Tag: 2026
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JAGUAR ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH DUBLIN GALLERY WEEKEND TO CELEBRATE THE HIGHLY ANTICIPATED LAUNCH OF TYPE 01
Jaguar has announced a new partnership with Dublin Gallery Weekend 2026, Ireland’s biggest celebration of contemporary art, presented by the Contemporary Art Gallery Association (CAGA). Taking place from Thursday 5 to Sunday 8 November 2026, DublinGallery Weekend brings together Ireland’s most dynamic artists and galleries for four days of contemporary visual art across the capital. The 2026…
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LEAPMOTOR IRELAND PARTNERS WITH ENERGIA AND OHME TO OFFER A FREE HOME EV CHARGER WITH EVERY NEW LEAPMOTOR
Leapmotor Ireland has partnered with Energia and Ohme to offer every new Leapmotor customer a free Ohme ePod smart home charger, including standard installation, when they sign up to an Energia EV Smart electricity tariff. The offer applies to new Leapmotor registrations made between 9th October 2026 and 28th February 2027 and forms a central part of…
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Porsche Cayenne Electric Review: Has Porsche nailed the transition to electric?
Road tested by Hugh Maguire. Price: €113,600 Pros: Superb to drive and a truly rewarding driving experience. Very refined and polished in all areas. Excellent performance and decent range. Cons: More expensive than rivals. You need to tick the pricey options list to get a luxury specification. Efficiency falls off rapidly if you use the performance……and…
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The first-ever BMW iX4, and MINI Untamed Edition revealed.
The First-ever BMW iX4. Introducing the MINI Countryman Untamed Edition. • New MINI Countryman Untamed Edition combines rugged, adventure-ready design with enhanced off-road capabilities. • Edition-exclusive Nomad Blue and Hideaway Grey paint finishes are joined by 19” Untamed Edition Spoke alloy wheels and optional all-terrain tyres for S and SE models. • Available in Ireland…
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Jeep confirms its European Roadmap to 2030: up to 6 models, multi-energy, multi-platforms, and the return of an icon such as Renegade.
Paris, 12 October 2026 – At the Paris Motor Show, Xavier Peugeot, Head of Jeep Brand Europe, outlined the next steps for the brand, combining a strong product plan to expand its European line-up with a vision for the future. Jeep Renegade is coming back Jeep Renegade is back, reclaiming a key position in the brand’s…
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OPEL REVEALS STX CONCEPT: VISIONARY STUDY SHOWS THE ESTATE DESIGN OF TOMORROW
With the STX Concept, Opel presents a vision for future estate cars at the Paris Motor Show. Bolder, purer, even more emotional: New Opel Vizor lighting signature with lamella light animations and even more prominent vertical Opel Compass and illuminated emblem plus clean, downward-sloping rear. Pure efficiency: Intelligent aerodynamic solutions with extendable diffuser elements and…
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Honda Prelude 2026 Review: The Prelude Name Returns After 25 Years. Was It Worth The Wait?
Road tested by Hugh Maguire. Price: €59,995 Pros: Looks Superb, and has real street presence. Beautifully designed high quality interior. Agile & Nimble handling. Cons: Performance is lacking. Access to rear is difficult. Front seats have very basic manual adjustments. Buy it if: You want a stylish high quality two door…
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JAGUAR TYPE 01: A NEW ERA BEGINS
A four-door GT like no other Jaguar Type 01 is the first of a new era. A luxury four-door GT that looks and drives like no other electric car. A copy of nothing. Type 01 is the first Jaguar production car born under the exuberant modernist creative philosophy. Low, with a long bonnet, sleek silhouette…
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Jeep Compass hybrid: The off-roader That Isn’t an Off Roader?
Road tested by Hugh Maguire. Price: €42,995 Pros : Rugged 4×4 styling. Well designed and executed interior. Decent level of standard equipment. Cons: Somewhat underpowered. Transmission is jerky at low speeds. Very light steering and spongy brake pedal feel. The Jeep brand is owned by the Chrysler/Fiat Motor Company, but the products still demonstrate all the…
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Porsche 911 GT3 Touring is Jeremy Clarkson’s ‘Car of the Year’ in News UK Motor Awards 2026
Jeremy Clarkson, Sunday Times columnist, announced the 911 GT3 Touring as his ‘Car of the Year’ at the annual News UK Motor Awards last night“It’s not just a sports car. It’s the best sports car I’ve ever driven.”First time Jeremy has chosen a Porsche as his coveted ‘Car of the Year’ – award was presented…