Buyers urged to go electric in 2026

Thu, Jan 08, 2026

The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) is urging everyone buying a new car in 2026 to consider making the switch to an electric vehicle (EV).

Toyota in the driver’s seat for fifth year in a row

Thu, Jan 08, 2026

Toyota has once again finished as Ireland’s most popular car brand for the fifth consecutive year.

Volkswagen goes back to basics

Thu, Jan 08, 2026

Volkswagen has revealed its new interior design for future ID. electric vehicle models.

Funky Renault 4 evokes more French nostalgia

Thu, Jan 08, 2026

Renault is setting the bar high these days with electric vehicles that actually possess personality. The Renault 5 E-Tech grabbed the headlines across Europe in 2025 with its head and heart appeal, and its clever design nods back to its original namesake from the 70s and 80s.

Leapmotor supports Women's Mini Marathon

Thu, Jan 01, 2026

Leapmotor Ireland has been announced as the official motor sponsor of the VHI Women's Mini Marathon which takes place on May 31, 2026.

BMW raises €10k for Cancer Fund for Children

Thu, Jan 01, 2026

Staff at BMW Group Ireland have raised in excess of €10,000 for Cancer Fund for Children.

Leapmotor supports Women’s Mini Marathon

Wed, Dec 31, 2025

Leapmotor Ireland has been announced as the official motor sponsor of the VHI Women’s Mini Marathon which takes place on May 31, 2026.

BMW raises €10k for Cancer Fund for Children

Wed, Dec 31, 2025

Staff at BMW Group Ireland have raised in excess of €10,000 for Cancer Fund for Children.

Combustion engine ban scrapped

Wed, Dec 31, 2025

The European Union has scrapped its plan to ban the sale of combustion-engine cars from 2035.

New Kia EV5 launches

Thu, Dec 25, 2025

The new EV 5 has arrived in Ireland and is available to test drive at Kia dealerships nationwide.

Cheapest ever Model Y hits market

Thu, Dec 25, 2025

Tesla has confirmed that the Model Y Standard will replace the Model Y Rear Wheel Drive on the brand's Irish line-up.

The Model Y Standard is priced from €42,990 or from €319 per month, making it the cheapest Model Y to date. This addition comes with an adjustment to the Irish line-up, as the Model Y Premium now starts from €49,990 for the rear-wheel drive version and from €52,990 for the all-wheel drive model. The Model Y Performance?now has a starting price of €61,990.

New van buyers given boost by Nissan

Thu, Dec 11, 2025

Nissan is giving new van buyers three ways to boost their business when they purchase any 261 brand van.

Over 20 new Mercs and BYDs coming in 2026

Thu, Dec 11, 2025

More than 20 new Mercedes-Benz and BYD are scheduled to arrive in Ireland during 2026, national importer Motor Distributors Limited (MDL) has confirmed.

MGS6 EV to arrive early 2026

Thu, Dec 11, 2025

The new MGS6 EV is expected to arrive in early Q1 2026, MG Motor Ireland confirmed.

New Astra teased for 2026

Thu, Dec 11, 2025

Opel has released teaser images of the new Astra, due for production next year.

'Good things happen when you are relentless about better'

Thu, Dec 04, 2025

Toyota Ireland has today unveiled its latest brand campaign, 'The Speech', an exploration of the mindset that drives the brand’s commitment to constant improvement – a philosophy deeply rooted in Toyota’s principle of Kaizen.

Building upon Toyota’s enduring brand promise, 'Built for a Better World', the new campaign personifies the belief that the best things in life come through effort, perseverance, and a willingness to keep striving, to be relentless about better.

Fiat 500 Hybrid arriving next year

Thu, Dec 04, 2025

A full-hybrid version of the Fiat 500 is set to arrive in Ireland in the second half of 2026.

Winter-proof your car this Christmas with Friends Garage

Thu, Dec 04, 2025

Offering a one-stop, smart solution for all your car needs, Friends Garage, Oranmore has more than 20 years of experience in the industry.

With a highly skilled team providing guaranteed services of high quality, Friends Garage is trusted by hundreds of customers across Galway county.

Mannions Parts keep the West moving

Thu, Dec 04, 2025

If you are looking for truck and commercial vehicle (CV) parts with a huge range of accessories in Galway, then no further than Mannions Parts, Oranmore Business Park, H91 A661.

A part of the Venuswood Group, Mannions Parts is one of the group’s three branches in Ireland. The Venuswood group has been supplying vehicle parts and accessories, RSA testing and brake re-lining services for more than 20 years.