Opel reveals all new electric and hybrid Frontera model

Thu, Apr 25, 2024

Opel has revealed the first full images of the new Frontera - its new SUV that will be available both in fully-electric and hybrid powertrains.

Stylish Audi S3 model receives performance enhancement boost

Thu, Apr 25, 2024

With 245 kW (333 PS) and 420 Nm of torque, the Audi S3 is now more powerful than ever.

Double Euro NCAP success for Volkswagen

Thu, Apr 25, 2024

With a ‘platinum’ rating for the ID. Buzz Cargo and ‘Gold’ for the Caddy Cargo, two vehicles from Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles have impressed the Euro NCAP safety and test engineers.

The ID. Buzz Cargo achieved a high score thanks to its assist systems that keep the electric vehicle in its lane, dynamically adapt the vehicle speed and stop it in good time in front of stationary obstacles or crossing pedestrians and cyclists.

New Mazda CX-80 breaks cover with PHEV and diesel mild hybrid options

Thu, Apr 25, 2024

Mazda has unveiled its new seven-seat flagship CX-80, the most spacious car in its European line-up.

All new style compact crossover Alfa Romeo Milano is unveiled

Thu, Apr 18, 2024

Alfa Romeo has revealed the Milano, a compact crossover that is set to arrive in Ireland later this year, which will be sold with hybrid and fully electric powertrains.

Nissan announces formal partnership with Tennis Ireland

Thu, Apr 18, 2024

Nissan has become the official vehicle partner of Tennis Ireland (TI) as well as the title sponsor of the Nissan TI Junior Kids Programme and Nissan TI Junior Kids Tour, which gets underway this month.

Chairperson of the RSA Liz O’Donnell welcomes immediate and much needed deployment of Garda roads policing unit

Thu, Apr 18, 2024

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has welcomed the news that An Garda Siochana has instructed all uniformed gardaí to do a mandatory 30 minutes of road safety policing per shift.

The move comes against a backdrop of rising fatalities on Irish roads. There have been 63 fatalities on Irish roads this year, an increase of 15 on 2023.

Peugeot unveils an all new fully electric E-5008 with 660km range

Thu, Apr 11, 2024

Peugeot has unveiled the new E-5008, the fully-electric replacement for its popular seven-seater SUV.

Some 30% of drivers admit to using their mobile phones while driving - Aviva

Thu, Apr 11, 2024

Almost one in three (30%) drivers admit to using their mobile phone while driving.

Of this 30%, almost half of them (46%) admit to occasionally using their mobile phones without hands-free, equating to 14% of drivers. Half of those who use their phones when driving will only do so on hands-free, and a further 4% say that they will always pull over if they need to use the phone for any reason.

Kia EV9 named World Car of the Year 2024 at awards ceremony

Thu, Apr 11, 2024

The Kia EV9 has achieved an impressive dual victory at the 2024 World Car Awards.

Milestone motoring occasion as Volkswagen celebrates 50 years of Golf model production

Thu, Apr 11, 2024

On March 29 exactly 50 years ago, Volkswagen started series production of the Golf in Wolfsburg, Germany.

The successor to the legendary Beetle, the Golf would become the most successful Volkswagen and best-selling European car of all time.

All new Toyota C-HR plug-in hybrid is now available from €45,315

Thu, Apr 11, 2024

The new Toyota C-HR Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV) is now available at dealerships across the country, with prices starting from €45,315 (before delivery).

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