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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.

Renault Trafic tops Irish van sales for second year running

The Renault Trafic has once again claimed the title of Ireland’s best-selling medium van, finishing number one in 2025 for the second year in a row. Beating strong competition from rival brands, the Trafic continues to prove itself as the

Tested: Renault 4 E-Tech

Renault is setting the bar high these days with electric vehicles that actually possess a personality. The Renault 5 E-Tech grabbed the headlines across Europe in 2025 with its head and heart appeal, and clever design nods back to its

First drive: Renault 4 E-Tech electric

Renault are looking to the future and dipping into the past as they aim to make their new 4 E-Tech electric SUV a bestseller. And that compact 4 EV has just gone on sale now from €27,995.

New Renault Trafic electric van to offer 450km range

A production version of the fourth-generation Renault Trafic made its public debut this week at the Solutrans trade show in Lyon, France. First launched in 1980, the Trafic has been built in over 2.5 million units across three generations. The

Renault Twingo returns as electric city car

Renault has today revealed the Twingo E-Tech electric, marking the return of the iconic French city car. Originally launched back in 1992, the Twingo was a huge success selling over 4.1 million units in 25 countries, although it was never

Tested: Renault 5 E-Tech electric

While the original Renault 5 ceased production a decade before I was even born, the appeal of the French classic was never lost on me. That model ran from 1972 to 1985, selling over 5.5 million units. So suffice to

Dramatic new looks for Renault Clio

Entirely redesigned, the new sixth generation Renault Clio has been revealed and features a longer bonnet, the wheelbase increased to 2.59m and a highly dynamic roof line. The new front view is extremely expressive, while the character lines on the

Iconic Alpine brand launches in Ireland

French sports car manufacturer Alpine has officially launchd in Ireland through Cedar Motors Distribution, the company that already represents Renault, Dacia, and Nissan. The launch of Alpine in Ireland is headlined by the arrival of two models: the A110 two-seater

Tested: Renault 5

The marketing people will tell you that there is nothing to beat a bit of nostalgia when it comes to selling cars. Look what Volkswagen did with the retro-look Beetle; BMW with the modern-day MINI classic, even Ford with the