Cupra upgrades Formentor and Leon for 2024
Thu, May 16, 2024
Cupra, the sporty sub-brand of Seat, has upgraded its Formentor and Leon models for 2024, with both receiving improved engines, more tech and new looks. The two revamped models are expected to go on sale in Ireland during Q4.
Read more ...Superb new offering from Skoda
Thu, May 16, 2024
According to Skoda, the fourth generation Superb builds on the strengths of its predecessor, offering an even more sophisticated design, more space and comfort and state-of-the-art technology.
Read more ...New VW Transporter coming in 2025
Thu, May 16, 2024
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has unveiled first details for the all-new Transporter, which is due to go on sale in early 2025.
Read more ...Maxus debuts two new EVs
Thu, May 16, 2024
Harris Maxus used last week's Commercial Vehicle Show in Birmingham to launch two new electric vehicles from Chinese manufacturer SAIC, the electric Maxus eDeliver 5 van, and Maxus MIFA 7 MPV.
The MIFA 7 is the smaller version of the MIFA 9 which was launched in 2022. This new multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) comes with the choice of a 90kWh battery offering a range of up to 480km (WLTP combined), or a 77kWh battery offering 410km (WLTP combined) on a single charge.
Read more ...GWM Ora 03 makes Coronation Street debut
Thu, May 16, 2024
The GWM Ora 03 (née Funky Cat) has made its debut on TV's most famous cobblestone street, with the quirky Chinese electric vehicle recently making a brief cameo on Coronation Street (insert some obscure Rita/Ora pun here).
Read more ...Mercedes-Benz proves class is permanent
Thu, May 16, 2024
Mercedes-Benz recently launched its new E-Class on the Irish market, which for over 75 years has been the mainstay of the German marque’s model range.
Read more ...New Volvo EX90 comes with big price tag
Thu, May 16, 2024
The Volvo EX90 is the Swedish brand's new flagship seven-seater SUV and is set to arrive in Ireland from July ahead of first customer deliveries. And it comes with quite the price tag, with the high-spec 'Ultra' trim starting from €117,910 (excluding delivery and related charges).
Read more ...Hyundai Ioniq 5 N named world’s best electric performance car
Thu, May 16, 2024
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 N has continued its run of success by being named the best electric performance car in the world by CAR Magazine.
CAR’s team of experts reached their verdict after conducting the title’s first in-depth test of hot EVs since 2022 at Germany’s iconic Nürburgring circuit and on the roads surrounding it. The seven-car shoot-out featured models from a variety of brands, including established premium manufacturers and the world’s most high-profile EV-only makers.
Read more ...New Mercedes-Benz Vito arrives
Thu, May 16, 2024
Another Mercedes-Benz newcomer – this time in the shape of their popular mid-size Vito van – has arrived on the Irish market, brim-full of premium fitments and all-inclusive high-tech features.
Read more ...Volvo's last ever diesel car
Thu, May 16, 2024
After 44 years, Volvo has officially built its last ever diesel car. The Swedish brand announced last September that it was ending production of diesel cars for good, and in February its last diesel-powered car was made, a Volvo V60 estate.
Read more ...Renault shows off new Symboiz SUV
Thu, May 16, 2024
Renault has officially unveiled its new Symboiz SUV, which will sit between the Captur and the Austral in its range.
The French marque claims the Symbioz offers the best of the C segment; it is a car aimed at families looking for space and efficiency with a modular, contemporary design. It is also said to be built for corporate fleet owners, looking for a level of electrification while keeping total cost of ownership on a tight rein.
Read more ...New Dacia Duster coming in September
Thu, May 16, 2024
The third-generation of the Dacia Duster is set to arrive in Ireland this September, and promises to continue the model's 13-year success story.
Read more ...Mini has electric Ace up its sleeve
Thu, May 16, 2024
Mini has revealed the new all-electric Aceman, a mid-size crossover designed to combine a compact body with creative use of interior space.
Read more ...Citroen reveals new seven-seater C3 Aircross
Thu, May 16, 2024
Citroen has revealed the new seven-seat C3 Aircross for the B-segment, which joins its C3 supermini and electric e-C3 siblings.
Read more ...Car loans made easy with Claddagh Credit Union
Thu, May 16, 2024
Thinking of cruising down the open road in your very own car? Now is the perfect time to turn that dream into reality with Claddagh Credit Union's 'Special Car Loan' at a 6.7% APR rate.
Claddagh Credit Union's 'Special Car Loan' is designed with your needs in mind, offering competitive rates and flexible terms that fit your budget. Their dedicated loans team is here to guide you through every step of the loan process.
Read more ...Entry-grade Nissan Ariya from €43,500
Thu, May 16, 2024
Launched earlier this year, the "competitively priced" entry-grade Nissan Ariya 'Engage' is available from €43,500 (inclusive of €3,500 SEAI grant) and is powered by a 63kWh battery promising a range of up to 404 kilometres.
Read more ...Kia Ireland launches 48-hour EV test drive campaign
Thu, May 16, 2024
Kia Ireland has launched a 48-hour electric vehicle test drive campaign which it says is designed to encourage consumers to get behind the wheel of an electric vehicle (EV) and experience EV driving for themselves.
Read more ...New Mazda CX-80 breaks cover with PHEV and diesel mild hybrid options
Thu, May 16, 2024
Mazda has unveiled its new seven-seat flagship CX-80, the most spacious car in its European line-up. At almost five metres long and with a wheelbase of over three metres, the all-new Mazda CX-80 is longer, higher, and has a significantly longer wheelbase than the popular CX-60.
Read more ...Friends Garage - Helping you to keep moving
Thu, May 16, 2024
Friends Garage is the one-stop smart solution for all car needs with more than 20 years of work experience skills in car repair and services in Oranmore, Galway.
With a highly skilled team providing guaranteed services with quality work, Friends Garage is trusted by hundreds of customers across Galway county.
Read more ...Electric Ford Explorer coming soon
Thu, May 16, 2024
The new fully-electric Ford Explorer is due to arrive here in September and will be priced from €42,120 in Ireland with government EV subsidies applied.
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