It is rare that I test different powertrains of the same car in consecutive weeks, but that is what we have here. The subject of this week’s review is the electric and petrol hybrid versions of the new Alfa Romeo…
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Ford Puma Gen-E arrives
FFord is continuing to ramp-up its electric vehicle line-up with the introduction of the Puma Gen-E, an all-electric version of one of the brand’s best-selling cars. Now in Ford showrooms nationwide, the Puma Gen-E is powered by a 43kWh lithium-ion…
Tested: Nissan Qashqai e-Power
An interesting story emerged last week from the UK, whereby a Nissan Qashqai travelled from the foot of England to the tip of Scotland on a single tank, finishing the 1,347km trip with fuel to spare. This was with thanks…
60 years of the Ford Transit
The date is 9th August, 1965 – and the first Ford Transit van is leaving the production line at Ford’s facility in Langley, UK. At the time, few could have predicted the impact this new van would have for businesses…
Opel Mokka Electric now with more range and style
Opel Ireland has introduced a longer-range version of its Mokka Electric, joining the popular petrol and hybrid models already available here. Retailing from €30,227 inclusive of SEAI grant and VRT rebate for the Mokka Electric SC model, the compact SUV…
Kia Ireland returns as sponsor of Big Beach Clean 2025
Kia Ireland will return as the official sponsor of the Big Beach Clean 2025 which takes place from 19th to 21st September across the country. Last year, over 95 tons of litter were removed from Irish beaches and waterways by…
Polestar 3 sets electric SUV Guinness World Record
The Polestar 3 has broken the Guinness World Record for the longest journey travelled by an electric SUV on a single charge. Achieving 935.44 km (581.3 miles), the recently launched Long range Single motor variant was pushed to its limits.…
Farizon electric vans to enter Irish market later this year
Farizon Auto, the commercial vehicle division of China’s Geely, is set to enter the Irish market later this year through newly appointed authorised distributor, the Frank Keane Group.
Tested: Opel Grandland Electric
I think it is fair to say that the first-generation Opel Grandland (known as the Grandland X) was a pretty nondescript crossover SUV. And even though it only launched back in 2017, the Grandland X has not aged all that…
Tested: BMW X3 G45 20d xDrive
It feels an age since I last tested a diesel car. Three months to be exact. A lot of brands will still sell you one, but they do seem few and far between. So naturally I smirked when I sat…
