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January proves record month for EV sales

New electric car registrations in Ireland reached their highest month on record with 3,682 registered in January 2023, according to the latest figures released today by Society of the Irish Motor Industry.

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.

4x4s are here to stay despite milder winters, say Skoda

Skoda positioned itself as the 4×4 brand of choice back in 2010 during the so-called ‘big freeze’, when Ireland recorded the coldest winter in 130 years and the entire country was regularly engulfed in a thick blanket of snow. Following

Volkswagen ID. Buzz is What Car? 2023 Car of the Year

Following on from its Continental Tyres Irish Car of the Year 2023 award, the Volkswagen ID. Buzz has now been crowned ‘Car of the Year’ and category winner for ‘Large Electric Car of the Year’ at the 2023 What Car?

Almost 3,000 catalytic converters stolen since 2020

Almost 3,000 catalytic converters were reported stolen throughout Ireland in a three-year period from 2020-2022.

1.8-litre Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid SUV on the way

Toyota Ireland is following the successful launch of the Corolla Cross 2.0-litre hybrid electric with the addition of a new 1.8-litre hybrid version.

Alfa Romeo to debut new look Giulia and Stelvio

The 100th edition of the Brussels International Motor Show will be the stage for the debut of the upgraded Alfa Romeo Giulia and Stelvio models, both of which are said to have evolved in terms of style and technology. At

Suzuki reveals eVX concept SUV

Suzuki has for the first time revealed its eVX, a fully-electric concept SUV which is scheduled to be introduced to the market by 2025. The brand says the eVX will have a 60kWh battery with a range of 550km. The

Volkswagen ID.7 makes first appearance

Volkswagen Ireland has described 2023 as a landmark year for the brand, with its ID.4 topping the electric vehicle sales charts here for the second year running, while the ID. Buzz scored an impressive treble at the Continental Tyres Irish

New SL Roadster marks bright start to 2023 for Mercedes-AMG

Mercedes-Benz has got its new year off to a bright start with the introduction here of its new Mercedes-AMG SL Roadster – the first of what will be a series of new model arrivals planned for 2023. Virtually unique within