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Archive for May, 2009

Road to Ruin

Tuesday, May 26th, 2009

27th May 2009

This week David Labanyi tells us how a lack of funding could lead to even worse Irish roads. Paddy has been driving the Jaguar XF Diesel but Michael doesn’t think it is good enough to take on it’s German rivals which leads to a lively discussion! We also talk about the insane delays for NCT tests.

Finally,Ford have made an outstanding claim which Paddy and Michael have decided to put to the test by going on a long, very long, road trip.

Get all the details on this weeks Irish Times Torque Radio sponsored by Bridgestone.

 
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Fast Cars - Cheap

Tuesday, May 19th, 2009

Kyle has been driving the Porsche 911 GT3 and Paddy the BMW Z4. Which is better? Hear the lads comments.

Back to reality Killian Doyle is an expert in buying classic cars and gives us tips on some of the amazing bargains to be found around. We also have news on UK Scrappage, VW and Porsche merger and the condition of road haulage trucks in Ireland.

Hear it all on the Torque Radio podcast this week.

 
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Mini v Mito

Tuesday, May 12th, 2009

With such interest in hybrid/electric cars we talk to the ESB about how they intend to power them!

We also chat to Lexus Ireland MD about their new hybrid technologies and Michael follows up his review of the Alfa Romeo Mito. Is it as good as the Mini?

The answer and all this weeks news is on Torque Radio. Click play to listen.

 
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Grand Prix

Tuesday, May 5th, 2009

6th May 2009

This week we’re talking about the big Chrysler news story, Irelands A1 Grand Prix win, the new Mercedes E-Class Coupe and we hear from TD Simon Coveney about his views on electric cars.

 
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