Toyota Motor Europe (TME) (2) sold a record 1,229,038 Toyota and Lexus vehicles in 2025. TME’s mix of electrified vehicles grew to 77%, an increase of 5% with sales of battery electric vehicle sales up 46%, plug-in hybrids up...
Figures for 2025 recently issued by the NCTS, the body that administers Ireland’s national car test programme, show that just over 250,000 cars submitted for an NCT last year failed the visual defect test because of problems with their...
A new Toyota and Lexus Motor Insurance product was launched in Ireland recently, offering Toyota and Lexus drivers convenient access to tailored motor insurance cover.
Developed in collaboration between Toyota Insurance Services – Toyota’s insurance centre of excellence – and...
Say hello to the Volvo EX60 – a new, all-electric mid-size SUV that changes the game in the largest electric market segment in terms of range, charging speed, performance and price.
The five-seater, family-friendly EX60 ends range anxiety, delivers a groundbreaking user experience and represents the next frontier in safety. It is also Volvo Cars’ first entry in the largest electric segment globally, allowing it to substantially increase its addressable market and electric...
Volkswagen Group Ireland has announced record-breaking sales for 2025. Despite a challenging economic environment, the Group delivered a historic year with 40,950 vehicle registrations across its six brands – Volkswagen Passenger Cars, Audi, CUPRA, SEAT, Škoda, and Volkswagen Commercial...
Who said diesel is dead? Well, it looks like those of us who liked that old saying that that we are ‘sucking diesel’ are fighting a losing battle as very few car companies now produce diesel engines. Buying a...
Mazda continues to build on the success of its global best-seller, the all-new Mazda CX-51, showcasing an evolved Kodo design approach and introducing a striking new exterior colour: Navy Blue. Subtle yet confident, the new blue reinforces the CX-5’s...
Kia has revealed the EV2, a new electric B-segment SUV that represents the brand’s entry point into its expanding electric portfolio. The EV2 combines bold design, advanced technology and everyday versatility, offering the best of Kia in its most...
Regular readers probably know that any time I get to test drive a pick-up truck, the old Dukes of Hazzard television programme gets a mention. When my sons were young, I remember watching the goings on in Hazzard County...
Ford and Ford Pro have partnered with Ohme, its new EV home charging partner in Ireland. As part of the Ford Power Promise, Ford dealers across the Republic of Ireland will provide complementary Ohme chargers to qualifying customers.
Results from a recent Ford survey of 5,000 drivers across Europe found that 25% of customers feel more uncertainty and complexity...
