Tag: 2026
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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…
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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,…
