Motoring
First look | Norton V4SV: How much motorbike do you get for €62k? Quite a lot actually...
Norton is, without argument, one of the world’s oldest and most respected motorcycle brands. Started in 1901, within six years the company’s machinery had won the first Isle Of Man TT.
Fresh metal | Yamaha XSR 125 first look – is this the best small motorcycle around?
When Cathal Coughlan of Microdisney and latterly The Fatima Mansions passed away recently, I was reminded of the band’s epic song, Only losers take the bus.
Lion Kings | Award winning Peugeot 5008 is up with the best and the new 408 looks stunning too
However, there is another model — Peugeot’s award-winning 5008 — that gives it a run for its money in my eyes.
Tour' de force | Brace yourself as there’s a Touring version of the BMW M3 coming
THE BMW M3 model family is welcoming a Touring addition to the ranks for the first time, offering an intoxicating blend of exhilarating performance and practicality.
Lexus hold em | It is seventh heaven for the new and improved Lexus ES300 h
I shouldn’t admit it but I desperately wanted to dislike this car because I know someone vile who drives one, but the more I sat in it and drove it and ogled it the more I fell in love with it.
Great sport | Range Rover's latest luxury SUV is a take the niche market to the next level
We didn’t get to drive it and we weren’t even allowed turn the engine on but even spending ten minutes inside the all new Range Rover Sport was enough to know that there is something special here…the only stumbling block is that the entry level …
Q3-pin plug | Audi's popular SUV now comes in a plug in form offering 40km in real-world range
It’s a Q3 but not as you know it...it comes with a plug and you can commute each day without using a drop of fuel.
Rare metal | Indian Challenger and Chieftain Elite models: First look at ultra-exclusive motorcycles on the way to Ireland
The Bagger, which occupies somewhat of a niche in motorcycling here in Ireland, has got a lot more attention recently with a whole new American race series where full touring spec Harleys and Indians are pitched against each other, each with a …
Merc with perks | Top-selling GLC is about to get a makeover...and we are here for it
THE latest new model from Mercedes-Benz is the all new GLC. Expected here next autumn, when prices will be available, the current GLC ranks as the best-selling model in the Mercedes-Benz range over the past two years, with 2.6 million units sold …
Swace age | Suzuki has teamed up with Toyota and first child is this family-focussed estate
If you think your eyes are deceiving you…they probably are.
Generation X | German giant BMW beefs up its X1 and offers buyers an EV version called the iX1
BMW announced this week that the X1 is getting an overhaul and also releases images of the electric version they are, predictably, calling iX1.
NAKED BEAUTY | Suzuki’s GSX-S1000 – a Gixxer Thou’ with manners, a light chassis and comfy seating position
There’s a new GSX-S1000 on the market, offering the rider a more rounded and easier to use package. Rather than dramatically redesign the bike, the Japanese giant has revised it and done so in a very thorough manner indeed.
green machine | We finally got behind the wheel of Peugeot's new 308 and it was worth the wait
There was a lot of anticipation among motor journalists and enthusiasts ahead of the big unveil this week.
Ciao bella! | Moto Guzzi Guardia d’Onore V85 special edition pays homage to elite police guard
The Italian for motorcycle may as well be Moto Guzzi, so intertwined is the brand’s name with the pursuit of all things two-wheeled in the most fashionable country on the planet.
Es & Qs | Mercedes drops two new EV saloons and they are stunning...if a little expensive
I’m not exactly sure what was more impressive about Mercerdes’ latest EQ launch on Monday.
First look | Yamaha XSR 900 is best of both worlds with retro beauty and bang up-to-date technology
If you like a classy looking, retro-styled motorcycle then you’re going to want to talk to your local Yamaha dealer about the new XSR 900.
The X4 factor | BMW’s sporty update is gorgeous but not as spacious as its X3 sibling
BMW – X4 XDrive 2.0D M Sport
CHarity Ride-out | Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride: Watch out for Dapper Dans on two wheels this Sunday
The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride takes place this Sunday, May 22, in asssociation with Triumph motorcycle company.
ev monster | iX marks the spot for BMW as they take electrification to the next level
The negative hype surrounding the introduction of BMW’s new “flagship” electric vehicle was completely ridiculous and premature.
top mercs | Mercedes' new version of the CLS is a dream to drive
Mercedes Benz – CLS 220d AMG Line
hit & niss | Nissan's new Ariya set to shake up the increasingly busy EV market
Nissan has announced the pricing and opening of pre-orders for the all new Nissan Ariya 100 per cent electric crossover with the starting price of €48,995 set to reaffirm its position as Ireland’s EV leaders.
Rev-up | BikeFest is back at the Gleneagle in the Kingdom
AFTER a Covid-induced hiatus of three years, Ireland BikeFest makes a welcome return to the Kingdom this year.
Amarok star | Volkswagen's latest version of the off-road dual cabin pick up truck is off the scale
Vehicles will launch its next generation Amarok pick-up in Ireland later this year.
Swede Spot | Volvo's new full-electric SUV, the C40, may be on the pricey side but it 'blue' me away
Volvo has three amazing SUVs in its stable already which all come in a plug-in hybrid or EV version under the mini-brand ‘Recharge’, so when the Swedish manufacturer announced a full-electric SUV we were all a little confused.
Fresh metal | Herald Brute 500 – old-school looks in a perfectly formed, single-cylinder package
The Herald Motor Company was set up in the south of England back in 2010. Back then they had their design work done in the UK and the bikes were built for them by a third party in China.
