Hyundai Kona – Spoiled for Choice
The Hyundai Kona launched in the middle of last year is a big step up from the car it replaced. For a start, it’s probably half a size bigger, with most of the extra real estate going into the...
Anatomy of a Crash
The death toll on our roads continues to climb with seemingly no end in sight. The statistics make grim reading.
I recently got a phone call from my brother Anthony, telling me of his own car crash. Happily, there was...
New Car Registrations down 15% in May 2024
The Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) today released their official 241 new vehicle registrations statistics for May.
New car registrations for May were down 15% (6,407) when compared to May 2023 (7,545). Registrations year to date are up...
Concours on Savile Row – Cars meet Fashion
The third Concours on Savile Row took place last week in London, with the usual display of both new and classic cars on show on the most famous street in the world when it comes to tailoring.
A new and...
Stirling Moss Thanksgiving at Westminster Abbey
Even sixty years after his last professional race, Stirling Moss is still a name that evokes speed. The esteem he is still held in, four years after his death, was evident on Wednesday when over 2,000 people, luminaries and...
Škoda and Certa launch campaign to switch from diesel to HVO biofuel
Škoda have teamed up with fuel supplier, Certa, to encourage diesel drivers to switch to a more environmentally friendly option, HVO, or Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil, which is a direct replacement for diesel.
HVO is made essentially from waste matter and...
New Škoda Superb Announced for Ireland
Škoda have released pricing and specifications for their fourth generation Superb, which will again be available as a hatchback and estate when it arrives at dealers from May.
More space and comfort is promised, along with the most up to...
Salon Privé sparkles in Chelsea Sunshine
The third Salon Privé took place at Chelsea Gardens, London, last weekend with its unique format of a Salon de Vente, where everything on display was for sale.
In addition, there were a number of celebrations, with a gathering of...
AA partner with Cork-based Ohme EV
The AA have announced a new partnership with a Cork-based smart charging company, Ohme, who are now their official EV charging partner for their EV Insurance customers.
Members will get discounted EV chargers as part of the programme to encourage...
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...
