Opel Astra wins prestigious Red Dot Award 2023

Thu, Apr 27, 2023

A panel of 43 experts has awarded the new Opel Astra a Red Dot Award 2023 in the product design category, adding yet another accolade to its growing international trophy cabinet.

New electric car registrations jump 49 per cent

Thu, Apr 27, 2023

Electric cars are on the rise in Ireland this year with 9,303 new electric cars having been registered compared to 6,235 last year.

That represents a 49 per cent increase on the same period in 2022, while last month 3,421 new electric vehicles were registered compared to 1,924 in March 2022.

VW goes all-in with new fully electric models

Thu, Apr 27, 2023

The Volkswagen brand has a new and ambitious target of 80 per cent fully electric vehicle sales in Europe by 2030.

Its latest model to unveil in camouflage near-production format was the ID.7. It is being referred to by the international media as the new Passat-sized electric saloon. And we can expect to see the full production-ready model unveiled later this month.

New Alfa Romeo Tonale Plug-in Hybrid Q4 debuts

Thu, Apr 20, 2023

The Tonale Plug-In Hybrid Q4 is a milestone in Alfa Romeo’s “zero to zero” process, which will take it from being a zero per cent electrified brand at the start of 2022 to being a zero-emissions 100 per cent electric brand in 2027.

VW goes all-in with new fully electric models

Thu, Apr 20, 2023

The Volkswagen brand has a new and ambitious target of 80 per cent fully electric vehicle sales in Europe by 2030.

Bank warns of rise in motorway text scams

Thu, Apr 20, 2023

A leading Irish bank has warned about a rise in fraudulent text messages, with fraudsters pretending to be a motorway operator and sending messages urging customers to pay outstanding toll charges or update account details.

Opel Astra wins Red Dot award in 'Production Design' category

Thu, Apr 20, 2023

A panel of 43 experts has awarded the new Opel Astra a Red Dot Award 2023 in the "Product Design" category, adding yet another accolade to its growing international trophy cabinet.

As one of the world's largest design competitions, the Red Dot Award has been recognising innovative design for over six decades, this year evaluating products from 60 countries. The new Opel Astra, Continental Tyres Irish Compact Car of the Year 2023, German Compact Car of the Year 2023 and a Golden Steering Wheel 2022 award-winner, impressed judges at first sight, with its bold and pure design.

Nissan extends FAI vehicle deal until 2026

Thu, Apr 13, 2023

Nissan is to continue as the official vehicle partner of the Football Association of Ireland for a new three-year term up to 2026.

Is this the world’s cheapest electric car?

Thu, Apr 13, 2023

Shanghai manufacturer SAIC claims to produce the world’s cheapest electric vehicle.

New electric Ford Explorer engineered and built in Europe

Thu, Apr 13, 2023

Ford has revealed its new all-electric Explorer. It is a bold new vehicle that combines German engineering with striking American style.

Connolly Motor Group brings new EV brand to the west

Thu, Apr 06, 2023

The Ora dealer network in Ireland has been completed with the appointment of Connolly Motor Group to cover the west of the country from a new showroom in Galway.

Thousands of cars on Irish roads without an NCT certificate

Thu, Apr 06, 2023

An estimated 375,000 cars on Irish roads were without a valid certification of roadworthiness last month, and there are now reports the Road Safety Authority is in negotiations with NCT operator Applus over the potential imposition of fines.

When asked recently by Independent.ie if fines would be levied, the RSA would not discuss specific details, as the contract with Applus is commercially sensitive.

Kia Niro is Women’s World Car of the Year

Thu, Apr 06, 2023

The Kia Niro has been named as the overall winner in the 2023 Women’s World Car of the Year.

New Volkswagen ID 2 electric car breaks cover

Thu, Apr 06, 2023

The recently revealed new Volkswagen ID 2 all small electric concept car will have a claimed possible range of about 450 kilometres from a 56kWh battery.

Gridlock grows

Thu, Apr 06, 2023

London drivers experience the worst congestion in the world, travelling at an average of just eight mph during rush hour.

Motorists in the North West experience the second and third worst congestion in the UK, as Manchester and Liverpool have an average travel speed of 13mph and 14mph respectively, during peak times.

New Renault Kangoo E-Tech van on the way

Thu, Mar 30, 2023

Following the arrival of the new Renault Kangoo van in December, the all-electric Renault Kangoo E-Tech goes on-sale here this month.

Changes for company vehicle tax

Thu, Mar 30, 2023

The Government has announced temporary changes to how Benefit-in-Kind (BIK) is charged on company cars and vans.

Stylish Maxus T90 is the first all-electric pickup

Thu, Mar 30, 2023

Padraic Deane
The Maxus T90 EV is the first electric pickup to go on sale here. Unveiled here by the UK and Ireland distributors, the Harris Group, at last year’s CV Show in Britain, it is now on sale here.

VW goes all-in with new fully electric models

Thu, Mar 23, 2023

The Volkswagen brand has a new and ambitious target of 80 per cent fully electric vehicle sales in Europe by 2030.

DRIVING HISTORY

Thu, Mar 23, 2023

Bríd Ní Chonghóile is a native of Ceathrú na gCloch in the Mayo Gaeltacht. She is CEO of Gaillimh Le Gaeilge, the body which promotes Galway as a bilingual city. Bríd drives a Dacia Sandreo Stepway.

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