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…
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Tested: BYD Dolphin Surf
New to the ranks of BYD is the Dolphin Surf, the brand’s answer to the growing sub-€20,000 small electric vehicle market and joining the likes of the Dacia Spring, Hyundai Inster and Leapmotor T03 in this niche segment. Remarkably, the…
Tested: Ford Puma Gen-E
I used to find it difficult to write anything about Ford’s electric cars without being critical of how the motoring giant dilly-dallied so long about committing to the idea of EVs for the immediate and long-term. I still find it…
Cadillac to launch in Ireland through Charles Hurst Group
American auto giant, Cadillac is set to officially launch in Ireland through Charles Hurst Group, with the country’s first wholly exclusive Cadillac dealership planned for south Dublin in a €1 million investment.
Tested: Honda Civic e:HEV
There are a few factors – in my humble opinion – as to why Honda don’t sell a large number of new cars in Ireland. On the surface the brand should – its cars are as solid and no-nonsense as…
Seat unveils new Ibiza and Arona
Seat has unveiled refreshed versions of two of its most popular models – the Ibiza and the Arona. Both models now feature updated styling, new colours and a completely renewed range of alloy wheels available in sizes from 16- to…
Tested: Kia EV4
One of the challenges facing many brands bringing cars into the Irish market is getting the balance right between electric and historic. It is especially the case where distributors are energetically building market share with EVs while simultaneously trying to…
Special edition Skoda Fabia 130 available to order
Skoda Ireland has confirmed that the sporty Fabia 130 special edition is available to order for Irish customers.
Tested: Audi A6 Plug-in Hybrid
I picked a good week to drive a new plug-in hybrid (PHEV). As I zig-zagged my way around town in the latest, brand-new Audi A6 plug-in saloon, my radio was filled with talk and analysis of cars like my test…
Kia EV4 and EV4 Fastback arrive in Ireland
Kia has this week launched the EV4 and EV4 Fastback in Ireland, further expanding its already impressive line-up of electric vehicles. The EV4 is Kia’s first all-electric hatchback, engineered on the dedicated Electric Global Modular Platform (E-GMP). Produced in Slovakia,…
