Rapid Cupra Born VZ has impressive range
Thu, Jul 10, 2025
Electric hot hatches have been something of a grey area these past few years, with many, if not all, failing to meet the brief. The missing ingredient? A combustion engine. It's like a chicken fillet roll without the chicken fillet - destined to fail from the start.
But the latest EV to throw its name into the ring may be about to change all that – the Cupra Born VZ.
Read more ...New EV plates available now
Thu, Jul 03, 2025
Drivers of new and existing fully-electric vehicles can now apply for a green registration plate.
Read more ...Nissan upgrades e-Power tech
Wed, Jul 02, 2025
Nissan has announced a number of upgrades to its e-Power technology on the Qashqai. The upgrades promise to deliver better fuel consumption and lower emissions.
First launched in Europe four years ago, e-Power was developed by Nissan to deliver an electric-drive experience without the need to plug in; the 1.5-litre petrol engine is used only to generate electricity which is distributed directly to the electric motor to drive the wheels, as well as to charge the battery if needed.
Read more ...Save €2k on Toyota’s Corolla Hybrid Van
Thu, Jun 26, 2025
From July 1, a new reduced VRT rate of just eight per cent (down from 13.3 per cent) on Category B vehicles will allow customers to save €2,000 on the Corolla Hybrid Van, lowering the starting price to €27,378.
Read more ...Cheap and cheerful Spring to mind
Thu, Jun 26, 2025
Never judge an EV by the size of its battery – as the saying goes.
Read more ...Skoda Enyaq is the top dog
Thu, Jun 26, 2025
The new Skoda Enyaq has been named the 'Best Car for Dogs' by Autotrader in the United Kingdom.
Read more ...Electric all-wheel drive Grandland available now
Thu, Jun 26, 2025
Opel has announced the details of its first ever fully electric model with all-wheel drive - the new Opel Grandland Electric AWD Ultimate 325hp.
Read more ...Peugeot E-208 GTi revealed
Thu, Jun 19, 2025
The iconic 24h of Le Mans circuit was the venue of choice last weekend for Peugeot to reveal the new E-208 GTi, the French company’s first ever electric hot hatch.
Read more ...Skoda Kodiaq named Tow Car of the Year
Thu, Jun 19, 2025
The new Skoda Kodiaq has shown it’s more than just a family SUV – it’s now officially the best in the business for towing, according to What Car? The Czech SUV has been named overall Tow Car of the Year 2025 after seeing off a raft of competition and impressing a panel of expert judges.
Read more ...Kadett C at 50
Thu, Jun 19, 2025
Opel’s Kadett C, first launched in 1973, became a huge sales success for the German car maker, paving the way for decades of compact family stars from the ‘blitz’ brand.
Read more ...Fiat Grande Panda Hybrid en route
Thu, Jun 12, 2025
Following the launch of the fully-electric Fiat Grande Panda, the Italian brand has now revealed a mild-hybrid version of the revived Panda.
Read more ...Kia Ireland introduces fixed price public charging
Thu, Jun 12, 2025
Kia Ireland has introduced a fixed price public charging model of just €0.50c per kWh on the Kia Charge network, providing cost clarity to EV drivers.
Read more ...New Aygo X Hybrid unveiled
Thu, Jun 12, 2025
Toyota has revealed the new Aygo X Hybrid compact crossover expected to land in 2026. It is the first time the Aygo X will be offered with a petrol-electric hybrid system.
Read more ...Diesel still at the fore for Cupra
Thu, Jun 12, 2025
Launched in Ireland back in 2021 as Cupra's first standalone model, the Formentor compact SUV coupé has been upgraded and refreshed for 2025, receiving improved engines, more tech and new looks.
Read more ...Alfa Romeo partners with Mondello Park
Thu, Jun 05, 2025
Alfa Romeo Ireland has been announced as the official sponsor of one of the iconic landmarks in Irish Motorsport, the Mondello Park bridge.
Read more ...Nissan 252 offer gives customers ‘€4k your way’
Thu, Jun 05, 2025
Nissan is giving new car buyers two ways to put €4,000 towards the cost of buying a new car this summer.
Read more ...Renault and Dacia announce 252 offers
Thu, Jun 05, 2025
Renault and Dacia have both announced its competitive offers for 252 available until July 31.
Read more ...BYD trumps Tesla European sales
Thu, May 29, 2025
BYD has sold more pure electric cars than Tesla in Europe for the first time ever.
Read more ...Toyota unveils new RAV4
Thu, May 29, 2025
Toyota has revealed details and images of the new sixth-generation RAV4, the brand's best-selling model in 2024.
Read more ...Details of electric Nissan Micra revealed
Thu, May 29, 2025
Nissan has provided full details and images of the new Micra which will return as a fully-electric vehicle.
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