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Chinese car giants Geely and Changan sign up Charles Hurst to launch new EV and hybrid brands in Northern Ireland market
5+ hour, 47+ min ago (399+ words) Two of the biggest names in China's rapidly expanding global car industry have signed new deals with Charles Hurst to sell their vehicles on Belfast's Boucher Road. Models made by the Geely conglomerate and the state-owned Changan, are the latest…...
Electrification is not the ‘only solution for the future’ says Mazda boss
11+ hour, 20+ min ago (131+ words) Electrification is not the "only solution for the future" says Mazda boss'The Irish News Electrification is not the "only solution for the future" says Mazda boss The Japanese firm has stuck firmly with its "multi-solution" approach when it comes to…...
New car market rises see highest February registrations since 2004
1+ day, 14+ hour ago (321+ words) New car registrations rose by 7.2 per cent in February, the highest volume for the month in 22 years. That's according to new data published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), which shows that 90,100 cars were registered in the…...
Retro Renault 5 walks off with UK Car of the Year 2026 victory
1+ week, 1+ day ago (299+ words) The Renault 5 has been crowned UK Car of the Year 2026 having dominated votes from judges. In total, 20 of the 33-strong judging panel chose the retro-designed electric hatchback, with judges appreciating the car's style, packaging, and affordability. The crowning of the…...
Driverless car firm Wayve bags £1.1bn investment to help launch on UK roads
1+ week, 2+ day ago (154+ words) Driverless car firm Wayve bags "1.1bn investment to help launch on UK roads'The Irish News Driverless car firm Wayve bags "1.1bn investment to help launch on UK roads The London-based company will be valued at around 8.6 billion dollars ("6.4 billion). "Painful" UK planning…...
Volkswagen’s new Multivan Camper offered as ‘blank canvas’ for converters
2+ week, 4+ day ago (176+ words) Volkswagen has introduced a new Multivan Camper designed to offer campervan converters a blank slate with which to start their projects. Based on the current long-wheelbase Multivan, the Camper does come equipped with an opening roof and headlining fitted at…...
The 2026 BMW iX review: A high-tech electric SUV hitting its stride
2+ week, 6+ day ago (838+ words) The 2026 BMW iX is the Bavarian company's opportunity to refresh what was already one of the most compelling luxury electric SUVs on the market. While its bold "monolithic' exterior and signature vertical kidney grille continue to spark debate, what can't…...
Drivers in the dark about new EU rule which could mean higher prices for car buyers
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (555+ words) More than two-thirds of drivers are unaware of a major rule change that could see some popular new cars disappear from dealership forecourts across Northern Ireland. Due to post-Brexit trading rules under the Windsor Framework, from the start of 2026 all…...
UK Drive: The Alfa Romeo Giulia is just as beautiful as ever
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (993+ words) Alfa Romeo is a car marker that has been undergoing changes to focus more towards an electrified future with the launch of its Junior crossover and Tonale plug-in hybrid SUV. Despite this, the Italian firm still offers petrol-powered models that…...
Hot Hyundai Ioniq 6 N goes on sale priced at £65,800
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (248+ words) Hyundai has announced that the hot Ioniq 6 N performance EV has gone on sale priced at "65,800. The 6 N is the second addition to the Korean firm's electric "N' performance division, sitting alongside the Ioniq 5 N. The Ioniq 6 N utilises the same…...