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In the jungle
THERE IS STILL a notable sparkle in the eyes of sisters Denise and Shirley Delaney as they reminisce on two months spent voluntarily working in the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Sanctuary in Borneo recently. Conditions might have been uncomfortable with biting insects a constant irritation, and a simple shower was a luxury, but none of that really mattered once Shirley and Denise found themselves holding a baby orangutan only a few months old.
This BMW has the X-factor
I GOT plenty of admiring glances during my weekend with the new BMW X1 - there aren't that many on the road over here (yet) and it certainly is a stand-out vehicle.
Drivers taking risks on frosty mornings
WITH icy weather continuing across Ireland, a survey has shown that one in three drivers admit hitting the road on frosty mornings without being able to see out of their windscreen properly.
Geneva debut for Honda's single occupant concept vehicle
THE revolutionary Honda 3R-C concept will make its world debut in Geneva, alongside the EV-N concept which makes its European debut at the show.
Nissan increase Scrappage discounts
NISSAN have just increased their Scrappage discounts by a further €1,000 on their qualifying range of new cars.
Fresh new design for the Kia Magentis
THE next generation Kia Optima (known as 'Magentis' in our market) will make its public world premiere at the New York International Auto Show early next month.
SPAREPARTS
? THE European Commission has proposed a new law to cut average CO2 emissions from vans. It wants to set van manufacturers a 'fleet average' target of 175g CO2/km, or 42.8 miles per gallon. The requirement would be phased in from 2014, when the average emissions from 75% of a manufacturer's new vans would have to comply, rising to 80% in 2015 and 100% in 2016.
MB Auctions – the new way to buy and sell a vehicle in the South East
MB AUCTIONS is a new independent car auction enterprise, operating from a state of the art facility, located in Enniscorthy.
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- The most beautiful car of 2009
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Water will cost you, but is it just another tax?
BRENDAN HOWLIN believes the Government proposal to introduce metering is 'a tax by another name'...
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Maintenance of water system costs millions
IT WILL COST Wexford County Council €7.1 million...
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