Two new Chinese car brands have this week landed on Irish shores through the Charles Hurst Group. The dealer group has partnered with Geely and Changan to launch both brands in Northern Ireland at its Boucher Road showroom in Belfast.…
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Kerry Mountain Rescue takes new Ineos medic vehicle
A new specialist rescue vehicle based on the Ineos Grenadier 4×4 platform has been officially launched for Kerry Mountain Rescue Team in Killarney National Park.
New Nissan Leaf is Women’s Worldwide Car of the Year 2026
The all-new Nissan Leaf has been named the overall winner for 2026 by Women’s Worldwide Car of the Year (WWCOTY) – the highest honour bestowed by the international jury comprised exclusively of female automotive journalists.
Tested: Ford Ranger PHEV
Given Ford’s recent decline as a serious passenger car brand, the continued success of its Ranger pickup has never been more important. Sold in 180 markets around the world, there is no doubt that the Ranger is a global success…
First drive: Kia K4
It isn’t often that the head of a car company ‘apologises’ for yet another new vehicle being launched on the Irish market. The reason for the tongue-in-cheek apology – by Kia Ireland managing director Ronan Flood – was the frequency…
First drive: MGS6
The flood of electric cars coming from China shows no sign of slowing – if anything it is picking up speed judging by the number of recent launches. The latest Chinese mid-size electric family car to arrive is the MGS6…
Farizon appoints first Irish dealers
Farizon Ireland has announced the appointment of its first authorised dealers, with Frank Keane Farizon in Ballymount, Dublin, and M50 Truck & Van Centre, located off Exit 5 on the M50 in Dublin, now representing the brand in the Irish…
First drive: BYD Seal 6 Super Hybrid – Saloon & Touring
Against a steady stream of background bickering over the pros and cons of plug-ins, yet another PHEV joins the burgeoning ranks on the Irish market.
BMW Group names Irish Retailers of the Year for 2025
BMW Group has named its Irish BMW and MINI Retailers of the Year for 2025, recognising performance across the past 12 months.
Tested: Volvo EX90
Late last year Volvo slashed almost €18,000 off the entry-level price of its new flagship EX90. That may seem bizarre without any context, but frankly it was necessary. The original price tag of the EX90 in 2025 was from €117,910…
