A couple of years ago, SsangYong Motor Company changed its name to KG Mobility as part of a re-brand of the business, following its takeover by South Korea’s KG Group. Distributed here by KGM Ireland, the once budget-brand has now…
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Renault 5 named European Car of the Year 2025
The Renault 5 E-Tech electric (and Alpine A290) has been named European Car of the Year 2025. The result was announced at a ceremony organised by the award’s jury at the Brussels Motor Show in Belgium. In the first round…
BYD introduces the Atto 2 small SUV
Building on an already impressive and expanding electric vehicle line-up, BYD has introduced the Atto 2, which has been designed “for customers who want the raised ride height of an SUV but in an affordable package that is tailored to…
Mazda6e expected early 2026
Mazda has used the Brussels Motor Show to unveil its new all-electric vehicle for the European market, the Mazda6e. Replacing the Mazda6 when it arrives in Ireland early next year, the Mazda6e will be offered with a choice of 68.8kWh…
Skoda reveals refreshed Enyaq
Skoda has revealed refreshed versions of the Enyaq and Enyaq Coupe, which now feature the brand’s new ‘Modern Solid’ design language. The updated EV has improved aerodynamics together with more sustainable materials. When launched in Ireland in early Autumn, the…
Tested: Peugeot E-3008
You may recall an old episode of Top Gear where Clarkson and May took to the English countryside to parody the “modern Peugeot driver”, colliding their 307 and 407 models into just about every tree and road sign in site.…
Nissan X-Trail named Best Family Car
Parents across Ireland have voted the Nissan X-Trail e-Power as the ‘Best Family Car’ at the 2024 National Parenting Products Awards (NPPA). The NPPA is Ireland’s only independently verified consumer awards for products and services for young families, revealing the…
Tested: Renault Scenic E-Tech electric
The Scenic nameplate dates back to the late 1990s, and was something of a trailblazer for Renault in the people-carrier space. It was also a stalwart of the school runs as a kid throughout the 2000s. Now in the driver…
Aherns Castleisland appointed BYD dealer for Kerry
Motor Distributors Limited (MDL) has announced the appointment of Aherns Castleisland as main dealers in Kerry for the BYD range of passenger cars. Expanding the BYD network to eight outlets overall, Aherns Castleisland will market itself as ‘BYD Kerry’ and…
Honda Prelude to arrive early 2026
Honda has announced the new hybrid electric Prelude will arrive in Europe in the early part of 2026. The sixth-generation Prelude will debut Honda S+ Shift technology, which the brand says simulates the sound and feel of quick automatic gear…
