The facelifted Honda Civic is one of the most impressive family cars I’ve driven this year. It is only available as a self-charging petrol hybrid and with a single trim called Advance. Elegance and Sport grades will arrive in Q4.

A forgotten chapter of Mayo and Irish history is brought vividly to life in Seventy Years in the Wild West, the remarkable new book by historian and former Teagasc agricultural advisor, Sean Cadden.

Just days after giving a tantalising teaser of its upcoming concept car, Opel has revealed the first full set of images and the name of the show car which will make its world premiere at the IAA Mobility 2025 in Munich this September.

The question of who will take over the family farm is one of the biggest issues facing rural Ireland today, according to Michael Gill, Head of the Department of Organisational Development at the Atlantic Technological University (ATU) with ...

Modern, compact, and with an unmistakable design, the award-winning Opel Mokka is a bestseller for the German brand, earning legions of fans since its launch four years ago.

As part of the Frank Keane Group, Farizon Ireland brings next-generation electric commercial vehicles to Irish businesses, writes Trish Whelan.

Polestar’s large electric SUV, Polestar 3, has broken the Guinness World Record for longest journey travelled by an electric SUV on a single charge on UK public roads. Achieving 935. 44km (581.

MINI's new Aceman crossover SUV was launched at the end of last year exclusively as a fully electric vehicle. It sits between the MINI Cooper and the larger Countryman. The exterior is impressive, measuring 4,079mm in length.

Hyundai has introduced its new flagship model, the Ioniq 9, the first full-size, all-electric SUV with a range of 620km and priced from €78,495.

Polestar 4 has received the prestigious Red Dot ‘Best of the Best’ award in Product Design for 2025.  Red Dot is one of the largest and most renowned design competitions in the world.

The currach was an invaluable lifeline to generations of fishing communities on the West coast, according to a retired Belderrig academic who has a long-held love of the traditional vessel.

The Cupra Tavascan, an all-electric SUV coupe built on the Volkswagen Group’s MEB platform, boasts a powerful personality centred on design and performance.

With Opel recently teasing fans with a widespread “OMG! GSE” social media campaign, the brand with the Blitz subsequently announced that the Mokka GSE, inspired by the prototype Mokka GSE Rally, will go into serial production.

If I was to be a farmer and I was told I could pick just one breed of cattle to have on my farm, I would pick the Aberdeen Angus. They are a little old-fashioned but they are warm and easy; the perfect breed for the Ox Mountains.

Customer orders have opened for Kia's all-electric PV5. The new model will offer up to 416km range and is due here in Ireland in November.

Citroen has launched the new C3 small hatchback in both petrol and electric versions, with a start price of €23,400 for both. A hybrid version is also available with a 1.

After the demise of the much-lamented Fiesta, the Puma is now the smallest Ford car available and the least expensive in the Blue Oval's lineup.

Few people associate the name of a popular Ballyhaunis pub with the Normans.

A new green ‘flash’ on registration plates will make it easier to spot vehicles that emit no CO2 emissions on Irish roads. Since the start of July, the green ‘flash’ plates are available for all eligible new and existing electric vehicles.

Renault’s Symbioz is now available in two new powertrains - the TCe mild hybrid 140 manual and the E-Tech full hybrid 160, broadening the appeal of the compact family SUV to Irish drivers.

In 2021, Cupra’s Formentor was the first vehicle designed and developed from the ground up as a Cupra model.

Opel celebrated the sensational premiere of the Opel Mokka GSE Rally just a few weeks ago at the ELE Rally in the Netherlands. There, the prototype announced itself in front of everyone as a new star in electric rallying.

The new Toyota Land Cruiser arrives on Irish roads this week, with customer deliveries commencing imminently.

Volvo’s XC90 is a mid-size luxury SUV manufactured by Volvo since 2002 when it marked the brand’s entry into the SUV market. Still in its second generation, the model received a facelift mid-last year.

