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Cupra Raval revealed

Cupra is entering the electric urban vehicle segment with the unveiling of the Raval, the brand’s smallest car yet. Scheduled to arrive in Ireland this September, with entry-level pricing expected to start from around €26,000, the Raval measures just four

Mercedes-Benz to bring steer-by-wire to new EQS

Mercedes-Benz is set to become the first German automaker to bring steer-by-wire technology to a production vehicle, when it launches on the updated EQS electric saloon.

BYD Sealion 5 hybrid arrives

Since being introduced by Motor Distributors Limited (MDL) in 2023 as “the biggest car brand you’ve never heard of”, BYD is now firmly placed amongst the leading five electric and hybrid vehicle brands in Ireland.

John Linnane Motors appointed Leapmotor dealer for Wicklow

Leapmotor Ireland has announced the appointment of John Linnane Motors, Rathnew, Co. Wicklow, as its latest official franchise dealer partner.

Suzuki e Vitara now on sale

Suzuki’s first fully-electric car, the e Vitara, has gone on sale in Ireland with first customer deliveries taking place from May.

BMW iX3 is World Car of the Year 2026

The new BMW iX3 has been crowned World Car of the Year 2026, beating out 57 competing vehicles across all powertrain categories. The international jury of 98 motoring journalists also named the iX3 as the World Electric Vehicle for 2026.

Tested: Opel Frontera

I’d love to have been a fly on the wall when they were marking out how the new Opel compact SUV – the Frontera – was designed and put together. Like every car, I’m sure it is a compromise of

Farizon SV earns its racing stripes

A Farizon SV has completed 5,000 miles of load-lugging for Team BRIT in the UK, the world’s only competitive team of all-disabled racing drivers.

MG launches Europe’s first semi-solid-state battery

Solid-state batteries have long been viewed as the pinnacle of electric vehicle technology, with claims that a full charge can be achieved in around nine minutes.

Ford reveals new Transit City electric van

Ford has revealed the Transit City, its new electric van designed to offer a cheaper entry-point to the brand’s existing line-up.