Bliss Barcelona was the venue of choice last week for the European launch of the Ford E-Transit Courier, the newest electric member of the iconic Transit family. Now rolling off the lines at Ford’s manufacturing facility in Craiova, Romania, the…
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XPENG is the latest best thing from China
The relentless surge of Chinese models flooding on to the Irish market is an amazing phenomenon. Everybody is talking about them. And when you get people talking about something so much you create an awareness and a familiarity that enhances…
Nissan Micra returns as EV, new Leaf to follow
Nissan has today revealed that the iconic Micra will return to European roads later this year in the guise of an all electric vehicle. Joining the electric Micra in 2025 will be a new, third generation version of the hugely…
Renault 4 E-Tech electric makes Irish debut
The all-new electric Renault 4 made its Irish debut today in front of the country’s motoring press. It is the second EV from the French brand to be inspired by older Renault models, following on from the much anticipated new…
Irish pricing announced for Alfa Romeo Junior Ibrida
Prices for the hybrid version of the Alfa Romeo Junior, the Ibrida, have been announced for the Irish market, with the base price matching that of the Electric version which was officially launched in Ireland last month. Already available in…
Tested: Mercedes-Benz T-Class
Mercedes-Benz is no stranger to the multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) segment, with its V-Class and Vito Tourer a regular fixture at the likes of airport arrivals and posh hotels. Both of those models are based on the Vito van, whereas the…
Revised Lexus RZ has more range and power
Launched only a couple of years ago as Lexus’ first model built on a dedicated battery electric vehicle (BEV) platform, the Japanese luxury brand has now revealed an updated version of its RZ electric SUV. Expected in Ireland at the…
Tested: Alfa Romeo Junior
Alfa Romeo has taken a fair few setbacks over the years. It lost its way a bit on a few false dawns, with questions over residual values and apparent inability to hold/win more buyers in a market of unprecedented change.…
First electric Mercedes-Benz CLA revealed
Mercedes-Benz has taken the covers off its new CLA, which is expected in Ireland before the end of 2025 in both all-electric and hybrid powertrains. The German brand says its new CLA offers more space, more refinement, more comfort, more…
Stellantis to build two new electric vans for Iveco
Stellantis Pro One, the commercial vehicle unit of Stellantis, and Iveco Group, have agreed on the supply of two all-electric light commercial vehicles (LCVs) to Iveco for the European market.
