As the breadth of fully electric vehicle models on sale broadens, more question marks are raised regarding the need for automakers to further produce plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs). Unless you are religiously charging your PHEV overnight at home or at…
It says a lot about how far we have travelled down the road on electric cars that the first thing I took real notice of in the latest MGS6 mid-size electric SUV, was the inordinate amount of space afforded to…
Volvo has not had the smoothest of electric vehicle transitions. You may have read elsewhere of software issues such as problems with driver assistance systems, inconsistent functioning of digital keys, error messages and issues with charging and air conditioning. While…
It felt like a treat to be getting into a couple of cars so unfussy and straightforward as the overhauled SEAT Ibiza and its stablemate the Arona crossover. SEAT gave these two a facelift some time back. And even to…
Bulky, heavy and utilitarian are all suitable adjectives for the original Opel and Vauxhall Frontera of the ’90s. An off-roader that could be bought with a 2.3-litre turbo diesel engine and later on a 3.2-litre V6 petrol engine. How many…
The Honda Jazz has been around for some time now, in one guise or another. One version that nearly got under the radar on me was the Crosstar hybrid edition. The last three words neatly summarise what it is about:…
I could have driven the VZ all-wheel-drive electric version of the Cupra Tavascan coupe SUV all day. It is the sort of car I like – fairly aggressive in its driving but comfortable in handling. I’m sure, in fact I’m…
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…
Kia has an ambitious target of becoming a top three player in full-electric vans. While Ford, Mercedes-Benz, Renault and the Stellantis group lead the electric van market, their respective models are based on combustion engine conversions, compared to Kia’s dedicated…
The speed at which new electric and ‘electrified’ cars are sweeping into the market here is, surely, good news for seller – and used-car seller and buyer. It’s fair to say we haven’t had so many battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) on…
As the breadth of fully electric vehicle models on sale broadens, more question marks are raised regarding the need for automakers to furth...
It says a lot about how far we have travelled down the road on electric cars that the first thing I took real notice of in the latest MGS6 ...
The third generation of the Mercedes-Benz CLA has just gone on sale in Ireland, and is the first of 42 new models and variants from the bra...
Volvo has not had the smoothest of electric vehicle transitions. You may have read elsewhere of software issues such as problems with drive...
Isuzu has introduced a new 2.2-litre turbo diesel D-Max pickup to replace the current 1.9-litre version. The new 2.2-litre diesel engine...
Mercedes-Benz's light commercial vehicles division has further enhanced its product offering for Irish business customers with the introduc...
Kia Ireland will continue its sponsorship of the Rás Tailteann cycling race that will be taking place across the country from 20th-24th Ma...
Bradys Dublin has been appointed as the new Volvo Cars sales and aftersales partner for North Dublin. A well respected and long-establis...
Colton Motors in Mullingar, Co. Westmeath has been appointed to the Leapmotor Ireland dealer network by national importer, Gowan Auto. ...
As the breadth of fully electric vehicle models on sale broadens, more question marks are raised regarding the need for automakers to furth...