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UFODRIVE – a rising star of Advanced Mobility
January 27, 2021 | Derek ReillyTravel is undergoing a fundamental shift. By 2030, the UK and a host of other counties will deliver on their commitment to ban sales of new diesel and petrol cars. The impact of this can already be seen now in … Read More
Opel Launches Electric “Take Charge” Offer, An Irish Motor Industry First
October 12, 2020 | Derek ReillyLeeson Motors, Opel Importer in Ireland, has announced details of its Take Charge offer, a motor industry first in Ireland. The exciting offer invites customers to register a new, all-electric Opel Corsa-e in January 2021 and if they are not … Read More
Mazda release full MX-30 Pricing and details of connected services
October 7, 2020 | Derek ReillyMazda have released the full pricing for the entire Mazda MX-30 range, revealing that the all-electric vehicle will start at €30,495*. Pricing for the exclusive First Edition model had been previously released which adds an array of additional equipment such … Read More
FREE NOW Launches first eco taxi booking option in Ireland
September 7, 2020 | Derek ReillyA new “eco” booking option enabling passengers to specifically choose electric or hybrid taxis to support Ireland’s drive to reduce carbon emissions has been launched today on the FREE NOW app.
FREE NOW, … Read More
Audi is number one in terms of patents for electric drives
July 17, 2020 | Derek ReillyTechnical Development – internally referred to at Audi as “TE” – is the place where the brand’s heart beats. It is the place where “Vorsprung durch Technik” becomes a reality. Why is the title of this piece “Audi … Read More
New Opel Zafira-e Life Offers Emissions-Free Travel for up to Nine Passengers
July 7, 2020 | Derek ReillyOpel continues the rapid electrification of its product portfolio in 2020, revealing details of the all-electric Zafira-e Life. Stylish, fun to drive, with up to nine seats and available in three lengths, the flexible new Zafira-e Life offers emissions-free, silent … Read More
All-new Mokka is electrified and sports future Opel brand identity
June 24, 2020 | Derek ReillyOpel has revealed the first official images of the completely new Opel Mokka, due in Ireland in early 2021. The new Mokka will be available from launch with an all-electric powertrain, alongside internal combustion engine variants. Stylish, fun, compact and … Read More
BMW announces support for Digital Key for iPhone
June 23, 2020 | Derek ReillyAt yesterday’s Apple Worldwide Developer Conference (David covered the full announcement here) it was announced that BMW will become the first carmaker to enable its customers to use iPhone as a fully digital car key. BMW was the first to … Read More
Volkswagen ID.3 1st ordering opens for Irish Pre-Bookers
June 18, 2020 | Derek ReillyVolkswagen has launched pricing for the hotly anticipated ID.3 1st Edition models, which herald the beginning of the Volkswagen ID. Lineage, and opened orders for Irish Pre-Bookers.
Irish customers are planned to start taking delivery of the car from September … Read More
Amazon Echo Auto launches in Ireland today – Get Alexa in your car
June 17, 2020 | John ReillyAmazon has just announced that their Echo Auto device is coming to Ireland and the UK today. Echo Auto is the first Echo device designed for use on the road, allowing you to access Amazon’s own voice assistant … Read More
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