Sales of new cars were buoyant in counties Mayo and Galway in the first six months of the year, according to the latest data from the Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI).

When BYD’s Sealion 7 was launched in Ireland in April, by Motor Distributors Limited, it was the Chinese brand’s fifth model launched here in two years.

Delays in issuing grant approvals for the Vacant Homes Scheme are costing people money, with one applicant from Castlebar already having to pay nearly €2,000 in interest fees to the bank as they await delivery of the funds.

Minister for Transport Darragh O'Brien has announced the sites of 53 new high-power recharging hubs to service the expanding electric vehicle (EV) fleet across Ireland's national road network.

With its unique design, high level of comfort and numerous innovative solutions, combined with petrol hybrid and fully electrified drivetrains, the Opel Grandland makes a clear statement as the brand's top-of-the-line model.

Honda’s 2025 Irish sales have already seen a 138 % increase over the whole of 2024, which augurs well for the rest of the year, especially with the 252 registration plate on July 1.

The all-new Nissan LEAF marks a defining next step in the evolution of the iconic car that started it all.

The French Alpine sporty brand has arrived in Ireland with two models, writes Trish Whelan.   They are being distributed by Cedar Motors which already represents Renault, Dacia, and Nissan in Ireland.

MG Motor Ireland’s seven-model range includes all-electric, Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid models, ensuring a model to suit every preference and pocket.

Toyota Ireland has revealed the all-new Aygo X Hybrid. The Aygo X compact crossover takes fun-to-drive and efficiency to the next level by introducing full hybrid technology to its segment for the first time.

Hyundai’s Inster small electric car has already made its mark in the B-segment in Ireland with 300 sold since launch last February, which is not surprising given its attractive low price, good build quality, interior roominess, and the amount of ...

Opel's Kadett C, first launched in 1973, became a huge sales success for the German car maker, paving the way for decades of compact family stars from the Blitz brand.

The all-new Opel Frontera SUV is rugged, offers plenty of space, is electrified in every variant and is ideally equipped for the demands of everyday family life.

Motor dealers in Mayo have enjoyed a buoyant start to 2025 with sales of new vehicles rising by over 6% in the first five months of the year.

Fiat’s new Grande Panda Hybrid, built on the multi-energy Smart-Car platform, is now available with a hybrid powertrain, writes Trish Whelan.   It follows the recent launch of the fully electric version.

The Nissan Qashqai has been one of Ireland’s favourite cars since the Japanese carmaker pioneered the crossover segment in 2007 with almost 60,000 Irish sales since then, so a great many Irish families have grown up with the model.

The all-new, sixth-generation Nissan Micra will return to the B-segment in 2025 as a fully-connected, pure EV.

Skoda Auto has revealed the final additions to its new Enyaq family which will launch in Ireland in September: the all-electric Enyaq RS and Enyaq Coupe RS.

When the Cupra Born was first introduced in 2021, it was a game-changer for the brand as it was their first all-electric model. Born is a battery electric compact small family car that competes in the C-Segment.

Dubbed one of the most hotly anticipated cars of 2025, Dacia Bigster has arrived at JJ Burke Car Sales, offering a refreshing new take on the country’s largest segment. “Bigster is tailored to the specific requirements of a steadily growing market.

In 2025, Opel will take the electrification of the brand to a new level. The extra-dynamic GSE sub-brand will become fully electric and at the same time receive a new, expressive logo, ready for the next generation of GSE models.

Toyota is kicking off the Irish summer with new offers on its electrified models available.  From now until May 31st, customers can avail of Toyota’s largest-ever power-up boosters, up to €3,000, or APR’s as low as 2. 9% with Toyota Easy PCP finance.

CUPRA has announced its ’252’ offers for Plug-in hybrid models, writes Trish Whelan. Special monthly rates are offered on Terramar, Formentor, and Cupra Leon.

