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Shane spoke with Paul Moriarty this morning on Limerick's Live 95 radio station, explaining the new rules that came into effect on 1 November about learner permits and taking the driving test. It's a hot subject right now, and we're delighted that the ridiculous loophole, which allowed drivers to keep renewing their learner permit indefinitely without ever sitting a driving test, has been closed. More in our news story.

The Leapmotor B03X is the latest new model from the Chinese brand to launch in Ireland and, following our first drive of the electric crossover at its European launch earlier this year, we've now added confirmed Irish pricing to the detailed review. It costs from €24,995, there are two different trim levels and two battery sizes to consider. Make sure you check out our full test drive, in written and video formats.

The embargo lifted on Matt's driving impressions on the new VW T-Roc Hybrid this morning, so we added those - and more - to our definitive review of the Volkswagen crossover. Does a new hybrid powertrain transform the driving experience, or significantly enhance efficiency? Em... kinda. Best go read it for yourself.

McLaren has confirmed the McL 820 as its next series-production supercar, arriving in 2027 to succeed the outgoing 750S, itself an evolution of the 720S launched in 2017.

The new car will produce 820hp, though McLaren has yet to reveal its powertrain and whether it will use a hybrid system.

Rather than unveiling the car, McLaren revealed its name on a giant camouflaged kiwi statue in London, referencing founder Bruce McLaren’s New Zealand heritage.

The McL prefix introduces a new naming convention linking the company's road and racing divisions. Further details are promised next year.

Dave is the Netherlands today for a birthday party: the Toyota Corolla is turning 60. He’ll also be getting behind the wheel of the 60th Anniversary Irish Edition that has been announced this morning along with some of the previous generations of the Corolla.