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Opel grows the Grandland in size

Opel’s new Grandland is bigger, more spacious and solid to drive than the car that it replaces as Michael Moroney found driving his recent test drive that covered more than 1,100km.

MOTORS 5 March 2025

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Quartermaster keeps the pick-up wheel moving

Quartermaster keeps the pick-up wheel moving

MOTORS 12 February 2025

Ford explores the electric option in new SUV

Ford explores the electric option in new SUV

MOTORS 29 January 2025

Hybrids on test - BYD takes on Renault in mid-size SUV stakes

Hybrids on test - BYD takes on Renault in mid-size SUV stakes

Hybrids on test - BYD takes on Renault in mid-size SUV stakes

MOTORS 15 January 2025

New Year and lots of new cars for 2025

New Year and lots of new cars for 2025

New Year and lots of new cars for 2025

MOTORS 18 December 2024

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Hybrids on test - BYD takes on Renault in mid-size SUV stakes

Hybrids on test - BYD takes on Renault in mid-size SUV stakes

The hybrid car options are expanding and this week we compare the features and value of one of the newer brands, the offering from BYD contrasted with Renault's latest hybrid SUV.

MOTORS 11 September 2024

New Year and lots of new cars for 2025

New Year and lots of new cars for 2025

The new year bring new car registrations and for 2025 it also brings a host of new car models to the market. Here we dip into a few of the new offerings for 2025.

MOTORS 11 September 2024

Superb Combi delivers big car space and thrifty performance

Superb Combi delivers big car space and thrifty performance

Big estate cars are becoming as rare species and add the option of a diesel engine and the term extinct seems to come to mind. Not so at Skoda where the large Superb Combi retains pride of place.

MOTORS 11 September 2024

Renault Scenic E-Tech Electric voted Irish Car of the Year 2025

Renault Scenic E-Tech Electric voted Irish Car of the Year 2025

The Renault Scenic E-Tech Electric was voted as the Irish Car of the Year for 2025 in association with Continental Tyres, by the 30 members of the Motoring Media Association of Ireland (MMAI).

MOTORS 11 September 2024

Is it time to think about electric cars on Irish farms?

Is it time to think about electric cars on Irish farms?

There are plenty of new incentives towards electric cars that might this option more attractive for your farm, and its always down to running costs.

MOTORS 11 September 2024

Nissan’s Qashqai refreshed not reinvented

Nissan’s Qashqai refreshed not reinvented

Nissan’s popular Qashqai has been given some feature upgrades to add to its safety specification, along with new lighting and tasteful redesigns, writes Michael Moroney.

MOTORS 11 September 2024

Comparison of compact SUVs with a touch of hybrid

Comparison of compact SUVs with a touch of hybrid

The market for compact SUVs is booming and Michael Moroney takes at look at some of the options compared with the best-selling Toyota Yaris Cross.

MOTORS 11 September 2024

Renault’s new E-Scenic is a winner alright

Renault’s new E-Scenic is a winner alright

Renault’s new E-Scenic was awarded the coveted title of Car of the Year 2024 across Europe and the stylish battery electric car is worthy of a test drive, following this report.

MOTORS 11 September 2024

Land Cruiser highlight despite motoring lower profile at Ploughing 2024

The motor industry exhibits for Ploughing 2024 are significantly scaled down compared with previous years.

MOTORS 11 September 2024

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