Czech automaker Skoda was founded during the pioneering days of the automobile in 1895, making it one of the longest-established car companies in the world. Skoda has been part of the Volkswagen Group since 1991.

Mercedes-Benz has confirmed that orders are now being taken for its all-new 2025 edition G-Class first models of which are now available to customers in Ireland.

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has appealed for both motorcyclists and car drivers to be aware of each other as they drive during these summer months, taking care especially at junctions and in areas of high traffic flow, writes Trish Whelan.

The MG brand is one of the Chinese auto companies making big inroads into the Irish passenger car market in recent years, with well-designed and well-built cars offered at competitive prices.

The new seventh-generation Volkswagen transporter van range is now available in Ireland with a start price of €39,265, writes Trish Whelan.   It is offered in short and long-wheelbase guises with normal or high roofs.

Mazda’s new CX-80 mid-size flagship crossover SUV is the largest and most spacious vehicle in the Japanese carmaker’s European range, offering families a choice of six or seven seats.

Audi is expanding its A6 model series with a classic business saloon that combines elegance and sportiness, writes Trish Whelan.

Introduced to Ireland earlier this year, Xpeng is a new name for Irish motorists seeking to buy an electric car.

Renault has revised its Austral SUV with completely re-designed front and rear ends and a new light signature making the overall look now more consistent with the carmaker's Rafale.

The smart #1 Brabus is one of the most powerful cars legally allowed to be driven on Irish roads. The Chinese smart brand with the unusual logo arrived here in early 2024.

Nissan’s schedule for 2025 includes the return of the Micra as an EV, the launch of a third-generation Leaf and an updated e-Power for the Qashqai, writes Trish Whelan.

Renault celebrated on the double recently with the launch of two new electric models, the R5 and R4 at the Renault store in Dundrum Shopping Centre.

The Mayo IFA Executive are holding an open meeting for landowners on the thorny issue of transferring the family farm, otherwise known as succession planning.

Modern, compact, and with an unmistakable design, the award-winning Opel Mokka is already a bestseller for the German brand, earning legions of fans since launch four years ago.

Renault has introduced a host of new vehicles over the last year, all signalling huge leaps forward in terms of design, interior style, comfort and drivability.

Volkswagen has revealed the concept of its sporty electric car for everyone, the ID Every1, the production version of which will be the replacement for the Up! Mini car. The car measures just under 3. 9 metres in length.

Nissan revealed its face-lifted Qashqai compact crossover SUV to Ireland in late October 2024, refreshed both inside and out.  Qashqai has always been very popular with Irish families for its compact size and practicality.

Toyota has unveiled the Toyota C-HR+, an all-new battery electric (BEV) model that combines bold, stylish design with premium features and cutting-edge technology, making it a strong contender in Ireland’s vital C-SUV battery electric vehicle ...

First introduced in 1969, the Ford Capri was already a motoring icon by the end of its production in 1986, writes Trish Whelan. Engineered in Europe for European drivers, the new sports coupe has now been rewired for the electric era.

Kia Ireland is on to a winner with the new EV3, launched last November. It's the carmaker’s smallest electric car, for which they claim 'groundbreaking design and an industry-leading electric drivetrain’.

Mercedes-Maybach, manufacturer of ultra-luxurious cars within the Mercedes-Benz organisation, has presented Irish motorists with its SL 680 Monogram Series two-seater cabriolet, described by them as "the sportiest model in the Maybach brand’s ...

Ford Ireland is looking for Ireland’s Greatest Tradespeople. Ford is offering five deserving winners the opportunity to each win a 12-month loan of a branded Ford Transit.

The Opel Mokka is a small crossover SUV produced by the German carmaker since 2012. It competes in the second biggest segment in the Irish market, so has stiff opposition.

The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has launched a new report advocating for an online portal that would grant second-hand car buyers free access to essential car history information, including write-off status and mileage ...

