Michael Moroney

mmoroney@farmersjournal.ie

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 13 May 2026

Kia PV5 proves an answer to space with BEV value

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A trip down memory lane with Renault 4

A trip down memory lane with Renault 4

L2 29 April 2026

Opel Frontera – to BEV or not to BEV

Opel Frontera – to BEV or not to BEV

MOTORS 15 April 2026

Ticket now required for users of farm telehandlers

Ticket now required for users of farm telehandlers

Ticket now required for users of farm telehandlers

NEWS 1 April 2026

Can Irish farming continue to afford a pit silage system?

Can Irish farming continue to afford a pit silage system?

Can Irish farming continue to afford a pit silage system?

FARM MACHINERY 1 April 2026

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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 February 2026

Diesel cost increases – machine management strategies 2026

Diesel cost increases – machine management strategies 2026

With the planting and silage season almost upon us, contractors will soon be consuming large quantities of fuel, which is expected to account for 18% of machine running costs. Michael Moroney reports.

FARM MACHINERY 4 February 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 February 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 February 2026

Test driving the Opel Frontera Hybrid and Toyota Corolla Cross

Test driving the Opel Frontera Hybrid and Toyota Corolla Cross

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

MOTORS 4 February 2026

Used tractor imports up 7% as New Holland leads the way

Used tractor imports up 7% as New Holland leads the way

Used imported tractors continue to dominate the Irish tractor market, as 2,971 used tractors were imported and registered in Ireland during 2025. New Holland alone accounts for 31.7% of the market.

NEWS 4 February 2026

Kia EV5 sparking an option to Sportage

Kia EV5 sparking an option to Sportage

This is the fifth in the range of battery electric vehicles and the best of them all.

MOTORS 4 February 2026

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New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm

Irish dairy farmers will have the opportunity to see the latest technologies from New Zealand at an on-farm open day at Camcloon Dairy, Ballyfin, Co Laois, on Tuesday 19 May 2026 from 10am.

New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm

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