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Opel Frontera Hybrid v Toyota Corolla Cross Test Drive IFJ Feb 2026

A tale of two mid-size hybrid SUVs - Opel Frontera v Toyota Corolla Cross.

MOTORS 18 February 2026

Opel Frontera Hybrid v Toyota Corolla Cross Test Drive IFJ Feb 2026

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Kia EV5 sparking an option to Sportage

Kia EV5 sparking an option to Sportage

MOTORS 4 February 2026

MG brand makes a wider return

MOTORS 21 January 2026

Ford’s electric choices change the focus

Ford’s electric choices change the focus

Ford’s electric choices change the focus

MOTORS 30 December 2025

Small electric car options for 2026

Small electric car options for 2026

Small electric car options for 2026

MOTORS 24 December 2025

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Land Cruiser gets fresh Grenadier Challenge in 4x4 commercial market

Land Cruiser gets fresh Grenadier Challenge in 4x4 commercial market

New challenge on the way for 2026 in the shape of a technically revised and more competitive Ineos Grenadier 4x4.

MOTORS 24 September 2025

Toyota to replace corroded Hilux chassis

Toyota to replace corroded Hilux chassis

The campaign concerns vehicles which have experienced chassis failure issues during routine service inspections and also during commercial vehicle roadworthiness test inspections.

MOTORS 24 September 2025

Electric overtakes diesel as choices widen

Electric overtakes diesel as choices widen

The recent Nevo Electric Vehicle Show held in Dublin’s RDS provided a glimpse of the wider range of electric cars and vans that are now available on the Irish market.

MOTORS 24 September 2025

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

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 24 September 2025

Newly arrived Leapmotor adds C10 to the SUV choice

Newly arrived Leapmotor adds C10 to the SUV choice

Leapmotor is a Chinese brand relatively new to the Irish market, Michael Moroney recently test drove its C10 model following its launch this month.

MOTORS 24 September 2025

A comparison tale of two Transporter vans

A comparison tale of two Transporter vans

Volkswagen's new Transporter van range now includes an impressive battery electric version that delivers on all of the performance of the diesel versions, if only the price was right.

MOTORS 24 September 2025

Toyota cruises ahead in 4x4 market in 2025

Toyota cruises ahead in 4x4 market in 2025

Despite the late arrival of the commercial version of the new Toyota Land Cruiser, the brand has forged ahead to lead the 4x4 market so far this year.

MOTORS 24 September 2025

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Amazone Avant delivers strength, speed and reliability in tough Irish conditions

Tom Garaghty works with Oliver Conroy Plant and Agri, a, Co Westmeath-based slurry, silage and tillage contractor, long-time Amazone customers who previously operated the AD-P and Centaya drills.

Amazone Avant delivers strength, speed and reliability in tough Irish conditions

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