Audi Ireland recently announced Christian Gussen as Brand Director. Christian returns to Ireland from Audi AG, Ingolstadt, where he held the position of Director Region Overseas of Japan, Korea, Australia, New Zealand and ASEAN from 2016 to 2024.
Familiar with...
A few weeks back on these pages I said that ‘The Chinese are coming’. Well, that wasn’t really true as when it comes to the new car market, the Chinese are already here.
Last week, Motor Distributors Limited (MDL), who...
Latest newcomer to arrive on the Irish EV market is the XPENG brand. A new name for EV buyers to embrace, XPENG is poised to mark the spot for that growing body of Irish motorists already convinced of the...
Nearly five years ago, the first Model Y units were delivered to their owners, marking the debut of a global best-seller. Today, Tesla is introducing the new Model Y.
The new Model Y features extensive reengineering, maximizing efficiency, comfort, connectivity,...
When the Dacia range of cars were introduced to Ireland in 2012, the Duster was the first model that we tested. It was followed by the Sandero, Sandero Stepway and Logan MCV. Two years ago saw the arrival of...
Mazda announces the latest evolution of the Mazda CX-60, featuring enhanced performance, refinements to its interior design and advanced technology that sets a new standard in its class and alongside the all-new Mazda CX-80, heading Mazda’s flagship SUV-range.
Launching this...
Defender OCTA – the performance hero of the unstoppable Defender family – will form the basis of Defender’s Dakar and FIA World Rally Raid Championship competition challenger from 2026, showcasing its extreme performance credentials in the world’s toughest off-road...
The all-new Mazda CX-80 has been named Best in Class Large SUV by Euro NCAP in its latest series of tests. This prestigious recognition underscores Mazda's commitment to safety and innovation.
In 2024, Euro NCAP tested a total of 44...
INEOS Automotive’s Hambach plant is back to action stations after a pause in production for the Grenadier and Quartermaster 4X4s. The resolution of a critical shortage of seats after supplier insolvency at the end of last year sees the...
CUPRA is celebrating the start of 2025 with exclusive offers on its next-generation Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) models. With advanced hybrid technology boasting electric-only ranges of over 100km and quicker charging times (up to 50kW DC Fast Charge), CUPRA’s PHEV...
