A – Z of what’s coming soon … Skoda to Vovlo
May27

A – Z of what’s coming soon … Skoda to Vovlo

SKODA Skoda’s popular Octavia is now available in plug-in hybrid and RS variants. The Enyaq iV is Skoda’s first electric car for Ireland and boasts up to 510km with prices starting from €46,570 on the road, which includes a three-year service and tyre plan. The end of the year sees the arrival of an all-new Fabia. The fourth generation of the popular small car will be available with petrol engines only and is likely to be...

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A – Z of what’s coming soon … Mercedes to SEAT
May27

A – Z of what’s coming soon … Mercedes to SEAT

  MERCEDES-BENZ The surge of new models will continue from Mercedes-Benz through the rest of 2021. Just arrived is a new SUV based on the A-Class and GLA, the EQA is priced from €51,125. Arriving in July is a revised four-door CLS Coupé and the new S580 Maybach, while August sees the arrival of the refreshed AMG GT four-door coupé and a S580e, a petrol-powered hybrid S-Class. A new C-Class in saloon and estate model variants is...

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A – Z of what’s coming soon … Ford to Mazda
May27

A – Z of what’s coming soon … Ford to Mazda

FORD Ford will be blazing a trail this year with two performance models – the Puma ST and the Mustang Mach-E. With eye-catching styling, the Ford Puma was one of the big surprises of last year. Based on the excellent Fiesta, it raises the bar in the fun-to-drive stakes. Now an ST model – with 200hp and a 0-100kmh acceleration time of 6.7 seconds – has just gone on sale. Prices start from €41,813. The second big...

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A – Z of what’s coming soon … Alfa to Fiat
May27

A – Z of what’s coming soon … Alfa to Fiat

The drive toward sustainability has begun in earnest as new electric and hybrid models making up the lion’s share of the new arrivals for 212, writes Geraldine Herbert ALFA ROMEO Alfa’s electrification roll-out has begun with the Tonale, a plug-in hybrid compact SUV that will launch later this year. Combining a turbocharged 1.3-litre petrol engine with an electric motor, it will rival Volvo’s XC40 and the Range Rover...

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Alpine A110 Legende
May25

Alpine A110 Legende

Alpine’s A110 is a joy to drive writes Geraldine Herbert Why you will like it? One of the great automotive secrets, the Alpine A110 is a two-seater sports car with a heritage that goes back to the Sixties. Alpine, a name synonymous with rally victories, was bought by Renault in 1973, and in 2017 a new modern interpretation debuted at the Geneva motor show. While it is not currently available to buy in Ireland we hope it’s only a...

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