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Machinery
Toyota’s new Land Cruiser is desirable but expensive too
Michael Moroney
Toyota’s new Land Cruiser is here with lots of new features and creature comforts, but the price hike is very significant, making it costly, writes Michael Moroney.
Isuzu boosts style and safety in new generation D-Max
2 April 2025 Motors
Isuzu boosts style and safety in new generation D-Max
Isuzu has updated the D-Max 4x4 pick-up with new styling, to make it more modern and streamlined, with added safety feature. But this is still a machine that’s designed for work.
Opel grows the Grandland in size
5 March 2025 Motors
Opel grows the Grandland in size
Opel’s new Grandland is bigger, more spacious and solid to drive than the car that it replaces as Michael Moroney found driving his recent test drive that covered more than 1,100km.
Quartermaster keeps the pick-up wheel moving
The new Ineos Quartermaster 4x4 pick-up has undeniable off-road ability and meets the 3.5 tonne towing target, so is this the new best option for farming use? Michael Moroney gives his verdict.
12 February 2025 Motors
Ford explores the electric option in new SUV
Ford’s all-electric Explorer SUV has been slow coming to the market – has it been worth waiting for? Michael Moroney has taken it for a test drive and here is his report.
29 January 2025 Motors
Hybrids on test - BYD takes on Renault in mid-size SUV stakes
The hybrid car options are expanding and this week we compare the features and value of one of the newer brands, the offering from BYD contrasted with Renault's latest hybrid SUV.
15 January 2025 Motors
New Year and lots of new cars for 2025
The new year bring new car registrations and for 2025 it also brings a host of new car models to the market. Here we dip into a few of the new offerings for 2025.
18 December 2024 Motors
Superb Combi delivers big car space and thrifty performance
Big estate cars are becoming as rare species and add the option of a diesel engine and the term extinct seems to come to mind. Not so at Skoda where the large Superb Combi retains pride of place.
4 December 2024 Motors
Renault Scenic E-Tech Electric voted Irish Car of the Year 2025
The Renault Scenic E-Tech Electric was voted as the Irish Car of the Year for 2025 in association with Continental Tyres, by the 30 members of the Motoring Media Association of Ireland (MMAI).
20 November 2024 Motors
Is it time to think about electric cars on Irish farms?
There are plenty of new incentives towards electric cars that might this option more attractive for your farm, and its always down to running costs.
6 November 2024 Motors
Nissan’s Qashqai refreshed not reinvented
Nissan’s popular Qashqai has been given some feature upgrades to add to its safety specification, along with new lighting and tasteful redesigns, writes Michael Moroney.
23 October 2024 Motors
Comparison of compact SUVs with a touch of hybrid
The market for compact SUVs is booming and Michael Moroney takes at look at some of the options compared with the best-selling Toyota Yaris Cross.
9 October 2024 Motors