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New electric Ford Explorer engineered and built in Europe

Ford has just revealed the new all-electric Explorer. It is a bold new electric vehicle that combines German engineering with striking American style. Ford tells us that the Explorer is the first in a wave of innovative new electric vehicles

MDL appointed Irish distributor for major BYD brand

The world’s leading electric vehicle manufacturer, BYD has just announced the appointment of Motor Distributors Limited (MDL), a leading Irish motor vehicles distributor as its National Dealer+ Partner.

New Peugeot 408, a dynamic fastback, is now on sale

Peugeot Ireland has just launched its latest model, the new 408. “Attractive from every angle”, is Peugeot’s catch line for its new 408. It is one chosen to raise expectations with its distinctive features. The first of its kind in

Opel GSe electrified performance models on the way

With the revival of the Opel GSe badge, pricing and equipment details of two new, special-order GSe models have been released by the company for the Irish market.

What will Renault-Nissan’s new alliance change in Europe?

Renault, Nissan and Mitsubishi have re-configured their alliance and here are some of the news points.

Road traffic laws in the UK – You think you know them?

A press release from UK website choosemycar.com about some of the new road traffic laws due to come in there has made for interesting reading.

10 things that affect car insurance premiums

Motorists have been warned to be aware of 10 factors, some surprising, that could be increasing their car insurance premiums without them realising.

Nissan set to shake up the EV market in Ireland

Nissan says that it is set to shake up the EV market in Ireland. It told us recently at a review of their activities that it is charging towards an electrified future and building upon a decade of EV expertise.

Award winning new Opel Astra going fully electric

Opel has revealed the first images of the new Opel Astra Electric. The newly crowned “Golden Steering Wheel 2022” and Continental Tyres Irish Compact Car of the Year 2023 winner will be the brand’s first all-electric model. Alongside the battery-electric

Toyota’s 231 range availability and offers

Toyota, Ireland’s top-selling car brand for 2021 and so far in 2022, tells us that it is ready for the busy 231 period. It says that despite the industry-wide shortage of passenger cars, it is still offering Ireland’s widest hybrid