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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 23 July 2025

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Small electric car competition heats up

Small electric car competition heats up

MOTORS 9 July 2025

Dacia provides value SUV choices with bigger options

Dacia provides value SUV choices with bigger options

MOTORS 4 June 2025

Three Japanese brand SUV’s get value comparison

Three Japanese brand SUV’s get value comparison

MOTORS 14 May 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 desirable but expensive too

MOTORS 16 April 2025

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Isuzu boosts style and safety in new generation D-Max

Isuzu boosts style and safety in new generation D-Max

Isuzu has updated the D-Max 4x4 pick-up with new styling, to make it more modern and streamlined, with added safety feature. But this is still a machine that’s designed for work.

MOTORS 4 December 2024

Opel grows the Grandland in size

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 4 December 2024

Quartermaster keeps the pick-up wheel moving

Quartermaster keeps the pick-up wheel moving

The new Ineos Quartermaster 4x4 pick-up has undeniable off-road ability and meets the 3.5 tonne towing target, so is this the new best option for farming use? Michael Moroney gives his verdict.

MOTORS 4 December 2024

Ford explores the electric option in new SUV

Ford explores the electric option in new SUV

Ford’s all-electric Explorer SUV has been slow coming to the market – has it been worth waiting for? Michael Moroney has taken it for a test drive and here is his report.

MOTORS 4 December 2024

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 4 December 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 4 December 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 4 December 2024

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Using AgNav to support on-farm decision-making

AgNav is a free digital platform for Irish farmers developed by Teagasc, Bord Bia and the ICBF, and supported by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine.

Using AgNav to support on-farm decision-making

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