Tag: 2025
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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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Loaded with tech but is the new Volvo EX 90 worth the hefty price tag?
Road Tested by Hugh Maguire. The original Volvo XC 90 has become a very well respected large family SUV boasting an attractive design and of course Volvo’s legendary reputation for putting safety to the fore. It is no surprise then that the XC 90 has become a familiar sight on the school run. The new
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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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Is The new Citroen C3 hybrid worth the premium over its petrol non hybrid counterpart?
Road Tested By Hugh Maguire. Small cars have become very good these days. They offer decent space and many come fitted with a host of standard specification previously only found on larger more expensive models. Buyers are now offered more choice too when it comes to powertrains and so it is with the chic new
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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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Is Honda’s New Jazz Hybrid The Go-To Compact Car?
Road Tested By Hugh Maguire. This is the fourth generation of the Honda Jazz. Despite being a name that has been on the Honda model list for many years its not a name that immediately springs to mind when one thinks of compact cars. Peugeot’s 208, or Renault’s Clio, the Citroen C3 or Toyota’s Yaris
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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
