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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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Tesla Announces Higher Ranges on Model 3 and Model Y
True to its better-over-time philosophy, today, Tesla is introducing a series of upgrades to its most popular vehicles – Model 3 and Model Y. These enhancements deliver greater range for Model 3 and Model Y, and provide improved functionality for Model 3. These new upgrades include: Model 3 Model Y Customers can access these upgrades
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Innovative new Digital Technologies Highlighted In 2026 Continental Tyres Irish Car Of The Year Awards.
As One of the Jury members in the Irish car Of The Year Awards in association with Continental Tyres I get to drive pretty much every new car that comes to the market each year. This gives me a great insight into what is happening in terms of developments, technologies and of course new models.
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Porsche 911 Targa celebrated as Legend Car of the Year in News UK Motor Awards
Enthusiasts will recognise in today’s Porsche 911 Targa stylish design cues from the legendary 1965 original, such as the characteristic wide bar in place of the B-pillars aft of the doors, a movable roof section above the front seats and a wraparound rear window – with no C-pillar. On the latest version, the fully-automatic system
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EVs Dominate 2026 Irish Car of the Year Field of Runners
Forty‑six new car models will fight it out for the coveted title of Irish Car of the Year 2026, in association with Continental Tyres. And for the first year in the history of the awards, the majority of eligible models are electric-powered vehicles. Voted on by jury members drawn from the Motoring Media Association of
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Ireland Tyre Safety Day Calls for Improved Tyre Safety Education in Driving Test to Reflect Changing Technologies
To coincide with Ireland’s Tyre Safety Day which falls this year on Monday October 6, premium tyre manufacturer, Continental Tyres is calling for stronger emphasis on tyre safety for learner drivers across Ireland who are preparing for their driving test. Tyre Safety Day kicks off the Road Safety Authority’s dedicated Road Safety Week in Ireland
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CUPRA’s ‘261’ Event this October Combines Design, Performance, and Long-Term Confidence
CUPRA Ireland is redefining value and performance this October with its exclusive ‘261’ Sales Event, running this October 13th to 31st. Customers can take advantage of exceptional offers across the full CUPRA model range, including low-rate PCP finance, SEAI grant boosters, trade-in boosters and complimentary extras like free service plans and pre-paid credit cards to the
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Cupra Expand Their Sporty Model Range In Ireland.
Cupra is the sub brand of Seat which most will know is part of the VW empire. The Cupra brand hopes to offer buyers a more sporty driving experience than other offerings from VAG. It’s not a Seat with a sporty theme but rather a brand in itself that offers unique cars with sporting overtones.
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Skoda announce all new Enyaq and Mercedes launch luxury V-Class People Carrier.
By Hugh Maguire. The Enyaq has been stylish part of the Skoda line up and now its been nicely upgraded.I will have a full road test in the coming months but for now here are the main details. Škoda’s all-electric Enyaq line up receives its first significant upgrade since launching in Ireland in early 2021. Minor styling