Tag: 2026
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Kia K4 MHEV: Has Kia Built The Perfect Family Hatchback for Ireland?
Road tested by Hugh Maguire. Price: €38,500. K4 GT Line Auto. Pros: Very well equipped at this price point. Roomy well laid out interior. Styling is attractive. Cons: Sport mode not really “sporty” at all. Not as economical as some rivals. Quite a bit of tyre roar on coarse surface roads. I have noticed a very interesting…
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CUPRA Ireland Announces Full Pricing and Specification for the All-New CUPRA Raval
CUPRA’s first all-electric urban vehicle starts from €23,495* in Ireland, with pre-booking now open and exclusive launch offers available to early customers CUPRA Ireland today announced full Irish pricing and specification details for the all-new CUPRA Raval, the brand’s first fully electric urban vehicle and one of its most significant launches to date. Starting from just €23,495*,…
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INTRODUCING RANGE ROVER SPORT ELECTRIC: THE PINNACLE OF SPORTING LUXURY
Range Rover has confirmed the forthcoming arrival of its second EV, Range Rover Sport Electric, which signals a new era of sporting luxury. Following the much-anticipated Range Rover Electric, which has been previewed at a series of curated events over the British Summer Season, Range Rover Sport will again redefine the luxury electric SUV segment…
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Citroen C3 Aircross Hybrid vs EV: We drove both-Here’s Which One To Buy?
Road Tested By Hugh Maguire. Price: C3 Aircross hybrid 5-seat €29,390 e-C3 Aircross EV 5-seat €28,452 after grants. Cons: Some cheap plastic trim on the doors and centre console. Tyre roar on course tarmac. Basic graphics on…
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Volvo ES90. A New Benchmark For Electric Luxury?
Road Tested by Hugh Maguire. Price: €102,595 Pros: Supremely Comfortable. A high quality premium interior. Excellent levels of standard equipment. Cons: Not an involving driving experience. EV efficiency not as good as some rivals. The price! The new ES90 is Volvos’s answer to premium EV’s such as the BMW i5, Audi e-tron, or Mercedes EQE to name…
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FIAT IRELAND INTRODUCE 600 SPORT, PETROL POWERTRAIN, AND SPECIFICATION REVISIONS ACROSS RANGE
Fiat Ireland is expanding its 600model range with a Fiat 600 Petrol manual transmission, the addition of the 600 Sport and revised specifications throughout the current 600 line-up. The introduction of these new model variants reinforces FIAT’s commitment to offering accessible mobility for all, with solutions that adapt to different lifestyles and expectations. 600 Sport The…
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BMW announce new X5 and it comes with hydrogen power!
The original BMW Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) enters a new era with the all-new fifth-generation BMW X5, fusing a bold new design with the future-focused technologies of the Neue Klasse. The BMW X5 has consistently set industry benchmarks since its launch in 1999 and this latest iteration continues that legacy as the first BMW model…
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New research findings from Ford prove that the Ford Ranger Plug-In Hybrid’s Pro Power Onboard function can provide a cleaner, cheaper and more practical alternative to a traditional petrol generator for many commercial customers.
For Irish tradespeople and farmers, this could be a gamechanger. Pro Power Onboard removes the need for a separate generator and fuel cans, freeing up valuable load space and payload while cutting fuel costs, reducing administration and lowering theft risk. Traditional Generator vs Pro Power Onboard In a series of controlled tests conducted at Ford’s engineering facilities…
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LEAPMOTOR IRELAND ANNOUNCES ‘NEXT LEVEL’ PRICING FOR NEW B05 HATCHBACK
Leapmotor Ireland is proud to announce the official list-price and comprehensive specification of its highly anticipated Leapmotor B05 C-Hatchback. Arriving on Irish forecourts next month, B05 is positioned to become one of the best-value electric hatchbacks on the market. Joining Leapmotor Ireland’s rapidly expanding EV lineup, alongside the T03 city car, B10 SUV, and C10…
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Jeep Avenger 4xe: Great Idea But Is It Worth It?
Road tested by Hugh Maguire. Price: Avenger 4xe from €39,995 Pros: Actually quite capable off-road. Flexible practical interior. Reasonable amount of standard equipment. Cons: Not as economical as I expected. Cramped in the rear seats. Smaller boot than FWD models. Quite a lot of cheap looking hard plastics inside. The Jeep brand is famous for…