Tag: 2026
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CITROËN BRINGS AN ICON BACK TO LIFE WITH THE RETURN OF THE 2 CV
As part of the Stellantis FaSTLAne 2030 strategic plan, Citroën announced the return of a new model inspired by the spirit of the legendary 2 CV — one of the most iconic vehicles in automotive history. More than a revival, this future model represents a new vision of accessible mobility: electric, simple, versatile and highly…
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The Honda Jazz has grown up into an SUV-like version of itself, called the Crosstar.
Road Tested By Hugh Maguire. Price: €34,950. Pros: Very economical with great range. Well equipped as standard. Very spacious and flexible rear seats. Cons: Road noise on more coarse tarmac. No wireless phone charging. More expensive than rivals. The Honda Jazz Crosstar Advance is basically a Jazz on steroids. It is a bit more rugged looking…
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New Jeep Compass Rocks into the famous Slane Castle.
First drive by Hugh Maguire. What more iconic venue could you choose to introduce a new car? Slane Castle in county Meath is renowned as the venue for hosting such global giants as Queen, U2, The Rolling Stones, Madonna, Bruce Springsteen and many more. We don’t normally associate this Iconic venue with the launch of a…
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Opel launch their most powerful electric road car. The new Mokka GSE is here !
The new Opel Mokka GSE has arrived in Ireland. This is the most powerful electric road car ever made by Opel and a winner of the Golden Steering Wheel 2025. Inspired by the new Mokka GSE Rally, it features a unique GSE motorsport design. A special-order model in Ireland, it’s priced from €39,410 including SEAI…
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The BYD Seal 6 tested. The hybrid that thinks its an EV.
Road tested By Hugh Maguire. Pros: Incredible range. Very well equipped. Excellent warranty. Battery 8 years or 200,000km. Car & engine 6 years 150,000km. Cons: Harsh engine when revved. Bettered by rivals for ride & handling. Anonymous styling. BYD have really established themselves very quickly as one of the more premium Chinese brands. They are…
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HONDA IRELAND ANNOUNCES PRICING OF ALL-NEW PRELUDE
Making a return after 25 years, Honda Ireland are welcoming back the all-new Prelude e:HEV starting from €59,995. The new hybrid Prelude e:HEV will showcase the innovative Honda S+ Shift technology to further enhance the ‘joy of driving’ offered by Honda’s latest sports coupe. Fresh from being voted ‘Best Coupe’ by esteemed Best Cars of…
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”Hey Google, can I park here?”
Volvo Cars and Google aim to create a new generation of contextually aware driving experiences by bringing together the best of their respective technologies, leveraging the latest advancements in AI and Google Gemini. As part of a world first, Volvo Cars and Google will demonstrate Google Gemini vehicle camera integration in the EX60, at Google…
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Škoda Epiq revealed! An all new, fully electric, compact car due in Ireland next year.
Compact, clever, confident: the all-new Škoda Epiq extends Škoda Auto’s successful electric portfolio into the entry-level segment, combining compact dimensions with a spacious interior and high everyday usability. In its base variant, the Epiq is the most affordable fully electric Škoda model, prices will start from €24,559* including the SEAI Grant and VRT Rebate. The city…
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Jaguar announce the name of their new fully electric luxury flagship.
Enter Jaguar Type 01. The name that inaugurates a new era. The new luxury four-door GT encapsulates Jaguar’s spirit of originality, with an unmistakable presence and driving character. The Type 01 name appears on the strikethrough motif where the bonnet meets the windscreen. Bold linear graphics. A signature of future Jaguar. In Jaguar Type 01,…
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New Mercedes CLA 200 hybrid. Is it better than the BMW 2 series Gran Coupe and Audi A3?
Road tested by Hugh Maguire. Range priced from €57,960 CLA 180 hybrid. Car on test Mercedes CLA 200 hybrid €58,560. Pros: Lovely styling. Excellent long distance cruiser. Very economical. Cons: Hybrid system a bit rough around the edges. Too much reliance on the huge touch screen. A few below par plastics in the cabin. When Mercedes…