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Honda Civic
Honda Civic 2025

New Honda Civic hybrid really gets it right!

We are all very familiar with the Honda Civic its been a very popular car in Ireland for many years but ironically its not their best seller here. That place goes to their SUV the HR-V hybrid. SUV’s rule the…

Renault 5
Renault 5 2025

New Renault 5 Is A Little Cracker!

Winner Irish Car of The Year 2026! A few manufacturers have tried to re invent a previously successful model, some with more success than others. Think of the success of the modern Mini, the Fiat 500 or the lack of…

Cupra Formentor
Cupra Formentor 2025

Diesel Is Back! The Cupra Formentor TDi.

Cupra is the sub brand of Seat which most will know is part of the VW empire. The Cupra brand hopes to offer buyers a more sporty driving experience than other offerings from VAG. It’s not a Seat with a…

BYD Sealion 7
BYD Sealion 7 2025

The BYD Sealion 7 Raises The Bar For All EV’s.

Like all BYD cars its an EV. Entry to the BYD Sealion 7 range begins with a single-motor, rear-wheel-drive ‘Comfort’ edition, followed by two all-wheel-drive models: ‘Design’ and ‘Excellence’, each fitted with a selection of all-inclusive standard specifications. Prices begin…

Ford Puma
Ford Puma 2025

Ford Puma, Now Also Powered By Electricity

The Ford Puma in its present guise is a familiar sight on Irish roads. But only the eagle eyed amongst you will notice that this “new” Ford Puma is different. Its an EV and its called the Ford Puma Gen-E.…