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Is rural Ireland ready for PHEV powered 4x4 pick-ups?

As motor companies struggle to meet mandatory emission requirements, they are now offering more plug-in hybrid electric and mild hybrid options to replace diesel engines.

MOTORS 5 November 2025

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Newly arrived Leapmotor adds C10 to the SUV choice

Newly arrived Leapmotor adds C10 to the SUV choice

MOTORS 22 October 2025

A comparison tale of two Transporter vans

A comparison tale of two Transporter vans

MOTORS 8 October 2025

Toyota cruises ahead in 4x4 market in 2025

Toyota cruises ahead in 4x4 market in 2025

Toyota cruises ahead in 4x4 market in 2025

MOTORS 24 September 2025

Sensible Skoda gives you power and model choice options

Sensible Skoda gives you power and model choice options

Sensible Skoda gives you power and model choice options

MOTORS 10 September 2025

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Family matters in mid-size electric hatchback comparison of Skoda Elroq v Kia EV

Family matters in mid-size electric hatchback comparison of Skoda Elroq v Kia EV

Electric cars are becoming more acceptable as range improves and relative buying prices begin to look attractive in family size cars so this week we compare two of the new models from Kia and Skoda.

MOTORS 16 April 2025

Cupra adds new brand options with style

Cupra is among the newer car brands in Ireland with a Seat and Volkswagen heritage behind it to support its modern styling.

MOTORS 16 April 2025

Is the van choice worth the buzz from Volkswagen?

Is the van choice worth the buzz from Volkswagen?

There are now more ways to get a buzz from van driving with a range of power and new style options as I found when taking two Volkswagen contrasting choices on the roads in recent weeks.

MOTORS 16 April 2025

Small electric car competition heats up

Small electric car competition heats up

Small electric cars make a lot of sense for Ireland. Manage the ownership in a sensible way and there is simply no cheaper way of motoring.

MOTORS 16 April 2025

Dacia provides value SUV choices with bigger options

Dacia provides value SUV choices with bigger options

When Dacia launched the new Bigster SUV in recent weeks, the question that I found myself asking was why another SUV when the Duster was already so successful?

MOTORS 16 April 2025

Three Japanese brand SUV’s get value comparison

The mid-size SUV type car is the most popular in Ireland and here we look closely at three Japanese brands in a practical comparison to give you some guidance with your next car choice.

MOTORS 16 April 2025

Toyota’s new Land Cruiser is desirable but expensive too

Toyota’s new Land Cruiser is desirable but expensive too

Toyota’s new Land Cruiser is here with lots of new features and creature comforts, but the price hike is very significant, making it costly, writes Michael Moroney.

MOTORS 16 April 2025

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PGI boosting value of all beef in Italy

Francesca Perfetto heads Bord Bia’s office in Milan, Italy, and tells the Irish Farmers Journal about promoting Irish food and drink in her country.

PGI boosting value of all beef in Italy

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