Trio of Renault Launches
You wait for one new Renault and three of them come along together, Scenic, Rafale and Captur and they are very different from one another.
First up is a revised version of the Captur, Renault’s small SUV which has sold...
Peugeot e-2008 Review
Peugeot have given their e2008 a bit of a mid-life facelift and in the process, increased the size of the battery slightly and fitted a newer, more powerful but more efficient motor.
Little enough has been done with the exterior...
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...
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...
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...
BYD Atto 3 – the car you’ve never heard of
BYD cheerfully admit they’re the car brand you never heard of but if that’s the case, they’re also one of the biggest car battery brands you’ve never heard of either.
BYD, or Build Your Dreams, are primarily a battery company,...
New BMW i5 EV majors on technology
A new BMW 5 Series is always a big event and with this eighth generation, there’s an even bigger change, with the move to an electric i5 and a strong emphasis on technology.
Along with the standard 5 Series, which...
All New Kona Bigger Than Before
Hyundai have launched the second generation of their Kona mid-size SUV and it’s in dealers now around the country.
While the styling takes on elements of the bigger Tucson, particularly at the front, it’s clear to see that the new...
Renault Mégane goes Electric
Renault have lots of experience with EVs at this stage with their Zoe supermini and they can also call on technology from their partners, Nissan, who were first out of the blocks with an electric car for the masses.
You’d...
Second Generation Amarok Launched
Volkswagen have launched their second generation Amarok pickup, which again comes with a choice of either 2.0 litre TDI or 3.0 litre V6 engines.
The first generation model, introduced in 2010, has seen 830,000 sold worldwide, with the V6 engined...
