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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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Kia launch new EV5 with prices starting at €47,625.
The Kia EV5 has arrived in Ireland and is available to test drive at Kia dealerships nationwide. The EV5 brings electric innovation to the C-SUV segment which is Ireland’s largest vehicle category. Built on the dedicated Electric-Global Modular Platform (E-GMP) platform, the EV5 combines bold SUV styling, real-world practicality and cutting-edge technology. With a rugged
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Stylish looking new Polestar 5 performance Grand Tourer pricing announced.
• Polestar 5 performance Grand Tourer on sale now, priced from €130,700 for Polestar 5 Dual motor Launch edition and €145,700 for Polestar 5 Performance Launch edition. • Bespoke Polestar bonded aluminium platform, in-house developed motor and 800V electrical architecture with 650kW and 1,015Nm total output. • Extensive sustainable materials, AndroidTM Automotive OS with Google built-in, high levels of standard equipment,
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XPENG ACCELERATES GROWTH: SECOND MSL MOTOR GROUP OUTLET OPENS IN DUBLIN XPENG has announced the opening of XPENG North Dublin, operated by MSL Motor Group, and marking the retailer’s second XPENG dealership in Ireland. The appointment follows MSL Motor Groups’ role as the retail launch partner for XPENG in Ireland earlier this year, through its
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Tesla launches its most affordable model Y in Ireland.
Tesla has today announced the addition of the Model Y Standard to its Irish product line up, replacing the Model Y Rear Wheel Drive. With a range of 505km WLTP Certified, Model Y Standard will be priced from €42,990. With this addition comes an adjustment to the Irish line up as a whole, which will now be the following: o Long Range Rear-Wheel Drive – €49,990 o Long Range All-Wheel Drive – €52,990
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Re-born Renault 4 arrives in Ireland.
whichnewcar.ie has been checking out the new Renault 4 E-tech at the Irish press launch. Following hot on the heels of the new Renault 5, Renault have just launched the new Renault 4 E-Tech. Like with the 5 Renault have once again chosen to revive the name of an icon like the original Renault 4
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Opel Re-Introduce the Frontera name.
Road tested by Hugh Maguire. I can well remember testing the original Opel Frontera over some very challenging off road test tracks in the UK at the international press launch of the then new Frontera. Back then it was a big rugged off roader powered by a diesel engine. Times have changed. While
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MG Motors, Into The West.
MG Motor Ireland is delighted to announce the appointment of Rochford Motors, Ballyhaunis, Co. Mayo as the newest member of its nationwide dealer network. This expansion marks another important step in MG Motor Ireland’s commitment to making its award-winning range of electric and hybrid vehicles accessible to customers across the country with Rochford Motors now
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PROMINENT KILDARE MOTOR RETAILER JOINS BYD DEALER NETWORK
One of County Kildare’s renowned motor retailers – Finlay Motor Group – has been appointed by Motor Distributors Limited (MDL) to represent the New Energy Vehicle (NEV) brand, BYD, in Ireland. Trading as BYD Kildare, and operating from its conveniently located dealership at the M7 Motor Park in Naas, its appointment increases the BYD national
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Porsche announce all-new Cayenne Electric.
The Cayenne Electric marks the beginning of a new era for Porsche. As a fully electric SUV, it combines Porsche DNA with pioneering technology: up to 850 kW (1,156 PS), 0-62 mph in 2.5 seconds and up to 400 kW charging power4 and up to 398 miles of range. It is the most powerful production Porsche
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Renault 5 Named 2026 Irish Car of the Year
November 14, 2025 – At a gala awards ceremony this afternoon in the Conrad Hotel in Dublin, the Renault 5 was named as the 2026 Irish Car of the Year in association with Continental Tyres. Members of the Motoring Media Association of Ireland (MMAI), the grouping that brings together some 29 of Ireland’s most experienced motoring journalists,