Record month for electric vehicle sales

Thu, Aug 10, 2023

New figures released by the Society of the Irish Motor Industry show that 4,161 new electric vehicles were registered in July, making it a record monthly total for EV sales in Ireland.

EV sales last month were also up 52 per cent (2,729) on July 2022, while 18,458 new electric cars have been registered so far this year, in comparison to 11,175 on the same period last year.

New Toyota Land Cruiser gets electric power steering

Thu, Aug 10, 2023

Toyota has provided the first look at its new Land Cruiser.

Dacia to spring electric surprise next year

Thu, Aug 03, 2023

Dacia has confirmed the highly anticipated fully electric new Spring model will be launched in Ireland in mid-2024.

Dacia Ireland says this will be a new version, enhanced by several significant improvements in design and equipment to the original Spring, and will be available in many European left-hand drive markets. It is already widely credited with making electric mobility widely accessible in Europe with 120,000 Spring having been sold since its introduction to European left-hand-drive markets in 2021.

Renault launches new Austral E-Tech full hybrid

Thu, Aug 03, 2023

The new Renault Austral E-Tech full hybrid is now available at dealerships throughout Ireland, with prices starting from €45,295.

New Lexus LBX small crossover due in early 2024

Thu, Jul 20, 2023

Orders are set to open in October for the new Lexus LBX small crossover, with the first deliveries expected in early 2024. LBX stands for Lexus Breakthrough Crossover.

See Lexus LBX Luxury Crossover at exclusive preview event at Lexus Galway Showroom

Thu, Jul 20, 2023

Lexus Galway is delighted to unveil the brand new Lexus LBX Luxury Crossover at an exclusive preview event from Saturday July 22 to Tuesday July 25.

New Range Rover Sport SV performance flagship

Thu, Jul 13, 2023

To anyone that knows me, it is no secret the latest Range Rover Sport is one of my favourite cars.

Tyre extinguishers - if your car is targeted don’t drive it

Thu, Jul 13, 2023

German premium tyre manufacturer Continental Tyres’ key piece of advice to any Irish motorist whose vehicle falls victim to the so called ‘tyre extinguishers’ is ‘don’t drive it’.

According to news reports over the past number of weeks, the tyre extinguishers are a network of environmental activists who are waging a protest campaign where they deflate the tyres of SUVs and leave a flyer on the vehicle’s windscreen explaining that they have deflated one or more of the tyres ‘because driving around in urban areas in your massive vehicle has huge consequences for others’.

Electric E-Transit Courier van on the way

Thu, Jul 13, 2023

Ford Pro has recently revealed its new E-Transit Courier, which it describes as a new all-electric commercial vehicle bringing enhanced connectivity and productivity for compact van customers.

All-new Toyota C-HR on the way next year

Thu, Jul 06, 2023

Toyota has given a world premiere their new Toyota C-HR this week and it will go on sale in Ireland next year. It said that the launch of the original Toyota C-HR was a landmark for both them and the European C-SUV segment, in contrast with conventional SUV styling with its dramatic, sharp-edged design closer to the look of contemporary sports coupes.

Renault’s vantastic sales performance continues

Thu, Jul 06, 2023

What a year so far Renault is having with their van sales. Another strong sales performance in May, Renault Group ended the month on the podium and maintained its second position overall for the year to date, behind Ford.

New Mercedes-Benz models arriving

Thu, Jul 06, 2023

Mercedes-Benz Cars Ireland is fully geared to meet its 232-registrations plan with a number of new models arriving between July and December 2023.

Peugeot Ireland teams up with RTE's Kathryn Thomas

Thu, Jul 06, 2023

Peugeot Ireland has named TV and radio broadcaster Kathryn Thomas as its latest brand ambassador.

New BYD Dolphin on the way in September

Thu, Jul 06, 2023

Poised to make big waves on the Irish market when it arrives here in September is the five-seat, all-electric BYD Dolphin C-segment hatchback.

Like the recently introduced BYD Atto 3 SUV, the Dolphin comes to Ireland with attractive pricing, a long list of standard features and the latest battery electric technology.

Tolls across Ireland to increase

Thu, Jun 29, 2023

Tolls on the country’s national road network are to increase from July 1.

Mondello Park and BMW Ireland extend partnership

Thu, Jun 29, 2023

Mondello Park and BMW Ireland have extended their partnership, which will bring two new models to the Irish market, the BMW M240i Coupe and the BMW 218i M Sport Gran Coupe.

Way to prevent drain on electric car batteries

Thu, Jun 29, 2023

In Europe, all electric vehicles are tested against a standardised metric for range. The Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicle Test Procedure (WLTP) measures the range of all electric vehicles.

It does this while the car is travelling at an average speed of 46.3km/h in summer temperatures from a 100 per cent to zero per cent state of charge.

Electric E-Transit Courier van on the way

Thu, Jun 22, 2023

Ford Pro has recently revealed its new E-Transit Courier, which it describes as a new all-electric commercial vehicle bringing enhanced connectivity and productivity for compact van customers.

Driving for work - summer safety tips

Thu, Jun 22, 2023

With the arrival of summer, roads become busier with bicycles, motorcycles, caravans, agricultural vehicles, visiting tourists, and increased traffic congestion. It is crucial to exercise extra caution and vigilance, particularly during school holidays when more children are present, as their actions may be unpredictable due to their limited awareness of vehicle-related dangers.

New all-electric Maxus eDeliver 7 van unveiled

Thu, Jun 22, 2023

Maxus has unveiled the eDeliver 7, its newest all-electric commercial offering for right-hand drive markets.

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