Motoring The new Mini Countryman arrives with a high-performance range-topperAs the brand looks to transition to electric, there’s still room for a high-performance, petrol-powered model
Motoring Motoring: Volvo could teach Tesla a thing or two about making great electric carsThe Swedish maker’s smallest and newest car is also its most desirable
Auto Ireland 2024 Hot Wheels: Shane O’ Donoghue rounds up the latest news from the motoring industryThe Auto Ireland team are in a unique position to tell buyers about what’s coming down the line as they spend time with car company bosses, management, engineers and designers throughout the year.
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Consumer New petrol cars could cost owners €805 a year more to run than EVs Higher purchase costs of new electric cars is cited as one of the main reasons some people are reluctant to switch from petrol models
Motoring British government support sees BMW opt to build next-gen electric Mini in OxfordThe firm started building electric Mini hatchbacks in Oxford in 2019 alongside models powered by combustion engines.
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Motoring: Under Rosie’s classic Mini bonnet beats a green heartElectric conversions of classic cars are in high demand and now a zero-emissions version of the world’s cutest car has been commissioned to take tourists around London in a more eco-friendly manner
Motoring: Sporty Mini hatchback has plenty of oomph for your money The Cooper Sport is a high-spec, high-quality sporty petrol hatchback which offers good value compared to its electric stablemates
Motoring: Not-so-mellow yellow for new Mini ConvertibleThe zesty colour of the updated open-topped model will catch the eye this winter, but some of the fizz and fun of the earlier models has been lost
Test drive: Mini keeps its updates modest as it gears up for an all-electric futureWith its commitment to go electric-only by 2025, Mini is extending the life of its current model range with a second facelift
Test drive: Mini was born to run on electricFun to drive with an impressive interior but a limited range, the Mini Electric is ideal for urban living