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Renault Group has revealed details of its new Renault Espace. Adopting the brand's updated design language for a more contemporary style with more character, the new Espace sports a redesigned front and rear, new light signatures and new body colour.   A highlight of the new Espace is driver recognition. A camera in the left-hand A-pillar recognises the driver and activates the user profile where applicable. The user profile includes the following personalised settings: favourite radio and media stations, driving position settings (power controls on the driver's seat and door mirrors), and Google apps via the OpenR link system.   The full hybrid E-Tech 200 hp powertrain and multi-mode automatic gearbox deliver a performance/efficiency ratio on a par with the best: WLTP fuel consumption of 4.8 litres/100 km and 108g of CO² per km*, for a range of up to 1,100 kilometres without charging.   Bruno Vanel, VP Product Renault brand, said: "Renault Espace, alongside Renault Rafale, embodies our acceleration into the higher segments with a hybrid offer recognized as highly efficient. Adopting Renault's new design language, our 5- or 7-seater family SUV is now in harmony with the rest of the range while retaining its DNA as a long-distance traveller thanks to its full hybrid E-Tech 200 hp powertrain".

In Ireland, the RSA suggests that driver fatigue is a contributory factor to 20% of fatal crashes every year. Our latest blog article discusses steps that fleet managers can take to mitigate the risk of driver fatigue. https://lnkd.in/etcMnY_D

The Ford Motor Company has commenced volume production of three new electric vehicles – the Puma Gen-E, E-Tourneo Courier and E-Transit Courier. Ford states that each new vehicle offers versatility with everyday usability, and opens the benefits of electric mobility to even more people across Europe. The Puma Gen-E 1 is a compact crossover brings zero emission driving to Ford’s best-selling car in Europe. The E-Tourneo Courier 3 is a multi-activity vehicle that will help customers get the most out of life with a bold design, a spacious and versatile interior, and smart connected technologies including Intelligent Adaptive Cruise Control. The E-Transit Courier 6 is a compact van offering up to 300 km of range, up to 700 kg payload 25% more load space than the previous generation Transit Courier, enabling it to carry two Euro pallets. Güven Özyurt, Otosan General Manager, said: "Ford has been on an incredible journey, from introducing our first electric vehicle in Europe, the Mustang Mach-E, to now offering a broad range of electric cars and commercial vehicles in just a few years,” said Jon Williams, general manager, Ford Blue and Model e, Europe. “The Puma Gen-E, E-Tourneo Courier and E-Transit Courier further enhance our existing electric vehicle range so there is a choice of vehicles to suit both private and business customers, opening up the benefits of electric mobility to an even wider audience".

Mercedes-Benz AG has premiered its all-new CLA in Rome, billing the vehicle as the "cleverest and most efficient series production car" that they've ever made.   The new CLA is the first vehicle to fully operate on the proprietary AI-enhanced Mercedes‑Benz Operating System (MB.OS). The new MBUX generation opens up a new world of personalised experiences and intuitive interaction between human and vehicle. It is the first system in the automotive industry to integrate both, AI from Microsoft and Google.   In the all-electric CLA, the innovative 800-volt electric architecture and new battery chemistries significantly reduce charging time; the CLA 250+ with EQ Technology (energy consumption combined: 14.1-12.2 kWh/100 km | CO₂ emissions combined: 0 g/km | CO₂ class: A)[1] can recharge up to 325 km within 10 minutes[2]. Maximum range for the CLA 250+ with EQ Technology is up to 792 km. Later this year, customers will additionally have the choice of a 48-volt, electrified high-tech hybrid model.   Ola Kaellenius Chief Executive Officer, Mercedes-Benz Group AG, commented: "The premiere of the new CLA in Rome – a city just as iconic and timeless as Mercedes-Benz – was more than just another car launch. It marks the beginning of a new era for Mercedes-Benz and for our customers: The CLA will be the most efficient and the most intelligent Mercedes we’ve ever made. It’s the one-litre car for the electric age – and at the same time will also be available as a highly efficient hybrid version. It is the first in a series of new models we’re adding to the Mercedes-Benz family".

