Shop around for best car insurance deals

Thu, May 11, 2023

Whether you've been driving for years or are a new driver itching to get on the roads, the law requires you to have third-party insurance at a minimum. You can be prosecuted, fined up to €5,000, or even face court if you are caught driving without insurance - and it's possible your car could be taken or destroyed.

Potholes cause up to half of windscreen chips

Thu, May 11, 2023

Potholes are the cause for nearly half of windscreen chips in the UK, according to new research from Autoglass.

All-new Renault Kangoo E-Tech van is electric

Thu, May 11, 2023

The all-electric Renault Kangoo E-Tech went on-sale here recently. It follows on from the arrival of the all-new Kangoo van last December. It is a good time for the brand with Renault vans sales riding high here in Ireland and throughout Europe.

The electric Kangoo E-Tech was also named the ‘Small Electric Van of the Year’ at the Company Car & Van Awards 2023. Renault says that awards won reaffirms the new-generation Kangoo E-Tech as a great choice for SMEs who are considering swapping from a conventional van to a more efficient, yet equally usable, all-electric version. It goes on sale in Ireland next month (March).

100,000th Polestar 2 delivered to Irish customer

Thu, May 11, 2023

Swedish EV brand Polestar has delivered its 100,000th produced Polestar 2, with the milestone model being collected by Tony Lanigan from Castleknock in Dublin.

KD Autoparts — helping keep your car shipshape

Thu, May 11, 2023

The best way to avoid any potential problems with your car is to put together a checklist and then get along to KD Autoparts or get on to www.kdautoparts.com which will have everything you need to make sure your car is shipshape.

Bí ag faire amach do na nithe seo a leanas | Here are the main things to look for:

New BMW i5 to go on-sale here by year-end

Thu, May 11, 2023

The all-new BMW 5-series (i5) will break cover shortly. It is being built in Germany. The all-electric 5-Series will be launched in October, going on-sale in Europe soon after, so possibly available here in right-hand drive from the year-end. The all-new i5 will target competitors such as the Mercedes EQE, Tesla Model S, and Audi E6.

DRIVING HISTORY

Thu, May 11, 2023

Gary Leonard is the Clerk of Course for Corrib Oil Galway International Rally

New all-electric Maxus eDeliver 7 van unveiled

Thu, May 11, 2023

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

Ford adding all-new Wildtrak X and Tremor to Ranger line-up

Thu, May 11, 2023

Ford Pro is introducing the all-new Ranger Wildtrak X and Ranger Tremor to Europe’s best?selling Ranger pickup family, creating their broadest-ever model choice.

Bold new Kia EV9 to take on some big SUV names

Thu, May 11, 2023

The imposing and boldly styled new Kia EV9, its first three-row electric flagship SUV. Kia describes it as offering sophisticated elegance inside and out. It will use the marketing line ‘Here to reshape the way we move.’ when it launches the new model. It will go on sale here in Ireland late this year.

BYD’s new electric Atto 3 SUV debuts here in Ireland

Thu, May 11, 2023

Globally renowned Chinese auto maker BYD, the world’s leading manufacturer of new energy vehicles and power batteries (whose name stands for ‘Build Your Dreams’), has just introduced a new brand and new technology to the Irish market with the arrival of their all-new, all-electric BYD Atto 3, a c-segment SUV.

New all-electric Volvo EX90 flagship here early 2024

Thu, May 11, 2023

Volvo says that the new EX90 it revealed towards the end of last year represents a firm stake in the ground for their transformation towards becoming a pure electric car brand by 2030.

All-electric E-Transit Courier van on the way

Thu, May 11, 2023

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

GWM Ora Funky Cat now in Ireland

Thu, May 11, 2023

A brand new electric vehicle has recently been launched into the Irish market, which aims to go up against the likes of the VW ID.3, Hyundai Kona, Fiat 500e, and the Cupra Born.

New MG4 EV goes on sale

Thu, May 11, 2023

The MG4 EV has launched in Ireland, and is available from €27,495.

5-star Green NCAP rating for Nissan Ariya

Thu, May 11, 2023

The impressive Nissan Ariya, which is on sale here from €48,995, has just achieved the maximum five-star rating in the Green NCAP. Nissan says that it has confidently reaches a Weighted Overall Index (WOI) of 9.6.

New Audi Q8 e-tron luxury electric SUV

Thu, May 11, 2023

With the e-tron, Audi entered the world of e-mobility in 2018, marking the start of the electric future for the German brand.

Electric Volkswagens hitting the right chords

Thu, May 11, 2023

Volkswagen's impressive and growing electric vehicle range is hitting all the right chords with Irish motorists.

The German brand led the way in EV sales in Ireland last year, with its ID.4 topping the electric vehicle sales charts here for the second year running, selling 2,983 units in 2022. The smaller ID.3 also boasted sales of 924 units last year.

Opel Mokka-e gets more range, power and a new name

Thu, May 11, 2023

The Opel Mokka-e has become even more powerful and efficient - and it even has a new name.

Six new electric Skoda models by 2026

Thu, May 11, 2023

Skoda Auto has revealed plans to grow its battery electric vehicle (BEV) line-up to a total of six models by 2026. This is letting their customers know that that it is intent on a strong EV offering going forward.

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