Kia EV9 named 2024 Women’s Worldwide Car of the Year

Thu, Mar 14, 2024

The Kia EV9 has been named the ‘World's Best Car for 2024’ by a panel of judges at the Women's Worldwide Car of the Year (WWCOTY). Fittingly, this recognition coincided with International Women's Day, celebrated last Friday.

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Galway a top road trip destination this Patrick's weekend

Thu, Mar 14, 2024

Galway has been revealed as one of Ireland's most popular destinations this St Patrick’s Day bank holiday weekend.

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Incentive proposed by Skoda to promote Biofuel use

Thu, Mar 14, 2024

Skoda Ireland and Certa have launched a new joint campaign aimed at encouraging owners and would-be buyers of new diesel cars to use HVO biofuel to significantly lower their motoring carbon emissions.

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Limited-time Seat Arona offer

Thu, Mar 14, 2024

Seat Ireland has launched a new special March-only offer on its Arona compact SUV.

As part of this, interested buyers can avail of Seat's safety features bundle, which includes front collision alert, tiredness alert, lane keep assist, and rear parking sensors, all as standard on the Arona.

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Maxus eDeliver 7 available to order now

Thu, Mar 14, 2024

Building on its range of all-electric light commercial vans for the fleet and business sectors, Harris Maxus has opened up order books for its new eDeliver 7 for an early summer delivery.

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Nissan unveils new Interstar van

Thu, Mar 07, 2024

Nissan has revealed its new Interstar large van, including an electric version, due to go on sale in Europe before the end of the year.

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Rugby star opens Cupra garage in Galway

Thu, Mar 07, 2024

Ireland and Connacht Rugby star, Mack Hansen was guest of honour at the grand opening of Monaghans Galway's New CUPRA Garage Showroom. The event was buzzing with excitement as Hansen, known for his on-field prowess, took center stage to cut the ribbon and mark the beginning of a new era for automotive enthusiasts in the West.

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Irish drivers can buy smart again

Thu, Mar 07, 2024

Supermini manufacturer smart returns to the Irish market with the arrival of its new fully-electric smart #1. As its name suggests, this will be the first in a sequence of EV models marketed through a number of Mercedes dealerships.

The smart #1 comes on the market in a choice of four versions: an entry-level 'Pro' from €37,479, followed in turn by a 'Pro+' from €41,894 and 'Premium' from €48,332 (pictured), and by an exclusive smart #1 Brabus edition.

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Toyota kicks off 2024 as market leader

Thu, Feb 29, 2024

Toyota has closed out the hugely competitive January passenger car sales period as the clear market leader with a share of 17.34%. This marks the fourth January in a row as Ireland’s best-selling car brand. 5,457 passenger cars were sold by Toyota, 1,665 more than the next best seller during January, and showing a 22.99% increase year on year. A continuing consumer demand for hybrid electric and electric vehicles is clear, making up 96.2% of all Toyota passenger cars sold in January.

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Dacia has a Spring in its step

Thu, Feb 29, 2024

Dacia used this year's Geneva International Motor Show in Switzerland to unveil the all-new Dacia Spring, which will be available in right-hand drive for the first time.

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Volkswagen reveals ID.7 Tourer

Thu, Feb 29, 2024

Volkswagen has revealed the ID.7 Tourer, the estate version of its new fully-electric fastback saloon.

The ID.7 Tourer is one of the first all-electric estate cars in the upper mid-sized class, and is expected to arrive in Ireland during the latter half of the year ahead of the 251-plate introduction.

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New Ford Transit Connect plug-in hybrid

Thu, Feb 22, 2024

Ford Pro has introduced its new Transit Connect compact van, completing the brand’s new-generation line-up of high-productivity electrified Transit commercial vehicles in Europe.

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Hybrid models preferred engine type for 241

Thu, Feb 22, 2024

Almost one in two drivers are interested in purchasing a hybrid model during the current 241-registration period, according to research carried out by mobility services specialist Easytrip.

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Hyundai to develop new electric van for Iveco

Thu, Feb 22, 2024

Hyundai Motor Company and Iveco Group have signed a supply agreement for a new Iveco-badged all-electric light commercial vehicle for Europe, based on Hyundai’s Global eLCV platform.

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Peugeot unveils two new models

Thu, Feb 22, 2024

Peugeot Ireland unveiled two new models at last weekend's Nevo Electric Vehicle Show in Dublin.

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New petrol MINI Cooper C and Cooper S

Thu, Feb 15, 2024

Following the launch of the new MINI Cooper Electric last year, the brand has now further expanded its offering with the introduction of a couple of new three-door petrol models: the MINI Cooper C and the performance-enhanced MINI Cooper S.

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BYD SEAL brings stunning design and breakthrough technology to D-segment market

Thu, Feb 15, 2024

Latest new model to arrive here from leading EV manufacturer, BYD is their eye-catchingly sleek BYD SEAL. A four-door, all-electric, D-segment sedan whose dynamic and sporty appearance underline the appeal it is likely to have for Irish and European motorists, the BYD SEAL is the third model to launch here since BYD was introduced to Ireland just eight months ago.

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Updated Ford Puma gets more tech and spec

Thu, Feb 15, 2024

Ford has revealed an updated version of its popular Puma, which is said to feature an all-new interior, large digital displays, cutting-edge connectivity and advanced driving technologies.

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5-star Green NCAP for MG4

Thu, Feb 15, 2024

The MG4 SE Long Range has been awarded top marks by Green NCAP, the industry-leading European emissions assessment programme.

Green NCAP is an independent initiative which measures cars on their efficiency, emissions and environmental impact under real world conditions.

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Volkswagen Amarok named pick-up of the year

Thu, Feb 15, 2024

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles’ third generation Amarok has been named Pick-up of the Year in the International Van of the Year Awards (IVotY).

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