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Mercedes GLB 200.

Does Mercedes GLB hit the mark ?
Road Test: Hugh Maguire finds out if the Mercedes GLB 200 Electric wins or disappoints
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New Kia EV2

Has Kia cracked an affordable EV?

Porsche Cayenne Electric

Great expectations from Porsche

Honda's 2026 version of the Prelude

Can Honda score with its returning sporty new Prelude?

Jeep Compass 1.2 litre mild hybrid in ‘First Edition’ trim

New Jeep Compass navigates in style

VW only makes its Passat in an estate model and in Diesel and PHEV. Pics: Hugh Maguire

VW 'lugger' a long-distance runner

BMW aims high with new iX3 Neue Klasse.

BMW aims at the bullseye with Neue Klasse iX3 EV

Lexus RZ 500e

Lexus RZ 500e electric SUV takes fight to BMW and Audi

Kia K4 MHEV hatchback

Competence key to Kia K4 MHEV

Volvo ES 90 is the Swedish carmaker's flagship EV.

Does Swedish Volvo EV beat German trio?

The Jeep 4xe OVERLAND hybrid.

Is the Jeep Avenger 4 xe worth it?

Ford Ranger Wildtrak

Ford Ranger Wildtrak Review: More than just a workhorse?
Road Test: Do brazen good looks, on and off-road abilities and its practicality make it an attractive?
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SEAT Arona SUV.

SEAT Arona is a Spanish surprise

Hugh Maguire put the Jeep Compass EV through its paces around Slane Castle.

Navigating famous Slane Castle in new Jeep Compass EV

BYD Seal 6 DMI.

BYD Seal 6 hybrid thinks it’s an EV

Citroen e-C5 Aircross

Citroën hits comfort bullseye

EV v fossuel fuel powered cars - the jury is out.

€65 billion EV hit on car makers is ‘staggering’

Ford Puma EV

New Ford Puma Gen-E surprises with agility, poise and range

TThe new Renault Captur Espirit Alpine.

On the road in Laois: Renault’s popular Captur gets a big refresh

The new XPENG G6

On the road in Laois: Chinese motoring brands grow in Ireland with XPENG

Tesla gives the Model 3 a refresh for 2025

On the road in Laois: Tesla gives the Model 3 a refresh for 2025

On the road in Laois: The Mazda MX-5 is the perfect drive in good weather

The new Peugeot 208 mild hybrid.

On the road in Laois: New Peugeot 208 Mild Hybrid proves small can be big on app...
This week Hugh Maguire is behind the wheel of the Agueda Yellow metallic Peugeot 208
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The new Peugeot 5008 hybrid and EV.

On the road in Laois: A look at Peugeot’s new 5008

The new MG Cyberster.

On the road in Laois: Does the MG Cyberster live up to its style?

The new XPENG G6. SUV

On the road in Laois: Another Chinese manufacturer arrives with a nice looking S...

Test drive: The new Mazda CX-80

On the road in Laois: The new Mazda CX-80 is a 'delightful revelation'

The Kia EV3 crossover

On the road in Laois: Test drive of the new Kia EV3

Tesla’s Model Y.

On the road in Laois: Tesla’s Model Y test drive

On the road in Laois: The great EV debacle explained!

This week Hugh Maguire is road testing the new Swift hybrid in ‘Motion’ trim.

On the road in Laois - test drive of the new Suzuki Swift

3rd generation Duster

On the road in Laois: Third Generation Dacia Duster may win you over

his week Hugh Maguire is behind the wheel of the new Ford Explorer EV.

On the road in Laois - Test drive of the new Ford Explorer EV

Dashboard from a Honda e

Are car mobile entertainment centre car dashboards making driving distracting?

BYD Dolphin Seal is the saloon version that's been roadtested

BYD Dophin making a splash in the EV hatchback car pool

Ford Focus ST-X

Relieved by a car that's involving to drive - Ford Focus

Mini Cooper S Resolute Edition.

Pity there's a catch in the altogether lovely Mini

Subaru Solterra EV - big on space, not so big on range

Ford Kuga PHEV

Ford Kuga PHEV delivers impressively in all areas

Kia EV9 enters the luxury segment of the market

New Kia EV9 - very big, very roomy and quite expensive!

Toyota Yaris Cross GR Sport petrol hybrid.

Toyota Yaris - happy cruiser that proves nimble about town

New Toyota Corolla

New Toyota Corolla hybrid heralds a freshen-up for the range

BMW iX1 also comes in in diesel and petrol hybrid.

New BMW iX1 proves to be a real car for drivers

The 2023 electric Honda e uses two 12.3-inch screens running across the width of the dashboard as well as an extra 8.8-inch display acting as a digital instrument cluster behind the steering wheel.

Irish Car Of The Year Awards highlight innovation and new tech for drivers

BMW 2 series Gran Coupe

Four doors, four seats, with lots of style from BMW 2 series Gran Coupe

New Juke hybrid

‘Stylish and well-equipped’ - Nissan's new Juke hybrid SUV

LAOIS MOTORING: New Renault Austral hopes to woo buyers with its premium look an...

LAOIS MOTORING: Audi’s revised and re badged Q8 e-tron is mighty impressive

LAOIS MOTORING: The new Cupra Leon is here and it's really rather good!

BYD Dolphin

LAOIS MOTORING: Two new electric cars arrive to Irish market - Jeep Avenger and ...

LAOIS MOTORING: Cupra Formentor e-hybrid - is it the best of both worlds?

LAOIS MOTORING: Hyundai Ioniq 6 EV - one of the best EV’s on the road today