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Donal Byrne

Is this the new Skoda Kodiaq seven-seater?

A very significant change electric cars have made is to allow designers much greater rein in the way they approach their work. Sweeping lines and much more subtle profiles are now much more the norm, as is the case with Skoda's Vision 7 S concept car.
Motors • 02 Sep 22

Reviewed: Mercedes' new 7-seat electric SUV and CLS coupe saloon

Mercedes is still producing diesels, while at the same time spending enormous sums on electrification. Donal Byrne reviews its all-new7-seat electric family SUV and an old favourite.
Motors • 01 Aug 22

Kia expands range with new electric Niro and plug-ins

Next month sees the arrival of the new fully electric Kia Niro, a compact family car heavily influenced by design features from the company's EV 6 and Sportage models. More space, more tech and more range underpin the new Niro's design and specification.
Motors • 27 Jul 22

New MG electric hatchback to challenge VW ID and Nissan Leaf.

MG - the Chinese brand - is broadening its range by introducing an electric family hatchback to take on the like of the Volkswagen ID3 and the Nissan Leaf.
Motors • 19 Jul 22

Toyota resumes curtailed Land Cruiser supply

Toyota, like every other car manufacturer, has been plagued with supply issues but its legendary Land Cruiser has been particularly badly hit. Now it's back in supply.
Motors • 12 Jul 22

Opel's new Astra shows there's still room for hatchbacks.

Opel's Astra has had a quiet profile in recent years, despite being one of the best hatchbacks around. Now it's in its eighth incarnation.
Motors • 01 Jul 22

Peugeot's new fastback to launch next year

At a time of much conformity in car design, Peugeot is aiming to return the fastback to the mainstream with the arrival early next year of the 408.
Motors • 28 Jun 22

Previewed: Citroen's latest version of the C 5 Aircross.

The medium sized SUV market is indeed a crowded one, with all of the big car manufacturers competing fiercely in what has been the biggest segment of the market for some four years now.
Motors • 23 Jun 22

Global car supply crisis likely to last into next year

If you're placing an order for a new car, especially an electric one, you're likely to have to have to wait until at least until next January for delivery.
Motors • 16 Jun 22

Tesla rival, Polestar, cars go on sale in Ireland

Polestar, Volvo's performance electric division, has now commenced sales in Ireland with two versions of its Polestar 2 arriving. The company also plans to introduce an all-electric SUV next year.
Motors • 09 Jun 22
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