New Car Registrations: +3% in August 2026, Battery Electric +7%; Budget 2027 Now is the time to invest in incentives to drive change

The Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) today released its official 262 new vehicle registration statistics for August. New car registrations for August were up 3% (7,811) compared to August 2025 (7,581). Registrations year to date are up 5% (121,979) on the same period last year (116,068).

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Kia Ireland return as sponsor of Big Beach Clean 2026

Kia Ireland will return as the official sponsor of the Big Beach Clean 2026 which takes place from 18th to 20th of September across Ireland.

Published 2 months ago

Lynn’s bring Leapmotor to The Town

Leapmotor Ireland has announced the appointment of Lynn Motors, Newry Road, Dundalk, Co. Louth, as its tenth official franchise dealer partner, thereby introducing the brand to motorists across Louth and the north-east.

Published 2 months ago

New Mercedes-Benz GLB and GLC satisfy the family and the fancy

Mercedes’s new GLB and GLC SUV/Crossover sit in the sweet spot of 4.7 meters in length and in the former offers a 7-seat option, while satisfying everyone with a propulsion choice of all-electric, hybrid petrol or diesel in the GLB, whilst silent electric progress awaits the owners of the GLC.

Published 2 months ago

Honda Ireland Appoint of Billy Naughton Ltd As New Authorised Dealer

Billy Naughton’s, in the heart of Tralee, County Kerry, has been providing transport to the Munster region since its foundation in 1968. It now adds the Honda franchise to its menu of offerings, having been recently appointed as an authorised dealer by Honda Ireland, part of the Gowan Group

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Record-breaking sales of electric cars in July 2026

The Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) today released its official 262 new vehicle registration statistics for July. New car registrations for July were up 8.63% (29,046) compared to July 2025 (26,738). Registrations year to date are up 5.2% (114,228) on the same period last year (108,487). Light Commercial Vehicles (LCVs) decreased by 6% (5,744) compared to July last year (6,116). Year to date, LCVs are up 9.3% (27,237). Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) registrations experienced an increase of 14.2% (433) in comparison to July 2025 (379). Year to date, HGVs are down 2.2% (1,984).

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Honda Ireland sponsor Today with David McCullagh

Honda Ireland, part of Gowan Group, has announced its sponsorship of the ‘Today with David McCullagh’ show which airs weekdays on RTÉ Radio 1. Broadcasting directly after Morning Ireland in the time slot of 9am to 11am, ‘Today with David McCullagh’ is one of Ireland’s biggest radio shows. The programme features analysis and debate around the top national and international stories of the day, spanning news, politics, sport and entertainment. It also features regular advice segments on money, travel, food and health with ‘The Gathering’ panel wrapping it all up every Friday.

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Keaveney Travel going HIGER and HIGER

Keaveney Travel, a family-owned bus operator established in 1996, based in Kinvara, Co. Galway. It operates a modern fleet serving touring, private hire, corporate and group travel throughout Ireland and later in 2026 is launching tours in Scotland. In committing to a long-term partnership with Harris Bus & Coach, Keaveney’s cite the company’s 5-year/500,000km manufacturer-backed warranty as a decisive factor behind its investment in the HIGER V-Series coach range.

Published 2 months ago

Refreshed Renault Megane E-Tech set to attract

A Renault refresh to their Megane E-Tech electric, now provides for up to 500km range, faster charging and enhanced technology. Irish Market Irish pricing, specifications and launch timing for the updated Renault Megane E-Tech electric will be announced closer to its market introduction. The model is expected to remain a key contender in Ireland’s growing compact electric vehicle segment Competing in the ultra-competitive C-segment of the Irish car market, this EV also gets a redesigned exterior, a new-generation battery, faster charging capabilities and enhanced onboard technology.

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Range Rover GT all-electric fifth member of family

Range Rover GT, the fifth member of their family, will be the first all-electric Range Rover from the new EMA platform. It will be manufactured in Halewood, UK alongside ICE and hybrid models. Range Rover GT will be available as a battery electric vehicle (BEV) initially, with flexibility planned to be added to future vehicles through a full Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) option later in the lifecycle. More details about the new Range Rover GT will follow later this year.

Published 3 months ago

Slattery’s bring Citroen flair to new Nenagh showrooms

Early August will see a new Citroen sales and service dealership open its doors off the M7 on the Limerick Road in Nenagh. With the heritage and experience of over six decades, Slattery’s Garage, appointed by Gowan Auto, will join the other 26 Citroen outlets across Ireland.

Published 3 months ago

Garda bring silence to the streets

While the Garda Síochána welcome their first silent street van to the public, there will be no mistaking its presence. The 100% electric Kia PV5 will be used as a single cell universal patrol vehicle with space for up to four Gardaí and one person at their pleasure.

