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Kia’s all-electric PV5 has been named the ‘2026 International Van of the Year’ (IVOTY), marking a historic first victory for both Kia and a Korean manufacturer. The award was presented earlier this evening at the IVOTY Award Gala during...

REVIEW: Leap T03

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Thankfully for Irish motorists, there is plenty of competition when it comes to buying a new car, be that petrol, diesel, hybrid or fully electric, in small and large cars. The fully electric Hyundai Inster was recently named Irish Small...
At a gala awards ceremony this afternoon in the Conrad Hotel in Dublin, the Renault 5 was named as the 2026 Irish Car of the Year in association with Continental Tyres. Members of the Motoring Media Association of Ireland (MMAI),...

REVIEW: Volvo X90 PHEV

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Last week I was reminded of the old saying that a Volvo car is built like a tank. That saying came to mind when I was driving Volvo’s revamped XC90 plug-in hybrid. Whoever came up the tank comparison knew what...
Nissan is giving customers a chance to check out the All-New Nissan LEAF a full two months before its official launch in Ireland thanks to a series of pre-launch and showcase events across its dealer network. The events will...
Ireland’s flagship celebration of electric mobility returned to the RDS Simmonscourt last weekend, and the atmosphere was palpable. The Nevo Electric Vehicle Show, in partnership with Bank of Ireland, ran across two busy days, with Business Day on Friday,...
When they arrive in Mazda dealerships in Spring 2026, the CX-60 and CX-80 ranges will introduce a comprehensive package of upgrades – in performance, safety and design. These updates reinforce the position of both SUVs at the top of...
The automotive industry is experiencing a digital revolution, and tire purchasing is no exception. Gone are the days of guessing tire sizes, struggling with compatibility issues, or making multiple trips to tire shops. Modern scanner technology has introduced an...
One of Ireland’s largest family-owned Motor Group, Kearys Motor Group, has been appointed as a main dealer for the all-electric XPENG range of passenger cars, according to a statement issued by Motor Distributors Limited (MDL). Trading as XPENG West Dublin, and operating...

REVIEW: Nissan Qashqai e-power

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After a bit of a lull in recent months, Nissan are back with some new cars. I recently had a brief drive in their massive Ariya Nismo and I’m really looking forward to their electric Micra, which is due...

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