May EV sales double up on last year
Thu, Jun 22, 2023
New figures released by the Society of the Irish Motor Industry show 1,725 new electric vehicles were registered during the month of May - more than double the number registered in May 2022 (743).
There have also been 12,875 new EVs registered so far this year, up almost 56 per cent (8,258) on the same period last year. However, that still accounts for just 17 per cent of overall Irish new car registrations.
Read more ...New look and added tech for Audi A6 and A7
Thu, Jun 22, 2023
The Audi A6 and Audi A7 model lines are being updated for the 2024 model year.
Read more ...New look NCT certificate now released
Thu, Jun 15, 2023
The National Car Testing Service has commenced the issuing of a new-look NCT certificate.
Read more ...Toyota Ireland’s hybrid electric drivers' initiative
Thu, Jun 15, 2023
Toyota Ireland initiative, titled 'Hybrid Nation’ aims to promote the zero emissions driving capabilities of its latest generation Corolla, Yaris Cross, Yaris and Toyota C-HR hybrid electrics
Read more ...New BMW 5 Series saloon on the way
Thu, Jun 15, 2023
The new BMW 5 Series range will go on sale here in October, with an entry-level 520i priced from €69,850.
Read more ...A warning about real world EV battery ranges
Thu, Jun 15, 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 (EVs).
Note that 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.
Read more ...New Range Rover Sport SV performance flagship
Thu, Jun 15, 2023
To anyone that knows me, it is no secret the latest Range Rover Sport is one of my favourite cars.
Read more ...Kia EV9 SUV on the way before the year's end
Thu, Jun 15, 2023
The Kia EV9 will go on sale here in November. It will be Kia's first three-row fully-electric SUV and new flagship model.
Read more ...Nissan and Renault do well in latest ADAS ratings
Thu, Jun 15, 2023
The latest set of assisted driving gradings have been released by Euro NCAP, based on assessments of three new vehicles, the Alfa Romeo Tonale (moderate’, Nissan Ariya (very good) and Renault Austral (very good).
Read more ...New Mini Cooper Electric on the way
Thu, Jun 08, 2023
The next generation of the Mini family is now being launched with the Mini Cooper Electric.
Read more ...Peugeot offers improved availability of van range
Thu, Jun 08, 2023
The availability of commercial Peugeot vehicles has notably improved in 2023, according to Peugeot, although it has yet to fully return to pre-existing levels.
"As we progress through the year, we are gradually reclaiming our once strong market share in the light commercial sector," Puegeot says.
Read more ...Mercedes-Benz launches premium new Citan van
Thu, Jun 08, 2023
The new Mercedes-Benz second-generation entry-level van, Citan, has just gone on sale with a premium offering.
Read more ...232 Toyota Hybrid Open Weekend at Tony Burke Motors
Thu, Jun 01, 2023
Tony Burke Motors is hosting an open weekend to show off its Toyota electric hybrid range.
Read more ...New Toyota Prius on the way
Thu, Jun 01, 2023
Toyota Ireland is launching the fifth generation of the Prius in July. It will be available exclusively as a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) and is priced from €45,900.
Toyota Ireland expects demand for the new Prius to be high, and is urging customers to contact their local dealers to get ahead of the surge.
Read more ...New electric Opel Corsa here later this year
Thu, Jun 01, 2023
The new Opel Corsa will arrive here later this year, and will be powered by new electric and hybrid drives.
Prices and specifications for Ireland will be announced closer to launch. However, Opel boasts the new Corsa will take its already strong offering in the small car segment to the next level.
Read more ...Tesla stops selling two models in Ireland
Thu, May 25, 2023
Tesla will no longer sell the right-hand drive version of the Model S and Model X in Ireland or the UK “for the foreseeable future”.
Read more ...Free child car seat safety check available in Galway
Thu, May 25, 2023
Galway motorists can have their children's car seats checked for free by the Road Safety Authority later this month.
Read more ...Connolly Motor Group expands dealership to Sligo
Thu, May 25, 2023
Connolly Motor Group has been appointed as main dealers for MG Motor in the North West of Ireland.
Read more ...New Opel Corsa available with hybrid powertrains
Thu, May 25, 2023
The new Opel Corsa is coming soon, and Opel says it is more stylish, more intuitive to operate, and powered by new electric and hybrid drive.
Read more ...New Suzuki S-Cross - A good value proposition
Thu, May 25, 2023
Suzuki’s new S-Cross Full Hybrid is now on sale in Ireland from €31,895.
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