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CUPRA Raval pricing and specification announced

Prior to the September launch of their new B-segment, electric Raval, CUPRA Ireland has announced full Irish pricing and specification details for this much- anticipated car.

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INEOS Grenadier gets London Met Police approval

Utilitarian vehicles are a special breed, nowadays providing all the creature comforts we demand, whilst underneath they should be nothing short of being a mobile Rambo, capable of defence and attack in equal measure and once completed they return to being the height of good manners and civility.

Published 3 months ago

Harris Group set to Deliver with Finance Ireland partnership

Sitting in the crawl traffic of a Monday morning, the sheer scale of Harris Group envelops all on my left side for some 600metres, visually impressive and commercially hectic, the folk behind the railings are undoubtedly busy and talented in what they do.

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Fiat add Sport to 600 range, with revisions to existing offerings

Few cars can magnetise your eyes to its profile and heritage like the Fiat 600 range, the former 500 with so much cuteness that Disney could have launched it. Launched here in 2024, the Fiat 600 was subsequently named Irish Compact SUV of the Year in 2025 by the Motor Media Association of Ireland. Now in this enlarged format, the Fiat 600 family offers the city and urban commuter a street fashion alternative to those seeking a compact, nimble companion that will also add smiles to your every drive.

Published 3 months ago

New car registrations: down 9.7% in June 2026; Growth expected as July 262 sales begin

New car registrations: down 9.7% in June 2026; Growth expected as July 262 sales begin. The Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) today released its official 261 new vehicle registration statistics for June.

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2027 BMW X5 features the future

The all-new fifth-generation BMW X5, takes to our forecourts in Spring 2027, its first variant making its debut in 1999, this latest iteration continuing that legacy as the first BMW model engineered to support five different drive systems, including hydrogen. All model variants will be produced at BMW Group Plant Spartanburg in the United States, which has been producing the BMW X5 since its launch in 1999. The BMW iX5 will be the first all-electric BMW to be produced at the site. Its high-voltage batteries will be manufactured locally at a new production plant, where no fossil fuels are required during normal operations.

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Leapmotor Ireland Announce Pricing For New B05 Hatchback

July will see the debut of Leapmotor’s latest offering to the Irish motorist, the B05 C-Hatchback, joining the T03 city car, B10 SUV, and C10 family SUV. B05 enters the C-segment hatchback market, offering a premium experience at traditional B- segment prices. The entry level Style trim, starts from €28,998 (inclusive of SEAI grant and VRT rebate). It features a 56.2 kWh battery with a WLTP range of up to 401 km. The Style trim also comes with a wide-body coupe-inspired silhouette, frameless doors, hidden handles, a blade-style lighting signature, 19-inch aerodynamic alloy wheels, a panoramic sunroof, and 21 ADAS safety features; and DESIGN; which adds eco-leather upholstery, ambient lighting, heated front seats, and a dedicated Launch Control mode. The next trim level Design has prices starting from €32,984. It is powered by a 67.1 kWh battery, with a WLTP range of up to 485 km.

Published 3 months ago

BMW i3 with in excess of 900m range ready to order

A car to aspire to, a car drivers love, BMW’s 3-Series has won the hearts of many driveways. And now in full-electric mode, it is set to magnetise a whole new cohort of adoring eyes, hands and bums on seats.

Published 4 months ago

Renault’s roll continues to rock with the new Renault 4 Plein Sud

Renault has expanded its all-new Renault 4 E-Tech Electric range with the launch of the Plein Sud, a new version that features a large electrically retractable canvas roof, which brings open-air driving to Renault’s latest electric crossover.

Published 4 months ago

CUPRA Ravel set to revel

CUPRA Ireland today announced that all-new CUPRA Raval is scheduled to arrive in Ireland from late August 2026, with pricing from €23,495 including applicable government EV incentives. Full pricing and specification details for the remainder of the range will be announced soon. Stay tuned at www.CUPRA.com

Published 4 months ago

BMW M2, now with xDrive, will simmer after summer

Anyone who has spent time with the BMW M2 will instantly reminisce on its every turn of steering and rear-wheel drive delight. Compact, agile and so very tactile, the 2026 M2 will now come with BMW’s M xDrive, with Active M Differential, which distributes drive variably between the rear wheels as required, promising a drive to those loving a good road conversation.

Published 4 months ago

The Banner goes BYD

The very impressive car range of BYD will now be available to those in the Banner County and its environs with the appointment of Sheils Motor Group as a main dealer to represent BYD by the distributor for the New Energy Vehicle (NEV) brand in Ireland, Motor Distributors Limited (MDL).

Published 4 months ago