Donal Byrne

skip to main content

Donal Byrne

New electric MINI Cooper not a practical choice, but a fun one

If you're in search of a practical compact electric car, MINI's new Cooper version won't be for you.
Motors • 23 May 24

Chinese brand, MG, launches new budget hybrid

MG has begun adding to the competitive pressure being piled on to mainstream cars sold in Europe, with the planned arrival in July of its new fully-charging hybrid.
Motors • 10 May 24

Updates for Dacia's budget Duster SUV and Skoda's Superb

Being positioned as the Aldi or Lidl of the motor industry certainly works for Dacia.
Motors • 02 May 24

The MINI isn't so mini anymore, with a new crossover version

MINI has moved into the crossover segment with the launch of a fully-electric car that offers two battery options and new competition for cars like the Volvo EX30.
Motors • 25 Apr 24

Fuel consumption of new cars may be higher than claimed

If you've ever wondered why your car's fuel consumption doesn't match the claims made for it - and I've often experienced significant gaps during test drives - the EU has some interesting answers.
Motors • 15 Apr 24

Tesla reported to have dropped plans for budget electric car

Tesla is reported by Reuters to have abandoned plans to produce a low-cost electric car in the United States and Europe, despite Elon Musk's long-held ambition to do so.
Motors • 09 Apr 24

Reviewed: BYD's executive class model - the Seal

The Chinese cars we've seen arriving in Ireland so far have tended to be more of the budget variety, well equipped and priced to sell.
Motors • 02 Apr 24

Skoda reveals details of new budget electric crossover

Skoda reveals details of new budget electric crossover
Motors • 21 Mar 24

Chinese company looks set to win €20k EV price race in Europe

One of the biggest deterrents for people considering buying an electric car is price.
Motors • 14 Mar 24

The latest Chinese EV to arrive in Ireland - the smart#1

Well, it's not quite a fully Chinese car. Rather it's a result of a collaboration between Mercedes and the Geely Car Company, with Mercedes providing the design and styling details and Geely supplying the electric elements.
Motors • 03 Mar 24
Showing 71 - 80 of 200 stories

6

7

8

9

10
Recipe Search

Search by ingredient, chef or programme