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Archive for July, 2009

Sat Nav

Tuesday, July 28th, 2009

29th July 2009

This week find out about some peculiar problems Sat Nav units suffer in Ireland along with our tips on which are the best.

Slightly more expensive is the new BMW 760iL. Paddy has been driving this €227,000 beast and wonders why he bothered. Take a look at our picture gallery of the car and make up your own mind.

We also chat about the differences in getting car finance during the recession and the new Lexus rumour doing the rounds!

All this packed into 20 minutes of Torque Radio. Click the play button or download to listen.

 
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No Deal?

Tuesday, July 21st, 2009

With a number of car dealers going under, what happens if you’ve placed a deposit on a motor or your car is being serviced as they close? Will you get your money or car back? Dermot Jewell fills us in. We also find out more about new hydrogen fuelled cars being planned by Mazda and will Paddy pass our engine test?

It’s all on Torque Radio. Click below to play or download.

 
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Out With The Old

Tuesday, July 14th, 2009

Jay Leno on his soft spot for Jags and the new XJ; Opel’s designers and engineers on two years creating the new Astra; and the merits of Ford’s Focus v VW’s Golf .

 
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New Merc: a touch of class?

Tuesday, July 7th, 2009

Peugeot defends its diesel hybrid crusade; will Nissan’s electric dream ever become a reality; and we debate the merits of the new Mercedes E-Class.

 
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