Tag: 2026
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Land Rover Defender Trophy Review: Can A Plug-In-Hybrid Still Be A True Defender?
Road tested by Hugh Maguire. Price: Defender Trophy €130,300 Pros: Almost unbeatable off-road ability Feels Special and distinctive Clever tech. Cons: Not so frugal if you can’t plug-in consistently. Quite a small battery only range. Small loss of boot space due battery. The name Land Rover Defender refers to one of the most iconic off-road vehicles…
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BMW’s electric 3 Series, the i3 will arrive in Ireland this autumn. Prices just announced.
• An early opportunity to order the BMW i3 50 xDrive ahead of its official market launch.• Based on the M Sport model, the First Edition brings an enhanced level of standard equipment including BMW Iconic Glow, the BMW 3D Head-Up Display and AC Charging Professional – up to 22 kW AC. • From today,…
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Fast Movers Can Save Big on Nissan EVs with New ICE2EV Scrappage Scheme
EV buyers can save up to €12,500 on the cost of buying a brand-new Nissan Ariya if they move quickly to cash in on the Government’s new ‘ICE2EV’ scrappage scheme when it opens for applications on 1st July. Drivers with petrol or diesel cars registered in 2013 or earlier automatically qualify for the new scrappage scheme, which is…
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Renault Roll Back The Roof With The New Renault 4 E-Tech Plein Sud.
Renault is expanding its all-new Renault 4 E-Tech Electric range with the introduction of the Plein Sud, a distinctive new version featuring a large electrically operated canvas roof that brings an open-air driving experience to Renault’s latest electric crossover. Inspired by iconic open-top Renault 4 models of the past, the Renault 4 E-Tech Electric Plein Sud combines the…
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THE ALL-NEW CUPRA RAVAL
LAUNCHING IN IRELAND FROM JUST €23,495 CUPRA Ireland today announced Irish pricing for the all-new CUPRA Raval, the brand’s first fully electric urban car, which will be available from €23,495 including applicable government EV incentives. THE ELECTRIC HOT HATCH, REIMAGINED: MEET THE ALL-NEW CUPRA RAVAL The CUPRA Raval represents the most significant expansion of the…
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Nissan have a special offer for those considering a new 262 plate car. It’s called “€4K your way”.
Nissan is helping new car buyers to always make the smart move and to make sense of the electrified car landscape with an unmissable 262 offer. Its ‘€4k Your Way’ offer allows new car buyers to choose either a €4,000 finance contribution or a €4,000 trade-in bonus towards the cost of buying a new 262 Nissan X-Trail, Qashqai, Juke or Ariya. Customers can combine the offer with 4.9% APR finance. ‘Nissan is always…
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Ford Ranger Wildtrak Review: More than just a workhorse?
Road Tested By Hugh Maguire. Price: €64,800 inc VAT. Pros: Strong performance with instant torque. High tech practical driver assist systems such as Pro Trailer Backup. Plug-in- efficiency with some EV driving capability. Cons: Slightly less payload than rivals from VW, Toyota and Isuzu. Hybrid system adds 300kg or so to its weight. More expensive than…
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PRICES ANNOUNCED AHEAD OF MERCEDES-BENZ All-New Electric C-Class Launch in Ireland.
The highly anticipated new Mercedes-Benz C-Class – one of the most iconic models in the Mercedes-Benz portfolio – is launching for the first time in an all-new, fully electric version. Ahead of its Q4 arrival in Ireland, Mercedes-Benz Ireland has revealed pricing for the all-new electric C-Class which starts at €72,290 for the C400 4Matic and €78,990 for the range-topping C400 4Matic in AMG Line plus trim. Alongside the Mercedes-Benz E-Class and S-Class, the C-Class has…
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The Seat Arona FR Caught Me By Surprise!
Road tested by Hugh Maguire. Price as tested €36,146. Pros: A rewarding and involving driving experience. Practical inside. Quick shifting DSG gearbox. Cons: Rear seat space not as good as some rivals. Ride can feel overly firm on some road surfaces. Road noise on coarse tarmac. Seat as most will know is part of the Volkswagen…
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The sporty BMW M2 will now also be offered with all wheel drive.
M xDrive all-wheel-drive system available for the BMW M2 for the first time.• Enhanced traction brings impressive performance – 0-100km in 3.7 seconds.• Innovative M Ignite engine technology reduces fuel consumption significantly under high loads.• BMW Individual Borusan Turkish Blue exterior paint available for the BMW M2 for the first time. • Priced from €126,175…