Fab' little motor | The latest Skoda Fabia is a gem of a car with so much on offer
Credit where credit is due, this is a brand that has gone from strength to strength over the last 10 years and one that deserves all the accolades it has been receiving of late.
Motorbike review | Aprilia Tuareg 660 – the middleweight maestro that’s equally happy on the tarmac or the rough stuff
Welcome to my favourite pastime – busting those myths about bigger being better and turning the world of two wheels on its, er, head.
FIRST DRIVE | Skoda's medium SUV, the utterly brilliant Karoq, has had a midlife facelift
We got a spin in the facelifted Skoda Karoq this week and thankfully for us (slightly closeted) Skoda fans, they have only managed to improve it and leave all the good bits alone.
seven heaven | Dacia's all-new 7-seater Jogger could be the answer to a lot of prayers
Dacia is bringing its famed fresh thinking and value-for-money approach to the seven-seat family car sector with the launch of the all-new Jogger.
seven-up | Dacia introduces its bargain 7-seater 'Jogger' to Irish market with prices from €23,290
Dacia is bringing its famed fresh thinking and value-for-money approach to the 7-seat family car sector with the launch of the All-New Dacia Jogger.
Ready 4 action | Toyota's hugely-popular SUV now comes with a plug-in hybrid option and it's amazing
This is my third time in a RAV4 over the past four years and this is the first time I have been wowed.
Fresh metal | Harley-Davidson unveils new Nightster, Low Rider ST and refreshed Pan-America
It’s been a busy time for the good people at Harley-Davidson. Last week saw the launch of the new Nightster, a new Low Rider ST and the next generation of the company’s Pan America.
Opel suits | Recalling Opel’s wheels of fortune which has been turning for 160 years
This year, Opel celebrates a very special anniversary.
HEADS UP | First look: Arai RX-7 Evo motorcycle helmet sets a new standard in rider safety
I’m proudly from the Northside of Dublin where, being culturally superior to the rest of you, we have our own way with words.
Great Sport' | Kia's latest version of the all-conquering Sportage is even better than we expected
I just knew it. The minute I brought the new Kia Sportage home for a week-long test drive my resident Veruca Salt would say: ‘Don’t care how, I want it now’.
X factor | BMW’s diesel X3 SUV gets a much-appreciated mid-life revamp
THERE is no doubt that German premium brand BMW has its ‘i’ firmly set on an all-electric future, but it certainly not just not throwing in the towel on diesel and petrol engines – not yet anyway.
Isn't it ioniq | Hyundai's show-stopping EV wins World Car of the Year award
The highly-acclaimed Hyundai IONIQ 5 won big at the prestigious 2022 World Car Awards last week, with the all-electric crossover named overall World Car of the Year, World Electric Vehicle of the Year and World Car Design of the Year.
First look | BMW’s CE 04 electric scooter underpins manufacturer’s green ambitions
The new CE 04 continues BMW Motorrad’s brave march into the future with the brand’s electro strategy for urban mobility. And at first glance it doesn’t try to look like a traditional scooter.
come y with me | Tesla's SUV crossover is not just about the gimmicks and gadgets...it's actually an utterly brilliant car
This is my third Tesla in three years so I should, by my right, not get excited by the gadgets, tech and gimmicks. But it is impossible.
ds we can | French style at its finest on show again with the smallest car in the DS range
The only two problems DS has right now is that not enough people know what it is. And a large percentage of those who do know the brand naively still think it is just a Citroen with a different badge.
driving range | It has been teased for well over a year, so does the new Range Rover live up to the hype?
Not so much a ‘first drive’, but more of a ‘first look’ this week as Motormouths was invited out to the swanky Spirit Land Rover showroom in Sandyford where the highly-anticipated 2022 version of the Range Rover was finally unveiled.
Swace age | Suzuki's three new models offer an impressive upgrade with lots to get excited about
Suzuki has a lot to be proud of. They may only have 1 percent of the Irish car market wrapped up, but their models deserve so much more respect.
class act | The latest version of the Mercedes C-Class could and should catapult it back up the rankings
NAMA was established, Shane Lowry won the Irish Open as an amateur, Ryan Tubridy was announced as Pat Kenny’s successor, Anglo-Irish Bank was nationalised, Thierry Henry palmed the ball into the Irish net and our rugby team won their first Grand …
First look | Honda Dax – a mighty dose of mini two-wheeled nostalgia
If you’re old, like really old, you may well remember a bike called the Dax from Honda.
Wheel deals | How Renault and Dacia’s new offerings are giving a real bang for their buck
Renault – Arkana
First look | Duke special: KTM 790 Duke is back as bridge between 390 and 890 machines
KTM, let’s face it, is a brand with a bit of a reputation. I don’t mean for the bikes themselves, I mean for the people who ride the things.
Focus Ireland | Ford’s hatchback is hugely important for the popular car manufacturer
DESPITE a massive pendulum swing in the direction of family SUVs these days, the Focus hatchback still remains a very important cog in the Ford Europe wheel.
i-phwoar | BMW has released their new all-electric i4 saloon and it is stunning
A lucky few motoring journalists were invited to Kilkenny this week to get behind the wheel of one of the most hotly anticipated cars of 2022.
Start your engines | Roll up for RevUp – the best weekend of the year on two wheels
The best motorcycling weekend of the year is back again after the blur of the last two years.
