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Our editor was on Limerick's Live 95 station this morning talking about the new driver-permit rules

Our editor was on Limerick's Live 95 station this morning talking about the new driver-permit rules

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.

We've updated our Leapmotor B03X review with Irish pricing and specs - the electric crossover costs from €24,995

We've updated our Leapmotor B03X review with Irish pricing and specs - the electric crossover costs from €24,995

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.

McLaren McL 820 confirmed for 2027 as 750S successor with 820hp View gallery (4)

McLaren McL 820 confirmed for 2027 as 750S successor with 820hp

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.

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Neil checks out the first Audi A2 e-tron in Ireland

Neil has been checking out the first new Audi A2 e-tron in Ireland, resplendent in this gorgeous shade of oh-so-nineties ‘Intense Blue.’ The range stretches to better than 600km depending on the battery and version, and it’s picking up styling cues from the much-loved nineties original. Teeny-tiny aero door handles are neat, and the starting price is just over €39,000. Upgrade, homage, or pastiche? 

Special 'London Red' colour for limited number of the Jaguar Type 01 View gallery (4)

Special 'London Red' colour for limited number of the Jaguar Type 01

Jaguar has unveiled the first ‘Chromatic Moments’ car at the British Museum's Red Ball, where the Type 01 made its dynamic debut.

Just 60 examples will be produced worldwide, each hand-painted and individually finished with touches including laser-etched signatures. London Red is claimed to be inspired by the city's red-brick buildings, architecture and galleries, while celebrating 90 years of Jaguar.

A second colour, French Ultramarine Blue, takes its cue from artists including Monet and Van Gogh, with a satin-like anodised effect. There's no Irish pricing yet for the Type 01.

Mercedes-AMG GT SUV gets up to 1,169hp and 710kW charging View gallery (12)

Mercedes-AMG GT SUV gets up to 1,169hp and 710kW charging

The Mercedes-AMG GT SUV is AMG's first-ever SUV not based on an existing Mercedes-Benz product. It's effectively an SUV version of the wild Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door revealed earlier this year and yes, like that car, it's fully electric, employing up to three motors that can put out as much as 1,169hp. Plus ALL THE TORQUE. It charges up nearly as rapidly as it can accelerate, with a DC-charging rate of up to 710kW. Anyway, enjoy this gallery of the car.