Wishing a Happy St. Patrick's Day from all our partners in Ireland and around the world. ForWare is an Irish company, the green in our logo is representative of Ireland. All of our software is built in Ireland and this is something we are very proud of.

MAN Importers Ireland is celebrating the sale of its 1,000th MAN TGE van in Ireland. The MAN TGE was first launched in 2017 and since that time has developed a growing reputation amongst Irish customers as a reliable, efficient and comfortable van, suitable across a wide array of applications. The vehicle was collected by Darren Hynes, Director of D&D Windows & Doors, who specialise in the refurbishment of timber windows and doors in Dublin and the surrounding area.   MAN Account Manager, Simon Lynskey, remarked "Congratulations to all the team here at MAN Importers on reaching this incredible milestone, not to mention Darren and David on their brand-new vehicle. We’re very proud to celebrate this achievement by supporting one of the first sales through MAN Finance Ireland, now under the umbrella of TRATON Financial Services".

KIA Motors has awarded their '2024 Global Best Dealer' award to Edward Conway Motors, Castlebar, have been awarded ‘2024 Global Best Dealer’, along with certified ‘Kia Platinum Prestige’ status. This prestigious award was given exclusively to the best Kia dealers across the world, as part of Kia’s distinctive global dealer excellence recognition programme. Dealers are recognised for the previous year’s performance in delivering outstanding standards, customer service, customer facilities, staff training and development, sales performance and local market share.   Ronan Flood, Managing Director at Kia Ireland said: "This award from Kia recognises hard work, commitment and dedication to the brand and to our customers. Padraic and all the team at Edward Conway Motors have worked very hard to achieve it and are fully deserving of this recognition. We congratulate all the team in Mayo for their contribution in achieving this award".   Padraic Conway, Dealer Principal of Edward Conway Motors commented "I am extremely honoured to have achieved this award on behalf of the team here in Castlebar. We have been in business since the 1980’s thanks to our family run, customer centric approach that is always supported by great staff. This award is testament to the entire team and I would like to thank everyone here at Edward Conway Motors for their hard work and dedication to our customers".

Kia Worldwide has unveiled its new PV5, a mid-sized Car Derived Van (CDV). The PV5 is the first production model to debut under Kia’s dedicated Platform Beyond Vehicle (PBV) global business strategy. Offered in three body styles, Passenger, Cargo and Chassis Cab, the PV5 is built on the brand’s leading-edge ‘E-GMP.S’ platform, a dedicated battery-electric skateboard architecture that allows for flexible combinations of various vehicle bodies. Ho Sung Song, President and CEO at Kia, commented "By integrating the clean efficiency of an electric powertrain with the unprecedented flexibility of our new PBV architecture and advancing our product, software, and manufacturing innovations, the PV5 embodies our core values as a sustainable mobility solutions provider". "Modern vehicles have become incredibly complex, but with the PV5, Kia has united multiple cutting-edge technologies toward the goal of simplifying users’ mobility experiences. This removes complexity from their personal transport needs and frees them to focus on the pursuit of their ambitions and fulfilment of their passions". The Kia PV5 will be available in Europe in the second half of this year.

Škoda Auto has commenced production of its all-electric new Enyaq family at its Mladá Boleslav plant. The fully electric Enyaq rolls off the same flexible production line as the Škoda Elroq and Škoda Octavia, enabling rapid adaptation to changing market demands. ts predecessor was delivered to over 250,000 customers worldwide, securing top sales positions in several key European markets   Andreas Dick, Škoda Auto Board Member for Production and Logistics, remarked: "The start of production for the new Enyaq family is a very special moment for our production teams. As Škoda’s first MEB-based model, its predecessor marked a major milestone in manufacturing, laying the foundation for the processes we benefit from today. We extensively adapted our production facilities, enabling us to build both fully electric vehicles and the Octavia on a single production line. Producing the new Enyaq family at our main plant in Mladá Boleslav underscores our commitment to the Czech Republic. It reinforces our dedication to securing the long-term future of our sites while recognising our responsibility to further strengthen the country’s role as a key player in the European automotive industry".    The new Enyaq family features new Tech-Deck Face, offers enhanced standard equipment and innovative and sustainable materials.