Shane O' Donoghue

1 week ago | completecar.ie | Shane O' Donoghue

As the New York Auto Show opened for business today, the winners of the 2025 World Car Awards were announced. Topping the billing was the Kia EV3, taking the coveted 2025 World Car of the Year title. It beat the other two finalists - the BMW X3 and the Hyundai Inster - to the prize. “It is an immense honour for everyone at Kia that the EV3 has been awarded the 2025 World Car of the Year title.

1 week ago | completecar.ie | Shane O' Donoghue

Showing the importance of the estate to some of its biggest European markets, Audi first showed the new A6 as an Avant (and we've driven it already). But while Irish buyers were no doubt delighted to see that a diesel engine is still available, they don't really buy estates in any great numbers. Hence, today's revealing of the saloon will be bigger news to them. Yes, it will be offered with diesel power and yes, it arrives in Ireland before 2025 is out.

2 weeks ago | driving.co.uk | Shane O' Donoghue

A known quantity Handling Comfort Performance Design Interior Practicality Costs Notable refinement Attractive design Well equipped So-so performance Too many screens? Boot isn't massive Variant: A6 Avant TFSI S tronic Price: £53,285 Engine: 2-litre, 4 cylinder petrol Power: 201bhp @ 4,300-6,000rpm Torque: 251lb ft @ 2,000-4,000rpm Transmission: 7-speed automatic, front-wheel drive Acceleration: 0-62mph: 8.3sec Top Speed: 149mph Fuel: 35.8-39.8mpg co2: 162-179g/km Road tax band: £1,360 or...

3 weeks ago | completecar.ie | Complete Car.ie |Shane O' Donoghue

The BYD Sealion 7, a new mid-sized electric SUV, has joined the brand's growing lineup in Ireland. This marks BYD's fifth model in the country in just two years, and there's more to come in 2025 and into 2026. At its Irish-market launch to the media today, pricing of the Sealion 7 was announced by Motor Distributors Limited (MDL), the importer of BYD in Ireland. So, how much does the BYD Sealion 7 cost in Ireland?

1 month ago | driving.co.uk | Shane O' Donoghue

Spurred on by rapturous reception to its retro-styled R5 electric hatchback, Renault has confirmed that it will put a new take on the 1980 Renault 5 Turbo into production. And though it is an electric car, the 5 Turbo 3E will share very little with its rather meeker sibling. The Turbo 3E is built on bespoke aluminium underpinnings and uses carbon fibre extensively to keep weight to a minimum.