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Neil is driving the updated Alfa Romeo Tonale this week. In Neil’s words, it’s such a “prettttttyyyy car”, but you can really feel the age of its underpinnings, which is a shame. It is a lot more affordable now though than it used to be, with a starting price of €43,995.

The Irish media launch of the new Mercedes GLC Electric SUV took place today in Dublin and we were there. It's worth noting that the older generation of GLC is still available with petrol, diesel or plug-in-hybrid power. Anyway, the GLC Electric is priced from €72,085 and we've updated our detailed review to reflect the confirmed pricing.

We attended the Irish media launch of the new seven-seat Mercedes GLB SUV today, available as an EV or with petrol power, with pricing starting at €59,355. With the full price list and confirmed specifications to hand, we've updated our detailed review of the car.

Bridgestone has revealed its new Potenza Race R semi-slick tyre, designed for extreme dry grip, rapid warm-up and track performance while remaining road legal. Debuting on the Lamborghini Revuelto SV at Monterey Week, the bespoke fitment uses a motorsport-derived compound and aggressive tread pattern, with development aided by Bridgestone’s Virtual Tyre Development technology.

South Dublin County Council has launched a campaign highlighting the dangers of mobile phone distraction ahead of a National Day of Action for Mobile Phone Distraction on August 19. Backed by An Garda Síochána and the RSA, it warns that using a phone while driving makes a collision four times more likely. Gardaí will also operate checkpoints as part of the initiative.