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Toyota bZ4X – brand’s first all-electric car on the way

The all-new bZ4X, the first model in Toyota’s new bZ (beyond zero) family of battery electric vehicles (BEVs), is due to arrive in Ireland from June this year. Toyota Ireland says that it will be available in three specification grades,

Three new Mini Edition models for Irish buyers

Mini is launching three new special editions models from across their range. Called ‘Resolute’, ‘Untold’ and ‘Untamed’, Mini says that they offer exclusive design and equipment features, emphasising each models’ individual characteristics. The Resolute Edition is available on the Mini

Continental Tyres Irish Van of the Year 2022

The Citroen e-Dispatch / Opel Vivaro-e / Peugeot e-Expert, an electrified joint collaboration of the three companies, has been voted Continental Tyres Irish Van of the Year for 2022.

Kia EV6 is Continental Tyres Irish Car of the Year for 2022

At an awards ceremony this afternoon at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin, the Kia EV6 was named as the Continental Tyres Irish Car of the Year for 2022.

Mitsubishi to continue in some Euro markets but not UK or Ireland

Last summer, Mitsubishi Motors Europe (MME) announced a full withdrawal from Europe. It recently partially reversed that decision, after its alliance partner Renault agreed to

Continental Tyres Irish Car of the Year returns for 2022

The pandemic has affected every aspect of life in Ireland over the past two years and it particularly hit the motor industry in a very hard way.

Avoid unwanted surprises – check your tyres this Christmas

TyreSafe, the UK’s charity dedicated to raising awareness of the importance of correct tyre maintenance and the dangers of defective and illegal tyres, is urging drivers to perform vital checks on their tyres before the Christmas break to avoid disruption to their festive

New Opel Mokka-e wins Golden Steering Wheel award

The all-new Opel Mokka-e has won a German “Golden Steering Wheel 2021” award. It defeated strong competition and claiming one of the most prestigious prizes in the automotive industry as “Best Car under €25,000”. The all-electric, zero emissions vehicle from

New Volkswagen ID.5 electric SUV coupé

Volkswagen says that it is moving the electrification of its new cars forward and into a new market segment. The automaker describe its new ID.5 as an elegant E-SUV coupé. It adds that it is also equipped with the new

Toyota premieres its first all-electric car

Toyota has unveiled its first all-electric car, the new bZ4X. The SUV is the first model in the brand’s new series of bZ (beyond Zero) battery electric vehicles (BEVs). The European premiere will take place in early December, and Irish