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...
Peugeot 408 Irish Launch
Peugeot held the Irish launch of their new 408 in Cashel recently and the car is now available to order.
The 408 is a fastback design with its five door body based on a lengthened 308. I Think the 308...
An Eco Sportage
I wrote about the Kia Niro PHEV a few weeks ago and here is its bigger brother, the Sportage, also a plugin hybrid variant.
Like the Niro, it’s also available with more conventional petrol and diesel power so there’s a...
Niro with a Plug
Kia recently gave their Niro a major update and in actual fact it looks like a brand new car.
Sleeker lines and a much more modern front end, inspired by the larger Sportage are the main takeouts but there’s a...
XC40 – an electric Volvo
When I picked up the Volvo XC40 Recharge from Dublin, it only had 40% charge. No bother – I’d just stop at Junction 14 for a quick top-up on the way down while I enjoyed a coffee and job...
Electric Ioniq Impresses
Hyundai’s Ioniq 5 is their first electric car built on a purpose-built chassis so it’s given them the chance to liberate a lot more room inside than you’d expect.
Its styling is a curious mix of modern and retro with...
