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Defender is ready for the 4x4 commercial challenge

Michael Moroney takes the updated Defender for a test drive with one question in mind - is it ready to challenge the Land Cruiser?

MOTORS 1 April 2026

Defender is ready for the 4x4 commercial challenge

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Polestar blends a mixed heritage for high performance

Polestar blends a mixed heritage for high performance

MOTORS 18 March 2026

Italian job: test driving the new Fiat 600 Hybrid and Alfa Romeo Junior

Italian job: test driving the new Fiat 600 Hybrid and Alfa Romeo Junior

MOTORS 4 March 2026

Test driving the Opel Frontera Hybrid and Toyota Corolla Cross

Test driving the Opel Frontera Hybrid and Toyota Corolla Cross

Test driving the Opel Frontera Hybrid and Toyota Corolla Cross

MOTORS 18 February 2026

Kia EV5 sparking an option to Sportage

Kia EV5 sparking an option to Sportage

Kia EV5 sparking an option to Sportage

MOTORS 4 February 2026

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MG brand makes a wider return

Brand has made a significant impression in Ireland since 2020 after a 15-year absence.

MOTORS 5 November 2025

Ford’s electric choices change the focus

Ford’s electric choices change the focus

The Ford car brand has been part of Irish history since Henry Ford turned the Cork sod on the brand’s first car manufacturing factory in Europe back in 1917.

MOTORS 5 November 2025

Small electric car options for 2026

Small electric car options for 2026

Is it time for a BEV to Work Scheme for small electric cars?

MOTORS 5 November 2025

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 5 November 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 5 November 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 5 November 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 5 November 2025

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Complete Barley Package eases decision making in a difficult season

This season, barley growers are faced with a mix of both new and familiar challenges, as they strive to grow high yielding crops while achieving healthy margins.

Complete Barley Package eases decision making in a difficult season

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