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Is the Micra’s challenge the Renault 5?

Nissan’s new Micra, now a fully electric-only option in one of Ireland’s long running small car success stories, has an interesting challenger.

MOTORS 19 August 2026

Is the Micra’s challenge the Renault 5?

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Grandland in size and potential to be a Farmers Journal reader’s prize

Grandland in size and potential to be a Farmers Journal reader’s prize

MOTORS 12 August 2026

New Suzuki e-Vitara prompts small E-SUV’s comparison

New Suzuki e-Vitara prompts small E-SUV’s comparison

MOTORS 5 August 2026

Iconic Jeep brand leaning towards on-road market

Iconic Jeep brand leaning towards on-road market

MOTORS 8 July 2026

The new ICE2EV Scrappage Scheme is it worthwhile?

The new ICE2EV Scrappage Scheme is it worthwhile?

The new ICE2EV Scrappage Scheme is it worthwhile?

MOTORS 24 June 2026

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Larger 2.2l engine for Isuzu D-Max pickup

Larger 2.2l engine for Isuzu D-Max pickup

At Cereals 2026, Isuzu presented the newly launched 2.2l D-Max which replaces the current 1.9l model, offering more torque, a new eight-speed automatic transmission, styling updates and more

MOTORS 4 March 2026

Polestar and Xpeng rev up Chinese growth with range and technology

Polestar and Xpeng rev up Chinese growth with range and technology

The battery electric vehicle market share has risen year-on-year, boosted by high oil prices and uncertainty in world politics.

MOTORS 4 March 2026

Kia PV5 proves an answer to space with BEV value

Kia PV5 proves an answer to space with BEV value

Kia’s people carrier offers a solution to room and value for families who need flexibility, writes Michael Moroney.

MOTORS 4 March 2026

Opel Frontera – to BEV or not to BEV

Opel Frontera – to BEV or not to BEV

The recent increases in petrol and diesel fuel costs have put extra emphasis on electric cars as a means of providing a more flexible and fossil fuel-independent mode of transport.

MOTORS 4 March 2026

Defender is ready for the 4x4 commercial challenge

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 4 March 2026

Polestar blends a mixed heritage for high performance

Polestar blends a mixed heritage for high performance

Polestar blends a mixed heritage for high performance, writes Michael Moroney.

MOTORS 4 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

Italian brands Alfa Romeo and Fiat are both offering something that looks the same with the Fiat 600 and the Alfa Romeo Junior. But how do they drive?

MOTORS 4 March 2026

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Limerick farmer wins Kinisla Milk Quality Award

The winner of the 2026 Kinisla Milk Quality and Sustainability Awards was announced at a ceremony in Limerick, on Tuesday.

Limerick farmer wins Kinisla Milk Quality Award

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