Renault 5 Review: Charm, Character and Electric Confidence
May20

Renault 5 Review: Charm, Character and Electric Confidence

The all-new Renault 5 returns as a head-turning electric supermini, blending retro-inspired design with modern comfort, smart tech, and everyday drivability writes Geraldine Herbert What is it? The Renault 5 is back — and not just in name. Reimagined as a fully electric supermini, this new version blends nostalgic styling with modern tech and everyday usability. Once the go-to car for students, first-time drivers, and families on a...

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Allianz and Spotify Team Up to Make Driving Safer Through Music
May15

Allianz and Spotify Team Up to Make Driving Safer Through Music

What if the key to safer driving wasn’t in your mirrors, but in your speakers?Allianz Ireland has joined forces with Spotify to help drivers transform their mood — and potentially their road safety record — one beat at a time. Launched this week, ‘Seat Belters’ is a personalised Spotify experience that re-engineers your daily playlist to match a calmer tempo — music in the 60–80 BPM range, close to a resting heart rate. Why? Because...

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Drivers Want Tougher Tests – But At What Cost?
May13

Drivers Want Tougher Tests – But At What Cost?

Nearly 9 in 10 Irish motorists support making the driving test tougher, according to new Aviva research. But many are worried about longer waiting times and higher costs. Almost 9 in 10 motorists back plans to shake up Ireland’s driving test – but not without a few nerves, according to new research from Aviva. The nationwide survey found that a massive 88% of drivers support proposals from the Road Safety Authority (RSA) to make the...

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Ten Things to Know About the New Dacia Bigster – Smart Value SUV, Big Impact
May13

Ten Things to Know About the New Dacia Bigster – Smart Value SUV, Big Impact

The all-new Dacia Bigster is here to redefine value in the C-SUV segment, offering bold design, hybrid tech, and serious space – all from under €30,000. 1. It’s the SUV the Family Budget Has Been Waiting For Starting at just €29,990 (or around €215/month), the Dacia Bigster delivers C-SUV practicality at supermini pricing. Even the entry-level trim is generously specced, and there’s a three-year warranty to sweeten the deal. 2....

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2025 Ford Capri Review: Iconic Name Reborn as an Electric Crossover
May11

2025 Ford Capri Review: Iconic Name Reborn as an Electric Crossover

The legendary Ford Capri returns — not as a sports coupe, but as a sleek, all-electric crossover. We test the 77kWh Premium RWD to see if it lives up to its iconic name.   What is it? The Ford Capri is back — but not as you remember it. Once a symbol of 1970s flair and performance, the Capri has been reinvented as a fully electric crossover. Built on the Volkswagen-sourced MEB platform (shared with the Ford Explorer and VW ID.5),...

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