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Opel has unveiled the new Opel Astra and the new Opel Astra Sports Tourer at the 2026 Brussels Motor Show, taking place at the Brussels Expo convention centre from January 9th to 18th. Opel CEO, Florian Huettl, opened Opel's press...
BMW Group Ireland has delivered a strong performance in 2025, reporting 5,868 registrations, with over 19% of these vehicles being battery electric vehicles (BEV). The BMW brand recorded 5,143 registrations (2024: 4,619), establishing its position as Ireland leading premium...
Cavanaghs of Mallow was this week announced as the newest dealer within the Suzuki network in Ireland. The north-Cork dealership opened its doors in 2026 as a fully-branded Suzuki dealer becoming the new name in Munster for popular models...

REVIEW: Kia EV4 Fastback

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Last year was a great one for Kia, who reached a significant milestone by achieving 10,000 annual sales in Ireland for the first time, which makes them the fifth best-selling car brand in Ireland right now. Kia launched in South...
Whether you plan to drive from Paris to Amsterdam, make a trip from LA to San Francisco, or travel from Stockholm to Oslo, the new, all-electric Volvo EX60 SUV has your back. ​​  With the ability to go up to a best-in-class 810 kilometres on a single charge* in an all-wheel drive configuration, beating even its most recently revealed competitors, the EX60 doesn’t just go...
Fiat Ireland has been confirmed as the Official Vehicle Partner for the Her Sport Awards presented by Lidl, taking place on Friday, 23 January 2026 at The Helix, Dublin. This partnership reflects Fiat Ireland’s commitment to elevating visibility, opportunity...
The new BMW iX3 is in the spotlight at CES 2026. For the first time, the enhanced, AI-powered BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant with Alexa+ technology will be presented to the public. As the debut model for the Neue Klasse,...
Nissan has set its sights on being the number one EV brand in Ireland with the return of the all-new Nissan LEAF which lands on showroom floors in the coming weeks with a starting price of just €34,995. Nissan dealers...
I know mentioning the ‘C’ word in January is a ‘No No,’ but I have to tell you about the Opel Astra Sport Tourer that I drove over the Christmas break. It came in a lovely shade of red,...
The Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) have released their official new vehicle registrations statistics for 2025. Total new car registrations for 2025 reached 124,954, representing a 3% increase when compared to 2024 (121,316). New Light Commercial Vehicle (LCV) registrations...

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