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02/10/2026

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The Vauxhall Astra VXR Mk5 wasn’t just quick for its time — it’s st...

02/10/2026

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No other Yank comes close. The Mustang shows up everywhere — used a...

02/10/2026

NI Motoring Trivia
Neck and neck for 1st place as best loved manufacturer network for sales support in Northern Ireland.
TrustFord won Best Customer Service at the 2024 NI Motor Industry Awards, beating every other franchised dealer group in the province. This is a manufacturer-backed net-work (Ford), so the award directly reflects Ford’s reputation for sales support in NI.
Roadside Garages — representing Kia, Hyundai, Peugeot — won Best Customer Service (Franchised Dealer) in 2025. They also won Franchised Dealer of the Year, reinforcing their reputation for customer care.

01/10/2026

01/10/2026

NI Motoring Trivia: Eddie Irvine is the most famous Northern Irish race car driver, and the reason is simple: he’s the only Northern Irish driver ever to become a genuine global Formula One star, with results, controversy, and personality that pushed him into international fame.
Why Eddie Irvine stands above the rest
Formula One success — Irvine raced in F1 from 1993–2002, driving for Jordan, Ferrari, and Jaguar. He won four Grands Prix and scored 26 podiums, an achievement no other Northern Irish driver has matched.
Nearly became World Champion — In 1999, he finished runner-up in the F1 World Drivers’ Championship, just two points behind Mika Häkkinen. This remains the closest any driver from Northern Ireland has ever come to winning the title.
Ferrari era fame — Driving for Ferrari during the Schumacher years made him a household name worldwide.
Media personality — After retiring, Irvine stayed in the public eye through TV appearances, business ventures, and his famously outspoken personality.

30/09/2026

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When the first generation Nissan GT R (R35) landed in 2007, it didn...

30/09/2026

NI Motoring Trivia
The Ford Mustang is the most popular American car in Northern Ireland,
NI’s insurance market makes Mustangs far easier to insure than:
Challenger/Charger (US imports, high risk category)
Camaro (rare, expensive parts)
Corvette (specialist insurance)
This massively boosts Mustang ownership.

29/09/2026