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Tested: Peugeot 2008 and e-2008

While it’s only been around for just over a decade, there is no mistaking how important the 2008 nameplate has been for the Peugeot brand. The original 2008 replaced the Peugeot 207 SW (Station Wagon) back in 2013, with sales

Two-seat Ineos Quartermaster pick-up on the way

Responding to customer demand, Ineos Automotive has launched a new two-seat version of its Grenadier Quartermaster pick-up.

2025 new model arrivals at MDL

2025 is set to continue apace at Motor Distributors Limited (MDL) with no fewer than 12 new passenger car model introductions currently scheduled for next year.

Tested: Mazda2 Hybrid

The Mazda2 Hybrid brings self-charging full hybrid powertrain technology to the Japanese brand’s model range for the first. This delightful little hatchback is the outcome of a long-standing collaboration between Mazda and Toyota, with the two companies partnering in 2015

Electric Ford Puma Gen-E arrives in early 2025

Ford 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.

Price and Spec announced for new Fiat Professional van range

Fiat Professional has announced full pricing and specification for its new light commercial vehicle (LCV) range, with order books now open (delivery dates may vary based on model and trim levels).

New electric Nissan Interstar arrives in February

Arriving in Irish dealerships nationwide from next February, the new Nissan Interstar is the brand’s first-ever fully-electric large van, with a diesel version also available. As Nissan heads towards electrifying all segments within its LCV line-up by 2027, the launch

Tested: Tesla Model Y long range rear-wheel drive

The Tesla Model Y made history last year, becoming the first ever fully-electric vehicle to lead the global market as the world’s best-selling vehicle. Sales of the Tesla Model Y totalled 1.22 million units globally, up by 64 per cent

Cummins Motor Group named Opel aftersales dealer of the year

Cummins Motor Group in Portlaoise, Co Laois, has been awarded the Opel Aftersales Dealer of the Year 2024 accolade.

Cunningham Autopoint new main dealer for BYD in Galway

Motor Distributors Limited (MDL) has announced the appointment of prominent motor retailer Cunningham Autopoint as the main dealers in Galway for the BYD range of passenger cars. Expanding the BYD network to seven outlets overall, with further appointments yet to