Volvo and Renault begin van joint venture
Thu, Mar 28, 2024
Following joint venture agreements signed last October, Volvo Group and Renault Group have obtained regulatory approval to launch their new company, Flexis SAS.
The new van-making venture will be based in France, and will build fully-electric commercial vehicles to "address the growing needs of decarbonised and efficient urban logistics".
Read more ...Peugeot unveils seven-seater with 660km range
Thu, Mar 28, 2024
Peugeot has unveiled the new E-5008. This is a fully-electric replacement for its popular seven-seater SUV.
Read more ...BMW's X2 and iX2 arrive
Thu, Mar 21, 2024
The second generation of BMW's X2 Sports Activity Coupé - which for the first time, is partnered by a fully-electric version - has arrived in Ireland.
Read more ...Honda most reliable car manufacturer for 2023
Thu, Mar 21, 2024
Honda was the most reliable car manufacturer in 2023, according to new research from Warranty Solutions Group (WSG) in Britain.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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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