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Motoring

April 2020

Huge slump in new Northern Ireland car sales will get worse due to lockdown, industry warned

A huge 56% slump in new car sales here will "undoubtedly see even greater decline" as Northern Ireland's coronavirus lockdown continues.

Pocket rocket: The new Abarth 595 Esseesse

Another day, another Abarth 595 variant. It only takes a quick glance through the firm's site to see there's many of them, including the Pista, Turismo, Competizione, 70th Anniversary and now this - the Esseesse.

March 2020

The Westlink in west Belfast at 8:45am as Belfast goes into its first day of lockdown on March 24th 2020 (Photo by Kevin Scott for Belfast Telegraph)

Coronavirus and motoring in Northern Ireland: what you should know

With the global coronavirus pandemic showing no signs of letting up, here’s what you need to know about how it affects motorists in Northern Ireland.

Forget hippie flower power: the latest VW bus is an all-electric hi-tech wonder

Volkswagen has unveiled a thoroughly modern version of its T1 Samba bus, the ubiquitous camper van emblematic of the 1960s hippie movement.

New bib and tucker as Suzuki revamps the Ignis – the tiniest SUV on the market

The Suzuki Ignis is the dinkiest SUV on the market – a tiny “ultra-compact” crossover.

Electric avenue: New Renault Zoe EV gets stylish cabin and better motor

Renault has updated its popular small EV with an overhauled interior and an improved battery range. Darren Cassey gives it a go.

Is this the ultimate hot hatch? Toyota launches the rally-inspired GR Yaris

Toyota has formally launched the 2020 GR Yaris, a four-wheel drive rally-inspired hot hatch boasting 260hp.

BMW unveils a 2 Series Gran Coupe to go head to head with the Mercedes CLA

BMW has added to its coupe line-up with a four-door 2 Series Gran Coupe with a choice of sporty trims and engines.

Revamped Alfa Romeo Giulia is now a match for its biggest rivals

Alfa Romeo has treated its Giulia saloon to a raft of upgrades, but is it enough to add appeal to this alternative choice? Jack Evans finds out.

£32k Mercedes GLA gets chunkier SUV look and more tech to tackle BMW X2 and Audi Q

The Mercedes GLA will cost from £32,640 and boast a chunky new SUV look when it arrives in the UK this summer.

Aston Martin unveils V12 Speedster with no windscreen or roof and a £750k price tag

Aston Martin has revealed its latest hypercar – a V12 Speedster with no windscreen or roof.

Brilliant new Peugeot E-208 is a serious contender in supermini class

Peugeot has dived into the electric car market with the excellent e-208 supermini. We check it out in GT trim.

February 2020

2020 Land Rover Defender: price, spec and release date confirmed for the biggest 4x4 launch of the year

Land Rover has finally unveiled the full price and spec of the much-heralded replacement for its iconic Defender 4x4.

Safety first: New hybrid Subaru Forester is packed with tech and kit

Subaru has brought a hybrid powertrain to its Forester family SUV - and added truly impressive safety upgrades.

Tesla plans Belfast service centre in Belfast for electric vehicles

Tesla is recruiting staff for a new service centre for its electric cars in Belfast.

New sporty Seat Cupra Leon is unveiled – with powerful new engines and a plug-in hybrid option

Seat’s performance wing has released a sports-focused new version of the Leon hatchback – with up to 306bhp on offer to keep petrolheads happy.

Kia opts for bold new design for its flagship seven-seater Sorento SUV

Kia has unveiled its all-new Sorento flagship SUV ahead of its official debut at the Geneva Motor Show.

Safety first: Volvo's XC60 SUV is a tech-focused choice for families

Volvo's XC60 is the company's best-selling SUV and is a former World Car of the Year winner.

Sleeker, sharper, better: Hyundai teases new i30 hatch as battle with Golf and Focus looms

Hyundai has released the first official images of its new i30 just weeks before it goes head to head with two of the biggest beasts in the hatchback segment.

Seconds out… Honda’s Jazz supermini takes fight to the Nissan Juke with all-new crossover model

Honda has officially unveiled the specifications of its new Jazz model – and it includes a Nissan Juke-rivalling crossover variant.

New hybrid powertrain adds further allure to the funky Fiat 500

The fashionable Fiat 500 citycar has just received a new hybrid engine set-up. Here's the lowdown on the latest revamp to a special car.

Renault revamps Megane and includes hybrid model with 80mph pure-electric top spee

Renault has given the Megane hatch a significant refresh, including a hybrid model that can run for 31 miles on electric power alone.

It’s here … order books open for hi-tech new VW Golf as UK pricing is revealed

Volkswagen has finally unveiled UK spec for its tech-laden eighth-generation Golf, with prices starting from £23.8k.

January sees 11% fall in new car sales in Northern Ireland

There was an 11% fall in new cars sold here during January in the worst start to the year for the industry for at least 25 years, according to the latest figures.

Easy-driving Hyundai i10 is packed full with kit and technology

The latest version of Hyundai's i10 citycar has landed. Here's the lowdown.

Ken Mack’s 1982 Porsche 944. He also owns a 911 Turbo model

'The iconic Porche is almost like a lifestyle choice rather than a practical choice'

The membership of Porsche Club GB has more than doubled in the last six years, its regional officer for Northern Ireland said.

Northern Ireland Porsche sales hit record high despite economic downturn

Sales of new Porsches reached an all-time high in Northern Ireland last year despite a sluggish economy and an overall fall in car sales.