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Latest motoring news for Ireland, new car model updates, new car launches and industry stories that matter to everyday drivers in Ireland.
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Ireland Tyre Safety Day 2026 Urges Young Drivers to Make Regular Tyre Checks a Lifelong Habit
To coincide with Ireland’s Tyre Safety Day, which falls on Monday October 5 this year, premium tyre manufacturer Continental Tyres Ireland have partnered with content creator Michael Deady to encourage motorists, particularly younger drivers, to develop the simple habit of regularly checking their tyres. Tom Dennigan, Head of Continental Tyres Ireland, met with Michael at a Modern…
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The all-new electric PIXO is announced.
Combining practicality, progressive design and a seamless driving experience, Nissan today unveils the all-new Nissan PIXO, a small electric city car that’s an ideal companion for modern city life. Designed specifically for Europe’s towns and cities, PIXO delivers a 259km range, 50kW DC rapid charging as standard across the range, One Pedal technology for comfortable…
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MAKING THE SWITCH TO ELECTRIC? WHAT DRIVERS NEED TO KNOW ABOUT EV INSURANCE
A practical guide to EV insurance, from premiums and repairs to batteries and charging cables Some drivers may be thinking about upgrading their car, and for a few, it could be the perfect time to make the switch to electric. But alongside factors such as price, charging and running costs, insurance is another important consideration…
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New Nissan Leaf- First Drive Impressions, Pricing and Specifications.
First Drive By Hugh Maguire. This new Nissan Leaf is only the 3rd generation of the model. I remember well test driving the very first Leaf back in 2010. Back then Nissan were the true EV pioneers as they were the first to offer a mass market electric car. We all looked on in amusement…
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Ohme selected as a new home EV charging partner for Electric Ireland
Cork-based smart charging company, Ohme has been appointed as a new home EV charging partner for Ireland’s leading energy provider, Electric Ireland. The new partnership will see Electric Ireland offer Ohme EV home chargers for purchase forcustomers interested in switching to an electric vehicle. Ohme is Ireland’s largest home EV charging company and the fastest growing across Europe. “We…
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Leapmotor launches a keenly priced 5-door hatchback called the B05.
Leapmotor marked the official launch of its new B05 Hatchback in the Irish market, at a press launch in Gowan Auto’s HQ in Citywest, on Monday September 7th, 2026. Whichnewcar had a brief drive in the new B05 at the press launch in Co Dublin. Initial impressions are that the work they have done to…
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Range Rover Goes Fully Electric.
Range Rover, The Original Luxury SUV, is now available with electric propulsion, heralding a new era of enhanced refinement and capability. Built in Solihull – the home of Range Rover since 1970 – the first ever electric Range Rover marks a major milestone for the brand. Quieter, more effortless, more responsive, and with more torque…
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Polestar 4 SUV Revealed.
Polestar, the Swedish electric performance car brand, launches Polestar 4 SUV, a new variant of its performance car with greater versatility and capability, while staying true to the design, technology and driving experience that define Polestar 4. Positioned in the compact executive SUV segment, Polestar 4 SUV pairs the design and refined performance of the…
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Ford Ireland Launches Second Year of ‘Drive for Your Community’ with Irish Guide Dogs
Ford Ireland has announced the return of its ‘Drive for your Community’ initiative in partnership with Irish Guide Dogs, following a successful first year that raised €26,310 for the charity. Building on the success of last autumn’s campaign, Drive for your Community returns for its second year with an expanded schedule of charity test-drive events…
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Opel announce the new Corsa GSE. An electric hot hatch designed to put the fun back in driving.
The new all-electric Opel Mokka GSE Rally competition vehicle, the Opel Mokka GSE road car and the breathtaking high-performance Opel Corsa GSE Vision Gran Turismo concept car: 2025 marked the resurrection of the Opel GSE badge. Now, hot on the heels of the new Mokka GSE road car, just launched, Opel will expand the electrifying…