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New Frontier as Opel Frontera Makes a Return
Opel has again raided the back catalogue to name its new SUV, reviving the Frontera name, a full-size jeep from the 90s.
This time around, diesel is ditched and the choices are full electric or 48 volt hybrid powertrains for...
Daisy’s St Patrick’s Day Adventures
Well, wasn’t I the busy little dog over the St Patrick’s weekend. I hardly had time to draw breath. But before I tell you all about it, I have some exciting news to share.
A few months ago, I noticed...
Audi readies Q6 EV quattro for Summer Launch
Audi have just released details of their new Q6 e-tron, the first vehicle to be produced on their Premium Platform Electric, co-developed with Porsche. It's a chassis which will underpin a number of other cars. It will help Audi...
SMART relaunch in Ireland
A name that’s returning to these shores is Smart, originally a joint venture between Mercedes-Benz and Swatch to create a small city car. It evolved into a partnership with Mitsubishi but now it’s evolving again into the electric age,...
Death Knell for Geneva Motor Show
I was all set to attend this year’s Geneva Motor Show until last week, when I finally got the official programme from the organisers. While I expected a few manufacturers not to attend, I was flabbergasted to find that...
Renault Scenic is Car of the Year
The Renault Scenic E-Tech has been awarded European Car of the Year 2024 by a European jury this morning. The announcement was made at the Geneva Motor Show.
The Scenic won out over six other finalists, which were: BMW 5-series,...
Dacia Spring comes to Ireland
Dacia’s Spring EV is finally on the way to Ireland, having been on sale across Europe already for a number of years. The order book opens soon, with first deliveries to customers expected in the summer.
The car comes with...
Seal joins Dolphin at BYD
BYD have launched their newest model onto the Irish market, with the Seal joining the existing Dolphin and Atto 3.
It could be said that the Seal rounds the introductory range off nicely, with the Atto being an SUV, the...
Liam Cleary Tops for EVs
Liam Cleary Autoworld has been named as the highest ranked dealership in Clare for consumers buying an EV. The dealership will now go on to the regional finals, the winner of which will be announced at this year’s SIMI...
Ioniq 6 is a Sleek Cruiser
Hyundai’s Ioniq 6 EV must be one of the most strikingly designed saloons to hit the market for some time. Its looks tend to polarise opinions but I have to say I like the sleek lines that mark it...
