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Weight Watchers coming to the motor industry and motorists

Motoring outlets, especially their sales and aftersales departments, had better watch their weight if a new tax regime is adopted by government.

Tested: Volvo XC90 T8 Ultra

Are you in the market for a 2.2-tonne SUV that can accelerate from 0-100km/h in just under six seconds, all while carrying up to seven people? Figured you would be – here is Volvo’s XC90 T8 Ultra, a jack of

Tested: Skoda Octavia

I like to think of this week’s review car, the Octavia RS, as a family motor equipped to fill the role of everyday driving as well as elevating expectations of high-grade performance. For my test, I had at my disposal,

Polestar 5 to have over 880hp

Polestar has officially revealed the Polestar 5, a four-door performance Grand Tourer with aviation at the helm of the design process. At five-metres long, the Polestar 5 features a modern, minimalist surfacing stretched over an aerodynamic wing-like profile with Kamm-style

Hutton & Meade appointed Maxus dealer for North Dublin

The Harris Group has expanded its Maxus dealer network in Ireland to 15 sites, with the appointment of Ballycoolin-based Hutton & Meade.

Smart to launch electric city car

Smart is going back to its roots with confirmation that it will launch a small electric city car next year, à la the original Smart ForTwo. Called the #2, it will join Smart’s bigger #1, #3 and #5 models, the

Skoda Epiq unveiled

Skoda has taken the covers off of the Epiq, its forthcoming all-electric SUV crossover. The model features a bold, minimalist design and reflects the brand’s commitment to delivering appealing and affordable electric vehicles. The five-seater Epiq measures 4.1-metres in length

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

BYD Dolphin Surf arrives from €17,985

BYD has today launched the new Dolphin Surf in Ireland, which is competitively priced from €17,985. This puts it up against the Dacia Spring, Hyundai Inster and the forthcoming Leapmotor T03 in the small, sub-€20k electric vehicle market. The Dolphin

Newmarket Motors appointed Xpeng dealer for Cork

Newmarket Motors in Co Cork has been appointed as a dealer for the all-electric Xpeng range of passenger cars, Motor Distributors Limited (MDL) has confirmed.