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  • Porsche announce all-new Cayenne Electric.

    Porsche announce all-new Cayenne Electric.

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    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

    Renault 5 Named 2026 Irish Car of the Year

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    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,…

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  • KEARYS MOTOR GROUP JOINS XPENG DEALER NETWORK

    KEARYS MOTOR GROUP JOINS XPENG DEALER NETWORK

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    One of Ireland’s largest family-owned Motor Group, Kearys Motor Group, has been appointed as a main dealer for the all-electric XPENG range of passenger cars, according to a statement issued by Motor Distributors Limited (MDL). Trading as XPENG West Dublin, and operating from its base on the Belgard Road in Tallaght, it is the third motor retailer…

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  • LEAPMOTOR IRELAND APPOINTS BRIGHT MOTOR GROUP IN DUBLIN

    LEAPMOTOR IRELAND APPOINTS BRIGHT MOTOR GROUP IN DUBLIN

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    Leapmotor Ireland is pleased to announce the appointment of Bright Motor Group as its latest official franchise dealer partner. The announcement sees Leapmotor take pride of place in two showrooms at Bright Navan Road and Bright Airside, ushering in the brand’s fifth and sixth retail partners since Leapmotor launched in Ireland, copper fastening an important…

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  • Porsche Cayenne EV.

    Porsche Cayenne EV.

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    With the expertise of the Formula E World Champion: The Porsche Cayenne Electric. When it launches the Cayenne Electric, Porsche will not only bring another all-electric model series to the market – it will also transfer a piece of motorsport technology into series production. Numerous innovations are based directly on developments from Formula E, where…

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  • Game Changing BMW iX3 Neue Klasse is Launched in Ireland.

    Game Changing BMW iX3 Neue Klasse is Launched in Ireland.

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      whichnewcar.ie attended the launch of the first in a line of new BMW’s which they call “Neue Klasse” or new class in English. The first car in the Neue Klasse line up is the new iX3 EV and the design language we see here will follow in the next generation Neue Klasse BMW i3…

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  • Later this week we will have all the news from the Irish press launch the first series produced Neue Klasse BMW iX3.

    Later this week we will have all the news from the Irish press launch the first series produced Neue Klasse BMW iX3.

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    Here is BMW’s teaser preview. THE FIRST OF A NEW ERA. The new BMW iX3 represents the bold transition into a new era. It is a redefining of the BMW brand, yet at the same time more BMW than ever before. A bold new design language delivers precise lines that shape the silhouette of true…

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  • LEAPMOTOR IRELAND SETS BENCHMARK PRICING FOR NEW B10 SUV

    LEAPMOTOR IRELAND SETS BENCHMARK PRICING FOR NEW B10 SUV

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    Leapmotor Ireland is proud to announce the official list-price and comprehensive specification of its highly anticipated Leapmotor B10 SUV, set to become one of the best value electric SUVs available on the Irish market. B10 joins Leapmotor Ireland’s growing electric range, alongside the T03 city car and the C10 family SUV, offering Irish motorists “value…

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  • SEAT UNVEILS THE NEW IBIZA AND ARONA:

    SEAT UNVEILS THE NEW IBIZA AND ARONA:

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    Refreshed design, upgraded interiors and even greater value §  The updated exterior designs of both models offer a new look with youthful and dynamic character §  Inside the cabin, quality steps up with a more refined interior §  More value than ever: a choice of efficient TSI engines, enhanced standard equipment, and advanced safety features §  Incredible offers during…

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  • Polestar announces new 261 offers across the range

    Polestar announces new 261 offers across the range

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    Polestar, the Swedish premium electric performance car brand, has announced exciting new offers across the range ahead of the 261 registration period. For a limited time, customers can avail of PCP finance from 3.9% or a trade-in bonus of up to €4,000. The Polestar 2, a fastback designed for the joy of electric performance, is…

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