Talking to media in the margins of its recent launch of Xpeng and its debut all-electric G6 SUV model, Motor Distributors Limited (MDL) director, Ciaran Allen spoke of what he called “the ‘scale of opportunity’ that exists for dealers as…
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New Fiat Grande Panda due here in April
The new Fiat Grande Panda is due to arrive in Ireland from April this year, with the electric version arriving first, followed shortly after by the Hybrid version, Fiat Ireland has said. Engines With a 44 kWh battery and an…
New premium EV brand Xpeng launches in Ireland
As reported here last October, China’s Xpeng has entered the Irish market through its exclusive importer and distributor, Motor Distributors Limited (MDL), which already distributes Mercedes-Benz cars and commercials, Smart, and BYD.
Dacia Duster has a very successful 2024
The Dacia Duster saga continues with 2024 a year rich in success for the brand’s iconic SUV. The third generation Duster won more than 25 awards across Europe last year.
New KGM Actyon revealed
KGM Motors, formally Ssangyong, has taken the covers off its latest car, the Actyon, a modern revival of one of the world’s first coupe-style SUVs, originally introduced in 2005. The brand’s latest model will only be available with a a…
New VW Transporter to start from €39,265
The latest generation of the Volkswagen Transporter has now officially landed in Ireland, with prices starting from €39,265 (Trendline) and €42,985 (PanAmericana). A five-year warranty, five-year servicing, and five-year roadside assistance package is also included to deliver a low cost…
Tested: Honda HR-V hybrid
The Honda HR-V hybrid crossover arrived in Ireland last October, and is the latest model in the brand’s line-up to wear the e:HEV (hybrid electric vehicle) badge, following the refreshed CR-V and new ZR-V that launched in 2024. With a…
Tesla Model Y gets facelift
The global best-seller Tesla Model Y has been given a refresh for 2025, with Irish order books now open for delivery from May. The latest Model Y features a fully redesigned exterior that offers better aerodynamic efficiency than before. Tesla…
Tested: Ford Mustang Mach-E
With the recent launch of Ford’s all-electric Explorer, Capri and the reveal of the Puma Gen-E, it would be easy to forget about the brand’s first EV of the modern age, the Mustang Mach-E which launched here back in 2021.…
Common pricing introduced for Jeep Avenger range
Jeep Ireland has announced that, for the first time, its entire Avenger range – encompassing petrol, hybrid, and fully electric powertrains – will be available at the same price, starting from €29,995.
