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Take 5 as Renault wins European Car of the Year Title
Renault’s retro 5 E-Tech electric car and its Alpine A290 performance sibling have both been named European Car of the Year 2025. The announcement was made at the Brussels Motor Show.
Usually, the European COTY is announced at Geneva, later...
Christmas in The Cotswolds
Well, I thought we had a bit too much luggage just for one night in Dublin but if the two hoomans want to pack the kitchen sink, that’s their affair. But it all became clear when we got a...
Winter Driving Tips
With hazardous conditions expected on our roads over the next few days of icy weather, the RSA have issued some advice to keep all road users safe.
Even after the weather warnings are lifted, many roads, particularly minor ones, will...
Renault Scenic is Irish Car of the Year
Last Friday, at an awards ceremony at the Conrad Hotel, Dublin, Renault’s Scenic E-Tech electric car was named as the 2025 Irish Car of the Year in association with Continental Tyres.
Members of the Motoring Media Association of Ireland (MMAI),...
Royal Automobile Club Lectures – Part One
Part of London Motor Week every year are the motoring lectures, which take place in the days leading up to the London to Brighton Veteran Car Run. They’re always very educational, combining a look into the future of the...
London to Brighton Veteran Car Run
As November rolls around again, it’s time for another London to Brighton run, the annual parade of veteran cars taking on the 97km route down to the coast to commemorate the 1896 abolition of the ‘Red Flag Act’, requiring...
Check tyres for Road Safety Week
Tyre Safety Day was launched on Monday by the Road Safety Authority, An Garda Síochána and the Irish Tyre Industry Association and this year they are highlighting the need for young drivers in particular to check their tyres regularly.
To...
Škoda Elroq electric SUV announced
Škoda have announced details of their new Elroq EV SUV, which is available to order from October 7th, with deliveries starting from next year. A very competitive starting price of €36,545 makes this an attractive option in the segment.
The...
First PHEV for BYD in Ireland
Although the BYD Seal U, launched this week, sounds very like the already on sale Seal, they’re very different cars.
The Seal is a saloon EV while the Seal U SUV is BYD’s first PHEV on the Irish market, although...
Daisy’s Scottish Adventures Continue
We had such a wonderful time during our first week in Scotland that I couldn’t wait to see what the next part of the holiday would bring.
Bidding a fond farewell to our little cottage in Golspie, we headed off...
