Tag: 2026
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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…
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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…