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Tested: Citroen e-C3 Aircross

WHAT IS IT? It is the electric version of Citroen’s e-C3 Aircross 5-seater compact SUV. It costs from €28,452. It is the first of its kind from Citroen to compete in the rapidly-expanding compact EV segment. There are hybrid and

New electric Mercedes-Benz C-Class to start from €72,290

Mercedes-Benz Ireland has revealed pricing for the new C-Class, launching later this year for the first time as a fully-electric car. Pricing will start from €72,290 for the C400 4Matic and €78,990 for the range-topping C400 4Matic in AMG Line

Sheils Motor Group appointed BYD dealer in Clare

Motor Distributors Limited (MDL) has appointed Sheils Motor Group as a main BYD dealer for Co Clare. Trading as BYD Clare, it will operate from its prominently located showrooms on the Gort Road, Dulick, on the northern approach into Ennis.

Farizon V7E arrives in Ireland from €30,700

Farizon Ireland has confirmed pricing for the new Farizon V7E mid-sized electric van. Prices start from €30,700 incl. VAT and applicable grants for the 50kWh model, and from €33,700 for the 67kWh version. According to the company, the V7E offers

First drive: 2026 Jeep Compass

The motoring business is like a merry-go-round that never stops.  Soon we’ll have the July second coming of new cars.  Dealers are taking orders. There are deals to be done. And it always helps to have a fresh new motor

Honda Prelude returns to Irish roads

Making a return after 25 years, Honda Ireland is welcoming back the Prelude as a hybrid e:HEV, starting from €59,995. According to Honda, the sixth-generation model’s exterior design is inspired by the timeless grace and elegance of gliders, while the

Nissan offers 262 buyers €4K their way

Ahead of the 262 sales period, Nissan Ireland is offering new car buyers to choose either a €4,000 finance contribution or a €4,000 trade-in bonus towards the cost of buying a new X-Trail, Qashqai, Juke or Ariya.

Kevin O’Leary Bandon joins Renault and Dacia dealer network

The Kevin O’Leary Group in Bandon, Co Cork has been appointed as an authorised Renault and Dacia dealer by national importer Cedar Motors.

Tesla opens Supercharger access to Volvo EVs

Electric Volvo drivers will soon be able to use the company’s app to charge their cars at any of Tesla’s Supercharger stations around Ireland and across Europe. The update is expected to be made available during Q4 of this year,

Tested: Leapmotor B10

More spec and tech for less dough is becoming more common amongst car makers, particularly so from China. It keeps things simple for the buyer – less brochures to trawl through. Take it or leave it, so to speak. Another