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Kia to launch new Niro plug-in hybrid and full electric version.

The Niro crossover has been redesigned from the ground up and will have two new electrified powertrains - a plug-in hybrid and a full electric battery version. The price for the plug-in hybrid model will start at €38,500.
Motors • 31 May 22

Renault looks to future combination of electricity and hydrogen

Renault is planning to re-invent its Scenic model model to accommodate a combination of electric and hydrogen technology that is designed to deliver long distances with minimum hassle.
Motors • 24 May 22

Mercedes E Class and S Class go electric at hefty cost

Mercedes' executive and luxury models are in the last stages of their lives as petrol or diesel cars. Both are already making the transition to electric and at a substantial cost.
Motors • 20 May 22

Previewed: Nissan's new electric Ariya crossover

Twelve years after it introduced its innovative electric Leaf, Nissan is back with its first all-electric crossover - the Aryia.
Motors • 13 May 22

Which of the award-winning EV's from Kia and Hyundai is better ?

Hyundai and Kia have swept up global and European awards for their Ioniq 5 and EV 6, respectively. So which is the better of the two sibling rivals ?
Motors • 28 Apr 22

Reviewed: Dacia's cheap and cheerful Duster.

Dacia's Duster is a big-seller and the attraction is its price. There is one important thing to be concerned about, however.
Motors • 19 Apr 22

Mercedes electric car breaks 1,000 km range record

It has been talked about for some time, but Mercedes has now confirmed that it has successfully broken the 1,000 kilometre battery range for an electric car. The breakthrough is very good news for smaller cars in the next two to three years.
Motors • 14 Apr 22

Volvo's performance electric brand arrives in Ireland.

The folks at Polestar, Volvo's performance electric subsidiary, may be keen to market their cars as being entirely distinct from Volvo models but there's no doubting where the company gets its inspiration and many of its components from.
Motors • 03 Apr 22

China push for car battery swapping may change electric car trend

China has announced a plan for a major development of car battery swapping stations around the country - a move that challenges big international car companies committed to their own technology.
Motors • 27 Mar 22

How to save on petrol and diesel costs in an upward price spiral

Fuel increases in recent times have been eye-watering. Here are some easy ways to save substantial amounts on petrol and diesel consumption without any great effort.
Motors • 20 Mar 22
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