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The Irish Sun
20-07-2025
- Automotive
- The Irish Sun
Lidl's middle aisle bargain will stop your car from getting scuff marks & keeps interior dry – plus it costs just £5.99
THIS middle aisle bargain from Lidl can help keep the inside of your car clean, clear and dry. Anyone who finds their car boot in a state of constant filth and clutter will want to Advertisement 2 Ultimate Speed Car Boot Mat Credit: Lidl 2 Night-time photograph of Lidl supermarket at Heacham Credit: Alamy The "Ultimate Speed Car Boot Mat" is designed to It doesn't matter whether you have a The mat "can be cut to size for all standard vehicle types", Lidl's website says. It also boasts anti-slip spikes underneath to make sure the Advertisement read more in motors The BARGAIN BUY The product is designed to be stain and water repellent. It also has a "profiled area to keep moisture away", according to the vendor's website. The mat can be bought from Lidl for just £5.99, and has a three year warranty. Advertisement Most read in Motors Exclusive It's not the only cheap buy that can help motorists make the most of their cars. Those with little or no air conditioning can benefit the most from a £1.35 Aldi kitchen essential . The wet rag can be stored in the freezer overnight and then placed in front of your car's air vent. Advertisement It will prevent hot air in the vehicle from being blown around the car.
The Irish Sun
11-07-2025
- Automotive
- The Irish Sun
Ultra rare Pagani that's one of just 10 in world being built with speeds of 217mph is set to sell for eye-watering price
AN INCREDIBLE rare Pagani capable of clocking speeds of 217mph is set to sell for an eye-watering price. The Huayra Codalunga Speedster is one of just 10 manufactured and will set petrolheads back £2.5million. Advertisement 5 The new Pagani Huayra Codalunga Speedster is set to sell for a whopping £2.5million Credit: Jam Press/Pagani 5 It is one of only 10 models available to buy Credit: Jam Press/Pagani 5 The aesthetic was inspired by racing cars of the 1950s and 60s era Credit: Jam Press/Pagani The motor comes complete with a 864bhp V12 engine paired with a seven-speed gearbox. The hypercar can clock an electrifying top speed of 217mph and is inspired by the eye-catching racing cars of the 1950s and 60s. Its exterior is beautifully handcrafted and is finished with a metallic mint green. Open the front doors and you'll be greeted by hand-stitched leather seats and solid-milled metals. Advertisement read more in motors The Pagani is kitted out with carbon-ceramic brakes, avional wheels and Pirelli Trofeo R tires. Deliveries are expected to take place in 2026. A spokesperson for Pagani stated: 'A sculpted profile, a light soul, a distinctive character. 'This is the Huayra Codalunga Speedster: an open-air interpretation of the coupé version that won the Design Award at the 2023 Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este. Advertisement Most read in Motors Exclusive 'Created by the Pagani Grandi Complicazioni division, the project was sketched by Horacio Pagani as a tribute to clients seeking the perfect balance between elegant forms and powerful performance. 'Only ten examples will be built, fully homologated for road use worldwide, with deliveries scheduled to begin in 2026. Iconic British car brand to begin 'new era' with 'urban SUV' to be launched next year 'A tailor-made journey, shaped through complete harmony between the client and the Pagani team, led by Horacio himself. 'No limits to personalization: concepts, forms, materials, colors, finishes. Advertisement 'The only boundary is the imagination of those who dream of a truly unique, one-of-a-kind car.' It comes after an ultra-rare Lamborghini supercar inspired by the F-15 fighter The stunning sports car's 6.4-litre V-12 engine, rated with 660 horsepower, can go from zero to 60mph in just 3.4 seconds. Advertisement With just 2,500 miles on the clock, the silver It last hit the Unusually for motors, the car's value has climbed with time, originally hitting the market for £954,000 plus taxes back in 2019. 5 Deliveries are expected to take place in 2026 Credit: Jam Press/Pagani Advertisement 5 The vehicle is kitted out with carbon-ceramic brakes, avional wheels and Pirelli Trofeo R tires Credit: Jam Press/Pagani
The Irish Sun
07-07-2025
- Automotive
- The Irish Sun
Drivers facing five-mile queues on major motorway after broken down tanker lorry ‘catches fire' during rush hour
COMMUTERS are facing lengthy delays on a major motorway this morning after a broken down tanker reportedly caught fire. Drivers on the M62 are being met with queues as long as five miles heading eastbound from Greater Manchester to Yorkshire during the peak of rush hour today. Advertisement One lane is currently closed between Junction 22 at Saddleworth and Junction 23 at Huddersfield, leading to 45-minute queues for motorists. Some drivers are also facing delays on the westbound carriageway approaching the scene. In a post on X, a spokesperson for National Highways Yorkshire said: "M62 eastbound between J22 Saddleworth and J23 Huddersfield West Yorkshire. "Lane closed due to a broken down tanker lorry. Advertisement "West Yorkshire Police and our traffic officers are on scene. "Recovery arranged and en-route. 45 min delay and five miles of congestion." A post on the Inrix traffic monitoring system added: "Long delays and one lane closed due to vehicle fire on M62 Eastbound from J22 A672 (Rishworth Moor) to J23 A640 New Hey Road (Huddersfield). "The breakdown has now caught fire. Traffic slow on opposite side likely due to onlookers." Advertisement Most read in Motors Exclusive More to follow... For the latest news on this story keep checking back at The Sun Online is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Like us on Facebook at 1 Commuters are facing lengthy delays on the M62 this morning Credit: National Highways Advertisement