Opel’s all-new Grandland SUV, already a Golden Steering Wheel award-winner, has added to its trophy list, honoured with a prestigious Driving Vision News Award 2025 in the 'Best Front Lamps' category.

All motorists looking to renew their motor insurance, or take out a new motor insurance policy, must provide their driver number from the end of the month onwards, the Motor Insurers’ Bureau of Ireland (MIBI) has warned.

Tesla has announced its milestone of 10,000 vehicles delivered and sold in Ireland. Having started the journey in Ireland in 2016, last year Tesla Model 3 was the most popular EV in the country.

Audi has strengthened the Q4 e-tron series by adding a high-range entry-level variant, the Q4 40 e-tron with a range of up to 405km thanks to its 63 kWh battery capacity and DC charging power of 175 kW.

Sales of electric vehicles (EVs) have increased in Mayo in the first two months of 2025 but they still account for fewer than 10% of the new car market, according to the latest report from the Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI)A total of 845 ...

The first models of Kia’s new EV6 have landed in Ireland, priced from €49,510.

Connolly's Volvo Cars in Galway, which is part of the Connolly Motor Group, has won the ZEVI Dealership of the Year for Connacht at the annual Irish Motor Industry Awards.

Peugeot has introduced its new 5008, a seven-seat SUV available with both hybrid and fully electric powertrains. The 5008 offers up to 502km of electric range (WLTP) for the all-electric version.

The recent arrival of the BYD SEAL U Super Hybrid PHEV marked the Chinese company’s entry into the highly-competitive hybrid segment in Ireland, unlike the brand's previous all-electric models.

Hyundai’s cute Inster city hatchback has gone on sale here competitively priced from €18,995 to €25,000.

Opel in Ireland is banking on a change of fortunes with its new Grandland SUV just launched, as the previous generation Grandland and its sibling Crossland were something of a disappointment - both had underperformed in the Irish car market with the ...

Volvo Car Ireland registered 536 cars in January 2025, the highest number since 2008. The carmaker finished the month as the No 1 premium brand for electric vehicles with the EX30 the best-selling electric vehicle in the premium sector.

Opel’s new Grandland SUV now on sale is regarded as a milestone for the company as it is a totally different car than before, writes Trish Whelan.

More than 856,000 motorists failed the National Car Test (NCT) in 2024, according to data from the company that runs the service for the State.  There were 1. 73 million tests during the year, which means the failure rate was almost one in two (49. 4%).

Motor dealers in Mayo enjoyed a buoyant start to 2025. New vehicle registrations in the county rose by 4%, from 591 in January 2024 to 615 last month, according to data from the Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI).

Building on the features of the world’s best-selling car, Tesla’s latest Model Y has a new design with distinctive lighting, quieter ride and is even more efficient, writes Trish Whelan.

The latest newcomer to arrive on the Irish EV market is the XPENG brand, which is distributed in Ireland by Motor Distributors Limited (MDL).

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Dacia launched the third generation of their compact Duster Crossover SUV at the end of 2024 with a choice of specifications and powertrains including petrol hybrid.

ALDI's latest Valentine’s Day survey, which carried out questions across 26 counties and 2000 people, has revealed a heartwarming trend across Ireland.

Volkswagen Group Ireland is targeting an increase of 35% more electrified vehicles sales over the next 12 months, writes Trish Whelan.

Renault introduced its updated Captur crossover SUV with a more stylish look, upgraded cabin and a new full hybrid 145hp engine joining the petrol line-up. The 145hp petrol-electric set-up is Renault’s own system.

Skoda introduced a plug-in hybrid variant to its Kodiaq SUV line-up last year in the form of the Kodiaq iV, joining the two 2. 0 TDI 150hp and 193hp diesels, the latter mated to a 4x4 all-wheel-drive transmission.

For the first time, the entire Jeep range in Ireland - including petrol, hybrid, and fully electric powertrains - will be available at the same price, starting from €29,995, writes Trish Whelan.