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Archive for November, 2009

Flood!

Tuesday, November 24th, 2009

If your car is caught in a flood how much damage might it cause and can you claim on insurance? We have the answers.

Also this week Paddy is in Germany to talk to BMW about the launch of the new 5 series and we preview the potential winner of this years European Car of the Year.

It’s all on this weeks Torque Radio, the Irish Times Motors Podcast. Click play below to listen now, download the mp3 to listen later or use the link to the right to subscribe free with iTunes.

 
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Storm

Tuesday, November 17th, 2009

We look over a stormy week in motors as we discuss the closure of Belgard Motors and the pros and cons of a scrappage scheme in the upcoming budget. On the more positive side we hear about the new Mercedes SLS AGM from Kyle Fortune in Italy and Paddys been driving VW Bluemotion in Germany.

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M50 is Watching

Tuesday, November 10th, 2009

Concerns have been raised about data kept on motorists using the M50 who have chosen not to register. We investigate.

Kyle Fortune raises eyebrows with news of the BMW Hybrid, Justin Hynes looks ahead to major changes in Formula 1 next year and in a web exclusive we hear about AC/DC’s long fascination with cars.

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Electric Speed

Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009

Electric cars are far from boring as the Tesla Roadster floors us with it’s performance. Ben Oliver drives the speedy monster which is available now!

Clifford Coonan checks in from China on the fate of Volvo which may be taken over by Chinese firm Geely and which is the most eco friendly mode of transport. Conor Walsh from UL fills us in on planes, trains, automobiles and how even cycling has a CO2 emmission!

It’s all on Torque Radio this week. Click play below to listen now or download the mp3 to listen later.

 
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