Peugeot has announced the pricing and equipment levels for the new 208 and the electric version e-208 range. Entry prices start from €18,300 plus delivery related charges, for the Active 1.2 PureTech 75bhp model.

The electric e-208 Active version retails from €27,334, plus delivery, inclusive of the SEAI grant and VRT relief. This new 208 will be available in Active, Allure and GT Line specification with four petrol engine options and a single 1.5 litre diesel engine 100bhp 6-spd manual version.

Outlander hybrid offer

To encourage more uptake of its Outlander PHEV, Mitsubishi is including the offer of a €800 home charging point for free, an €800 Dunnes Stores voucher and eight-year warranty on all Outlander PHEVs ordered before 31 December 2019 for the 2020 market.

The Outlander PHEV Intense model is available from €39,900, the Outlander Plug-In Hybrid EV Instyle is available from €43,900 and the top of the line Outlander Plug-In Hybrid EV S-Edition is available from €48,250.

Fifth generation Clio

The fifth-generation Renault Clio has arrived on Irish shores some 30 years after the original first appeared.

The new Clio continues Renault’s strong tradition for safety, having already been awarded a five-star EuroNCAP rating. The car has a totally refreshed exterior styling combined with revolutionary interior design and is available to order from €16,990.It is built on a new design platform which Renault claims delivers improvements in space, safety, technology and weight saving.

Škoda age diversity drive

Škoda in Ireland has announced a new age diversity initiative as it aims to recruit older individuals who may have previously worked in the motor industry. The initiative is called Simply Older, Still Clever (a play on the brand’s tagline Simply Clever). Pressure comes in the industry in January and February when 43% of annual new car sales are delivered to customers. It is in these peak periods Škoda believes it can utilise the retired skillset to fulfil vehicle test drives, demonstrations and customer handovers.