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?
Read more ...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.
Read more ...Cupra lifts lid on its smallest car
Thu, Apr 23, 2026
Cupra has unveiled the brand's smallest car yet, the Raval.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...Cupra lifts lid on its smallest car
Thu, Apr 16, 2026
Cupra has unveiled the brand's smallest car yet, the Raval.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...Skoda expands Superb range
Thu, Apr 09, 2026
Skoda has introduced a new 200kW plug-in hybrid powertrain to the Superb hatchback variant.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...BMW unveils i3 Neue Klasse
Thu, Mar 26, 2026
BMW has revealed the new all-electric i3, the second model from the brand's 'Neue Klasse' makeover after the iX3 SUV.
Read more ...X-Trail upgraded for 2026
Thu, Mar 19, 2026
Nissan has introduced a model year update for it X-Trail SUV for 2026.
Read more ...Lexus ES Luxury Saloon to launch at Galway showroom
Thu, Mar 19, 2026
Lexus Galway is launching the brand new ES Luxury Saloon at an exclusive preview event taking place in their Galway Showroom, Ballybrit, this weekend on Friday, March 20 and Saturday, March 21.
Read more ...Defender breezes to summit of Little Sugar Loaf
Thu, Mar 19, 2026
Land Rover Ireland pulled out all of the stops last week when it hosted a media drive at the 800-acre Killruddery Estate in Co Wicklow, which saw a convoy of Defender Hard Top commercials reach the summit of the Little Sugar Loaf mountain.
Read more ...New Dacia model revealed
Thu, Mar 19, 2026
Dacia has unveiled its new Striker estate model.
Full details on the model won't be made known until June, but the brand has said the new Striker will be available as a hybrid, a 4x4 hybrid, and LPG-powered. It has also revealed that the new model is 4.62-metres in length, which makes it longer than the Bigster SUV it is based on.
New electric Mercedes-Benz unveiled
Thu, Mar 19, 2026
Mercedes-Benz has revealed its new all-electric VLE.
Read more ...All-new battery electric Toyota C-HR+ arrives at Tony Burke Motors
Thu, Mar 12, 2026
Tony Burke Motors has announced the arrival of the all-new Toyota C-HR+.
Read more ...Refreshed Cupra Born revealed
Thu, Mar 12, 2026
Cupra has revealed the next generation of its Born electric hatchback.
Read more ...Ford adds plug-in power to best-selling Ranger
Thu, Mar 12, 2026
Given Ford's recent decline as a serious passenger car brand, the continued success of its Ranger pick-up has never been more important.
Read more ...Nissan Leaf crowned WWCOTY 2026
Thu, Mar 12, 2026
The new Nissan Leaf has been named the overall winner for 2026 by Women’s Worldwide Car of the Year (WWCOTY).
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