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The new X-Trail from Nissan has broken cover. Here is what you need to know.
06/09/2022

The new X-Trail from Nissan has broken cover. Here is what you need to know.

The all-new Nissan X-Trail will be sold in a choice of five grades, offer both two- and four-wheel-drive, and cost from £32,030. Read more

The number of new cars driving off showroom forecourts was up in Northern Ireland last month, with Ford Motor Company oc...
06/09/2022

The number of new cars driving off showroom forecourts was up in Northern Ireland last month, with Ford Motor Company occupying three of the top five slots.

New car sales in Northern Ireland rose by nearly 11% last month, with this helped by strong demand for battery-equipped models. Read more

The Jaguar F-Pace is a premium 5-seat SUV that has been up-dated and refreshed. So how does it stack up against the comp...
06/09/2022

The Jaguar F-Pace is a premium 5-seat SUV that has been up-dated and refreshed. So how does it stack up against the competition? We deliver our verdict.

https://drive-ni.co.uk/first-drives/first-drive-jaguar-fpace-d200-rdynamic-se/

Charles Hurst / Donnelly Group

The two-seater F-Type and family focussed F-Pace have more in common than you might think, with on-point dynamics and razor-sharp looks two commonalities. Now, this facelifted version of the load lugger promises more of the same, albeit with an interior that is more inviting than ever. Read more

Fuel prices at the pumps are higher than they ought to be, new RAC research has shown.
06/09/2022

Fuel prices at the pumps are higher than they ought to be, new RAC research has shown.

Motorists continue to get a “raw deal” when it comes to filling up their vehicles at the pumps despite the recent fall in wholesale prices. Read more

We were introduced to the Land Rover on a recent trip across to England. Here's what we made of the reinvented motorin...
26/07/2022

We were introduced to the Land Rover on a recent trip across to England. Here's what we made of the reinvented motoring icon having spent two days behind the wheel.

https://drive-ni.co.uk/first-drives/first-drive-land-rover-defender-d250-se/

Charles Hurst / Donnelly Group

In life, unknowns either excite you or infuriate you. I experienced both on a recent work-related trip across the Irish Sea to England. Read more

And speaking of SUVs (see post, below) we also put the new Honda HR-V to the test.
20/07/2022

And speaking of SUVs (see post, below) we also put the new Honda HR-V to the test.

Ever wondered what the letters HR-V stand for? Well, wonder no more. They are an abbreviation for High-rider Revolutionary Vehicle. Based on previous attempts, Honda is perhaps over-hyping things, so is it a case of more of the same with this all-new version? Read more.

Is the new Sportage from Kia Worldwide as good to drive - and own - as it looks? We find out.https://drive-ni.co.uk/firs...
20/07/2022

Is the new Sportage from Kia Worldwide as good to drive - and own - as it looks? We find out.

https://drive-ni.co.uk/first-drives/first-drive-kia-sportage-gt-line-s/

Roadside (Garages) Limited / Wilsons of Rathkenny

Catching the eye of buyers in the medium-sized SUV market these days is far from easy. The model choice alone bamboozles and that is before you consider spec, extras and – most importantly of all – engines. Kia however feels its bold new Sportage Mk5 will help it to stand out from the crowd. Rea...

Round three of the British Rally Championship - the Nicky Grist Stages - runs tomorrow and all eyes will be on Keith Cro...
08/07/2022

Round three of the British Rally Championship - the Nicky Grist Stages - runs tomorrow and all eyes will be on Keith Cronin as he looks to extend his points' lead in the Welsh forests.

https://drive-ni.co.uk/motorsport/cronin-happy-with-grist-preparations-but-expects-tough-battle/

Keith Cronin has said a resounding victory on the Moonraker Forestry Rally has allowed him to “get back into the zone” for the third round of the British Rally Championship (BRC) tomorrow. Read more

ŠKODA is well-known to the emergency services in Northern Ireland, with the updated Karoq expected to join fleets in the...
29/06/2022

ŠKODA is well-known to the emergency services in Northern Ireland, with the updated Karoq expected to join fleets in the coming months

https://drive-ni.co.uk/car-news/skoda-answers-the-call/

Police Service of Northern Ireland / Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service / Northern Ireland Ambulance Service

Skoda’s long association with the emergency services is continuing with a Karoq that has been professionally converted into a fully-functioning Rapid Response vehicle. Read more

Prices and specifications for the all-new, hybrid-only Honda Civic have been announced. https://drive-ni.co.uk/car-news/...
29/06/2022

Prices and specifications for the all-new, hybrid-only Honda Civic have been announced.

https://drive-ni.co.uk/car-news/honda-performs-its-civic-duty/

Honda UK / Donnelly Group

Order books for the eleventh generation Honda Civic will open this month, with prices for the hybrid-powered hatchback starting at £29,595 and deliveries taking place from October. Read more

Ford Motor Company has reimagined the SuperVan by giving us this: a 1,900bhp EV inspired by the company's GT supercar.ht...
29/06/2022

Ford Motor Company has reimagined the SuperVan by giving us this: a 1,900bhp EV inspired by the company's GT supercar.

https://drive-ni.co.uk/car-news/white-van-man-delivers/

TrustFord / Ford UK / Ford Performance

Ford has built a supercar beating van it says showcases the potential of battery electric vehicle technology and “underscores the company’s huge commitment to electrification”. Read more

The challenges faced by motorists who rely on their vehicle for work purposes mounted today as the cost of filling up re...
09/06/2022

The challenges faced by motorists who rely on their vehicle for work purposes mounted today as the cost of filling up reached a new milestone.

https://drive-ni.co.uk/news/dark-day-for-motorists-as-average-fll-passes-100/

New data released today shows the average cost of filling a 55-litre family car has now passed the £100 mark – something the RAC has labelled a “truly dark day” for motorists. Read more

With help from AlcoSense Breathalyzers - UK, we put its latest product to the test to determine if a small, handheld bre...
08/06/2022

With help from AlcoSense Breathalyzers - UK, we put its latest product to the test to determine if a small, handheld breathalyzer is worth the money.

https://drive-ni.co.uk/news/making-sense-of-the-morning-after-the-night-before/

Efforts by PSNI Area Commanders to crack down on drink drivers rose by 16% last year as 33,482 preliminary breath tests (PBTs) were conducted right across Northern Ireland. Read more

Hillsborough's Daniel Harper Racing is looking for the positives going into this weekend's Fanatec GT World Challenge ro...
02/06/2022

Hillsborough's Daniel Harper Racing is looking for the positives going into this weekend's Fanatec GT World Challenge round at Le Castellet in France.

https://drive-ni.co.uk/motorsport/harper-staying-positive-ahead-of-circuit-paul-ricard-visit/

BMW / BMW Motorsport / Bavarian BMW / Country Garage Ballymena BMW

Hillsborough endurance racer Daniel Harper has said the lessons learned from his recent 24 Hours of Nürburgring heartbreak will only help make him a more rounded driver. Read more

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