Following the introduction of the fully electric B10 compact SUV earlier in 2026, Leapmotor Ireland has announced pricing for the new B10 Hybrid EV, which is set to arrive on Irish forecourts in the coming weeks. Pricing for the B10…
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Tested: Opel Frontera Electric
Bulky, heavy and utilitarian are all suitable adjectives for the original Opel and Vauxhall Frontera of the ’90s. An off-roader that could be bought with a 2.3-litre turbo diesel engine and later on a 3.2-litre V6 petrol engine. How many…
Tested: Honda Jazz Crosstar
The Honda Jazz has been around for some time now, in one guise or another. One version that nearly got under the radar on me was the Crosstar hybrid edition. The last three words neatly summarise what it is about:…
All-electric Nissan Micra launches in Ireland
Nissan has this week launched the new Micra in Ireland, continuing the success story of the car which first hit Irish roads over 40 years ago.
Kearys Motor Group appointed BYD dealer in Bandon
Kearys Motor Group’s representation of BYD continues to strengthen in County Cork with the announcement by Motor Distributors Limited (MDL) that the motor retailer’s new Bandon outlet has been appointed to its national main dealer network.
EV2 is Kia’s most compact electric car yet
The electric small/compact SUV is one of the most popular car types on the market. Families love the combination of handy size for getting around (especially in urban areas), while younger drivers like the difference of SUV over traditional saloon…
Tested: Cupra Tavascan VZ
I could have driven the VZ all-wheel-drive electric version of the Cupra Tavascan coupe SUV all day. It is the sort of car I like – fairly aggressive in its driving but comfortable in handling. I’m sure, in fact I’m…
Fiat Grande Panda launches in Ireland from €22,995
Fiat Ireland has high hopes for its new Grande Panda which has just gone on the market. It sees it as the car to boost a renewed push for a turnaround in the Italian brand’s fortunes.
Cupra Raval revealed
Cupra is entering the electric urban vehicle segment with the unveiling of the Raval, the brand’s smallest car yet. Scheduled to arrive in Ireland this September, with entry-level pricing expected to start from around €26,000, the Raval measures just four…
BYD Sealion 5 hybrid arrives
Since being introduced by Motor Distributors Limited (MDL) in 2023 as “the biggest car brand you’ve never heard of”, BYD is now firmly placed amongst the leading five electric and hybrid vehicle brands in Ireland.
