New Mercedes-Benz CLA arrives from €53,425

Thu, May 07, 2026

The third generation of the Mercedes-Benz CLA has just gone on sale in Ireland, and is the first of 42 new models and variants from the brand set to come to market here between now and 2028.

New ID. Polo arriving in Ireland

Thu, May 07, 2026

Volkswagen has revealed the new ID. Polo arriving in Ireland later this year for less than €20,000.

Farizon launches new electric van

Thu, May 07, 2026

Farizon has launched its new V7E medium-sized electric van to join the larger SV in its range.

Pricing announced for new Leapmotor SUV

Thu, Apr 30, 2026

Leapmotor has announced pricing for the new B10 Hybrid EV and is set to arrive in Ireland in the coming weeks.

Leading causes for CVRT failures revealed

Thu, Apr 30, 2026

The top three reasons for Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness Test (CVRT) failures in 2025 have been revealed.

Volvo's ES90 has Scandi class

Thu, Apr 30, 2026

Volvo has not had the smoothest of electric vehicle transitions. You may have read elsewhere of software issues such as problems with driver assistance systems, inconsistent functioning of digital keys, error messages and issues with charging and air conditioning. While my lived experience with the brand's EVs has been by no means a disaster, I did expect much better.

Isuzu debuts new 2.2-litre diesel pick-up

Thu, Apr 30, 2026

Isuzu has introduced a new 2.2-litre turbo diesel D-Max pick-up.

New Micra officially launched

Thu, Apr 30, 2026

Nissan has officially launched the new fully-electric Micra as the brand continues the story of the car that first hit Irish roads some 40 years ago.

Opel Frontera returns as value for money family car

Thu, Apr 23, 2026

Bulky, heavy and utilitarian are all suitable adjectives for the original Opel and Vauxhall Frontera of the '90s. An off-roader that could be bought with a 2.3-litre turbo diesel engine and later on a 3.2-litre V6 petrol engine. How many cars of that ilk are on the market today?

Cupra launches used-car programme

Thu, Apr 23, 2026

Cupra has launched its own approved used-car programme.

Every Cupra Approved Used vehicle undergoes a comprehensive inspection by trained technicians. The Cupra Approved Used programme spans the full model line-up, giving drivers access to a range of pre-owned models from petrol and diesel to plug-in hybrid and fully-electric.

Cupra lifts lid on its smallest car

Thu, Apr 23, 2026

Cupra has unveiled the brand's smallest car yet, the Raval.

World Car of the Year announced

Thu, Apr 16, 2026

The BMW iX3 has been crowned the World Car of the Year for 2026 at an awards ceremony in New York last week.

An international jury of 98 motor journalists named the iX3 as the winner ahead of 57 competing vehicles across all powertrain categories. That jury also named the iX3 as the World Electric Vehicle of the Year.

Cupra lifts lid on its smallest car

Thu, Apr 16, 2026

Cupra has unveiled the brand's smallest car yet, the Raval.

MG launches Europe's first semi-solid-state battery

Thu, Apr 16, 2026

Solid-state batteries have long been viewed as the pinnacle of the electric vehicle technology, with claims that a full charge can be achieved in around nine minutes.

Skoda expands Superb range

Thu, Apr 09, 2026

Skoda has introduced a new 200kW plug-in hybrid powertrain to the Superb hatchback variant.

New Ford electric van revealed

Thu, Apr 09, 2026

Ford has revealed its new electric van, the Transit City.

The brand's newest electric van is designed to offer a cheaper entry-point to its existing line-up. Built under a joint partnership with China's Jiangling Motors Corporation (JMC), the Transit City sits on a 56kWh battery with a claimed range of up to 254km.

Volkswagen to recall near 100,000 vehicles due to fire risk

Thu, Apr 09, 2026

Volkswagen is recalling almost 100,000 of its electric vehicles due to issues linked to battery modules.

According to Germany’s motor vehicle authority (KBA), who is overseeing the recall, the defect can lead to reduced driving range and may pose a fire risk. The recall notices affect almost 75,000 vehicles from Volkswagen Group's ID. series, as well as around 20,000 Cupra Born models produced between February 2022 and August 2024.

Kia creates a real buzz with PV5 Cargo

Thu, Mar 26, 2026

Kia has an ambitious target of becoming a top three player in full-electric vans. While Ford, Mercedes-Benz, Renault and the Stellantis group lead the electric van market, their respective models are based on combustion engine conversions, compared to Kia’s dedicated electric vehicle platform.