I picked a great time to take a high-powered convertible for a week’s driving. Typical of my luck, the rain followed me and I only got the fully automatic hood down a few times. But I didn’t mind too much;…
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Leapmotor T03 to go on sale from €18,950
Leapmotor Ireland, the newest entry into the Irish electric vehicle market, has announced the official list-price for its T03 compact car.
Tesla Model Y Performance now available
Order books have opened for the Tesla Model Y Performance, a 460hp family SUV with a 0-100km/h of 3.3 seconds. Priced from €61,990 in Ireland, the Model Y Performance promises around 580km of range and an improved charging speed thanks…
Tested: Citroen C3
I nearly always get three major sorts of feedback any time I review a Citroen. One batch of opinion accuses me of preaching to the converted. They are the marque’s keen supporters. A special group of people. ‘Members’ of another…
Peugeot E-408 arrives in Ireland
Peugeot Ireland has confirmed the arrival of the E-408, the fully-electric version of the 408 fastback that first launched here a couple of years ago.
Tested: Alfa Romeo Junior (Electtrica and Ibrida)
It is rare that I test different powertrains of the same car in consecutive weeks, but that is what we have here. The subject of this week’s review is the electric and petrol hybrid versions of the new Alfa Romeo…
Ford Puma Gen-E arrives
FFord is continuing to ramp-up its electric vehicle line-up with the introduction of the Puma Gen-E, an all-electric version of one of the brand’s best-selling cars. Now in Ford showrooms nationwide, the Puma Gen-E is powered by a 43kWh lithium-ion…
Tested: Nissan Qashqai e-Power
An interesting story emerged last week from the UK, whereby a Nissan Qashqai travelled from the foot of England to the tip of Scotland on a single tank, finishing the 1,347km trip with fuel to spare. This was with thanks…
60 years of the Ford Transit
The date is 9th August, 1965 – and the first Ford Transit van is leaving the production line at Ford’s facility in Langley, UK. At the time, few could have predicted the impact this new van would have for businesses…
Opel Mokka Electric now with more range and style
Opel Ireland has introduced a longer-range version of its Mokka Electric, joining the popular petrol and hybrid models already available here. Retailing from €30,227 inclusive of SEAI grant and VRT rebate for the Mokka Electric SC model, the compact SUV…
