Kia EV3: The Stylish, Practical EV That’s Setting New Standards
Looking for a stylish, practical, and affordable electric SUV? The Kia EV3 delivers impressive range, advanced safety features, and a tech-packed cabin—all at a competitive price. But does it truly stand out in the growing EV market? What is it? The Kia EV3 is a compact electric crossover designed for families and long-distance drivers looking for a blend of style, efficiency, and practicality. Building on the success of Kia’s...
Dacia Spring Extreme 65HP: The Budget EV That Punches Above Its Weight
Looking for an affordable, efficient, and city-friendly EV? The Dacia Spring offers surprising practicality, low running costs, and a fun driving experience—all at a price that’s hard to beat. But is it too good to be true? What is it? The Dacia Spring is Ireland’s most affordable electric vehicle, priced from just €16,990. A compact city EV, it promises 225km of range, low running costs, and surprising practicality. Styling? Despite...
Ford Mustang Mach-E
The Mustang Mach-E is no movie-icon muscle car, but it’s fun to drive, well-equipped and impressive all-round writes Geraldine Herbert What is it? Ford’s Mustang is the quintessential muscle car and one of the world’s most recognisable. It has featured in a host of f ilms, been driven by none other than Steve McQueen and become a modern cultural icon. So the decision by Ford to attach a Mustang badge to an electric...
Nissan Ariya EV Evolve
Nissan invented the crossover and was an electric car pioneer so can its eagerly awaited all-electric incarnation, the Ariya, live up to expectations writes Geraldine Herbert What is it? More than 15 years ago, the carmaker Nissan replaced its humble Almera hatchback with the Qashqai, a car that would prove to be a phenomenal sales success and spawn a host of rivals. Research by Nissan had revealed how motorists didn’t like the poor...
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...
