MG's HS plug-in hybrid is a solid performer
Thu, May 22, 2025
There is a fair case to be made that we are going to see a resurgence in plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV). This powertrain is essentially a bridge for those who want to stick with a combustion-engine car, while dabbling in the world of electric driving.
Read more ...Hyundai Inster named 2025 World Electric Vehicle
Thu, May 22, 2025
The Hyundai Inster has been honoured with the title of 2025 World Electric Vehicle. This accolade was announced at the recent 2025 World Car Awards ceremony, held during the New York International Auto Show.
Read more ...Bank of Ireland new Xpeng finance partner
Thu, May 22, 2025
Bank of Ireland Finance has been announced as the exclusive finance partner of Xpeng, the latest electric vehicle offering from China to land in Ireland.
Read more ...Convertible summer sales surge
Thu, May 22, 2025
Irish drivers are rolling the top down and soaking up the sun as convertible sales continue to surge each summer. New analysis by vehicle history check expert Cartell.ie, highlights this growing trend, supported by recent SIMI data.
Read more ...Fiat driving Olympic performance with Team Ireland sponsorship
Thu, May 22, 2025
The Olympic Federation of Ireland and Fiat have announced a new four-year partnership, which will see the iconic Italian car brand become the official car partner of Team Ireland through the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games and the Los Angeles 2028 Summer Olympic Games.
Read more ...New Grandland SUV plug-in hybrid scores high for range
Thu, May 22, 2025
Ahead of the first units arriving in Ireland this summer, Opel has said that the plug-in hybrid has undergone a range test that saw the brand’s flagship SUV model cover a total of 1,115km on just one tank filling combined with a fully charged battery.
In real world driving, the official WLTP test cycle for the new Grandland Plug-in Hybrid gave a combined range of up to 897km, of which up to 87km are purely electric.
Read more ...All-electric Toyota C-HR+ to arrive in Ireland later this year
Thu, May 22, 2025
Toyota has revealed its next fully-electric model, the C-HR+, which is set to launch in Ireland by the end of this year.
Read more ...Toyota reveals bZ4X Touring
Thu, May 22, 2025
Toyota has unveiled the new bZ4X Touring, an estate version of the already available bZ4X SUV.
Read more ...BMW iX gets update
Thu, May 22, 2025
First introduced in 2021, the all-electric BMW iX has received an upgrade for 2025, which includes a refreshed sportier design, increased system power output and a significant boost in range.
Read more ...BYD impresses again with Sealion 7
Thu, May 22, 2025
The Sealion 7 is the fifth BYD model to launch in Ireland in the past two years, joining the Atto 3, Dolphin, Seal, and Seal U PHEV. But it doesn't stop there, as MDL, the Irish distributor for BYD, recently told us that it expects three further models to launch here in 2025, with a B-segment hatchback and an E-segment SUV to follow in 2026.
Read more ...Jeep Compass now electric
Thu, May 22, 2025
Jeep has revealed the latest version of its Compass SUV, a vehicle that has been sold over 2.5 million times worldwide since its debut in 2006.
Read more ...Discover and test the Toyota Commercial Vehicle range at Tony Burke Motors Open Week
Thu, May 15, 2025
Tony Burke Motors in Ballybrit is holding a Toyota Commercial Vehicle Open Week from Monday, May 19 to Saturday, May 24.
Read more ...New RS models complete Skoda Enyaq range
Thu, May 15, 2025
Skoda has revealed the new the all-electric Enyaq RS and Enyaq Coupé RS to complete their Enyaq range.
Read more ...BYD impresses again with Sealion 7
Thu, May 15, 2025
The Sealion 7 is the fifth BYD model to launch in Ireland in the past two years, joining the Atto 3, Dolphin, Seal, and Seal U PHEV. But it doesn't stop there, as MDL, recently told us that it expects three further models to launch in 2025, with a B-segment hatchback and an E-segment SUV to follow in 2026.
Read more ...CVRT failure stats point to tyres
Thu, May 15, 2025
Over 50,000 Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness Testing (CVRT) tests were failed because of 'wheels and tires' in 2024.
Read more ...BYD impresses again with Sealion 7
Thu, May 08, 2025
The Sealion 7 is the fifth BYD model to launch in Ireland in the past two years, joining the Atto 3, Dolphin, Seal, and Seal U PHEV. But it doesn't stop there, as MDL, recently told us that it expects three further models to launch in 2025, with a B-segment hatchback and an E-segment SUV to follow in 2026.
Read more ...Citroen reveals new C5 Aircross
Thu, May 08, 2025
Citroen has unveiled its new second-generation C5 Aircross due to arrive in Ireland by the end of the year.
Read more ...DS Automobiles official partners of Ireland Fashion Week
Thu, May 01, 2025
DS Automobiles Ireland has been announced as the official vehicle partner of the inaugural Ireland Fashion Week (IFW), taking place this October.
Read more ...Mercedes-Benz shows off new van concept
Thu, May 01, 2025
Mercedes-Benz has offered a first glimpse into their concept model 'Vision V'.
Read more ...Ireland's cheapest EV now even cheaper
Thu, May 01, 2025
The Dacia Spring is now available from just €15,990 to cement its position as Ireland's cheapest electric vehicle.
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