The Irish Sun
04-06-2025
- Automotive
- The Irish Sun
I drove updated Renault Austral… it's a decently priced, edgier version of old model that's a great choice for families
IT will never be a darling of the chic Renault set like the trending 4 and 5, but Austral has been given another season to try and reel in the punters, now with more contemporary looks and boosted refinement. Being one of arguably seven SUVs in Renault's line-up doesn't help the sensibly-sized Austral stand out from the crowd. Advertisement 3 Austral isn't as trendy as Renault's 4 or 5 – but it's back with sharper styling and slicker refinement to win over families 3 The front and rear ends have been substantially redesigned and successfully banish that uninspiring vibe the previous generation gave off 3 The mega comfy new seats are a revelation here. Love at first sit But Renault likes to call this 'choice', not overkill. Bosses swear blind their SUVs don't compete with each other but rather complement. Regardless of Gallic spin, we do agree that choice is a good thing. Austral is the last Renault to receive the brand's latest design language, and with that it is ultimately a facelift of the 2022 car rather than an all-new motor. Advertisement READ MORE ROAD TESTS The front and rear ends have been substantially redesigned and successfully banish that uninspiring vibe the previous generation gave off. Cleaner, edgier, more posh. As a full-hybrid – that's one without a plug – it's capable of taking you up to 683 miles on one tank of gas thanks to its frugal 1.2-litre turbo engine, pair of electric motors and diddy 2kWh battery, which combine to deliver out a brilliant 58mpg. It also does it with notably more comfort than before. The mega comfy new seats are a revelation here. Love at first sit. Advertisement Most read in Motors Exclusive Sound insulation has been significantly bolstered to deliver decently hushed progress. And the upgraded gearbox and suspension dial out the sub-premium edges of the older model's ride and handling – despite my test car rocking the big new 20in alloy rims option. The Sun's Motors Editor Rob Gill takes the new electric Renault 5 for a spin It also comes loaded with the full Google suite, including Google Maps navigation and Google Assistant voice control, with handy over-the-air software updates through the 12in portrait touchscreen so things can only get better yet. While there is only one automatic powertrain available there will be three trim levels from launch that starts with the £35k Techno. Advertisement The line-up tops out with the £39k Iconic Esprit Alpine. Austral Season 2 is out August and well worth putting on your watchlist That's pretty decent pricing for a decently efficient, decent looking, decently tech'd-up SUV that will take 527 litres of family junk in the trunk. Austral Season 2 is out August and well worth putting on your watchlist. KEY FACTS: RENAULT AUSTRAL E-TECH Price: £35,000 Engine: 1.2-litre turbo petrol hybrid Power: 200hp 0-62mph: 8.4 secs Top speed: 111mph Economy: 58mpg Co2: 109g/km
The Irish Sun
15-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Irish Sun
Huge car brand revives iconic model as ‘complete package' EV two years after being discontinued
A HUGE car brand is reviving an iconic model as a 'complete package' EV - just two years after it was discontinued. Toyota's C-HR model first Advertisement 2 Toyota are reviving a former model - do you know which one? Credit: Toyota 2 The Toyota C-HR originally launched in 2016 Credit: Jayson Fong Meanwhile the previous C-HR model came The 2026 model, which is coming to the US, will be a fully electric crossover. Car buffs will know the C-HR initially arrived Stateside for the 2018 model season - only to be discontinued four years later. In contrast to the former gas iteration, this new C-HR brings a 74.7-kilowatt-hour battery pack and two electric motors. Advertisement Read more on Toyota This means the vehicle boasts a 388 horsepower - as well as a 0-60 mph time of 5.0 seconds. Those familiar with the former C-HR will rediscover the familiar four-door coupe set up. Although this time around, the model features contemporary upgrades alongside a new face. Interior features include a 14-inch touchscreen, 4G Wi-Fi hotspot and wireless Apple CarPlay. Advertisement Most read in Motors Exclusive As of writing, Toyota has not yet unveiled cost details for the new 2026 Toyota C-HR. It is not the first time the car giants have brought back a former model with a new twist. Inside Toyota's UK production plant as it builds five MILLIONTH motor since first Carina E rolled off the line in 1992 Last year, Toyota These plans came ten years after the forgotten model had been discontinued. Advertisement The Japanese manufacturer's second electric, it was expected to rival the Volvo EX40, Peugeot e-3008 and Mini Aceman. The Urban Cruiser was created after Toyota and Suzuki teamed up, making it very similar to Suzuki's e-Vitara.
