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BMW Group names Irish Retailers of the Year for 2025

BMW Group has named its Irish BMW and MINI Retailers of the Year for 2025, recognising performance across the past 12 months.

Tested: Volvo EX90

Late last year Volvo slashed almost €18,000 off the entry-level price of its new flagship EX90. That may seem bizarre without any context, but frankly it was necessary. The original price tag of the EX90 in 2025 was from €117,910

Renault to take full ownership of Flexis SAS electric van project

The Renault Group is to acquire full ownership of Flexis SAS, the joint venture established in 2024 by Renault, Volvo and CMA CGM Group to create a new generation of electric vans.

Polestar to launch four new cars in three years

Swedish electric vehicle manufacturer Polestar has confirmed plans to launch four new cars within the next three years.

First drive: Citroen C5 Aircross and C3 Aircross

It isn’t every day you get two new model lines launched at the same time. That’s what Citroen has done with its new C5 Aircross SUV and the smaller, but deceptively roomy, C3 Aircross compact SUV. We can interpret that

Tested: Kia EV5

I think there is a fair argument to be made in favour of Kia boasting the best range of electric vehicles. And I’m not talking about real-world range; Tesla and Polestar can battle that out. But the breadth of practical

BYD partners Manchester City Football Club

BYD has announced an agreement to become the official automotive partner of Manchester City Football Club. As well as supplying vehicles to Manchester City, BYD Group will also provide vehicle charging and energy-storage batteries at City Football Academy, the Club’s

Kia EV2 prototype achieves 310km range in winter test

Set to arrive in Ireland this spring, the new Kia EV2 has completed a 310.6 km winter test conducted by the Norwegian Automotive Federation.

Tested: Maxus eTerron 9

Electric vehicles now come in all shapes and sizes, from small city cars right up to articulated lorries. A segment that has been slow to grow in Europe however, is the electric pickup. Maxus, the Chinese van maker, did launch

Dan Dooley Car Sales new Fiat and Jeep dealer

Gowan Auto has appointed Dan Dooley Car Sales in Co Limerick as an authorised dealer for Fiat, Fiat Professional and Jeep in Ireland.