Say what you like about the scorching price of the Golf GTi 50 Special Edition, it has been – and still is in many people’s mind – a wonderful piece of motoring. If, at a juncture in our lives we…
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Billy Naughton Ltd new Honda dealer for Kerry
Billy Naughton Ltd has been appointed by Gowan Auto as an authorised Honda dealer for Co Kerry, bringing the brand’s Irish dealer network to eight.
New Mercedes-Benz GLA revealed
Mercedes-Benz has revealed the new GLA electric SUV, which will replace the existing EQA as part of its plans to phase out the EQ badging.
Volvo to redevelop Irish dealer network through €40m investment
Volvo Car Ireland is set to redevelop its dealer network over the next four years through a combined investment commitment of €40 million from its retail partners.
Tested: Toyota bZ
Right back after an enforced absence, Toyota’s latest version of their compact electric crossover/SUV, the oddly named bZ, gives the auto giant a badly needed presence in the big-market C-segment. It gives buyers a wider choice too – as if…
Tested: Land Rover Defender 110 Trophy
It is hard to miss a Defender out on the road. It is even harder for a yellow one to go unnoticed. Inspired by the grueling Camel Trophy expeditions of the 80’s and 90’s, the new(ish) Defender 110 Trophy sure…
Tested: 2026 Skoda Kamiq
The last time I had a Skoda Kamiq out on test, I was impressed with its mix of the sturdy, the sporty and the spec. This time? Well let’s see. Skoda put a lot of spec in their cars. And…
Tested: Skoda Fabia 130
A lesson lurks at every twist in the road, the say. And I’ve learned a good few in my time. The latest is also among the oldest. ‘Never put off til tomorrow what you can do today.’ So, I’ll confess.…
Tested: Farizon SV
The uptake in fully-electric vans has been slow in Ireland. And there is no mystery behind it – the charging infrastructure continues to be inadequate for delivery fleets, while some manufacturers have stuck ludicrous price tags on their electric vans.…
Tested: Toyota C-HR
This won’t take long. Just time enough to say the Toyota C-HR is easily the nicest (motoring) surprise I’ve had so far this year. I sat in and took this all-electric EV for a short drive. It helps me get…
