Tag: 2026
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Supercar Weekend Returns to Dundrum Town.
The summer events calendar just shifted gear as Dundrum Town announces the return of Supercar Weekend on Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd August, celebrating five years as Ireland’s most premium free automotive showcase. The hugely popular event will once again return to Dundrum Town, bringing together over 100 remarkable vehicles, exciting new premium experiences, interactive activations and live entertainment across one unforgettable weekend. …
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Renault 4 e-tech Iconic review : Is this Ireland’s best value EV?
Road tested By Hugh Maguire. Pros: Very practical + versatile. Class leading interior design. Great tech including built-in Google. Cons: Max of 100 kW DC charging lags behind rivals. Rear seat space is tight for adults. Tyre roar on coarse tarmac. The original Renault 4 first saw the light of day way back in 1961. It…
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HONDA SPONSORS TODAY WITH DAVID McCullagh ON RTÉ RADIO 1
Honda Ireland has announced its sponsorship of the ‘Today with David McCullagh’ show which airs weekdays on RTÉ Radio 1. Broadcasting directly after Morning Ireland in the time slot of 9am to 11am, ‘Today with David McCullagh’ is one of Ireland’s biggest radio shows. The programme features analysis and debate around the top national and international…
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FIAT REFRESHES TEAM IRELAND FLEET WITH ALL NEW GRANDE PANDA
Fiat Ireland has refreshed the Team Ireland fleet with the all-new Grande Panda, swapping out the current fleet of Fiat 600s as part of its role as Official Vehicle Partner to the Olympic Federation of Ireland (OFI). The handover took place at Team Ireland HQ which is located in the Sport Ireland Campus in Abbotstown,…
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VOLVO CAR IRELAND ANNOUNCES REIMAGINED RETAIL NETWORK BACKED BY €40 MILLION INVESTMENT AHEAD OF 2027 CENTENARY
Following a comprehensive two-year review of its national retail network, Volvo Car Ireland has announced a fundamental transformation of its commercial footprint in Ireland. The strategic overhaul introduces a revised network partnership team backed by a combined investment commitment of €40 million from its retail partners, specifically designed to accelerate the brand’s premium electric vehicle…
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HONDA IRELAND ANNOUNCES MAX HART AS BRAND AMBASSADOR
Rising Irish motorsport star Max Hart joins Honda Ireland as a Honda Brand Ambassador. Fresh from securing his first TCR UK Touring Car Championship victory of the season, Hart will represent the Honda brand off the track throughout the year as he continues to build his reputation on the international motorsport stage. The young driver…
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Nissan Ariya NISMO: Raised expectations, but is the NISMO badge justified?
Road tested by Hugh Maguire. Price : €68,495. Pros: Strong Performance. Distinctive styling. Excellent AWD traction on wet roads. Cons: Real world range disappoints. Uncompromisingly fidgety ride. Lags behind 800Volt rivals for max charging speed at 130kW. Nissan should be pretty good at designing EV’s after all they were one of the early pioneers when it…
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RANGE ROVER PREVIEWS FIFTH MEMBER OF THE FAMILY: INTRODUCING RANGE ROVER GT
Range Rover confirms a fifth member of the family: Range Rover GT. A captivating new expression of Range Rover. For the first time, the world is invited inside. The interior of Range Rover GT is shaped by the same reductive principles that define its exterior proportions: purity, precision and quiet modernity. The cabin features technology woven into its architecture, with…
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Renault refreshes Megane E-Tech electric with up to 500km range, faster charging and enhanced technology.
Renault has revealed a major update for its Megane E-Tech electric, introducing a redesigned exterior, a new-generation battery, faster charging capabilities and enhanced onboard technology as it looks to strengthen its position in the competitive C-segment EV market. Originally launched in 2022, the Megane E-Tech electric was Renault’s first model built on its dedicated electric…
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Lexus RZ 500e: The Electric SUV that takes the fight to BMW and Audi.
Road tested by Hugh Maguire. Price €80,500. Pros: Truly luxurious & high tech. Looks and feels top class. Terrific performance & traction. Cons: Range lags behind its rivals. It is quite pricey. Charging speed lags some premium rivals. At this price point the Lexus RZ 500e falls into a very competitive segment of the the premium…