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Funky Cat pounces in for Irish customers

A new Chinese electric car has gone on sale in Ireland with a name that will certainly cause instances of “a what?” response when owners mention their new motor, writes Brian Byrne. The Funky Cat is built by Ora, an electric cars subsidiary of Great Wall Motors and is being distributed here by the IM Group. There are currently dealers in Dublin, Cork and Galway — the Linders Group, Blackwater Motor Group, and Connolly Motors respectively. Available with two range options, the model prices start at €31,995 after subsidies for the 300 PRO 48kWh version with a rated range of 310km. A 400 PRO+ version has a rated range of 420km from its 63kWh battery and costs €39,995. A 5-year unlimited mileage warranty is standard, and the battery is warranted for eight years or 160,000km. The styling is retro in places, especially the front end which has a deliberately soft look to keep with the marketing emphasis on the Funky Cat being a ‘companion’ and ‘friend’ for its owner. In size, while the stylin

How Do Bad Neighbors Affect Home Prices?

Have you ever moved because of a bad neighbor? Maybe the tenants above you like to tap dance late at night, or your next-door neighbors throw loud parties every weekend. What about the building resident that sets off the fire alarm every morning making breakfast? The great part about renting property is that, in these situations, it’s easy to pick up and leave. Unfortunately, if you purchase a home next to a bad neighbor, you’re in it for the long haul, especially if they own their property, too. Here are a few ways that a bad neighbor can influence the price of your home. Curb appeal If you don’t live in a neighborhood with an HOA, there’s probably no regulation on how your neighbors choose to decorate their home and lawn. And, while it sounds great to have no regulations, that also means your neighbor has a right to let their grass grow to an absurd height or let an old vehicle sit on the front yard for 20 years. This can actually lower the price of your home, and may also scare away