Tag: 2026
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Opel Frontera Twin Test: Seven-Seat Hybrid Or Five-Seat EV?
Road tested by Hugh Maguire. Pros: Both offer a practical & versatile body-style particularly in 7- seat guise. Hybrid is very economical. Decent level of standard equipment in both. Cons: Some lower grade plastics let the cabin down. Range in EV version is quite limiting 100kW DC max charging lags behind some rivals in this…
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Opel announce the new Corsa GSE. An electric hot hatch designed to put the fun back in driving.
The new all-electric Opel Mokka GSE Rally competition vehicle, the Opel Mokka GSE road car and the breathtaking high-performance Opel Corsa GSE Vision Gran Turismo concept car: 2025 marked the resurrection of the Opel GSE badge. Now, hot on the heels of the new Mokka GSE road car, just launched, Opel will expand the electrifying…
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LYNN MOTORS APPOINTED AS OFFICIAL LEAPMOTOR DEALER IN LOUTH
Leapmotor Ireland is pleased to announce the appointment of Lynn Motors, Newry Road, Dundalk, Co. Louth, as its latest official franchise dealer partner. As the brand’s tenth retail location in Ireland, the addition of Lynn Motors extends Leapmotor’s nationwide footprint into an eighth county and introduces the brand to motorists across Louth and the north-east.…
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Kia Ireland return as sponsor of Big Beach Clean 2026
Kia Ireland will return as the official sponsor of the Big Beach Clean 2026 which takes place from 18th to 20th of September across Ireland. Last year, over 60 tons of litter were removed from Irish beaches and waterways by almost 11,000 volunteers from more than 500 organised clean-ups. Registrations are now open for this year’s event,…
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MG4 Urban Review: Cheap, But Is It Cheerful?
Road Tested by Hugh Maguire. Pros: Excellent interior space & huge boot for its class. Very well equipped as standard even in base trim. Reasonable real world range. Cons: Max charging at 87 KW lags behind rivals. Anonymous styling. Touchscreen interface isn’t particularly intuitive. There is already a model called the MG4 so you could…
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The Škoda Peaq: New seven-seat electric flagship priced from €54,995 in Ireland
• New seven-seat electric flagship priced from €54,995 in Ireland • Three powertrain options offering up to 637 kilometres of range and 199 kW DC charging • Customers will have the opportunity to experience the Peaq at Škoda dealerships during a nationwide roadshow in November • First right-hand-drive customer vehicles will arrive in Ireland from January 2027 Wicklow, Ireland,…
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New Mercedes-Benz GLB & GLC Are Launched In Ireland.
The two new models made their debut in Dublin today. The new GLB is available as a hybrid or fully electric while the GLC is fully electric. Welcoming their introduction, Patrick Howlett, National Sales Manager, Mercedes-Benz Ireland commented: “The arrival of the new GLB and GLC BEV marks a defining moment for Mercedes-Benz in the Irish…
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Nissan Micra Evolve: Is This The Next Great Electric Supermini?
Road tested By Hugh Maguire. Pros: Distinctive stand out styling. Premium design & feel to interior. Excellent level of standard equipment. Cons: Firm jittery ride over poor road surfaces. Space in the rear is tight for adults. Max of 110 DC charging lags behind some rivals. Renault and Nissan have a strategic alliance which means…
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Škoda Epiq makes an early appearance in Ireland
• New fully electric Škoda Epiq unveiled in Wicklow • Pricing for the all-new Škoda Epiq starts from €24,559 • Epiq joins the electric Enyaq and Elroq on Škoda’s electric offensive • Built on the MEB+ electric platform, benefits from the all-new Škoda Modern Solid Design, 475 litre boot, and much more. Compact, clever, confident: the all-new Škoda Epiq extends Škoda Auto’s successful electric portfolio…
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First look inside the new Jaguar Type 01.
Step inside Jaguar Type 01. A dramatic interior that gives every journey a sense of occasion. A central spine runs the full length of the cabin, accentuating the longitudinal nature of the design and creating four individual spaces – a concept car vision brought to production. The cabin shrinks around the driver with a low seating position that cossets and inspires confidence. Influenced by the enduring beauty of travertine stone and the rich textures of artisan textiles, Type 01 is…
