Pricing revealed for new electric Mercedes-Benz

Thu, Jun 11, 2026

Mercedes-Benz has lifted the lid on pricing for the new C-Class which will launch later this year as a fully-electric car for the first time.

BMW introduces first all-wheel drive M2 model

Thu, Jun 11, 2026

BMW’s M2 lineup has been enhanced with the introduction of the first all wheel drive variant.

Toyota extends sponsorship of Special Olympics Ireland

Thu, Jun 11, 2026

Toyota Ireland has announced a new partnership with Special Olympics Ireland which sees the brand become one of the organisation’s premier sponsors until May 2028.

Nissan offers buyers €4k their way

Thu, Jun 11, 2026

Nissan Ireland is offering 262 buyers to choose either a €4,000 finance contribution or a €4,000 trade-in bonus towards the cost of purchasing a new X-Trail, Qashqai, Juke or Ariya.

New EV grant explained

Thu, Jun 11, 2026

The new Internal Combustion Engine to Electric Vehicle (ICE2EV) scrappage scheme comes into effect from July 1.

Fiat reveals two new models

Thu, Jun 11, 2026

Fiat has unveiled two new models designed to expand the brand’s global line-up.

New seven-seater Kia en route

Thu, Jun 11, 2026

A seven-seater version of the Kia PV5 is due to arrive in Ireland this July.

Pricing revealed for new Skoda Eqip

Thu, Jun 04, 2026

Skoda has announced its pricing for the brand's most affordable electric vehicle yet, the Eqip compact SUV.

Citroen to relaunch electric city car

Thu, Jun 04, 2026

Citroen has confirmed the return of the 2CV in the guise of an all-electric city car.

Honda Prelude makes comeback

Thu, Jun 04, 2026

Honda Ireland is welcoming back the Prelude after a 25-year hiatus in the guise of a hybrid e:HEV.

Leapmotor B10 blends high levels of tech with affordability

Thu, May 28, 2026

More spec and tech for less dough is becoming more common amongst car makers, particularly so from China. It keeps things simple for the buyer – less brochures to trawl through. Take it or leave it, so to speak.

Mercedes-Benz enhances LCV offering

Thu, May 28, 2026

The introduction of the new Vito Edition has further enhanced the Mercedes-Benz light commercial vehicle offering for Irish business customers.

New BYD Seal 6 can go the distance

Thu, May 28, 2026

As the breadth of fully electric vehicle models on sale broadens, more question marks are raised regarding the need for automakers to further produce plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs).

Isuzu debuts new 2.2-litre diesel pick-up

Thu, May 28, 2026

Isuzu has introduced a new 2.2-litre turbo diesel D-Max pick-up.

Mind your car this summer

Thu, May 28, 2026

As summer approaches in Ireland, many drivers begin planning road trips, weekend getaways, and longer days spent on the road. While warmer weather and improved driving conditions are welcome after a long winter, summer also brings unique demands on vehicles. Proper car maintenance before the season begins is essential not only for safety, but also for reliability, fuel efficiency, and avoiding costly repairs.

New ID. Polo arriving in Ireland

Thu, May 28, 2026

Volkswagen has revealed the new ID. Polo arriving in Ireland later this year for less than €20,000.

Taking care of your car in hot weather

Thu, May 28, 2026

Warm weather can be enjoyable for drivers, but high temperatures and strong sunlight can take a toll on your vehicle if it is not properly maintained. Taking a few simple precautions during the summer months can help keep your car running smoothly, improve safety, and even save money on repairs.

Cars as a means of identity

Thu, May 21, 2026

The machines that carry us through life are never just machines. Long before we understand engines, gears or horsepower, we understand movement. We understand what it means to leave one place behind and arrive somewhere changed. Our relationship with transport begins there — not in mechanics, but in emotion. The bicycle that first gave us independence, the battered first car that taught us responsibility, the train that carried us away from home, the scooter that threaded us through crowded streets toward possibility. We are shaped, quietly and profoundly, by the ways we move through the world.

For many of us, our choice of transport becomes one of the earliest expressions of identity. It says something about who we are, or perhaps who we hope to become. Some seek the elegance of a finely engineered saloon, others the practicality of a sturdy family car, while some crave the openness of two wheels and the direct conversation with road and weather that only a motorbike or bicycle can provide. We rarely choose transport purely for utility. We choose according to temperament, ambition, memory and desire.