It seems these days you are never more than six feet away from a car rolling on Volkswagen Group’s MEB platform, the underpinnings of several popular electric vehicle models from Skoda, Audi, Volkswagen and Cupra. Even Ford paid VW a…
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Blackwater Motors Fermoy new Cupra dealer
Cupra Ireland has announced the appointment of Blackwater Motors as its newest official dealership partner, strengthening the brand’s presence in the south of Ireland. This partnership comes as Cupra continues to gain momentum, with Irish sales up 28 per cent…
Tested: Cupra Born VZ
EElectric hot hatches have been something of a grey area these past few years, with many, if not all, failing to meet the brief. The missing ingredient? A combustion engine. It’s like a chicken fillet roll without the chicken fillet…
Tested: Cupra Terramar MHEV
On the face of it, you probably should not buy this week’s review car. But all is not quite as it seems. The new CUPRA Terramar 1.5 eTSI is the entry-level version of what is a classy looking compact SUV…
Tested: Cupra Leon VZ
I was surprised by the number of people who seemed puzzled about the car I was test driving recently. I told them that the previous model used to be known as the SEAT Leon Cupra. But it has been ‘redesigned…
Tested: Cupra Formentor
We are at that advanced stage in the shift from diesel that a car with such an engine under its bonnet is now more noticeable by its presence than its absence in new-car line-ups. I was surprised to see Cupra…
Cupra upgrades Formentor and Leon for 2024
Cupra, the sporty sub-brand of Seat, has upgraded its Formentor and Leon models for 2024, with both receiving improved engines, more tech and new looks. The two revamped models are expected to go on sale in Ireland during Q4. Starting…
Cupra limited-time sales event
Cupra’s ‘Zero Limit’ sales event begins next Monday, which invites customers to explore a lineup of petrol, diesel, PHEV and electric vehicles at showrooms nationwide. This limited-time event runs until Tuesday, 30th April, during which customers can avail of offers…
Cupra Born VZ coming later this year
Cupra is set to add even more power and range to its fully-electric Born hatchback, with the introduction of the new VZ trim, which we’re told will be launched in Ireland during the third quarter of 2024. According to the…
