It has been a very long time since a race meeting was abandoned, due to bad weather, at Kirkistown. Unfortunately, such was the case on Saturday afternoon. All qualifying sessions and the first five races were run but by then poor visibility…
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Sunday 21 September saw Rehaghy House, just outside Aughnacloy, host its first ever Cars and Coffee event. Rehaghy House which is a local landmark with all conquering views of the surrounding countryside was originally built in 1824 for Captain Maine. …
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Caravan and Motorhome Club Towcar of the Year 2026 – Victory for Volkswagen’s Perfect Passat…
by Graham October 24, 2025The Volkswagen Passat R-Line 2.0 TSI 204PS DSG has won this year’s overall trophy and been crowned Caravan and Motorhome Club Towcar of the Year 2026. The Passat also claimed victory in the Family Towcars and Caravan weight 1300kg-1500kg categories. It…
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Honda first launched the HR-V just before the turn of the millennium and I recall ‘Joy Machine’ being used at the time when marketing the then funky looking SUV. But ceasing sales just six years later, it maybe wasn’t all…
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Launched around five years ago the latest fourth-generation Sorento from Kia receives major updates with a refreshed exterior and interior design, and an expanded specification line-up in the brands bid to challenge the premium car market. The updated Sorento takes…
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At just over twenty years old the Suzuki Swift reached a huge milestone this year by achieving accumulated global sales of ten million units whilst winning awards across the world along the way. Now in its fourth generation, I got…
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Subaru are renowned for their rugged demand and ability no matter the terrain, hugely popular with those in the farming and equestrian community, its trio of offerings now become four thanks to the addition of the Japanese makers first electric…
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A fifth Bushwhacker win by almost two minutes was a ‘dream’ result for Patrick O’Brien who took in the 50th anniversary rally as part of a trip back home to Omagh from his now place of work in Australia, writes…
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KGM Motors UK strengthens Northern Ireland presence with John Barr Cars KGM in Antrim…
by Nathan Hylands October 3, 2025KGM Motors UK, formerly SsangYong, is pleased to welcome John Barr Cars KGM to its expanding dealer network. Based in Antrim, Northern Ireland, John Barr Cars brings over two decades of trusted automotive experience and a well-earned reputation for customer-first…
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Established by Andrew Johnston in 2007, Blackwater Graphics, which is located between Comber and Ballygowan recently hosted its annual charity barbecue in aid of the Ulster Rugby Foundation. Vehicle graphics and motorsport livery have been the bread and butter from…