to impress. The new model offers a high specification level, with good economy and keen pricing. And with a low CO2 rating the Kuga is a new mid-size SUV contender. Michael Moroney reports. Thu, 31 Jul 2008 09:31:10 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2924&Itemid=96 If you are driving abroad this summer take care! French Gendarmes show no mercy to tourists, Germans won't let you insult them down and the Spanish insist on spare spectacles. The roads are good quality and safe, but look out for tolls and be prepared for seriously expensive fuel costs... In fact quite a few of our Continental neighbours have some quirky laws on their statute books, and most of them are far better at enforcement than the casual Irish. Thu, 24 Jul 2008 09:15:36 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2923&Itemid=96 You may not be aware of it but in a year or so's time the road infrastructure of this country will be utterly transformed. Thu, 24 Jul 2008 09:13:35 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2900&Itemid=96 With environmental considerations coming to the forefront when choosing a new car we take a look at the issue of the environmental labelling of cars thanks to Sustainable Energy Ireland (SEI). Thu, 17 Jul 2008 09:07:50 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2899&Itemid=96 The gardaí do a very good job, it's often said. It's a pat politician's response and is often parroted in the media. Often trotted out when a nightclub owner in Donegal has been fitted up or somebody has been shot, "the vast majority of our gardaí do a very good job". Thu, 17 Jul 2008 09:05:07 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2871&Itemid=96 To make your trip safer and more enjoyable when driving in a country that you are not familiar with, Irish Advanced Motorists/IAM Fleet offers the following general guidelines. Thu, 10 Jul 2008 09:12:51 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2870&Itemid=96 Ireland to many of it's more sentimental devotees as the Emerald Isle, a land of green mountains, bucolic countryside, leprechauns and donkeys. Thu, 10 Jul 2008 09:11:22 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2869&Itemid=96 Mike Darcy was born in Macroom, and after leaving school moved to Cork and studied law in UCC. While early in his legal career as a solicitor, DJing was simply a hobby that paid the bills. However Mike eventually decided to join the entertainment business full time and founded Sam's Entertainments- now one of Cork's leading Event Management companies. Thu, 10 Jul 2008 09:09:46 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2843&Itemid=96 Rust has always been a problem for Irish car owners, due to our maritime climate the problems it can present can often be more pronounced here than elsewhere. Thu, 03 Jul 2008 08:54:56 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2842&Itemid=96 Last week, transport ministers from Britain, Ireland and Northern Ireland met at Stormont to make a joint declaration on banned drivers. Thu, 03 Jul 2008 08:54:05 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2819&Itemid=96 Always install the seat tightly, using your body weight to tighten and fasten the seatbelt. There should be no more than one inch of movement in the seat from side to side or forward. Each time you place your child in the seat, give it a tug to make sure it is still secure. Thu, 26 Jun 2008 09:02:41 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2818&Itemid=96 Getting around in Ireland has never been too easy, a combination of geography, population density and poor economic performance have transpired to make travelling for generations of Irish people a one-way affair, principally out of the country. Thu, 26 Jun 2008 09:00:21 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2795&Itemid=96 If no leaks are apparent, the radiator cap should be pressure tested to make sure it is holding the specified pressure. If the spring inside the cap is weak the engine will lose coolant out the overflow tube every time it gets hot. Thu, 19 Jun 2008 09:42:40 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2794&Itemid=96 People need to be told the bleedin' obvious it seems. In these nanny-state times the people of the world's richest countries need to be instructed, cosseted and protected from their own stupidity. It may also be that in these politically beige times that governments don't have much else to do apart from helping the rich get richer and widening the level of inequality between the poorest and wealthiest among us. Thu, 19 Jun 2008 09:41:26 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2793&Itemid=96 Ask anyone in Cork to name twp or three car dealers and the likelihood is that Grandons of Glanmire will be one that springs to mind. Thu, 19 Jun 2008 09:39:46 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2792&Itemid=96 Model: Bentley Continental V-12 flying Spur Year: 2008 Price: €269,950 Where: Nyhan Motors, The By-Pass, Bandon Tel: 023 20000, web: www.nyhanmotors.ie (http://www.nyhanmotors.ie) Thu, 19 Jun 2008 09:38:33 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2759&Itemid=96 Toyota is encouraging Avensis buyers to look at their 1.6 litre petrol engine value in advance of the VRT changes. Toyota claims that buyers can save up to €1,600 on Avensis and €730 on Auris Petrol models. Thu, 12 Jun 2008 10:56:08 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2758&Itemid=96 The Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) has produced a simple question and answer booklet on the implications of the changes in the VRT and Road Tax rates. This provides some additional information for car buyers in order that you can make an informed decision in good time. Thu, 12 Jun 2008 10:55:45 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2757&Itemid=96 At this stage and before the new tax rates are applied, the changes mean that it is important to examine a new car offer before the July 1st deadline. The car of your choice may go up or down in price following this date. Thu, 12 Jun 2008 10:54:28 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2756&Itemid=96 Your local car dealers will pay the VRT tax when you complete the deal for your new car and then you have to arrange your annual road tax with your local authority. The rate of road tax will also be changing from July 1st. Thu, 12 Jun 2008 10:44:15 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2755&Itemid=96 The VRT makes up a significant part of the price that you are quoted at your motor dealers. This VRT is a tax applied by the Revenue Commissioners based on what is called the Open Market Selling Price (OMSP) of the car. Thu, 12 Jun 2008 10:36:28 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2754&Itemid=96 From the start of next month the Government has introduced a new car taxation system which changes the way car tax is calculated when you buy a new car and changes the way your annual road tax rate is calculated on your new car from then on. The new system is based on the Carbon Dioxide (CO2) emissions from the car engine. It has been introduced to encourage us to buy and drive cleaner cars. Thu, 12 Jun 2008 10:35:49 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2722&Itemid=96 Replacing of 10% of cars, vans and buses in Ireland with currently available models of hybrid and battery electric vehicles could reduce national CO2 emissions by 0.35 million tonnes annually - the equivalent of removing emissions from over 100,000 cars on Irish roads. Thu, 05 Jun 2008 11:04:36 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2721&Itemid=96 If you were hoping that the government might lend a helping hand with the soaring cost of fuel you can think again. Thu, 05 Jun 2008 11:03:10 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2720&Itemid=96 Nobody ever thinks the worst will happen to them, but what if it does? Thu, 05 Jun 2008 11:01:17 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2694&Itemid=96 Long car journeys test even the most patient of drivers. Here are some tips on how to reduce stress and tiredness and cope with lengthy trips on the road. Thu, 29 May 2008 09:56:01 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2691&Itemid=96 I don’t want to be alarmist, but it seems to me that the end of the world may well be nigh. Thu, 29 May 2008 09:52:36 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2690&Itemid=96 Billy Kelleher is a Fianna Fáil TD for the Cork North Central constituency and is also the Minister of State with responsibility for Labour Affairs. Thu, 29 May 2008 09:50:41 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2654&Itemid=96 Preparing for a long journey Preparing the Car Packing the Car Thu, 22 May 2008 10:09:21 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2653&Itemid=96 The world of motoring was shaken to its foundations last week when a new study was published focusing on a particular aspect of road safety. Thu, 22 May 2008 10:06:49 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2652&Itemid=96 Simon Coveney is a Fine Gael TD for Cork South Central. He was first elected in a 1998 by-election following the death of his father Hugh Coveney. He was re-elected at the 2002 and 2007 general elections and also served as an MEP from 2004 to 2007. He is currently Fine Gael’s front bench spokesperson for communications, energy and natural resources. Thu, 22 May 2008 10:03:05 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2651&Itemid=96 Citroen’s new C5 which lands at dealerships this week is a new and competitive offering from the French car company. The new C5 comes with a high level specification package, modern styling and now the bonus of competitive pricing. Thu, 22 May 2008 10:01:19 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2644&Itemid=96 New figures from Thatcham, the UK Motor Insurance Repair Research Centre, show popular ‘City Cars’ as the least effective in saving the occupant from debilitating whiplash injury in the event of low speed rear end collisions. Thu, 15 May 2008 10:10:47 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2643&Itemid=96 Doing your own oil change is one of the more complicated things to attempt for the DIY mechanic but it’s not impossible. Thu, 15 May 2008 10:09:29 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2642&Itemid=96 Transport 21, the Government’s much hyped and little thought out super plan for delivering what in most developed countries would be considered an acceptable transport system is already dead. Thu, 15 May 2008 10:07:33 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2640&Itemid=96 Munster and Ireland Rugby Star, Tony Buckley was educated first in Boher Bui Comprehensive and then Newbridge College, where he played lock on the senior side for two cup campaigns reaching the Leinster Senior Cup semi final in 1999. Thu, 15 May 2008 10:04:20 +0100